Jacksonville networking opportunities are plentiful, and I try to document, and meet interesting people at, many of them. I’m active in the JAX Chamber, the JITC, the Downtown Council, the Transportation & Logistics Council, SBRN, Southside Business Men’s Club, and the World Affairs Council. I am always looking for active groups of smart people.
Networking the right way is more than collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections- it’s meeting people and getting to know them, by participating consistently. It took me many years to realize that simply attending a chamber mixer a couple of times a year was (just about) a waste of time. It took consistency and dedication to the group before I was able to realize any sales success… Only after developing relationships with the people in the group was I able to get referrals, business, or any sales opportunity from the group.
Let me know if you’d like to visit any of the groups I write about. I am always happy to bring along a guest!
On Friday, June 7th, the JAX Chamber Downtown Council will welcome VyStar Credit Union’s President and CEO, Brian Wolfburg. Brian will be discussing his belief in the importance of downtown Jacksonville and, considering the investments his organization has made, that…
This Friday, May 3rd. – the JAX Chamber’s Downtown Council will welcome Lori Boyer to speak about some of the zoning changes she is recommending for downtown Jacksonville. Lori is the Jacksonville City Council Member for District 5 and has…
Mom always says “go to church!” and while I’m not entirely sure a JAX Chamber breakfast is exactly what she had in mind, it is a fact that we meet at the Old St Andrews Church in downtown Jax… Yes,…
The Southside Business Men’s Club (SBMC) welcomed Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Anna Brosche to speak for a few minutes today. Anna shared some of her ideas about downtown development, responded to some of the criticisms that have been levied in the…
This Friday, March 15th, please join us at the JAX Chamber Downtown Council. Joe Peppers, CEO of the City of Jacksonville’s Kids Hope Alliance, will be leading a conversation about his organization’s impact in NE Florida. I’ve said it before,…
Wow, what a great turnout! The 3rd JAX Chamber “Coffee & Commerce” event was hosted at my office at Saxon Business Systems in Jacksonville, and I’m happy to report, it was fantastic! Over 100 people registered and packed our showroom…
Better late than never… Here’s my take on that JAX Chamber SBLY Breakfast… Some basic background info: every year, the JAX Chamber crowns one small business owner in Jacksonville as the “Overall JAX Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year,”…
Fruity pebbles. Chocolate custard. Bacon maple? Just three examples of the delicious donuts on the JITC breakfast table, today, courtesy of our friends at The Donut Experiment of St. Augustine. Beyond the donuts, the breakfast was sponsored by EdgePod /…
On March 1st, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Council will welcome Joe B. “Bill” Putnam, Jr., MD, FACS to the stage. Dr. Putnam is the Medical Director at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center and will be…
March 5th at 8:00am. Start your day on the Southside, because, you know, you don’t really want to fight I95 traffic, anyhow… Start your day, instead, with great people, great conversation and plenty of opportunities to make lots of new…
