The World Congress EXPO on Disabilities
Date: November 21, 2008 – November 22, 2008
The World Congress EXPO on Disabilities is dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental and physical disabilities, their families and professionals who work with them. Join us for two days of education, inspiration, and fun! WHERE: Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida For more information about this exciting event and great opportunity contact Mark Dineen at (201) 722-9233 ext 114 or by email For more information, visit mark@wcdexpo.com
Conference – Florida Sportsman Fishing & Boat – Jacksonville
Date: Nov 08, 2008 – Nov 09, 2008
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville, Florida United States
Florida Sportsman Magazine will host their twelfth annual Fishing and Boat Show at the Prime Osborn Center and the popular magazine promises that the Show will be bigger and better than previous years, with ongoing seminars, kids? events, hands-on instruction and demonstrations. The most popular part of the event–a huge indoor tackle sale–will fill the 50,000 square foot Convention Center, with fishing boats and accessories added to the mix.
?One of the centerpiece attractions of the Show is the Riggin? it Right Academy, Offshore and Inshore? says Show Director Robin Smillie. ?Our magazine has a sharp focus on instruction and how-to, so this classroom setting is our way of bringing the pages of Sportsman to life.?
website: http://www.floridasportsman.com/shows/jacksonville/
Phone: 813 839 7696
Conference-Alumni & Donor Records Workshop?East
Date: Oct 11, 2008 – Oct 12, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida United States
This training opportunity allows you to share best practices for maintaining a database that fosters communication with your constituents and drives successful fundraising efforts.
website: http://www.case.org/conferences/Splash07-08/Gift07.cfm
Phone: (202) 624-1769
Conference-Gift Processing Workshop: East
Date: Oct 10, 2008 – Oct 11, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida United States
Gift processors play a critical role in development?accurately and efficiently recording donors? gifts and pledges. To do it well requires ongoing training and education. This workshop introduces you to the ins and outs of gift processing.
website: http://www.case.org/conferences/Splash07-08/Gift07.cfm
Phone: (202) 624-1769
Southern Women’s Show / Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
October 16 – October 19, 2008
Description:
We have something for everyone! From savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas & healthy lifestyle tips. Plus, you won?t want to miss our trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes. Mark your calendar to Satisfy Your Cravings at the Southern Women?s Show!
You’ll become energized and feel like a new woman! It?s no wonder why women love this show! Share in the fun! Grab a friend, mark your calendar and plan to attend the Southern Women?s Show in Jacksonville!
Advance on-line tickets are no longer available. Please purchase tickets at the door.
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center
Website: http://www.southernshows.com/wja
Telephone: 800-849-0248
Email: lcampbell@southernshows.com
Festival-Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
October 25, 2008
Description:
Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival – Bringing the Caribbean to Jacksonville Saturday, October 25, 2008 Caribbean Style Mardi Gras Parade from 1pm Corner, Bay & Market Streets The parade showcases costumes featuring from Kings to nature?s creations, native dance, and the sweet sounds of calypso, compas, reggae, salsa, soca and steel drums can be heard throughout downtown Jacksonville. Spectators follow the parade to Metropolitan Park. Caribbean Food Festival & Concert until 10pm Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl B’lvd., Jacksonville, Fl. 32202 Showcasing vendors providing Caribbean foods, artwork, music, drinks and various other goods. Stage show featuring live Caribbean bands, cultural performances. Tickets: $10.00, children under 12 FREE. Jacksonville?s Caribbean Carnival is becoming one of North Florida?s most well known Caribbean festivals, drawing participants from around the state, Georgia, other Eastern Coast states as well as globally. www.jacksonvillecarnival.com www.myspace.com/jacksonvillecarnival www.youtube.com/jacksonvillecarnival Other Events: Thur. Oct. 23, 2K8 GYAL FARM PARTY – Wear Cowboy Hat. Fri. Oct. 24, 2K8 MEGA GLOW PARTY – Must Wear White.
Location: Metropolitan Park
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission & Parking: $10.00 / $5.00
Website: http://www.jacksonvillecarnival.com
Telephone: 904 465-1989
Email: info@jacksonvillecarnival.org
Employment in Jacksonville, Florida
The forecast for employment in Jacksonville is great. Although the two naval bases combined are the region?s top two employers, a host of private companies have also staked claim to the Jacksonville job market. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., Bank of America, CSX Transportation and others have their headquarters in Jacksonville and Citibank has a credit care office as well.
The region is also home to some major medical employers with Shands Hospital and St. Vincent?s Health Care System being present. Shands is considered one of the country?s cutting-edge hospitals for a number of specialties including cancer care.
Other top employers include the state of Florida, Duval County, the city and United Parcel Service.
The shipping industry is also very active in Jacksonville, which has four major seaport facilities and is home to one of the country?s newest cruise ports. In 2004 the city?s ports handled more than 7.7 million tons of cargo.
Dining of Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville doesn?t mess around when food?s the subject. From Atlantic fresh seafood and barbecue to ethnic cuisine and upscale dining, it can all be found in Jacksonville. Some of the city?s top eateries include Bistro Aix in the historic San Marco district; the Chart House, famous for its seafood, steaks and riverfront and downtown views; and Havana-Jax Caf?, known for its Caribbean flavor, Latin music and dance floor.
Arts of Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is poised to bust the myth that the South is devoid of culture. With an array of museums, galleries and theaters, Jacksonville is offers the best the South has to offer when it comes to the arts be it visual, performing or musical.
The Cummner Museum?s fine arts collection includes some noted master paintings along with American pieces. It also has a formal garden and an internationally-recognized Meissen porcelain collection. The Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art offers a collection of contemporary art that is unrivaled in the South. In addition, it plays host to a film and lecture series.
When it comes to live performances, a host of dinner theater locations, including the Alhambra, are in the limelight. The community is also home to a professional artists series that brings national and international shows to the local stage.
Ballet, opera and the symphony are also embraced in Jacksonville.
Housing of Jacksonville, Florida
From historic neighborhoods to modern developments and single-family beachfront homes, Jacksonville runs the gamut when it comes to housing. Name a price range and there?s likely to be a Jacksonville neighborhood to suit your needs. While average home values in the city are about $150,000, there are neighborhoods that run below average and many that come in well above. Styles range from new single-family dwellings to historic estates along the St. Johns? stately banks.
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