Cuppa Jax - Nancy Powell, Scenic Jacksonville

1301 Riverplace Boulevard,Jacksonville FL 32207

15 February, 2023

Description

Cost $15 -- Breakfast by Village Bread Cafe provided Wednesday, Feb. 15 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. Riverplace Tower Skyline Room About the speaker Nancy Powell is executive director of Scenic Jacksonville and serves as co-chair of the Riverfront Parks Now Coalition. Scenic Jacksonville’s focus areas include expanding the tree canopy, design of our urban environment, and the overall visual and eco-friendly beauty of our city. Riverfront Parks Now is a coalition of fourteen non profit organizations that have come together to advocate for a connected network of world class parks and green spaces along the downtown riverfront. She served on the Board and as Chair of Riverside Avondale Preservation, a neighborhood association for the historic district, and remains active on RAP’s zoning and parks committees. Nancy’s first career was as a marketing executive with American Express, AT&T Universal Card Services, MediaOne (now Comcast), and as an independent consultant. She then spent a decade managing the operations and marketing for a leadership consulting firm, Stop At Nothing, Inc. She holds an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, and an undergraduate degree from Brown University. A student of cities and public spaces, Nancy’s goal in her third career is to make a positive impact for Jacksonville’s downtown. In her spare time, she plays tennis, pickleball, and likes to travel to see and learn from other cities. She has three adult children and lives in Avondale with her husband, Ted. About Cuppa JaxCuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city. Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program. Some important things to noteNo membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] with a request for a scholarship and we will be glad to cover your ticket. Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It's simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion. DirectionsWe meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to JTA's First Coast Flyer and the Skyway's Riverplace Station. There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage. Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the mezzanine. Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward Village Bread Company. Take the elevator or stairs near Village Bread Company to the meeting space.