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The essential role of company culture in successful succession planning — Publisher’s Dinner

Jan 25, 2024 – In this recent panel discussion held by the Jacksonville Business Journal, in partnership with Comerica Bank, several Northeast Florida serial entrepreneurs and senior executives discussed how business planning, recruitment, hiring and nurturing a solid culture can prepare a business for success today and succession tomorrow.

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Economic Outlook Part I: The challenges ahead for 2024

Nov 24, 2023 – Amid high interest rates, a tight labor market and challenging housing affordability, Northeast Florida leaders share how they are taking on the coming year.

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Outstanding Women in Construction 2023 Jackie Rowland

Outstanding Women in Construction 2023

Nov 27, 2023 – This industry is full of incredible women leading the way to progress. Some, you may have already met, and some, you may not have had the opportunity to meet — but it’s important to know about them. Back for its fifth year, Construction Business Owner’s Outstanding Women in Construction celebrates industry-leading females and their skills, achievements and contributions to the construction industry.

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Builders Association & SJC Homeless Coalition restore historic home in West St. Augustine

Builders Association & SJC Homeless Coalition restore historic home in West St. Augustine

Aug 12, 2023 – The St. Johns Builders Council (“SJBC”), a regional council of The Northeast Florida Builders Association (“NEFBA”), embarked on a heartening collaboration with the Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County (“ESHC”) to breathe new life into a century-old, single-family home nestled in West St. Augustine. []

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Russell Rowland assists Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County

Jacksonville Bold for 8.9.23: Extreme makeover

Aug 9, 2023 – The St. Johns Builders Council is partnering with the Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County to bring new life to a century-old home on their West St. Augustine campus.

SJBC, a regional council of The Northeast Florida Builders Association, took up the project under the leadership of Seth Kelley of MasterCraft Builder Group, who was also the SJBC Board Chair for 2022. []

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Fast 50

It's Fast 50 time! Here's the first group of this year's honorees for fastest-growing companies

Jul 24, 2023 – Building a company is always difficult. Building a company that continues to grow year after year is an immensely more challenging endeavor.

That’s why we are proud to recognize the companies that have been the fastest growing on the First Coast over the past three years. []

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First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross

Woman in business (WJCT, First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross)

May 30, 2023 – Karen Brune Mathis, editor of the Jacksonville Daily Record, is one of the top female business leaders in town. She spoke with jackie Rowland to share her secrets to success. []

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Jacksonville Business Journal

Engineering Firms 2023

April 25, 2023 – Ranked by Licensed engineers []

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Jacksonville Business Journal

Women-Owned Businesses 2023

March 02, 2023 – Ranked by Revenue []

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Jacksonville Business Journal's 2023 awards program

Local engineering firm founder named small business leader of the year

February 8, 2023 

The owner of a structural engineering firm has been named as the Small Business Leader of the Year by the Jax Chamber.

Russell Rowland CEO Jackie Rowland beat out 10 other small business executives for the honor, which was announced Tuesday at the Small Business Leaders Breakfast presented by TD Bank at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida. []

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JAX Chamber names Jackie Rowland overall Small Business Leader of the Year

JAX Chamber names Jackie Rowland overall Small Business Leader of the Year

February 7, 2023  The Russell Rowland Inc. engineering firm she started grew from no clients into a million-dollar company in less than five years. []

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Jackie Rowland Overall Small Business Leader of the Year

Jax Chamber Names Jackie Rowland of Russell Rowland, Inc. 2023 Overall Small Business Leader of the Year

February 7, 2023  Jackie Rowland, President and CEO of Russell Rowland, Inc. has been named 2023 overall Small Business Leader of the Year. []

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Russell Rowland Visits PMHS Drafting Students

Russell Rowland Visits PMHS Drafting Students

January 26, 2023 – Pedro Menendez’s Drafting students welcomed Jackie Rowland and Xan Newsome of Russell Rowland to share about the world of structural engineering.   []

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Fast 50

ICYMI: These companies were the fastest growing on the First Coast

December 28, 2022 – These companies saw their revenues soar over the past three years. []

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Jax Chamber

Jacksonville-Based Structural Engineering Firm Russell Rowland Gives Back to the Community For Thanksgiving

November 18, 2022 – Jacksonville-based structural engineer Russell Rowland, Inc. fed hungry families this Thanksgiving with their fourth annual Turkey Drive. The firm donated 142 turkeys to the Mandarin Food Bank.  []

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2022 Class of Fast 50: Russell Rowland Inc.

2022 Class of Fast 50: Russell Rowland Inc.

September 15, 2022 – For more than 25 years, the Jacksonville Business Journal has identified the fastest growing companies on the First Coast. []

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Jackie Rowland: Engineering company poised for expansion

March 23, 2022 – Russell Rowland, which found a niche in residential homebuilding, opens an office in Tampa and is licensed to work in seven states. []

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Jax Chamber

Jax Chamber Announces 2021 Class of Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship

Aug. 18, 2021 – More than a dozen young professionals from a variety of industries have been selected for the 5th annual class of the JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship.  []

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Punch List Podcast

The Punch List Podcast

June 04, 2021 – Jackie Rowland of Russell Rowland, Inc. stopped by The Punch List Podcast to share her story as well as her knowledge of structural engineering as it pertains to Custom Home Building & Remodeling. Give it a listen and find out why Jackie is the go to structural engineer in Northeast Florida! []

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Home & Garden TV

October 19, 2018 – Home & Garden TV, with Jackie Rowland, Russel Rowland, Inc. and Joyce Conway,Permits Made Simple []

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