INVESTOR NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2009

International Development Continues in Northeast Florida
This has been a great year for international growth in our region. We recently presented two companies and one individual with awards for their continued commitment to enhancing our international ties and championing Northeast Florida to companies looking to expand or relocate. This year's awards went to:

• The Grimes Companies, International Leader of the Year - Small Company
• Rayonier, International Leader of the Year - Large Company
• Roy Schleicher, International Leader of the Year - Individual

Visit www.ExpandInJax.com to read more about each of the winners.

Cornerstone hosted a delegation of 10 business leaders from Atlantic Way, a regional business organization located in Ireland, last week. The Atlantic Way delegation had the opportunity to experience Jacksonville’s Southern hospitality and Florida lifestyle at a series of luncheons and dinners attended by Mayor Peyton and representatives of our regional partners. They also toured JAXPORT and Cecil Commerce Center. I want to thank Zim Boulos and Office Environments and Services for sponsoring the event; George Gabel and Holland and Knight for sponsoring a dinner reception; and Mike Hightower for opening up his home to the Irish. It was a successful event that has opened up a number of opportunities for our region. Visit www.ExpandInJax.com to read more.

Join Cornerstone's Sales Mission to Atlanta
Cornerstone is looking beyond the global recession and taking action. We have organized a sales mission to Atlanta for December to identify new business prospects and build on existing relationships. We are meeting with corporate executives, site consultants and commercial and industrial real estate brokers in Atlanta who have been the source of many relocations and expansions over the last decade to ensure we continue that trend. We have a few spots left for Cornerstone investors to join us on this sales mission. Visit www.ExpandInJax.com to register for the trip.

Help Jacksonville "Revive The Pride" for the Jaguars
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce is supporting the “REVIVE THE PRIDE” initiative to assist the Jacksonville Jaguars in filling the stadium for the Jaguars vs. Colts game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Thursday, December 17. Visit the Revive the Pride page for more information and to download your discounted ticket order form.

Mayor Peyton Calls on Jacksonville to Support World Cup Bid
Jacksonville has been selected as one of 27 cities to advance to the next stage of the United States’ FIFA World Cup bid process. The winning city will host four to six FIFA World Cup games during a 30-day period in 2018 or 2022. The FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in the world with an estimated economic impact of $300 to $500 million. Your signatures are needed to show the world Jacksonville's enthusiasm to host this event. Visit The Game Is In Us page to sign the petition and support Jacksonville's bid to become part of this worldwide championship tournament.

Chamber's SBC Incorporates 'Economic Gardening' Tactics
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Center (SBC) is among several local business groups in Florida incorporating economic gardening tactics into their development strategy. For more than a year, the SBC has been using the principals of economic gardening to generate truly sustainable economic growth for second-stage businesses in our region. Visit Florida Trend to read the full article.

ULI Presents: Reality Check First Coast Results and Findings
In May, Reality Check First Coast brought nearly 300 leaders from across the region to discuss, analyze and develop growth scenarios for our future. On December 17, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Reality Check will present the final results and findings at the UNF University Center. Guest speakers include: Peter Rummell, Chair, Steering Committee; John Delaney, with UNF; Bob Rhodes, with the Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida; and Brian Teeple, with the Northeast Florida Regional Council. The cost to attend is $10, which includes a copy of ULI's Final Report. Register today or contact Carolyn Clark at Carolyn.Clark@uli.org for more information.

Cornerstone Gets Linkedin
Stay connected to news, events and discussions through the new Cornerstone Linkedin sub-group of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. To join our group today sign in to Linkedin and search for the Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership Group.

Sincerely,
Greg Smith

Cornerstone Chair
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida President, Bank of America

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