JAX Chamber: JAX Chamber's ImpactJAX To Add Programming And Launch NextUp JAX

Jacksonville FL

10 January, 2022

1:42 PM

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Press release from the JAX Chamber: January 10, 2022 10:30 am   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2022) – ImpactJAX, a program of the JAX Chamber and Jacksonville's premier young professionals group, is evolving to cultivate and sustain a vibrant community of future leaders with the rebrand and launching of NextUp JAX. Set to launch this month, NextUp JAX is composed of three initiatives designed to activate different areas of professional development and encourage engagement among young leaders.     The JAX Chamber launched ImpactJAX in 2006 to attract and retain talent in Northeast Florida. ImpactJAX evolved to have several different focuses, including Public Policy, Professional Development and Service and Giving.   The Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship, an ImpactJAX initiative established in 2017, furthers the goal of empowering the next generation by offering intimate, roundtable discussions between emerging leaders and Jacksonville's current leaders. The Hightower Fellowship will continue as an initiative of NextUp JAX.   NextUp JAX will offer targeted young professional development, engagement and community involvement, effectively paving the way for future Jacksonville leaders. The strategic and intentional networking opportunities will foster a strong community between young professionals and bridge the gap between emerging and current leaders. In addition to new programming, NextUp JAX will also introduce four new awards recognition programs and two signature events, including the ImpactJAX Hall of Fame Awards and the Jacksonville Volunteer Expo.   "We all know that attracting and retaining top talent is critical for economic development and the chances of keeping young professionals in your city increase exponentially if they are involved in the community," JAX Chamber President and CEO Daniel Davis said. "ImpactJAX has provided an incredible foundation for more than 15 years, and we believe the opportunities in NextUp JAX will strengthen our young professionals and our community." About JAX Chamber The JAX Chamber is the business membership organization dedicated to driving quality economic growth in Northeast Florida to make this region the best place to live, work and play. Membership provides the opportunity to connect with and buy from other Chamber members. The connections result in business growth and a more prosperous economy.   About NextUp JAX NextUp JAX is a membership organization for young professionals focused on bringing together Jacksonville's emerging leaders and harnessing their talents to create initiatives that better the community. NextUpJAX is a JAX Chamber program and a regional effort to attract and retain Northeast Florida's top talent.   CONTACT: Matt Galnor: (904) 366-6614, [email protected]   This press release was produced by the JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.