Episodes

  • Honoring those who make a difference

    Honoring those who make a difference
    Sep 26 2024
    There’s a deep connection to the region’s economy among local artists, philanthropists, nonprofits and businesses. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (CCGJ) honors members of the community and explains why honoring people making a difference in the community is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Highly anticipated Pearl Street District gets the go ahead from City Council

    Highly anticipated Pearl Street District gets the go ahead from City Council
    Sep 19 2024
    Get ready for the Pearl Street District, as one of our first guests on this podcast is back with an exciting update. The huge commercial real estate project on the north side of downtown Jacksonville is almost ready for shovels and cranes. Gateway Jax received unanimous approval from City Council. Bryan Moll, CEO of Gateway Jax, discusses the redevelopment and incentive package, and how the city decided through the Downtown Investment Authority that this project was a good bet for taxpayers, and the future of the River City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • What does tourism look like in the fall for Northeast Florida?

    What does tourism look like in the fall for Northeast Florida?
    Sep 12 2024
    All things that play into the tourism industry in Northeast Florida include fall weather, football and the Stadium of the Future. Some communities are using an anti-tourism strategy. What’s at play in the River City? In this episode, Michael Corrigan from Visit Jacksonville joins This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. We’re talking through the newly approved Community Benefits Agreement, and what businesses can expect throughout the renovation at the stadium, including the season where no football will be played in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Opportunities grow to meet incredible demand in the chip industry

    Opportunities grow to meet incredible demand in the chip industry
    Sep 5 2024
    A shortage in an industry also means opportunity somewhere. We’re exploring the US semiconductor industry in this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. There are specific skill sets required in the chip industry, but there’s incredible demand as well. There are 160-thousand new job openings projected by 2032. The United States is taking steps to address the shortage and train up a new workforce among semiconductor technicians. How is Florida positioned to respond? Dr. Parminder Jassal is our guest, examining the resources available to develop key skills through hands-on training. There are jobs available in the industry, even if a manufacturing plant doesn’t appear nearby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Diving into Black Business Month

    Diving into Black Business Month
    Aug 29 2024
    August is recognized as Black Business Month. In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we dive into the state of African American businesses in Northeast Florida. What are the specific challenges, opportunities and resources available to Black business owners in Jacksonville? Coley Jones from Bank of America joins the conversation to provide some helpful tools for business owners. We also dig into a constant obstacle that has taken too long in this sector: access to capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Area small business owners receive support from Comcast RISE grant

    Area small business owners receive support from Comcast RISE grant
    Aug 22 2024
    This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition is following up on the Comcast RISE program that helps 100 small businesses in the Jacksonville area. Believe it or not, 904 applications came in, matching the local area code for Northeast Florida. This episode details what RISE provides for recipients and the impact it makes for two local small business owners. We’ll introduce you to Carisa Brown, owner of Jazz Poetry Café, and Sherene Phillips, owner of Honie Bees Boutique and Treats. Comcast Florida Director of Government Affairs Jen Boyett also takes part in this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Strategizing your next job search and the steps to take to land the best position

    Strategizing your next job search and the steps to take to land the best position
    Aug 15 2024
    The goal is to move up the leaderboard. That’s why Day 3 of a tournament is known as “moving day,” because golfers ratchet up their attack, take more risks, and hope for the reward of better standing. When is “moving day” for a job seeker? That’s the topic on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revival

    ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revival
    Aug 8 2024
    On This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focused on growth and development in Arlington and examining Arlington’s business revival. A panel of experts talks specifically about what is considered “old” Arlington rather than East Arlington. City Councilman Ken Amaro is with us. His district for Council includes Arlington, and I’m sure we can talk about East Arlington as well. Karen Nasrallah is the expert for Renew Arlington, the city’s community redevelopment area. Steve Matchett is an expert on all of Old Arlington as the president of Old Arlington Inc. Karen Mathis also joins in the conversation. Mathis is the editor of Jax Daily Record and a news partner for News4JAX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins