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Email Us

info@jaxvcc.org

Call us

(904) 832 - 1301

About Us

WHO WE ARE

Empower - Enrich - Excel

The Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a collective group representing our nation’s transitioning military, veteran business owners, and their families. The JaxVCC, in collaboration with community partnerships, works for the betterment of the veteran community by building a robust local economy, representing the interest of business with the government, enhancing economic opportunities, making change through advocacy, increasing sustainability, and providing networking and educational opportunities through: Business, Employment, Education, and Advocacy.

Our Mission

To enrich and increase sustainability within the lives of our nations transitioning military, veterans, and their families through Business, Employment, Education, and Advocacy.

Our Key Focus Areas

By focusing on these four key areas, we fulfill our mission while helping hundreds of veterans and their families live better and more fulfilling lives.

Business

Veterans are uniquely suited for entrepreneurship, business job creation and expanding the GDP of U.S. economy.

Employment

Employment expands beyond finding a career and includes understanding how to be successful in that career.

Education

We assist with career seminars, workshops, training, and more to help the transition back to civilian life.

Advocacy

We advocate on behalf of major issues affecting veteran businesses and community.

Demika Jackson, JaxVCC President

A Message From Our President

Welcome to the Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc! Whether you are a transitioning active-duty member, new veteran business owner, or a military family, we are glad you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer! The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia areas are thriving communities that include:

The Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce serves as a catalyst of these veteran communities by uniting member businesses, community partners, educational institutions, and government agencies. We focus on the transition of all our nation’s veterans by providing access to employment, education, and business opportunities.

Together, we can support local veteran business ownership and reinvest in our communities!

Demika Jackson

JaxVCC President

Demika Jackson, JaxVCC President

A Message From Our President

Welcome to the Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc! Whether you are a transitioning active-duty member, new veteran business owner, or a military family, we are glad you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer! The Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia areas are thriving communities that include:

 The Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce serves as a catalyst of these veteran communities by uniting member businesses, community partners, educational institutions, and government agencies. We focus on the transition of all our nation’s veterans by providing access to employment, education, and business opportunities.

Together, we can support local veteran business ownership and reinvest in our communities!

Demika Jackson

JaxVCC President

Your Special Invitation

The JaxVCC invites you to join our organization with the understanding that our main purpose is to help you, our veteran business owners, spouses, and dependents. We are here to serve by creating opportunities, through advocacy, and initiatives towards economic prosperity. Working together promotes a stronger voice; One Team, One Purpose! We are here to serve the veteran community and be your champions within Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia. We will continue to strive towards excellence through integrity within our pillars of support.

OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS

Strategic, National, Corporate, and Chamber Affiliations

We work with some of the most reputable, noteworthy, and industry-leading companies, organizations, institutions, and brands in the United States! Here are just a few. 

OUR LEADERSHIP

JaxVCC Board Members & Operations

AllPresidentVice PresidentsDirectorsTreasurerSecretaryChaplain
Demika Jackson
President

Demika Jackson

Maurice Murphy
VP Internal Affairs

Maurice Murphy

Vacant
Director of Committee Engagement

Vacant

Samantha Robinson
Director of Public Relations

Samantha Robinson

Vacant
Director of Membership

Vacant

Vacant
Director of Information Technology

Vacant

Katie Chorbak
Director of Government Affairs

Katie Chorbak

Steven Johnson
Treasurer

Steven Johnson

Ophelia Simmons
Secretary

Ophelia Simmons

Tayden Haile
Chaplain

Tayden Haile

CMSgt Bridgett Manning
Vice President of External Affairs - Workforce Development

CMSgt Bridgett Manning

Vacant
Vice-President Business Strategy

Vacant

Duane Jones
Director of Marketing

Duane Jones

Annie Grogan
Bi-Lingual Liaison

Annie Grogan

Demika Jackson

President

Demika Jackson

Maurice Murphy

VP Internal Affairs

Maurice Murphy

Vacant

Director of Committee Engagement

Vacant

Samantha Robinson

Director of Public Relations

Samantha Robinson

Vacant

Director of Membership

Vacant

Vacant

Director of Information Technology

Vacant

Katie Chorbak

Director of Government Affairs

Katie Chorbak

Steven Johnson

Treasurer

Steven Johnson

Ophelia Simmons

Secretary

Ophelia Simmons

Tayden Haile

Chaplain

Tayden Haile

CMSgt Bridgett Manning

Vice President of External Affairs - Workforce Development

CMSgt Bridgett Manning

Vacant

Vice-President Business Strategy

Vacant

Duane Jones

Director of Marketing

Duane Jones

Annie Grogan

Bi-Lingual Liaison

Annie Grogan