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  • Jacksonville growth draws Mesa Capital multifamily investment

    Jacksonville growth draws Mesa Capital multifamily investment
    2026/09/03
    Jacksonville’s continued growth is driving new investment in multifamily housing, including Mesa Capital Partners’ acquisition of Satori Town Center near St. Johns Town Center. In this episode, host Kent Justice talks with Mesa President and COO Paul Berry about why Northeast Florida remains attractive to investors, how proximity to major employers, retail, downtown and the beaches shapes renter demand, and what Mesa looks for in a Class A apartment community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • How the Jacksonville's workforce drives Citi’s expansion, community impact

    How the Jacksonville's workforce drives Citi’s expansion, community impact
    2026/08/26
    Citi is one of Jacksonville’s biggest private employers—nearly 4,000 people—and Kent Justice sits down with Ed Skyler, who leads Citi Enterprise Services’ Public Affairs work, to ask what Citi’s “long-term commitment” actually means. Skylar points to a strong business climate, a deep talent pipeline (dozens of universities within 150 miles), and a hybrid model designed around flexibility and collaboration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 分
  • Ember and Iron owners talk expansion throughout Northeast Florida

    Ember and Iron owners talk expansion throughout Northeast Florida
    2026/08/20
    Ember and Iron is growing — and Kent Justice sits down with owners Chef Michael Cooney and Brittany Cooney to talk about what’s driving that expansion and what it takes to scale a local restaurant brand without losing what made it work in the first place. The couple explains why they chose historic downtown St. Augustine for a flagship-style location, how they think about balancing tourists vs. locals, and why culture and training matter as much as the menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 分
  • Chang Robotics Fund has answers on how to build a startup in Jacksonville

    Chang Robotics Fund has answers on how to build a startup in Jacksonville
    2026/08/13
    Kent Justice talks with Cheyenne LeMaire of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund about what it takes to build—and fund—a startup in Jacksonville. They preview the Jacksonville Venture Competition on Aug. 19 at The Link (Nocatee), where six local startups pitch live in a “Shark Tank-esque” format, with speakers and networking. LeMaire explains how companies are selected, what judges prioritize (founder confidence, growth potential, and “investable” paperwork), and how the Fund’s due diligence works. They also dig into what Jacksonville’s startup ecosystem does well, what’s still missing—especially capital and mentorship—and what success would look like if more investors “band together” to support local founders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • Cultural Council warns arts funding cuts could ripple beyond City Hall

    Cultural Council warns arts funding cuts could ripple beyond City Hall
    2026/08/06
    With Duval County budget season approaching, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville CEO Diana Donovan joins host Kent Justice to explain what proposed cuts to arts and culture funding could mean beyond museums and performances—impacting jobs, small businesses, youth programs, and services for veterans and military families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Experts urge tighter HOA oversight in Florida after $11 million fraud

    Experts urge tighter HOA oversight in Florida after $11 million fraud
    2026/07/30
    Kent Justice tackles a question a lot of HOA homeowners are asking after the “Hammocks” case in South Florida: could HOA fraud happen here — and would anyone catch it in time? Kent’s guest is Marc Rodriguez, EVP of Market Operations at RealManage, who breaks down how financial oversight can fail inside volunteer-run boards, what practical controls can stop fraud before it starts, and how technology can add real transparency for both board members and homeowners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 分
  • One Tower Court completion proves Shipyards redevelopment is real

    One Tower Court completion proves Shipyards redevelopment is real
    2026/07/16
    Kent Justice talks with Adam Butcher, North Florida area manager for PCL Construction, about the visible—and less visible—economic impact of Jacksonville’s downtown/riverfront buildout. Butcher explains PCL’s growing local presence, why One Tower Court is a signal that Shipyards redevelopment is “real,” and how multiple anchor projects (including the Four Seasons) create an ecosystem that attracts more investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Jacksonville University Law dean calls Downtown campus ‘rocket fuel’

    Jacksonville University Law dean calls Downtown campus ‘rocket fuel’
    2026/07/09
    Jacksonville University College of Law Founding Dean Nick Allard joins Kent Justice to explain how JU built a brand-new downtown law school in just a few years—and why it matters for Jacksonville’s growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分