Who We Are
The Chamber Councils have served the greater Jacksonville area for more than 50 years. Each Council provides unique programs and activities to promote and improve the business and civic climates of their geographic areas. In 2004, the Chamber added to this idea with the introduction of business resource councils. These Councils are special groups created to facilitate communication among Chamber members of similar interests, demographics or industry types.
Any employee of a company that is a member in good standing of the Chamber is eligible for membership in one or more Chamber Councils.
What We Do
Each Council works to increase member involvement through membership meetings and a variety of activities and special events that feature informative speakers and programs.
What We Offer
As a member of one of the Councils you have the opportunity to expand your network of fellow business people, stay on top of business events and issues in Jacksonville, increase leadership skills through participation, and positively impact your community through local service projects.
Choose A Council
Chamber members choose to join one or more Chamber Council because:
• It is located in the area of town where they do business
• It specializes in their kind of business
• It is located where they live
• It is located in an area where they would like to expand their business
• Meetings are held at times and locations convenient to their schedule
Whom To Contact
For more information about Chamber Councils, contact John Bryan at (904) 273-5366 or John.Bryan@myjaxchamber.com.
Council Boards
Council Board positions are open to all current members of the specific Council. Council member must be active participants in council activities and committees. Prospective board members must fill out a board application and be voted in by the current board. Contact: John Bryan at (904) 273-5366 or John.Bryan@myjaxchamber.com
For The Beaches
Where is the Beaches Council? There is none. That is because we offer a Beaches Division dedicated to the promotion and development of our coastal business community from Mayport to Ponte Vedra Beach. This division conducts its own monthly mixers and luncheons at the Beach. The Beaches Division provides a convenient location for Chamber members who work or live at the beach. For more information about the Beaches Division, contact Amanda Patch at (904) 273-5366 or beaches@myjaxchamber.com.
Meet the Councils
| Council | Breakfast | Lunch | Contact | Website | Roster |
| Arlington Council | Hidden Hills Country Club 3901 Monument Road Day/Time: last Wednesday * 7:30 a.m. Cost: $15 Members / $25 Non-members |
Rick Costner (904) 821-7621 |
Arlington Council | Arlington | |
| Downtown Council | University Club 1301 Riverplace Blvd. Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Friday * 7:30 a.m. Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-members |
Pete Gentry (904) 612-4999 |
Downtown Council | Downtown | |
| Mandarin Council | LeGrand’s Steak and Seafood 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. Day/Time: 4th Thursday * 8:00 a.m. Cost: $10 Members / $15 Non-members |
Epping Forest Yacht Club 1830 Epping Forest Dr. Day/Time: 2nd Thursday * 11:30 a.m. cost: $20 Members / $25 Non-members |
Randy Thomas (904) 281-0960 |
Mandarin Council | Mandarin |
| North Council | Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Samburu Room, 370 Zoo Parkway Day/Time: 3rd Thursday * 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 Members / $25 Non-members |
Trina Williams (843) 810-6391 |
North Council | North | |
| South Council | Latitude 30 10370 Philips Highway Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Tuesday * 11:30 a.m. Cost: $15 Members / $25 Non-members |
Melanie White (904) 894-6467 |
South Council | South | |
| West Council | Edgewood Bakery 1012 Edgewood Ave. S. Day/Time: 2nd Thursday * 8:00 a.m. Cost: $5 Members and Non-members |
Florida Yacht Club 5210 Yacht Club Road Day/Time: 3rd Friday * 11:30 a.m. Cost: $20 Members / $25 Non-members |
Patrick Heatherington (904) 449-2858 |
West Council | West |
| Health Council | Camellia at Deerwood 10061 Sweetwater Parkway Day/Time: 1st Thursday * 11:30 a.m. Cost: $15 Members / $25 Non-members |
Linda Scaz (904) 733-7136 |
Health Council | Health | |
| IT Council | FSCJ Advanced Technology Center 401 W. State St. Day/Time: last Tuesday * 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free Members / $10 Non-members |
David Brazet (904) 256-2356 |
IT Council | IT | |
| Professional Women’s Council |
Maggiano’s Little Italy 10367 Midtown Parkway Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesday * 11:30 a.m. Cost: $17 Members / $25 Non-members |
Renee English (904) 894-1860 |
PWC | PWC |
Updated 2/26/13
Councils meet monthly.
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