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		<title>JAXPORT&#8217;s CCO Roy Schleicher honored by Chamber</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/jaxports-cco-roy-schleicher-honored-by-chamber/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce today honored JAXPORT Chief Commercial Officer Roy Schleicher (pictured left) with its International Business Leader Award. The ceremony took place at the Chamber’s 4th Quarter Cornerstone Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton (right) presented the award to Roy, thanking him for his ongoing efforts to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=507&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to export in November</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/learn-to-export-in-november/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two export seminars are being offered  this month:
The first, “Introduction to Exporting,” will be held on Nov. 17 in Yulee. This training session is designed for new-to-export firms in need of expert advice on export basics. This course is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff, export operations personnel, purchasing, logistics, and anyone [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=502&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Clay County Chamber organizing China trip in April 2010</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/clay-county-chamber-organizing-china-trip-in-april-201/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Clay County Chamber of Commerce is planning a China business and educational trip in April 2010. The trip includes airfare from JFK, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, English-speaking tour guides, entrance fees to attractions and all taxes. As JAXPORT and our port partners work to increase trade through Jacksonville, a trip like this gives business [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=497&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Limited edition port poster giveaway</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/limited-edition-port-poster-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JAXPORT is giving away 50 copies of the following poster-sized maritime illustration.

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The poster (18” x 24”) is the second in a port series by Neptune Beach-based illustrator Robert Dale.
To have one sent to you, please call us at (904) 357-3052. First come, first serve, while supplies last.
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		<title>JAXPORT awarded $6 million grant for Blount Island rail improvements</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/jaxport-awarded-6-million-grant-for-blount-island-rail-improvements/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $6 million Economic Development Administration grant to JAXPORT to help improve the Blount Island Marine Terminal railroad system. The grant will be used to rebuild existing track and rail ties, allowing JAXPORT to enhance its global competitiveness and continue to create and retain private sector jobs.

This award [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=488&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>JAXPORT to host charity event on Oct. 28</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/jaxport-to-host-charity-event-on-oct-28/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, JAXPORT employees organize a charity drive to benefit the United Way of Northeast Florida and Community Health Charities. This year, JAXPORT is presenting a Halloween-themed event, featuring a JAXPORT employee costume contest and prize drawings – and the event is open to anyone who would like to purchase a $10 ticket. 

100 percent [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=485&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Jacksonville and San Juan to become Sister Cities</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/09/17/jacksonville-and-san-juan-to-become-sister-cities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
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You may have already heard (here and here), but Jacksonville and San Juan, Puerto Rico will formally become Sister Cities during a ceremony to be held on Friday, Oct. 2 at 12 noon at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville. San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini will join Mayor John Peyton and members of the Jacksonville [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=480&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Book a new balcony stateroom on the Carnival Fascination</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/08/28/book-a-new-balcony-stateroom-on-the-carnival-fascination/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Carnival Cruise Lines&#8217; 2,052-passenger vessel Carnival Fascination sails from JAXPORT in February 2010, it will sport a delightful variety of new amenities, including 98 brand-new balcony staterooms.

The ship is receiving a multimillion-dollar renovation, which will take place during a 28-day dry dock in January 2010. (Regular cruise service aboard the Carnival Fascination continues through [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=473&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Order a JAXPORT-ballet limited edition print</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/order-a-jaxport-ballet-limited-edition-print/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JAXPORT is giving away 25 ballet prints, each sized 20” x 30” and featuring April McCarley of The Florida Ballet and the Carnival Fascination. Call us at (904) 357-3052 or send us an email and we’ll mail you a copy for free.*

Florida Ballet dancers were photographed at JAXPORT last year by Brian Shrum, who took [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=469&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Export program offered to small businesses in NE FL</title>
		<link>http://jaxport.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/export-program-offered-to-small-businesses-in-ne-fl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UNF’s Small Business Development Center is offering a six-part International Trade Certificate Program for small businesses interested in international exporting. In 2008, this program was quite helpful for Heavy Equipment Resources of Florida Co., who began exporting agricultural equipment in containers through JAXPORT after completing the program.
Program attendees will learn about available resources when pursuing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=jaxport.wordpress.com&blog=4701491&post=465&subd=jaxport&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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