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Notables
randrr The software company that was building
a career opportunities search platform moved its
headquarters to Jacksonville in 2016 and hired
200 people.
Smith Hulsey & Busey Focused on business
and commercial law, the firm celebrated its
centennial in 2017. It was founded in downtown
Jacksonville by Herbert Lamson.
England-Thims & Miller The engineering
company, which produces and manages projects
for federal, state and local governments, as well
as private-sector clients, celebrated its 40th
anniversary in 2017.
Miller Electric The Jacksonville company,
started 90 years ago as a local electrical contractor,
has expanded over the years into a national
company with more than 1,200 employees.
LignoTech This $135-million joint venture
partnering Rayonier Advanced Materials and
Borregaard will produce high performance lignin
products based on renewable raw materials at
its plant in Fernandina Beach. Lignin is a natural
component of wood used in construction, agriculture
and industrial applications.
Auxadyne This Keystone Heights company
is commercializing auxetic polyurethane foam
technology developed at Florida State University.
The products can be used in medical devices and
protective equipment.
Pragmatic Works This consulting, software
and training company, with expertise in data
management and performance, business intelligence,
big data, analytics and cloud technologies,
serves more than 7,200 customers from its home
base on Fleming Island.
Solar Stik This St. Augustine company produces
portable power systems using solar technology
and other power sources, for use in the defense and
marine industries.
Coastal Cloud An information technology
consulting company that opened in Palm Coast
to take advantage of the lifestyle, it employs more
than 100 people, who can come to work in shorts
and flip-flops.
People to Know
Jacksonville can feel like a small town, but it’s really
a big place with a wide range of businesses and
organizations in Northeast Florida. Here are some
people you’ll want to get to know.
Tom Alcide President,
Saft America
Dr. David Bailey
President and CEO,
Nemours Children’s
Health System
James Bailey Jr. Chair,
Downtown Investment
Authority
John Baker CEO,
FRP Properties
Brian Bergen
Vice President, Economic
Development, Putnam
County Chamber
Cynthia Bioteau, Ph.D.
President Florida State
College at Jacksonville
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Paul Boynton Chairman,
President and CEO,
Rayonier Advanced
Materials
Michael Brannigan
President and CEO,
Suddath Relocation
Systems
Michelle Braun
President and CEO, United
Way of Northeast Florida
Anna Lopez Brosche
President, Jacksonville
City Council
David Brown CEO,
Web.com
Henry K. Brown CEO,
Miller Electric Company
Debbie Buckland
Market President, BB&T;
Chair-elect, JAX Chamber
Edward E. Burr
President and CEO,
GreenPointe Holdings
Stephen D. Busey
Chairman, Smith Hulsey
& Busey
Rick Catlett President
and CEO, Jacksonville
Sports Council (TaxSlayer
Bowl)
Scott Coble
Region President,
Wells Fargo
Tim Cost President,
Jacksonville University
Lenny Curry
Mayor, City of
Jacksonville
Jim Dalton CEO,
The Dalton Agency
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