Jacksonville Business Journal

Robotics Leader Chang Robotics Unveils Dynamic Development Plans for 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extraordinary year of company and industry achievements, collaborative robotics and automation leader Chang Robotics (a DBA of Chang Industrial) today unveiled plans to propel its clients' initiatives to even higher levels of achievement in 2024. Engineering projects underway impact the innovation pipelines of Fortune 500 clients while achieving sustainability initiatives for government clients. The State of Florida, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors are focus areas. Expansion throughout North America led to the opening of Chang Industrial's IP Studio in Evanston, Illinois just north of Chicago in June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extraordinary year of company and industry achievements, collaborative robotics and automation leader Chang Robotics (a DBA of Chang Industrial ) today unveiled plans to propel its clients' initiatives to even higher levels of achievement in 2024.
  • Expansion throughout North America led to the opening of Chang Industrial's IP Studio in Evanston, Illinois just north of Chicago in June 2023.
  • In 2023, Chang Industrial made great strides in human-focused robotic solutions to support efficiency and care in the hospital industry.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our client base and partnerships in 2024 in ways that will continue to push the boundaries of traditional engineering," said Chang.

FL Waterfront Estate on 4.7 Acres to Sell to Highest Bidder at Luxury Auction®

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Located in coastal Jacksonville, the property first hit the market at a list price of $9 million, but will now sell without reserve - going to the auction’s highest bidder regardless of the high bid price.

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  • Located in coastal Jacksonville, the property first hit the market at a list price of $9 million, but will now sell without reserve - going to the auction’s highest bidder regardless of the high bid price.
  • Miami-based Platinum Luxury Auctions is conducting the sale in partnership with listing agents Elizabeth Hudgins and Sarah Alexander of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty.
  • The Jacksonville Business Journal featured the property and its upcoming sale in an article published earlier this week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010854557/en/
    This luxe estate, boasting 4.7 acres on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, will be sold to the highest bidder at a luxury auction® without reserve scheduled for October 27.

Engel & VVlkers First Coast Receives Prestigious Award for Remarkable Growth

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & VVlkers Florida today announced that Engel & VVlkers First Coast, a consortium of six locations across northeast Florida, has earned the remarkable distinction of being named the fastest-growing company in all of northeast Florida over the past three years by the Jacksonville Business Journal. This recognition comes with an impressive average growth rate of 320-percent during this period. This prestigious award underscores the relentless commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication of Engel & VVlkers franchisee, Corey Hasting, and the entire Engel & VVlkers First Coast team.

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  • This prestigious award underscores the relentless commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication of Engel & VVlkers franchisee, Corey Hasting, and the entire Engel & VVlkers First Coast team.
  • "What led me to start Engel & VVlkers First Coast was opportunity," said Hasting.
  • We look forward to witnessing Engel & VVlkers First Coast's continued success and dedication to redefining the real estate industry's standards."
  • Since affiliating with Engel & VVlkers, he has recruited over 130 top-producing advisors who represented more than 1,000 transactions, totaling close to $700-million in sales volume this year alone.

Mattamy Homes honored as a Best Place to Work in Florida's First Coast for the second consecutive year

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Workforce, Insurance, Jacksonville Business Journal, Education, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Queen, Culture, Mattamy Homes, The Last Best Place, Country club, Career, First Coast, Film industry, Nursing

The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.

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  • The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.
  • Once nominated, companies must meet a threshold in employee participation – a percentage that varies based upon the size of the company – to be eligible to be honored.
  • Companies receive the award because their organization received high marks in areas such as team effectiveness, trust with co-workers, manager effectiveness and work engagements.
  • Learn more about what it's like working at Mattamy Homes and our available opportunities on our Careers page.

The Jacksonville Business Journal Names Andy Chau, President & CEO of PAX Technology, Inc., a "2023 Technology Leader of the Year"

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 7th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PAX Technology, Inc., a leading global payment solution provider, is excited to share their President & CEO, Andy Chau, has been honored as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 Technology Leaders of the Year. Mr. Chau is one of only 15 honorees to receive the annual award.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 7th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PAX Technology, Inc., a leading global payment solution provider, is excited to share their President & CEO, Andy Chau, has been honored as one of the Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 Technology Leaders of the Year.
  • The Jacksonville Business Journal's (JBJ) award recognizes members in the technical field whose leadership has helped grow their companies, shape their industries, and influence the First Coast local community.
  • Mr. Chau was chosen based on the impact he has had both at work and in the local business community.
  • "I am deeply honored to be recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Boulo Solutions Recognized as a Top Recruiting Platform by Jacksonville Business Journal

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Jacksonville Business Journal, Employment, The Book of Lists, Optimism, Woman, Culture, Management

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boulo, a technology platform connecting employers who need quality hires with women who need progressive work opportunities, is proud to be ranked #4 in the Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 Top Employment Agencies List.

Key Points: 
  • Boulo, a technology platform connecting employers who need quality hires with women who need progressive work opportunities, is proud to be ranked #4 in the Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 Top Employment Agencies List.
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boulo, a technology platform connecting employers who need quality hires with women who need progressive work opportunities, is proud to be ranked #4 in the Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 Top Employment Agencies List .
  • The Jacksonville Business Journal annually researches and publishes a " Book of Lists, " containing more than 1,000 of the hottest companies in their fields, by ranking, that provides access to up-to-date, quality leads.
  • Fueled by optimism and experience, Boulo embraces innovation to help employers grow a pipeline of diverse talent using location, schedule, and culture as recruiting assets.

CSI Companies' Mike Israel Named Among Jacksonville's 2023 Ultimate Tech Leaders

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSI Companies is proud to announce that its Vice President of Client Delivery, Mike Israel, has been named a Technology Leader of the Year honoree by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Key Points: 
  • CSI Companies has once again been recognized as Jacksonville Business Journal's Ultimate Tech Leaders, demonstrating their commitment to innovation and excellence in the tech industry.
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSI Companies is proud to announce that its Vice President of Client Delivery, Mike Israel, has been named a Technology Leader of the Year honoree by the Jacksonville Business Journal.
  • During his 11-year tenure at CSI Companies, Mike has played a pivotal role in driving the company's expansion across the tech industry.
  • This is not the first time CSI Companies has been recognized as a leading provider and partner of technology services.

Mattamy Homes Honored as a Best Place to Work in Florida's First Coast

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.

Key Points: 
  • The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.
  • Companies receive the award because their organization received high marks in areas such as team effectiveness, trust with co-workers, manager effectiveness and work engagements.
  • "This recognition is particularly rewarding and meaningful as it's driven by the high marks our employees gave Mattamy on various elements of their work experience.
  • Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across the United States and Canada.

Pete Langlois Named President and COO of Ascendo Resources

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ascendo Resources, an industry leader in recruitment, staffing and consulting services, recently announced the appointment of Pete Langlois to the role of President and COO.

Key Points: 
  • Langlois became a partner with Ascendo Resources in December 2019, when Angie's Staffing, owned by Pete and his wife, Angie Langlois, was acquired by Ascendo.
  • Langlois assumes the role of President and COO of Ascendo Resources with a promise to continue to work toward the company's betterment and growth.
  • We all work hard, have fun, and give back to the communities in which we operate," said Pete Langlois, President and COO of Ascendo Resources.
  • For more than 10 consecutive years, the South Florida Business Journal has named Ascendo Resources one of the Top Executive Search Firms.

CSI Companies Announces Kate Mays as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading national workforce solutions firm, CSI Companies, announced today the promotion of Kate Mays from Division President to Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, Mays will oversee organizational operations and partner with the executive team on large scale strategic endeavors. She has been with CSI for over fifteen years with nine of those years in an operational and management role.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading national workforce solutions firm, CSI Companies, announced today the promotion of Kate Mays from Division President to Chief Operating Officer.
  • In her new role, Mays will oversee organizational operations and partner with the executive team on large scale strategic endeavors.
  • She has been with CSI for over fifteen years with nine of those years in an operational and management role.
  • "Kate's commitment to CSI has been apparent since she walked in the office over fifteen years ago," said Chris Flakus, Chief Executive Officer of CSI Companies.