New JEA rate incentives for manufacturers
I have been reading a book about the women and men that explore and research the deepest caves in the world. The author successfully pulls the reader into the caves and shows all of the risks and challenges endured by the cavers. Numerous death defying expeditions around the globe are detailed and the stories highlight the amount of teamwork necessary to have a safe and successful exploration. Regardless of all the many differences between each of these expeditions, one consistency is very clear: going down is both scary and exhilarating…coming back up is all hard work. The author describes the trip out of the cave as mountain climbing, through a waterfall, at night.
While the recession of the past 4 years is not something I would ever describe as exhilarating, it was definitely a scary downward trip. Likewise, climbing back out of this is a lot of hard work. There have been a few times where I felt we were climbing through waterfalls in the dark. In June, the Manufacturing community received the good news that JEA is going to throw us another rope to help make the climb out a lot less difficult. This rope comes in the form of a rate initiative that will provide discounts on incremental load increases from the baselines. These baselines will be calculated from manufacturer’s least electricity usage during fiscal years between 2008 and 2010.
This incentive is extremely important to manufacturing as the economy begins to rebuild itself. In the event that we add production in 2012, the incremental load increase would receive discounts on the energy and demand charges. Beginning in 2016 the discounts would scale back and would sunset in 2021. Essentially, additional production will yield additional discounts during this time period. It is our hope that this provides a competitive advantage to manufacturers in Northeast Florida and allows the Jacksonville area to develop to its full potential. If the initiative receives the Florida Public Services Commission’s approval, it will begin in October.
Like the cave explorations mentioned above, re-establishing growth in Northeast Florida will require a lot of teamwork. This rate initiative is an accomplishment that many individuals worked together over the past several years to achieve. My compliments and gratitude go out to all involved. I look forward to seeing what can be achieved next.
JEA approved the incentive and said it expects it will receive approval from the Florida Public Service Commission in the next several weeks.
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Welcome to…
ERC Solutions Inc.
Contact: Richard Jackam, Vice President
Phone: (904) 545-1943
4545 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32207
…an industrial coatings contractor that installs coatings for floors and structural steel. We polish concrete floor systems, repair structural cracks and joints, we demo existing systems, prep and level for new systems.
Sponsor: John Otterson, IFF and Mark Walden, McCurdy Walden Roofing
ICS Logistics
Contact: Terry Brown, President
Phone: (904) 486-6051
2625 West 5th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32254
…manages the full spectrum of logistics operations required to get shipments to or from anywhere in the world. All services are backed by the strength of their own domestic refrigerated and dry warehousing, transportation and marine divisions
Sponsor: FCMA
Polyhistor International
Contact: Peter Schonning, President
Phone: (904) 646-5666
11200-7 St. Johns Industrial Pkwy N., Jacksonville, FL 32246
…specializes in rapid prototyping and product development for inventors and high-tech companies.
Sponsor: FCMA
Protection One Security Solutions
Contact: Alan Simone,
Phone: (904) 303-3791
6820 Southpoint Pkwy #3, Jacksonville, FL 32216
…home and business security from the #2 security company in the world. Also, providing camera systems and fire alarm for businesses.
Sponsor: FCMA
Univar
Contact: Mike Mazur, Sales Manager
Phone: (904) 614-8597
155 Ellis Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32254
…a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 170 distribution facilities.
Sponsor: Mark Raffier, Vistakon
Our second Members Only Networking Event for You for 2011 will be held at Mudville Grille (3105 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207) on August 25 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Cost is $5 and all money collected will be put into a special drawing. You could WIN BIG!
Also, you can earn extra chances for the raffle just by coming to the General Meeting!
Is the NLRB a Runaway Agency? – After decades of being one of Washington’s most low-profile government agencies, things have dramatically changed under the Obama NLRB.
Presenters: Peter Corbin and Amy Harrison Turci, Ford and Harrison LLP
Where: WW Grainger (8001 Forshee Drive, Jax., FL 32219-5338)
When: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 7:30 – 9:30AM
Cost: $35 Members / $50 Non-Members
RSVP: Email Sherri
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Announcing the Crane Awards
Outstanding Employee Award Banquet
UNF University Center, Jacksonville, Florida
September 16, 2011 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Click here for more information about the Crane Awards and how you can get involved.
Please contact Maria for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities
FCMA is looking for sponsors for the 2011 Crane Awards. Click here to find out about sponsorships opportunities. If you are interested please contact Maria.
MAF Events
The 8th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Global Marketplace for Florida manufacturers is scheduled for November 30-December 1, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL. Click here to register or for more information. If you are interested in being an exhibitor click here.
August 29 at Glass Distributors
Join us from 4:00-6:00 PM at Glass Distributors, located at 5355 Shawland Road in Jacksonville.
Glass Distributors is a division of Lee & Cates Glass Company, which consists of the fabrication of glass and mirror.
Wage & Benefit Survey
This week… hot off the press! Reserve your copy of FCMA’s 2011 Wage & Benefit Survey by contacting Sherri Mitchell. This survey is available only to FCMA members for $75. Participating members receive a complimentary copy.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors
Akerman, Alexander DeGance Barnett P.A., Ford & Harrison LLP,
Fowler White Boggs, Holland & Knight, McGuireWoods, Rogers Towers,
Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP
A special thanks to Colomer USA for hosting our July 25 meeting. Colomer USA manufactures and distributes a vast array of hair care products including haircolor, permanent waves, relaxers, shampoos, and conditioners.
We appreciate the hospitality of Talagy and their willingness to provide refreshments–another example of our members working together!
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Starting next month we will be featuring all of our volunteers at the General Meeting in our newsletter. Be on the look out!
ADA Workshop
Damon Kitchen, Managing Partner with Constangy Brooks & Smith LLC, presented on the ADA Amendments Act and new regulations. We extend our special thanks to WW Grainger for hosting FCMA at its July workshop. Stay up-to-date on by attending our monthly workshops (see NLRB article)!
This month’s class was on presentation skills, professional etiquette and public speaking. Students watched behind the scenes presentation of the noon news broadcast at Channel 4. Congratulations to Rene Halili of Medtronic (pictured below right) for winning the public speaking contest!
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EHS Committee - Bud Para, Chief Public Affairs Officer for JEA, gave an update on CO2/Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas. He advised how new regs will affect JEA and other sources beginning in 2013. Stay tuned for additional information as it is available. August meeting will be on NPDES.
Paul Anderson, Jacksonville Port Authority’s CEO gave a port update, covering Mile Point, port deepening, and infrastructure improvements. Members were encouraged to support the port and join in the letter writing campaign (see “Bring the Noise” article below). Much thanks to JAXPORT for hosting this meeting! August invited guest is Councilman Bill Bishop.
Advanced Disposal Services… former municipal marketer and governmental affairs Jessica Deal has been named as the Council liaison by new Mayor Alvin Brown.
Aflac… has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to work for and one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine.
Bold City Brewery… is unveiling a new beer; called Archie’s Rhino Rye Pale Ale, in honor of the Jacksonville Zoo’s oldest male rhino. Click here for more information.
CSX Transportation… has appointed Dean Piacente as vice president of finance, Fredrik Eliasson as vice president of chemicals and fertilizer, and Derrick Smith as vice president of emerging markets. Click here for more information.
Fifth Third Bank… is holding an interactive seminar on August 18 on the latest trends in payables management and how to maximize the efficiency of your Commercial Card program to drive savings to your bottom line. Click here for more information.
Golder Associates… was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For by Florida Trend magazine, which appears in the August issue and on FloridaTrend.com.
Harbinger… is moving to a new 57,516 square foot location on 6 acres at 5300 Shad Road.
Holland & Knight LLP… partner Daniel Bean was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record’s Lawyer Snapshot.
Jacksonville Port Authority… is having a Foreign Trade Zone Workshop on August 23, where you can learn how your company can save money. More information: Agenda, Speakers, Registration.
JEA… purchased the former Coggin Pontiac property at the northwest corner of Atlantic and Southside boulevards for a water project that they will be starting.
Click here to read an article from the JBJ about JEA ranking number 2 for new solar power capacity.
Medtronic… was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal and an article in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
North Point Promotions… is pleased to announce its newest team member, Esther Bullard. Esther is no stranger to FCMA!
Pilot Pen Corporation of America… launched a redesigned Web store at www.pilotpen.us.
Sauer, Inc… is proud to be the general contractor hired to conduct major improvements and renovations to three of the area’s highly respected health care facilities: Mayo Clinic, Shands Jacksonville, and St. Luke’s Hospital.
Spectrum Logistics… built a new single-story house fir Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville. The company donated employee time, oceangoing containers and $385,000 in cash to build seven HabiJax houses since 2005.
Stellar… promoted Luke Facemyer to director of refrigeration/mechanical engineering.
University of North Florida… appointed Mark Tumeo as dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction.
Waste Management… doubled its 2010 contribution of 700 pounds of meat to the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs. For the past two years, Waste Management has purchased livestock and donated it to the Food Pantry.
Jacksonville Business Journal lists… Congratulations to our members recognized in recent JBJ lists…
- Fastest Growing Private Companies
- (21) Engineered Lining Systems; (38) Health Designs
- Top Logistics Companies
- (1) CSX Transportation; (6) ICS Logistics LLC; (7) Suddath
- Scott calls ports the state’s largest potential job generators - ““We need to solve the Mile Point issue,” Scott said during an interview with the Business Journal July 5.”
- Economic Update: Manufacturers expect continued improvement - “Manufacturers are cautiously optimistic as business picks up and is expected to continue to improve in the second half of 2011.”
- Jacksonville’s job market slow to bounce back - “The Jacksonville metro area has lost 43,600 private-sector jobs since April 2008…The good news is that some industries are starting to see signs of recovery.”
- Slow incentive approvals a burden to economic growth - “A speedier city approval schedule for economic incentive packages has been a major talking point of the economic development team…”
- “Support Our Port” Bring the Noise Campaign - “Washington DC and Tallahassee MUST hear a loud, unified message from its citizens and private sector businesses who stand to benefit from the port’s success. The health of the port and the health of the regions businesses are permanently tied together.”
- Lean Show and Tell - “When it comes to lean, book learning is not enough.”
- Economists predict improved jobs outlook in second half - “…economists are confident that the Jacksonville metro area will add jobs slowly over the next six months as Florida’s recovery gradually builds momentum.”
Industrial water users saving millions of gallons
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Renessenz LLC, two of Duval County’s largest industrial water users, are saving millions of gallons per year by engaging employees in conservation efforts, implementing new technology and reclaiming more water.
Renessenz, a manufacturer of flavor and fragrance chemicals used in everything from laundry detergent to mouthwash, reduced water use from 270 million gallons of water in 2006 to 152.5 million gallons in 2010, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District. Reports show that Anheuser-Busch is using close to 500 million gallons less water today than five years ago, while still brewing the same amount of beer at its Northside Jacksonville plant.
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