Jacksonville, Fla. – June 1, 2022 – LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Jacksonville has awarded a majority of the $1 million grant it received from the City of Jacksonville to multiple small businesses from Jacksonville’s most under-resourced communities. The $1 million grant, which was secured by Jacksonville City Council President Samuel Newby, supported LISC Jacksonville’s Small Business Equity Fund, an equity investment fund the organization created to empower these small businesses, help them grow, and seed wealth building in challenged neighborhoods.
 

ACPS Launches Summer Hours

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022. 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 24, 2022) – Today, 150 small business supporters and representatives received valuable education and resources during JAXPORT’s fourth annual Small Business Appreciation Day.

During the free event, participants discussed strategies for creating a diverse supplier base, developing a digital business modal, and securing available financing. JAXPORT’s Procurement Director Lisa Gee joined procurement leaders from other Jacksonville agencies in a panel discussion focused on strategies for securing bid opportunities at the city’s public agencies.

In addition, Jacksonville City Council Vice President and small business advocate Terrance Freeman discussed how Jacksonville’s growth, and the growth of our region’s transportation and logistics industry, benefits the small business community. “You’re sitting at one of the best organizations in the city when it comes to creating opportunities for small businesses,” Councilman Freeman told attendees. “Jacksonville is a city on the rise because of the sound foundation that has been laid by our small business community.”

JAXPORT has a number of growth projects underway that create opportunities for small businesses, including $70 million in terminal enhancements on Blount Island and the public-private partnership to relocate and expand Southeast Toyota Distributors’ Jacksonville operations from JAXPORT’s Talleyrand terminal to Blount Island.

City resumes in-person event to honor Jacksonville’s fallen heroes

The City of Jacksonville’s Housing and Community Development Division continues to provide mortgage relief to assist individuals and families who have been affected by COVID-19. There is funding still available.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) received 60 treadmills courtesy of the franchise owners in Orangetheory Fitness

Jacksonville, Florida - Council Member Reggie Gaffney opposes JEA’s budget proposal for a 17% fuel hike and is exploring legislation to curtail it.

Jacksonville, Florida - Council Member Reggie Gaffney will hold a press conference today. May 23, 2022, at 11:00am on the steps of City Hall to announce Bill 2022-0401.

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to announce the opening of 19 community pools on Saturday, May 28.