What does the chamber do

The chamber connects 3,000+ businesses through networking events, provides educational programs and mentoring opportunities, advocates for pro-business policies with government, and drives economic development attracting companies and jobs to Northeast Florida. Services support member business growth and regional prosperity.

Who can join the chamber

Membership is open to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across Northeast Florida including Jacksonville and surrounding counties. Members range from small startups to large corporations across all industries. Participation includes access to networking events, business resources, advocacy representation, and promotional opportunities.

What networking opportunities are available

The chamber hosts hundreds of events annually including business mixers, industry forums, leadership programs, and educational seminars. Events provide opportunities to build relationships, learn about community issues, access decision-makers, and develop business connections supporting growth and collaboration.

How does the chamber support economic development

Through JAXUSA partnership, the chamber attracts new businesses, supports company expansions, and promotes regional advantages to site selectors and investors. Activities include business recruitment, workforce development, infrastructure advocacy, and community marketing positioning Northeast Florida as competitive location for business investment.

Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Inc

Jacksonville, FL · Founded 1884

Business organization driving quality economic growth in Northeast Florida

Primary audience

Business Community

Work area

Economic Development

Topic

Business Advocacy

Contact

Daniel Davis

Website Contact

About Organization

Represents more than 3,000 businesses serving Northeast Florida, helping members make connections, grow their businesses, and prosper in the community. Based in Jacksonville, FL, JAX Chamber advocates for business-friendly policies that grow jobs and opportunities since 1884, with 56 employees and annual revenue of $11.0 million supporting economic development initiatives.

What They Focus On

Business Networking

Connects 3,000+ member businesses through events, programs, and platforms facilitating relationship building, information sharing, and collaboration opportunities across industries.

Economic Growth

Drives job creation through business attraction, company expansion support, and workforce development initiatives positioning Northeast Florida as competitive business destination.

Policy Advocacy

Promotes business-friendly legislation and regulations supporting job growth, investment attraction, and community building benefiting regional economy and quality of life.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$11.0M

+20.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2024)

$10.9M

+12.3% vs 2022

Assets (2024)

$8.7M

-10.4% vs 2022

Employees (2024)

+7.7% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$10,981,175	$10,933,786	$8,736,281	56
2022	$9,140,927	$9,737,660	$9,748,474	52
2020	$7,525,084	$7,738,465	$10,007,967	54
2019	$7,661,972	$8,870,655	$10,018,221	63
2018	$8,185,287	$9,521,046	$11,147,394	67

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Connection

Facilitates networking through hundreds of events connecting 3,000+ businesses across Northeast Florida region.
02

Business Growth

Provides educational programs, mentoring, and resources supporting business development and operational success.
03

Policy Advocacy

Promotes business-friendly policies attracting investment and creating environment supporting job growth and opportunity.
04

Economic Development

Partners with JAXUSA to attract new businesses and support expansion of companies across regional economy.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Inc

Business Advocacy

Promotes pro-business policies supporting job growth, investment attraction, and regulatory environment favorable to economic development across Northeast Florida.

Member Networking

Connects 3,000+ businesses through hundreds of events providing relationship building, information sharing, and collaboration opportunities across industries.

Economic Development

Attracts new businesses and supports expansion of existing companies through JAXUSA partnership promoting Northeast Florida as business destination.

Business Education

Offers educational programs, mentoring opportunities, and resources helping members grow operations, develop leaders, and prosper in regional economy.

General Counsel

1 hrs/week

Chamber Councils

Relocate to JAX

Milestones

1884

Board of Trade Founded

1884

Established to promote commercial interests and economic development in Jacksonville region.

1940

Federal Recognition

1940

Received IRS tax-exempt status as business league serving Northeast Florida commercial interests.

2019

Operational Growth

2019

Expanded to 63 employees and $7.7 million revenue supporting business advocacy and economic development.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Serves 3,000+ businesses with 56 employees, 1,000 volunteers, and $11.0 million budget driving regional economic growth.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Abel Harding Membership Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Ari Jolly Chair-Elect 1.0 hrs/week

Brian Evans Treasurer 1.0 hrs/week

Darryl Willie DCPS Board Chair 1.0 hrs/week

G Ray Driver Immediate Past Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Mark Bennett Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Mike Zaffaroni GA Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Misty Skipper Jaxusa Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Tina Meskel Foundation Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Chamber Councils Board Member

Relocate to JAX Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.9M

Highest Paid

$609K

Daniel Davis

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel Davis	CEO & President	$512,668	$96,390	$609,058	40
Aundra Wallace	President, Jaxusa	$368,229	$71,648	$439,877	40
Kelly Pourciau	Chief Of Operations	$172,275	$24,525	$196,800	40
Anna Lebesch	Senior VP, Business Development	$150,344	$12,115	$162,459	40
Jill Sprowell	Account Manager	$143,031	$15,942	$158,973	40
Tina Robbins	Senior VP, Strategy And Talent Development	$144,371	$11,948	$156,319	40
Greg Anderson	VP Of Business Development	$143,317	$11,948	$155,265	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel Davis	President & CEO	$522,115	$84,105	$606,220	40
Aundra Wallace	President, Jaxusa	$322,115	$62,515	$384,630	40
Kelly Pourciau	Chief Of Operations	$178,939	$12,875	$191,814	40
Jill Sprowell	Chief Membership Officer	$153,869	$15,371	$169,240	40
Aaron Bowman	Senior VP, Business Development	$159,488	$7,412	$166,900	40
Matt Galnor	Chief Of Communications	$153,390	$12,113	$165,503	40
Anna Lebesch	VP, Strategy And Talent Development	$142,969	$11,807	$154,776	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel Davis	President & CEO	$494,110	$66,939	$561,049	40
Aundra Wallace	President Jax USA	$282,672	$53,065	$335,737	40
Kelly Pourciau	Chief Operating Officer	$154,604	$8,995	$163,599	40
Aaron Bowman	Senior Vice President	$158,705	$4,689	$163,394	40
Anna Lebesch	SVP Of Strategy & Talent Development	$130,123	$8,045	$138,168	40
Matt Galnor	Chief Public Affairs Officer	$119,373	$8,368	$127,741	40
Tina Robbins	Senior Account Manager	$118,168	$7,661	$125,829	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel Davis	President	$461,458	$75,006	$536,464	55
Aundra Wallace	President Jax USA	$242,672	$57,540	$300,212	40
Aaron Bowman	Highly Compensated Employe	$158,612	$4,547	$163,159	40
Kelly Pourciau	Highly Compensated Employe	$127,431	$4,104	$131,535	40
Jill Sprowell	Highly Compensated Employe	$122,749	$6,258	$129,007	40
Cathy Chambers	Highly Compensated Employe	$122,506	$3,676	$126,182	40
Tina Robbins	Senior Account Manager	$116,594	$2,796	$119,390	40
Dawn Adams	Highly Compensated Employe	$113,624	$3,727	$117,351	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Daniel Davis	President	$433,960	$73,295	$507,255	55
Jerry Mallot	Executive Vice President	$287,080	$36,052	$323,132	55
Aaron Bowman	Highly Compensated Employe	$149,250	$4,267	$153,517	40
Cathy Chambers	Highly Compensated Employe	$148,463	$4,456	$152,919	40
Jill Sprowell	Highly Compensated Employe	$120,585	$6,140	$126,725	40
Kelly Pourciau	Highly Compensated Employe	$117,830	$3,808	$121,638	40
Chris Quinn	Highly Compensated Employe	$117,328	$3,442	$120,770	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$900K

Total Forgiven

$903K

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$900,000

Forgiven

Forgiven: $903,279 100%

Approved Jan 20, 2021

Lender VyStar CU

Jobs Reported 49

Forgiven On Jun 14, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

3 Registrations

3 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

Jacksonville Regional Chamber Of Commerce

1 filing

Self

Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council

1 filing

Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(904) 366-6608 (904) 366-6600

Social

Visit Website

3 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202

Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Connection

Business Growth

Policy Advocacy

Economic Development

Programs and Initiatives

Business Advocacy

Member Networking

Economic Development

Business Education

Team & Leadership

Daniel Davis

Aundra Wallace

Kelly Pourciau

Anna Lebesch

Tina Robbins

Greg Anderson

Jill Sprowell

Alan Worley

Alexander Sifakis

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee

Andy Kaufmann

Brian Parks

Cantrece Jones

Carlo Fassi

Charlie Kauffman

Charlotte Anderson

Chris Kalin

Christian Allen

Christina Clohecy

Dane Grey

Donna Orender

Drew Frick

Ellyn Raftery

Eric Green

Erik Sharpe

Gracie Simendinger

Jack Hanania

Jamaal Medley

Jamie Sandifer

Jenny Castro

John Avendano

John-Paul Saenz

Joseph Nackashi

Kara Leonard

Kenneth Babby

Kent Thielen

Kerri Stewart

Kevin Craig

Kurt Wilson

Lakita Spann

Lathun Brigman

Lee Smith

Linda Sherrer

Lisa Thoele Dugan

Lonnie Marts

Mari Kuraishi

Matt Brockelman

Melissa Fulmore-Hardwick

Michael Corrigan

Michael Mayo

Moez Limayem

Nathan Marty

Nathaniel Ford

Nicholas Mousa

Patrick Green

Paul Jones

Randy White

Reed Hammond

Richard Lovelace

Sean Pelkey

Sharon Fletcher

Soo Gilvarry

Steve Moore

Summer Vyne

Susan Ponder-Stansel

Thomas White