Downtown Council of Jacksonville

It's Monday night. Is anyone thinking about Friday? We sure are! The coolest council enjoyed a discussion with Council President Laura Phillips Edgecombe and Patrick Krechowski who both shared the JAX Chamber's trip to Phoenix, AZ. They presented an interactive slideshow featuring the city's downtown developments, their economic and business growth and sprawling neighborhoods. Spotlight Speaker Belkis Plata shared her firm's services and achievements as Founding Partner at Plata Schott Law. This Friday, we invite you to hear Cindy Funkhouser, President and CEO of the Sulzbacher Center talk about the state of affairs surrounding homelessness. You'll also hear from Spotlight Speaker Hana Ferguson, Account Executive with Wingard on the latest 904 Day promotions and SBLY Spotlight Speaker Aaron Robles, CEO/Owner with Innovative Physical Therapy. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g455jARX

Want to be among these Friday morning smiles? Then be sure to register for our Downtown Council of Jacksonville breakfast meeting this Friday, August 2nd from 7-9 am at The Jessie. Engage in an informative panel discussion about the JAX Chamber "Destination Downtown Phoenix" trip with Patrick Krechowski, Chair of the Downtown Investment Authority and Laura Edgecombe, our Council President and Principal of Downtown Public Spaces with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Belkis Plata, Managing Partner with Plata Schott Law is our Small Business Leader of the Year Spotlight Speaker. Register for the coolest council breakfast here: https://lnkd.in/ecCphkFX

Join the "coolest council" this Friday, July 19 at The Jessie for our morning meeting from 7-9 am. Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by Plenti, coffee from Martin Coffee Company, and opportunities to network. Enjoy engaging with representatives from each of the nonprofit organizations making an impact downtown as they share their mission, vision and purpose. The Downtown Council Of Jacksonville will present each with a donation from funds collected through Painting of the Paw Prints. Our Spotlight Speaker is DJ Remark, Co-Founder of Bloodscribe Creations. We are excited to have you join us on this special morning of gratitude! To register: https://lnkd.in/e3Tjb4GR

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, July 9 for the JAX Chamber's Coffee and Commerce breakfast hosted by Will Shepard, MIB, AIF®, AAMS®. Our regularly scheduled Downtown Council of Jacksonville meeting will be on July 19. Be sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/ecCphkFX

Join us this Tuesday, July 9 from 8 - 9:30 am for Coffee & Commerce hosted by Will Shepard, MIB, AIF®, AAMS®, Shepard at Shepard & Shepard Wealth Management of Raymond James. Location: 245 Riverside Ave #500, 32202 https://lnkd.in/eFwuTg8Y Enjoy coffee and breakfast while networking with the "coolest council" aka the Downtown Council of Jacksonville! Registration closes Monday at noon. Grab your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e2RGkvQb

About last night... From happy guests to council members, the Downtown Council of Jacksonville Happy Hour was not just well attended, it was very well enjoyed! We're thrilled that so many of you had such a great time getting to know one another. Thank you to the Hardwick's Bar team for their warm hospitality. Be sure to join us our our next Friday morning breakfast meeting on July 19th at The Jessie. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecCphkFX

Celebrate Independence week with the Downtown Council of Jacksonville's Happy Hour! Join us on Tuesday, July 2 from 5 - 7 pm at Hardwick's Bar. Enjoy networking with the coolest council and wear your favorite USA attire. This is a complimentary event; however pre-registration is requested by noon on Tuesday: https://lnkd.in/ebvecsUi See you there!

Our very own Jacksonville Monopoly is coming to town!

Join us tomorrow morning for our Friday breakfast meeting! Register: https://lnkd.in/e8QgDrS8

What are you doing for breakfast tomorrow? Join our Speaker, David Garfunkel, as he talks about "LIFT JAX: Community-led development in the Historic Eastside". David will be joined by our Spotlight Speaker, Dalton T., Owner and Chiropractor at Seven Bridges Chiropractic. Enjoy our meeting at The Jessie from 7-9am with breakfast prepared by Plenti and delicious coffee from Martin Coffee Company Co. while networking. Don't forget to bring a raffle prize to market your business! To register: https://lnkd.in/etBuGTj9