This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition

19:31

ESPN deal gives Jacksonville-area universities a...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/09/24

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with Jeff Bacon, CEO of Unisun Sports, about the new media-rights agreement bringing the Atlantic Sun Conference and United Athletic Conference together under one strategy with ESPN. The ASUN includes Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:43

Jake Gordon steps down after nearly 12 years leading...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/09/17

After nearly 12 years leading Downtown Vision, CEO Jake Gordon is preparing to step away from the role. Gordon reflects on downtown Jacksonville’s transformation since 2015, including billions of dollars in investment, expanded programming, new public spaces, social services and the growth of the Downtown Ambassador Team.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:14

How chef-driven food brands are changing the grocery...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/09/10

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with Darby McLean, CEO of Spiceology, about how chef-driven food brands are reshaping the grocery aisle. McLean explains how restaurants serve as testing grounds for new flavors, how social media and e-commerce accelerate product development, and why local chefs can inspire products with national potential.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:33

Jacksonville growth draws Mesa Capital multifamily...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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

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19:32

How the Jacksonville's workforce drives Citi’s...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/08/26

Citi is one of Jacksonville’s biggest private employers—nearly 4,000 people—and Kent Justice sits down with Ed Skylar, 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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22:58

Ember and Iron owners talk expansion throughout...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/08/20

Ember and Iron is growing — andKentJustice sits down with ownersChef Michael CooneyandBrittany Cooneyto 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 chosehistoric downtown St. Augustinefor a flagship-style location, how they think about balancingtourists vs. locals, and why culture and training matter as much as the menu.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:14

Chang Robotics Fund has answers on how to build a...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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 theJacksonville Venture CompetitiononAug. 19 at The Link (Nocatee), wheresix local startupspitch 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

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21:34

Cultural Council warns arts funding cuts could ripple...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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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18:49

Experts urge tighter HOA oversight in Florida after...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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

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24:08

One Tower Court completion proves Shipyards...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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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17:18

Jacksonville University Law dean calls Downtown...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

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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12:11

FPL details year-round storm prep for hurricane season

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/07/02

Hurricane season is here, and FPL spokesperson Kam Eppinger says preparation is a year-round effort focused on reliability: hardening poles and equipment, aggressive vegetation management, and a data-driven push to underground neighborhood lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:52

Tim Cost Reflects on 14 Years Leading Jacksonville...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/06/25

As Jacksonville University prepares for a leadership transition, outgoing President Tim Cost joins Kent Justice for a candid conversation about his legacy, the future of higher education, and the university's role as an economic engine for Northeast Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:28

Jax Chamber outlines a playbook for business adoption

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/06/18

Kent Justice talks with Dr. Carlton Robinson, Chief Innovation Officer at the Jax Chamber, about how Jacksonville can stay competitive as AI shifts from buzzword to workplace reality. Robinson explains why the Chamber launched its new Center for Applied Infrastructure—framing “human-centered AI” as the next kind of public infrastructure—and why the goal is augmentation, not replacement: identifying what must remain human-led and using AI to remove friction in everyday work. Learn more about your ad

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18:51

Haymaker’s founder on hard work, pivots, and rapid...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/06/11

Jacksonville entrepreneur Eun Cho shares how he went from Wall Street fund manager to co-founding Haymaker Coffee Company in 2021 - and why the brand is built around hard work, perseverance, and community.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:48

Why Beef ‘O’ Brady’s says Jacksonville still has room...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/06/04

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s COO Scott SirLouis says Jacksonville is one of the biggest remaining growth opportunities for the 40-year-old, Florida-grown “family sports pub” brand. He explains how Beef’s uses site analytics (cell phone and purchase-pattern modeling) to pinpoint strong neighborhoods, why grocery-anchored centers outperform mall-front real estate for them, and what makes the chain different in a crowded sports-bar category: kid-friendly booths and game rooms, community events like trivia and

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15:26

Why a former congressman says the future belongs to...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/05/28

Workforce expert and former Congressman Dr. Jason Altmire joins Kent Justice on "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition" to talk about his new book, Trade Up, and why he believes the future of American competitiveness depends on rebuilding the skilled-trades pipeline.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:01

Exploring Dapper D's new concept in downtown...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/05/21

Entrepreneur Darien “Jack” Jackson returns to This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition to open his newest downtown venture in the Elbow: Dapper Cheesesteaks downstairs paired with a cigar lounge experience upstairs in the former 11 Ocean space.Jackson walks host Kent Justice through a year of delays—from a slow permitting process and repeated plan revisions to contractor turnover that even led to litigation—before finally landing with a new construction team and clearing inspections ahead of a

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18:49

Jacksonville city leaders push for practical money...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/05/14

Florida now requires a stand-alone personal financial literacy course for high school graduation - but guests on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition say the real question is whether it changes behavior. Host Kent Justice talks with Dr. Ronetta Wards of the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) and Howard Dale of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville about what “financial literacy” should actually mean for 17- and 18-year-olds: credit, debt, taxes, budgeting, savings, investing, and even

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23:55

Former Jags linebacker helps athletes translate...

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition ·

2026/05/07

Kent Justice talks with former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Akin Ayodele, now Gallagher’s market leader for North Texas, about the Gallagher Partnership Internship Program with the Jaguars—designed to help pro athletes translate what they’ve built in sports (resilience, preparation, competition, leadership) into post-playing careers, especially in consultative sales and risk management. Ayodele explains how the program works (typically in the offseason), what interns experience day-to-day inside

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