Presidents Message Archive

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, […]

Issue 285, June 22, 2025

This past Tuesday, our members showed what a great club we have. The support for one of our members, Vetcans, at the networking event at Mayport Brewery Co. was incredible. It was a fantastic turnout, and a true reflection of the strong community we have built together. You could truly feel it in the air. […]

Issue 284, June 15, 2025

Today, June 15th, would have been my father’s 92nd birthday, He left to be with the Lord in 1994, Not a day goes by that I don’t stop and think about him. Especially today when his birthday and Father’s Day fall on the same day. He would always say it was like being born on Christmas, and that […]

Issue 283, June 8, 2025

Like the saying goes,” Time flies when you’re having fun” and this year I must be having a ton of fun- I can’t believe it’s already June! But hey, it’s really not that surprising when you are surrounded by a great group of businesspeople who enjoy having a good time, all while doing good things. Yesterday, […]

Issue 282, June 1, 2025

May is the month we honor and remember those who served our great country and made the ultimate sacrifice, allowing us to live in the greatest country in the world. May is also Small Business Month, when we stop, thank, and support the many small businesses throughout this country. This past Wednesday, we honored long-time […]

Issue 281, May 25, 2025

A Salute to Small Business – The Backbone of Our Community Dear Members, May is National Small Business Month—a time to recognize, celebrate, and uplift the entrepreneurs and innovators who power our local economy. At the Southside Business Men’s Club, this month holds special meaning. Since our founding in 1932, we’ve championed the spirit of […]

Issue 280, May 19, 2025

The date was May 1, 1993. I had been living in Jacksonville, FL for almost a year after relocating with my wife’s job in August of 1992. The plan was simple. We left NJ to start our lives living in the vacation capital of the world. Good-bye snow and high taxes, hello sandy beaches and […]

Issue 279, May 11, 2025

Moms are truly special. They inspire, encourage, nurture, sacrifice, defend, and protect us. The modern-day celebration of Mother’s Day here in America stems back to Julia Ward Howe and Anna Javis. Julia Ward wrote a call to action for mothers to promote world peace. Anna Javis used Mothers Work Clubs to improve public health. Inspired by her […]