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Aug. 18-22: Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile Baybears

• Check out the Events Calendar on our website, which features more than 180 events Downtown this week.
• From candy classes to karaoke, any given day Downtown, there’s something going on. Check out our Ongoing Events list.

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Stories From BlogDTJax.com

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 News of the Week

• CoWork Jax thriving on independent spirit united by camaraderie and sharing
• CoLabJax: Open for innovation at The Landing
• The DIA’s Vision for Downtown Jacksonville
• Jacksonville hits top 50 in convention and business meeting visitors, according to survey
• JEA spending $3M to help decide whether to stay Downtown
• Slow start to DVI’s request for additional payments
• Despite some delays, party barge project still afloat
• Plan for a floating entertainment venue in Downtown needs city support
• Friends of Hemming Park will receive $150,000 installment from city; next discussion to focus on viability
• Floating parties on the river, a great idea for Downtown
• A look inside Spliff’s Gastropub
• With $75,000 donation, Hemming Park nonprofit says it will continue improving Downtown’s park
• Renovations at four Downtown hotels show business is flourishing
• Folio Weekly moving to Drew Building in Downtown
• Veterans Memorial Arena wins national recognition for attendance
• Sweet Pete’s expanding to Chicago area

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 DVI Updates

DVI to host Stakeholders Meeting this Thursday morning 
Downtown Vision, Inc. will host its quarterly Stakeholders Meeting this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the Ed Ball Building’s First Floor Training Room at 214 N. Hogan St. All Downtown stakeholders are invited to attend the approximately hour-long meeting, which will include updates from DVI and the Downtown Investment Authority, plus a Q&A session. For more information, email jennifer@dtjax.org.

 

Join us for “The Elbow Social” every Thursday

Each week, “The Elbow Social” features extended happy hours and drink specials across 10+ venues, accompanied by live music and special programming. For a list of promotions – including exclusive discounts for Downtown employees – visit theelbowjax.com/social.

 

DVI Fall Interns: apply today!

We’re currently recruiting for fall interns! If you’re a college student who wants to gain marketing and communications experience – and a love for #DTJax – learn how to apply.