Taking place at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island located just outside of Jacksonville, Florida, the IAMC Spring 2007 Professional Forum promises outstanding professional development in an epicenter of business and pleasure. From pristine beaches to a thriving port, the First Coast — made up of Jacksonville and its six surrounding counties — is full of surprises.
Perfect for Business
With the 55th largest metropolitan area in the United States, Jacksonville’s almost 1.3 million residents have a median age of 36 — significantly younger than all other major Florida cities. Two thirds of the 50 million consumers in the Southeastern U.S. are located within 600 miles, and the First Coast’s two deep-water ports give access to all global markets.
Major industries include:
Construction
Manufacturing
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Information
Financial Activities
Professional and Business Services
Education and Health Services
Leisure and Hospitality
Major employers include:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida (Regional Headquarters)
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (Corporate Headquarters and Grocery Distribution Center)
CSX (Railroad Corporate Headquarters)
Bank of America (Regional Banking Systems Headquarters)
BellSouth Telecommunications (Telecommunications Regional Headquarters)
U.S. Navy (Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport)
Ideal for Pleasure
Nestled between a championship 18-hole golf course and the Atlantic Ocean, the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is renowned for its breathtaking views and slight feeling of seclusion.
A selection of ways to play and relax:
Deep-sea, backwater or surf fishing
Sunrise Tai-Chi on the beach
Touring Fort Clinch State Park, a pre-Civil War fort on a 1200-acre state park
Horseback riding on the beach
Beach walks
Chartered sailboat or luxury yacht
A full menu of spa and salon treatments
Online Resources Used: http://jacksonville.101thingstodo.com,
http://www.expandinjax.com,
http://www.jaxcvb.com, http://www.ritzcarlton.com
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