Episodios

  • Jax Hub drives fintech innovation, global partnerships

    Jax Hub drives fintech innovation, global partnerships
    Dec 4 2025
    Jacksonville is emerging as a key player in the global fintech landscape with the launch of Jax Hub, a new corporate innovation initiative led by L Marks, a UK-based firm specializing in accelerating innovation for large organizations. Daniel Saunders, CEO of L Marks, shared in a recent interview that Jax Hub aims to bring cutting-edge financial technology solutions from around the world to Northeast Florida. The program fosters collaboration among local businesses, academic institutions, and international innovators to solve real-world challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Planet Skate revival brings family fun, jobs, hope to Northside

    Planet Skate revival brings family fun, jobs, hope to Northside
    Dec 2 2025
    Jacksonville’s Northside community is experiencing a revival of roller skating and family entertainment thanks to retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terry Harris. Harris, a lifelong skater and serial entrepreneur, ⁠recently opened Planet Skate in the former K-Mart Plaza on Lem Turner Road⁠, bringing back a beloved pastime and creating a safe, welcoming space for families. Harris grew up skating at the original Sk8 City rink on the Northside, a staple of the community for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • Able Medical Group brings jobs, expanded service

    Able Medical Group brings jobs, expanded service
    Nov 20 2025
    A new primary care model launched this summer in Ponte Vedra is positioning itself as both a health-care alternative for patients and a source of jobs and services for Northeast Florida. Able Medical Group, a direct-pay primary care practice led by CEO Peter Jensen, charges a membership fee (plans begin around $300 per month) for unlimited physician access and a deeper, prevention-focused approach to care. The practice offers in‑home lab draws, advanced biomarker testing, functional movement assessments — including VO2 max testing — and pediatric house calls, services Jensen says keep more health spending and care local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • Paradigm Roofing expands to city with veteran-focused initiatives

    Paradigm Roofing expands to city with veteran-focused initiatives
    Nov 6 2025
    Paradigm Roof and Shield expands roofing with a veteran focus in Jacksonville. Paradigm, an award-winning roofing company based in Dallas, has expanded to Jacksonville, Florida, launching its new office in March 2025. Greg Hiltz, CEO since 2023, leads the expansion with a focus on roofing excellence and exceptional customer service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • Carry Forward 5K boosts veteran employment initiatives

    Carry Forward 5K boosts veteran employment initiatives
    Oct 30 2025
    As the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) prepares for its signature Carry Forward 5K event on Nov. 8, the organization’s economic footprint in Jacksonville continues to expand, reflecting its evolution from a grassroots veterans’ support group to a major force in veteran employment and community development. In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walt Piatt discusses how WWP has evolved from its founding mission to become a significant force in veteran career transition and economic stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • Jaxport is growing as a Gateway for auto logistics

    Jaxport is growing as a Gateway for auto logistics
    Oct 18 2025
    Jacksonville’s port is sharpening its Southeast advantage by combining deepwater access, abundant land for vehicle staging, and strong multimodal links to move cargo inland efficiently. This episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition explores JAXPORT’s growing role in auto logistics and the Southeast supply chain. Kent Justice speaks with John Murray of Enstructure and Alberto Cabrera, JAXPORT’s Cargo Sales Director, about why Jacksonville is strategically positioned for vehicle imports, how on‑dock rail and the Talleyrand facility boost efficiency and reduce carbon footprint, and what infrastructure and workforce investments are needed to support growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 m
  • UNF’s Free AI Certificate Program draws over 20,000 global registrants

    UNF’s Free AI Certificate Program draws over 20,000 global registrants
    Oct 9 2025
    The University of North Florida (UNF) has launched a groundbreaking free AI certificate program that has already attracted more than 20,000 registrants worldwide, demonstrating the growing global interest in artificial intelligence education. The “AI for Work and Life” certificate program, which began in September 2025, offers a comprehensive eight-module curriculum designed to help individuals understand and apply AI in both personal and professional contexts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 m
  • WJCT’s community-powered evolution

    WJCT’s community-powered evolution
    Oct 2 2025
    When WJCT Public Media faced state and federal funding cuts, the organization didn’t just survive—it thrived. In this revealing conversation on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, President & CEO David McGowan discusses how more than 1,000 donors contributed over $1 million to support independent local media, making WJCT 100% community-funded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m