Englewood High School’s BEAM Career Academy for the building, engineering, architect and manufacturing industries received a check for $10,000 last week from Mannington Mills, Inc. to go towards its senior class project, building a HabiJax house. The academy began as a partnership with the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) to connect students with their career interests. Seniors Chris Hollo, Rebecca Briceno, Christina Conde, Matthew Bellamy Jr. and James Belyea made a presentation to Mark Stade and Doug Evans of Mannington Mills on behalf of the BEAM Career Academy Leadership Board. Also present were Jon Thompson, Duval County School Board regional superintendent, City Council member Suzanne Jenkins, an Englewood graduate, and HabiJax president Joe Honeycutt.
• The Omni has named Brett Harris executive chef. He was most recently the executive chef for culinaire international at Embassy Suites. Harris will oversee all culinary operations at the Omni, including Juliette’s Restaurant, room service and banquets.
• The Small Business Center and the staff of the City’s Planning and Development’s Community Development Division are hosting an open house today from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the Center’s first anniversary in its new location. The public is invited to attend. For information, call 630-7032.
• The Landing will host an Educational Expo April 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring representatives from several colleges and universities. For information, call 646-2300.