T&L Council - Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

Global Business Runs on Jacksonville Logistics ???? At our latest event we had the pleasure of hearing from John Wood, President and Chairman of Sally Dark Rides, on the realities of shipping internationally. His insights highlighted just how critical logistics and transportation are to global business success. Key Takeaways from John’s Talk: ?? Global Reach – 50% of their products are sold overseas, requiring deep knowledge of international shipping. ?? Financial Logistics – Navigating letters of credit and international banking is essential for smooth transactions. ?? Supply Chain Complexity – Managing freight forwarding, rail and ocean shipping, and final delivery to amusement parks worldwide. ???? Big Moves – Their latest project in South Korea involves shipping 15+ containers of equipment overseas. ?? Jacksonville’s Role – Local logistics partnerships make these global operations possible. Jacksonville is a logistics powerhouse, and the T&L Council is where connections happen. If you're in Transportation & Logistics, you need to be in the room. See you at the next event! #JAXChamber #Transportation #Logistics #GlobalTrade #Jacksonville #SupplyChain #SallyDarkRides Darin Damron Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Marci Larson John Finotti Lori Stowers Marc Fraga Nichole Mobley Ismael Amado Stephanie Dale Phil Famiano Katherine Sutton Tina Robbins

Introducing the 2025 JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council Board! We’re excited to kick off another great year with this outstanding team. Each of these leaders was selected because they bring unique strengths and perspectives that will make our council stronger than ever. Together, we’re committed to driving meaningful conversations, fostering connections, and supporting the transportation and logistics industry in Northeast Florida. 2025 JAX Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council Board Left to Right: Lori Sowers, Janelle Zielinski, Nichole Mobley, Kennedy Duren, Marci Larson, Joanne Kazmierski, Darin Damron, Isamel (Izzy) Amado, John Finotti, Marc Fraga, Stephanie Dale, Sean Rush Looking forward to a year of growth, collaboration, and impact! #JAXChamber #Transportation #Logistics #Leadership #Networking Darin Damron Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Marci Larson John Finotti Lori Stowers Marc Fraga Nichole Mobley Ismael Amado Stephanie Dale Phil Famiano Katherine Sutton Tina Robbins

A fantastic T&L Council luncheon today with the JAX Chamber! We had the privilege of hearing from two outstanding speakers who made a lasting impact on our attendees. ?? Clive Ricketts, CPO of Brand Love, shared invaluable insights and extended a generous offer—providing exclusive discounts on their services to attendees, council members, and board members. ?? John Wood, Chairman & CEO of Sally Dark Rides, took us on a fascinating journey through the history and global impact of this Jacksonville-based company. From its early days to becoming a leader in immersive entertainment, John’s presentation showcased how innovation and passion can shape an industry. A huge thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended! Events like these continue to highlight the strength, talent, and reach of Jacksonville’s business community. Looking forward to the next one! #JAXChamber #TransportationAndLogistics #Leadership #Networking #JacksonvilleBusiness Clive Ricketts John Wood Darin Damron Hilary Williams Fogo de Ch?o Sally Dark Rides Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Lori Stowers Marci Larson Kennedy Duren Marc Fraga Nichole Mobley Ismael Amado Stephanie Dale Phil Famiano Essie Bell JAX Chamber Ike Sherlock

We have an exciting lineup featuring John Woods, CEO of Sally Dark Rides, as our guest speaker, along with a spotlight presentation from Clive Rickets, CPO of Brand Love. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and engage with the Jacksonville business community. ?? Thursday ?? Registration & Lunch: 11:30 AM ?? Meeting: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Don't miss this one—it's going to be a great event! #JacksonvilleChamber #TLCouncil #Networking #Leadership #BusinessGrowth Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Darin Damron Ismael Amado Katherine Sutton Tina Robbins JAX Chamber Lori Stowers Nichole Mobley Marci Larson John Finotti Kennedy Duren Sally Dark Rides Clive Ricketts Hilary Williams Fogo de Ch?o Essie Bell https://lnkd.in/eCeCvj_W

This morning, the JAX Chamber hosted the Small Business Leader of the Year (SBLY) Celebration Breakfast, recognizing some of the most outstanding small business leaders in our community. We are incredibly proud of our T&L Council nominee, Marc Fraga of Smash My Trash Jacksonville! While he didn’t take home the overall title, his leadership, innovation, and dedication to the transportation & logistics industry make him a true standout. Marc, we’re honored to have you representing our council, and we wish you continued success in the year ahead! #JAXChamber #SmallBusinessLeader #TransportationAndLogistics #SmashMyTrash #JacksonvilleBusiness Marc Fraga Joanne Kazmierski Darin Damron Kennedy Duren Katherine Sutton Ismael Amado Mary Robbins Janelle Zielinski Lynda Plaza-Wynn Follenweider Lindsay Navin JAX Chamber

If you had 5 seconds to advise our New President and his incoming Administration on how to: ?? Grow the Economy ?? Create Jobs ?? Advance our Nation ?? Project and Protect Democratic principles ?? Compete with other Nations on a Global scale What advice would you offer? Robert Peek, MPA, CTL of Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) offers a simple yet powerful bit of advice: "First, build ports." Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Ismael Amado Darin Damron Marci Larson Nichole Mobley John Finotti Kennedy Duren Phedre Delinois #ilovejax #jaxport #jaxchamber #business #meeting #transportation #logistics

What a wonderful informative meeting at yesterday's T&L Council Luncheon. Though holiday breaks can be fun and renergizung at some point it's time to get back to work. We are so thankful for our speakers and attendees. We have a wonderful council and represent the best industry. Thank you to Joanne Kazmierski for leading us well as she stepped into her role as President. Mary Robbins Darin Damron Ismael Amado Marci Larson Nichole Mobley Stephanie Dale Kennedy Duren

Luncheon is on. Let's fight the cold with some good food, networking, and information. Katherine Sutton Joanne Kazmierski Mary Robbins Ismael Amado Kennedy Duren Marci Larson Robert Peek, MPA, CTL JAX Chamber Nichole Mobley https://lnkd.in/eCeCvj_W

Attention all council members. Attached is an article from The Florida Times-Union I Jacksonville.com on this Wednesday's projected weather. This could impact our meeting Thursday due to road conditions. Our hope is that any snow or ice would be clear by then, but safety of our members is top priority. Stay tuned for more information. Joanne Kazmierski Katherine Sutton Ismael Amado Marci Larson John Finotti Nichole Mobley Stephanie Dale Kennedy Duren JAX Chamber https://lnkd.in/eVCBtq2i

Last night we had our year end meeting and planning for 2025. We call it our retreat. 2024 truly has been a treat and we are looking forward to the repeat in 2025. Thank you to our of our board members that served us at the highest level in 2024. We could not have done it without you. 2025 is already shaping up to be one of our best years ever. Looking forward to seeing you all at our January luncheon. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or want to take a more active role in the council. Happy Holidays to you all. Joanne Kazmierski Stephanie Dale Ismael Amado Nichole Mobley Marci Larson John Finotti Victor DiCarlo Mary Robbins Katherine Sutton Kennedy Duren Cameron Myers Phedre Delinois Lori Stowers