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BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS IN BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, NASSAU AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
BUSINESS GIVING BACK
INSIDE
DEVELOPMENT
PHXJAX prepares to rise in Springfield PAGE 6A
Fidelity Investments Jacksonville associates volunteer at Feeding Northeast Florida.
Special to the Daily Record
Supporting community service is part of corporate philosophies. BY MAX MARBUT ASSOCIATE EDITOR
W
hen people are approached with an unexpected request for a donation to an organization or a charitable cause, “I gave at the office” is a stock response to deflect the solicitation. But many workers do offer charitable giving at workplaces, and the practice has a 102-year history in Jacksonville. The Community Chest, now known as
the United Way of Northeast Florida, was founded in Jacksonville in 1924 to collect small cash contributions from a deep pool of donors to create substantial funding for charitable causes in the community. The focus in the 21st century is to use the same format to partner with businesses to raise funds for the United Way’s programs that benefit underserved populations in the region, comprising Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and northern St. Johns counties. Initiatives include United Way 211, a 24/7/365 telephone helpline that directs callers to service providers for community
resources, crisis intervention and veterans services. The 988 Florida Lifeline, another around-the-clock telephone helpline, provides support for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or a substance use crisis Mission United connects military veterans and their families to health, human and social services, and case management. United Way’s Full Service Schools program enables United Way and its
REGIONAL NEWS
Nassau County land acquisition could lead to ‘dude ranch’ PAGE 18A
THE STORY CONTINUES ON 10A
Business leaders’ insights on giving back to the community
THE BASCH REPORT
Cannae refocuses its investment strategy
PAGES 10A & 11A
Phil Bravo Cogent Bank Jacksonville
Megan Bush Del Pizzo Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
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Alecia Givens United Way of Northeast Florida
David Johnson Fidelity
Brian Wolfburg VyStar
The investment firm spun off from Fidelity targets sports and entertainment. PAGE 8A
THE MATHIS REPORT
RETAIL
NAI Hallmark selling two Prominence Park properties
Adventure parks fill closed retail spaces
Flyers show Buildings 500 and 600 for acquisition as the Southside office center is positioned for redevelopment. PAGE 4A
Lululand and NRG say they are coming soon to Southwest Jacksonville and Arlington. PAGE 3A
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