Issue 336, June 7, 2026
The Southside Business Men’s Club traces its origins to where we came from to a group of forward thinking local businessmen who came together in the Southside community of Jacksonville with a shared vision of fostering professional connections, economic growth, and civic responsibility. Through the dedication and leadership of visionary founders, influential past presidents, and committed members who shaped our club to be the civic group we are today, we evolved from informal networking meetings into a respected organization focused on service, mentorship, and community improvement. Our early members were the pioneering entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse industries who joined in those initial years, men of character and ambition who laid the foundation with their time, resources, and unwavering belief in the power of collective impact.
I need your help identifying our past members in the many historical photos we have. Let’s not lose this important part of our history. By connecting our past members to our future ones, we can ensure they know and take pride in the proud legacy of the Southside Business Men’s Club.
In the coming weeks, I’ll be bringing these photos for identification. I encourage you to stop by and help preserve these faces and stories before they’re lost to time.
Mark Geil
2026 President