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By Karen Brune Mathis
March 23, 2023

From the Editor: Seeing a chance and taking it, then navigating the challenges

The Jacksonville Daily Record presents its fourth annual Top Entrepreneurs edition.

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By Max Marbut
March 23, 2023

Top Entrepreneur Legend Ron Chamblin: A few boxes of books become a business

Ron Chamblin built his business with “used, rare and non-existent.”

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By David Crumpler
March 23, 2023

Jesse Lane: Thinking big, keeping sharp, singular focus

Jesse Lane, the founder and president of J. Lane Construction, says passion for the work also contributes to the success of his company.

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By Mike Mendenhall
March 23, 2023

Brent Marler: Aviation gives way to heating and cooling

Brent Marler knew “nothing” about the industry when he bought J&W Heating and Air, but he turned that “tremendous learning curve” into 16 consecutive years of growth.

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By Mike Mendenhall
March 23, 2023

Angelo Vespi: Last-mile pharmacy firm faces headwinds

Angelo Vespi, the founder of All-Med Express, is battling cancer and rebuilding the business after the loss of a major client.

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By Max Marbut
March 23, 2023

Erik Kasper: 'I always knew I wanted to be an architect'

After working for others, Erik Kasper’s first job with his own firm was a concrete block pumphouse. Now he’s working on an office building for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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By David Crumpler
March 23, 2023

Pauline Sevigny: Minding the details of her family's business

Pauline Sevigny, the president and owner of Grace Aerospace, has a history of evaluating the effectiveness of an operation.

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By Dan Macdonald
March 23, 2023

Summer Vyne: New audiovisual firm has years of experience

AnuVision founder and CEO Summer Vyne stresses being properly certified to seek minority contracts can build the company’s reputation.

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By None
March 23, 2023

Terri Davlantes: Family lessons led her to help others in the kitchen

JAX Cooking Studio owner Terri Davlantes finds success teaching the skills to make meals at home.

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By Dan Macdonald
March 23, 2023

Greg DiFranza: Guiding dog owners to become leader of the pack

Kamp K-9 owner Greg DiFranza, who taught police and military groups how to train dogs for 30 years, now helps people to better communicate with their canine companions.