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Proficient Auto Logistics CEO shares vision for future after IPO
A few weeks after debuting as Jacksonville's newest public company, Proficient Auto Logistics is focused on growing its national presence in the industry.<\p> “It's such a great setup, it's an industry that I think will benefit from industry consolidation,” CEO Rick O’Dell said. “There's not any well-capitalized, high-quality nationwide player in auto logistics, and I think the market is ripe for the opportunities.”<\p>
Work on JTA Autonomous Innovation Center moving forward
Work is moving forward for Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Autonomous Innovation Center.<\p> JTA held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday to celebrate the start of construction. The center is part of a plan to bring autonomous transit vehicles to Jacksonville as part of the Ultimate Urban Circulator project. <\p>
New speculative warehouse planned at Imeson
Construction of a speculative warehouse planned for Imeson Park is close to moving forward.<\p> The city is reviewing permits for the project called Imeson Park S, Building D, which is located at 1511 Zoo Parkway, Unit 400.<\p>
Jacksonville engineering firm acquired
A Jacksonville-headquartered engineering firm was recently acquired by PRIME AE as it expands its presence in the Southeast.<\p> Connelly & Wicker joined Prosser | PRIME AE in the Southeast division, creating a robust planning and engineering firm in Northeast Florida.<\p>
Mayors Jewelers green lit for St. Johns Town Center renovation
Jacksonville issued a permit on Tuesdaty for Mayors Jewelers of Florida LLC to begin construction on its original St. Johns Town Center location in unit 119 at 4834 River City Drive.<\p> This follows Mayors’ temporary move across the street to unit 137 in the fall and limited demolition of its store in preparation for renovation.<\p>
Resume gaps aren't the dealbreaker they once were, but there's a catch
Job seekers worried about gaps in their resume might still have to deal with some pushback from hiring managers, but the market today has become more forgiving to such openings than it once was.<\p> According to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, while 36% of hiring managers said they might be deterred by applicants' unexplained work gaps, the vast majority (95%) believe there are valid reasons to explain career gaps. The top reasons cited were health issues, staying home with a child, going back to school and caring for an elderly parent.<\p>
Running store to open in The Avenues
Fit 2 Run received a permit Tuesday for an approximately $262,500 build-out at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville. <\p> According to permit records, Fit 2 Run will remodel an existing 4,042-square-foot mall space in the Simon Property Group mall for a new store.<\p>
Community benefits agreement sways voters, poll shows
The community benefits agreement portion of the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium deal sways many voters to support funding the billion-dollar project, according to a University of North Florida poll.<\p> A new poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab at UNF found registered voters in Duval County are supportive of the proposed agreement but are opposed to the level of public spending on the construction costs, which stands at $775 million of the $1.4 billion total. Respondents were largely persuaded by the addition of the community benefits agreement, which pledges another $150 million of city money as well as $150 million from the Jaguars to invest in the area around the stadium and across the county.<\p>
Vitalis acquires medical building in Jacksonville
Vitalis announced recently that it acquired a 30,165-square-foot medical outpatient building and surgery center at 8262 Point Meadows Drive in Jacksonville. <\p> The transaction closed on May 23 for a sales price of $12.05 million. It was acquired on a 15-year leaseback.<\p>
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