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Posts by category
- Category: Uncategorized
- Category: Jax Bridges News
- Karen Green reflects on the value of JAX Bridges program
- How JAX Bridges thrived for entrepreneurs during the pandemic
- Food service management company grows after JAX Bridges
- 2020 JAX Chamber SBLYs who completed JAX Bridges reflect on program impact
- Jacksonville Transportation Authority enters into partnership JAX Bridges grad
- Profile Gorilla: JAX Bridges Grad Goes National
- JAX Bridges grad Sara Slettebo adds 35 employees in 18 months
- JAX Bridges grad Viv Helwig lands on Inc 5000
- JAX Bridges Youth Program participants appear on WJXT
- JAX Chamber aims to grow the entrepreneurial spirit in Northeast Florida
- Amelia Toffee Lands Sweet Deal with GATE Stores
- JAX Bridges grad to lead new program in 2017
- Ashlea Justice creates exposure opportunity for local entrepreneur
- The JAX Bridges exposure program is working for local entrepeneurs
- JAX Chamber stays innovative through JAX Bridges spin-offs
- JAX Bridges continues to create exposure opportunities for local enterepreneurs
- Florida Small Business Champions emerge from JAX Bridges
- Jason McDonald reflects on his JAX Bridges experience
- JAX Chamber emphasizes small business support on WJXT Look Local program
- Dana Stallings reflects on her JAX Bridges experience
- JAX Bridges creates unique opportunity for Sunisha Designs
- JAX Bridges grads share success stories with State Representative
- JAX Bridges grad goes from local hero to entrepreneur
- JAX Bridges grad creates Spark District
- JAX Bridges grad Toni Chrabot addresses crisis
- JAX Bridges grads plan brownie bakery at Elks Building Downtown
- JAX Bridges grad goes international…
- JAX Chamber sponsors entrepreneurs at Defense Expo
- Tire Diva drives innovation with business plan developed with #JAXBridges
- A message from Daniel Davis to JAX Bridges participants
- Jacksonville’s big companies are working to connect with the city’s smaller players
- JAX Bridges 20×20 Presentation: Ellen Sullivan, Doctors Express
- JAX Chamber continues to build bridges
- Category: Policy News
- It’s a deal: Jacksonville City Council approves stadium agreement with Jaguars
- Jacksonville now allows alcoholic beverages on the Riverwalk. Here’s what you need to know
- JAXUSA Partnership hails distributor Anderson-DuBose’s expansion to Jacksonville
- Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park opens in Jacksonville’s historic LaVilla area
- MOSH meets $40 million fundraising goal for Northbank relocation
- Comcast to hand out half a million dollars to First Coast businesses
- JAX Chamber board says it supports Riverfront Plaza restaurant
- Top Newsmaker: Aundra Wallace an assured but low-key leader in region’s growth
- Jacksonville University to open downtown law campus
- 2023 State of Downtown Jacksonville Report
- Gateway Jax could invest more than $2B for downtown development around Pearl Street
- Supporting strong communities through projects and partnerships
- $8.9 million Navy engine replacement job to take place in Jacksonville
- Construction begins on Riverside skate park, Artist Walk under Fuller Warren Bridge
- Harden Family Foundation donates $1 million to MOSH
- Florida ranks as a top three state to start an LLC
- Hydroponic farm in Baker County promises 600 jobs
- Destination Jacksonville: Why corporations continue to flood into Florida’s ‘River City’
- JTA automated vehicle project could start Bay Street construction this year
- One Stork, largest container ship to ever call on Jacksonville, arrives at JAXPORT
- Under the radar, Jacksonville gets its biggest session win since 2016
- Florida Gov. DeSantis backs UF putting graduate center in Jacksonville
- Artists picked for new $120 million Jaguars training facility
- Bill Introduced for $24.67 Million in Incentives for Downtown Trio Renovation and Other Policy News
- DIA Approves $114 Million Deal for Jaguars’ Four Seasons-Anchored Project and Other Policy News
- Vote Starts Clock for DIA to Complete Negotiations for MOSH site and Other Policy News
- DeSantis Signs Budget, Vetoes $1.5 Billion and Other Policy News
- Shipyards Project Gets Unanimous Approval From Jacksonville City Council and Other News
- City Council Signs Off on Multimillion-Dollar Jags Practice Facility and Other Policy News
- MOSH Genesis Capital Campaign gets a boost from Weaver and other policy news | May 2021
- JAX Chamber announces support for Jobs for Jax program and other policy news | April 2021
- Downtown Vision wants to expand boundaries for assessments on property-owners | March 2021
- Mayoral panel to recommend ‘deliverable’ Downtown improvements | February 2021
- PPP to reopen to all lenders | January 2021
- Boeing, JAA reach deal on new maintenance facility for up to 400 jobs | December 2020
- New Amazon facility at AllianceFlorida could create 260 jobs | November 2020
- Developer: New Laura Street Trio proposal expected | October 2020
- Bill would boost city incentives for Downtown redevelopment | September 2020
- City Council authorizes $110 million for JAXPORT St. Johns River dredging | August 2020
- Duval School Board approves delayed start and hybrid learning options | July 2020
- JAX Chamber backs half-cent sales tax to fix aging Duval County Schools | June 2020
- SBA releases instructions to calculate PPP loan forgiveness | May 2020
- Mayor plans help for small businesses that could include direct financial payments | April 2020
- JTA applies for Brooklyn Skyway Station building permit and Other News | March 2020
- Jacksonville gets $93 million from feds for port deepening and Other News | February 2020
- The Brooklyn Boom: What’s Underway in the Downtown Community | December 2019
- Downtown Investment Authority CEO Boyer wants master-planned redevelopment for First Baptist property Downtown and Other News | November 2019
- JTA awarded $3.9 million federal grant for ferry improvements and Other News | August 2019
- JAXPORT proposes $125 million for capital projects next year and Other News | July 2019
- Jacksonville continues LNG lead with latest facility opening and Other News | June 2019
- What would a Smart City look like on the First Coast and Other News | May 2019
- Jax Aviation contributes billions to local economy, study finds — and Other News | April 2019
- JAXPORT inks ‘game-changer’ deal with tenant — and Other News | March 2019
- Frontier adds routes out of Jacksonville — and Other News | February 2019
- JTA gets federal funds to densify downtown around autonomous transit — and Other Policy News | January 2019
- Jacksonville projects ‘Take Big Step Forward’ after Senator Rubio, Mayor Curry secure federal grants — and Other Policy News | December 2018
- JAXPORT leads state in container traffic after record year — and Other Policy News | November 2018
- Rayonier Advanced Materials to create 79 jobs in Jacksonville — and Other Policy News | October 2018
- Jacksonville-area Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5 percent — and Other Policy News | September 28, 2018
- Aundra Wallace Will Keep Up Fight for Jobs at JAXUSA Partnership — and Other Policy News | September 12, 2018
- JAXPORT Sets Container Volume Record — and Other Policy News | August 2018
- Eagle LNG Partners Announces Opening of First LNG Plant — Demonstrating City’s Leadership Globally in Liquefied Natural Gas
- Mayor Curry Sets City of Jacksonville Priorities in Budget Address — and Other Policy News | July 2018
- Jacksonville Unemployment Lowest Since 2006 — and Other Policy News | May 25-31
- JAXBIZ Endorses Dave Chauncey for Duval County School Board
- Policy News of the Week | April 26-May 2
- Video: Polish Delegation Visits Port of Jacksonville
- JAXBIZ Endorses Wyman Duggan for Florida House of Representatives
- JAXBIZ Endorses Darryl Willie for Duval County School Board
- JAX Chamber Welcomes Polish Delegation for Visit, Signs Joint Declaration with Polskie LNG
- Florida looks to prepare its roads — and budget — for electric vehicles
- Cecil Spaceport plans first commercial launch
- Driverless buses could soon replace JTA vehicles
- Category: Thought Leadership
- JAX Chamber Board of Directors Votes to Support Duval County Schools Referendum
- Column: Jobs are growing in Jacksonville even in the pandemic
- JAX Chamber Board of Directors Urges Support for Updated Policies to Encourage Redeveloping Historic Properties in Downtown Jacksonville
- JAX Chamber Board of Directors Reaffirms Support of Jacksonville’s Human Rights Ordinance
- Monday Lead Letter: Let’s keep building on the progress in our schools
Councils
- Transportation & Logistics Council
- Professional Women's Council
- IT Council
- South Council
- Three Rivers Council
- Health Council
- Downtown Council
- Arlington Council
Success Stories
- From a Dream to Girls of Virtue Empowerment Center
- From a team of 30 to one of 165, Liberty Landscape Supply shares their growth story
- Calonda Henry Sees Great Growth in her Business
- Vendor Lab helps JAX Bridges graduates get certified
- JAX Bridges grad doubles revenue during the pandemic
- JAX Bridges grads among finalists for Small Business Leaders of the Year
- JAX Bridges grad sees growth opportunities
- JAX Bridges grad (Amy Hales) leverages program principles to create a place for community engagement
- JAX Bridges grad (Rethreaded) acquires Amelia Toffee (also a JAX Bridges grad)
- Bridges grad reflects on value of program
- Bridges grads Mr. Potato Spread announce franchise opportunities
- Bridges grad to help lead statewide initiative in entrepreneurship
- Bridges grad to help lead statewide initiative in entrepreneurship
- Bridges grads Rubin Iron Works qualifies as finalist for the 2021 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence…
- Bridges grad OnPay Solutions enters growing AP Automation market
- JAX Bridges program wins Best Paper Award for economic gardening concept at international business conference
- Sales and job growth move Vested Metal International to #35 on Inc 5000 Regionals
- JAX Bridges graduate (Mr. Potato Spread) adds jobs and opens new location
- JAX Bridges graduate (Bee Mortgage) lands on Top 20 List of Fintech in Florida
- Bridges grad Amelia Toffee featured on Home Shopping Network
- JAX Bridges graduate (Emergent Consulting) advances entrepreneur opportunities
- JAX Bridges thrives for entrepreneurs (Application period opens)
- JAX Bridges evolves with new programming
- JR Dexter experiences growth post JAX Bridges
- JAX Bridges program spurs more innovation
- Bridges grad purchases new headquarters for $1.5 Million
- 2020 Small Business Leaders reflect on JAX Bridges experience
- Join us for the next Bridges Town Hall
- Profile Gorilla: JAX Bridges Grad Goes National
- Bridges grad Curits Wood shares insight after securing funding to disrupt mortgage industry
- Two Bridges grads are finalist/winner for the JAX Daily Record’s Top Entrepreneurs in Northeast Florida
- The Bridges Program opens online submission period for remote Capability Statement & Business Model Reviews
- The Bridges Program adds call scheduling & additional resources to increase support to entrepreneurs
- The Bridges Program provides business continuity for entrepreneurs with online offerings
- JAX Bridges launches online program to prep for COVID-19
- 1800 Square Feet Of Entrepreneurial Success
- Six JAX Bridges grads earn JAX Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year designations
- The Bridges Small Business Initiative hosts its 11th Bridge2Biz Event connecting entrepreneurs with pitch opportunities
- The Bridges Small Business Initiative supporting high school entrepreneurs with service learning project in St Johns County
- The Bridges Small Business Initiative hosts UNF Students as a part of CASS program to promote entrepreneurship
- JAX Bridges grad Sara Slettebo adds 35 jobs in 18 months
- The Bridges Small Business Initiative supporting high school entrepreneurs with service learning project in Clay County
- The Bridges program is accepting applications with the St Johns County Chamber
- JAX Bridges grad Viv Helwig lands on Inc 5000
- JAX Bridges grad Alfeda Boney Reliford lands contract with Operation New Hope/Ready4Work
- JAX Bridges grad & CEO Anita Comisky says the company “just started to explode” this year
- The Bridges Small Business initiative announces application period for Jacksonville
- Hear from JAX participants about the impact of The Bridges Small Business Initiative
- The Bridges Small Business Initiative supports youth in innovation with JEA and Ren JAX in 5-week program
- Three JAX Bridges grads (I-Tech Personnel Services; OnPay Solutions; & Vested Metals) qualify for 50 Fastest Growing
- JAX Bridges grad grows by 80% and relocates facility
Events
- Three Rivers Council's "FlowFest" Signature Event
- Coffee and Commerce - About Floors n' More Mandarin
- Women Connecting Women
- Coffee and Commerce - Thrivent Financial
- Transportation & Logistics Council Luncheon with Robert Peek, Chief Commercial Officer with JAXPORT
- Coffee on the Coast - The Baldwin Group
- NextUp JAX - State of Downtown with Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc.
- Vision to Victory: Mapping Your Personal and Professional Goals with Pat Flynn
- Beaches Joint Luncheon with the St. Johns County Chamber
- Downtown Council Breakfast Meeting Cancelled Due to the Holidays
- Jaguars - Raiders Game
- Three Rivers Council Holiday Happy Hour
- Volunteer with NextUp JAX and the Hubbard House
- Three Rivers Council's Wake Up on the Westside
- South Council Night of Networking at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
- Arlington Council Holiday Breakfast at Terry Parker High School with Chef Hanipet
- Beaches Meet-Up at Bonefish Grille
- NextUp JAX Headshot Social
- Chamber 101: Maximize Your Investment
- Volunteer with NextUp JAX at the Nemours Children's Health Run & Walk
- Downtown Council Breakfast Meeting - Holiday Party
- Coffee on the Coast - Ocean Sole
- Pickleball Social
- Professional Women's Council's Happy Hour and Grant Giveaway
- NextUp JAX Holiday Party