Issue 290, July 27, 2025

Tradition “It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” – Henry James With 93 years of service to the betterment of the Southside of Jacksonville, you are bound to make some history and tradition. This past Monday, we had the opportunity to continue a tradition celebrating the 29th year of […]


Issue 289, July 20, 2025

The Purpose of the Southside Businessmen’s Club is to promote the Civic, Economic, and Social Improvement of Greater Jacksonville. Every club president has spoken those words since the beginning, over 90 years ago.  Each meeting, I proudly recite these very words and think of the great men and women who came before me, along with our […]


Issue 288, July 13, 2025

Persistence – “Energy and persistence conquer all things” according to Benjamin Franklin. If you were in attendance this past Wednesday meeting I think it’s safe to say our guest speaker Mike Bowling would agree. I had the opportunity to speak with Mike after he addressed our well attended meeting about the one thing that has made […]


Issue 287, July 6, 2025

At the Southside Business Men’s Club, we have proudly stood the test of time—adapting, growing, and remaining relevant in a world that never stops moving. As our city evolves and new industries reshape the business landscape, we too must embrace change, not as a disruption, but as an opportunity. This year, we’ve welcomed new members, […]