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Posted on February 08, 2012 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (0) Comments
Global Tuesday Social Draws Big Crowd, Great Conversation
Once again, we are excited to report the monthly GlobalJax Social had over 90 in attendance. Nearly 70 current and future GlobalJax members enjoyed personal conversation with 18 emerging leaders from all around the world. Topics included the development of government structures in the newly formed Republic of South Sudan, revolution and hope in Egypt, tourism in Israel, the recent exit of American troops from Iraq, government structures in Asia and much more.
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Posted on December 01, 2011 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (0) Comments
‘Tis the Season: Holidays Around the World
Christmas isn’t the only holiday that will be celebrated this season in Jacksonville. Our city is full of communities that will celebrate traditions from around the world and as global citizens we celebrate with them. Here are just a few of the celebrations you might find locally during the winter months.
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Posted on November 23, 2011 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (0) Comments
According to an article on Foreign Policy’s website – Counting Our Blessings: 10 Things to Celebrate this Thanksgiving – the world is increasingly healthier, richer, smarter, democratic, connected and peaceful. And when I meet people from Iraq and the rest of the world who are willing to sacrifice so much for a better future, I can’t help but expect that b
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Posted on November 04, 2011 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (0) Comments
Building Brazil’s Trade Mission to Jacksonville
As Governor Rick Scott, Mayor Alvin Brown, and scores of local business people headed for Brazil last week a Government official from the state of Piaui came to Jacksonville on a similar mission - building business ties between Brazil and Jacksonville.
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Posted on October 05, 2011 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (0) Comments
GlobalJax Announces 2012 Board of Directors
GlobalJax is pleased to announce the Board of Directors that was elected by the membership and presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting which took place October 4th at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch. Thanks to all who serve but especially to those who are stepping in to Executive Council positions this year including Bob Wood, Tom Reilly, Carrie McNamara, and Sandra Brooks. Warm thanks to Chelsi Henry and Keith Johnson who are rotating off the Executive Council to standard Board positio
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Posted on October 03, 2011 by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), (1) Comments
A TOAST TO GEORGIA: GEORGIAN COOKING NIGHT 2011
Knives chopping, pots steaming, hands kneading, grill smoking, wine drinking. As soon as I walked into Georgian Cooking night last Wednesday, all of this activity was already buzzing. Our Georgian visitors were already in full swing and had taken to heart the mission to provide authentic Georgian food for us as their Jacksonville hosts.
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