Three Join Baptist Health Board
Baptist Health appointed three new members to its board of directors for the health system: Mark LaBorde, Ilene Levenson and Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. The Board plays a key leadership role in advancing the mission of the not-for-profit, locally owned, locally governed health system. “We are fortunate to add each of these individuals’ diverse perspective and […]
The Murray Hill Farmers Market
Promoting local businesses and sustainable products Murray Hill residents and neighbors can discover new local vendors or return to visit their favorites at the Murray Hill Farmers Market (MHFM). MHFM is held every second and fourth Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fishweir Brewing Company. It first launched in September of last year, […]
Bolles Website Wins MUSE Award
The Bolles School’s website, Bolles.org, was honored as a Silver Winner in the Website –Schools/Universities category of the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards, an international competition for creative professionals who inspire others to greater heights. The redesigned Bolles.org launched in early November 2022 with a fresh, new look with streamlined navigation, visual upgrades and powerful video […]
Harbinger Signs Turns 60
Harbinger Sign celebrated is 60th anniversary on April 1 with an on-site event that included a new exhibition opening at the Florida Mining Gallery — Harbinger Sign’s on-site art gallery — as well as live music, food and drinks. This exhibition will be the last for the gallery, as the owners’ focus is on the […]
That’s How the Cookie Crumbls
Crumbl Cookies marked the opening of a new location at 2039 Hendricks Avenue, Suite 214, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 16. The location officially opened to the public March 17. Locally-owned and -operated by Steve Seegmiller, Chase Zollinger and Branson Hadfield, the store will provide more than 50 career opportunities to Jacksonville locals. […]
George Saoud joins DIA Board of Directors
Lawyer, real estate entrepreneur and small business owner George Saoud is the newest appointment to Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Board of Directors. Appointed by Mayor Lenny Curry, Saoud is set to replace Todd Froats. Saoud’s first full term will expire June 30, 2026. He has served as the in-house legal counsel for Fidelity National […]
Clifton Thomas named senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville
Clifton Thomas has been named the new senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville. The announcement was shared in a February press release, adding that this new role will allow Thomas to “support major fundraising initiatives for programs, including food assistance, emergency financial assistance, [and] refugee resettlement” among other programming. To this new position, […]
A prime cut above: Southern Steer Butcher opens in Ortega
Southern Steer Butcher has opened a new franchise in the Ortega community of Jacksonville. Franchise owners Chris and Simone Croft held a ribbon cutting ceremony with JAX Chamber members on Friday, Feb. 3 to celebrate the shop’s grand opening, which happened two days prior. “First off, a huge, huge congratulations on getting opened and we […]
