Company/Organization Name: Outer Banks Boil Company, St. Augustine Member Name and Title: Brian Packer, Owner & Operating Partner How long have you or your organization been a member of the Chamber? We joined in August, 2023, right around the time we opened our doors. How have you, or your organization benefited from membership in the […]Read More
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, executive leaders are continually searching for strategies that not only enhance operational efficiency but also empower their workforce. Lean certification, a cornerstone of modern operational excellence, has surfaced as a key contributor to workforce development, yielding tangible results for businesses globally. In this article, we at Lean Jax, […]Read More
While the highlight of October for many falls on the last day of the month with Halloween, the first Friday is arguably even more significant. That’s when Manufacturing Day is celebrated, to highlight the role of manufacturing careers in building a strong economy. Organized nationally by The Manufacturing Institute, the importance of manufacturing is not […]Read More
While the highlight of October for many falls on the last day of the month with Halloween, the first Friday is arguably even more significant. That’s when Manufacturing Day is celebrated, to highlight the role of manufacturing careers in building a strong economy. Organized nationally by The Manufacturing Institute, the importance of manufacturing is not […]Read More
On September 14, 2023, the United States Census Bureau released American Community Survey (ACS) data for 2022 at the county level. The tables below provide selected economic characteristics for St. Johns County, from Table DP03 of the ACS, for years 2021 and 2022, and provide the percentage change that occurred over the course of the […]Read More
Q-PAC, established in 2012, designs and manufactures industry-leading fan systems for commercial air handling units used in hospitals, educational facilities, commercial plazas, office buildings and more. Led by CEO Matt Kent, Q-PAC is comprised of a team of 70 employees. In 2018, Q-PAC moved its headquarters to St. Johns County. Matt shares his thoughts on […]Read More
Listed as a “presentation,” Team Volusia Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Keith Norden’s appearance before the New Smyrna Beach City Commission was more like an economic intelligence briefing. “We are a sales organization where we try to push the Stage 1 early leads to Stage 5,” Norden said, referring to the ranking used by […]Read More
Public/private partnerships are all the rage in economic development circles and now St. Johns County extended the idea to cultural issues. St. Johns County commissioners recently approved an agreement with SJC Cultural Events Inc. to assume the operation and management of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Under the partnership agreement, SJC […]Read More
Tara Gugliara has been named manager, Volusia Banking Center for the Palm Coast-based Intracoastal Bank, according to a media release. Gugliara has had a variety of roles for Intracoastal for the past six years. In her new role, she will have responsibility for leading all aspects of consumer banking including sales, service, and operations in […]Read More
The economic outlook for the World’s Most Famous Beach is looking like chamber of commerce weather as the fourth quarter gets underway. “There’s a lot of activity continuing at the Chamber,” said Nancy Keefer, president and CEO at the Daytona Regional Chamber, said at the most recent meeting of the Daytona Beach Economic Development Advisory […]Read More
