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Introducing Cuppa Jax!
Based on Tampa's successful Café con Tampa events, Cuppa Jax is launching this month, holding gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville.

Join us on Wednesday mornings in Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city.
How does this work?
Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of issues brought up by participants. We also encourage participants to make community announcements at the beginning of the program.

Some important things to note:

  • No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please respond to this email with a request for a scholarship and we will be glad to cover your ticket.


  • Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement.
Upcoming Speakers
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.
Cindy Funkhouser, president and CEO of Sulzbacher Center, will join us to talk about the continuum of care needed to address homelessness in Jacksonville.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m.
Lisa Rinaman, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, will provide an update on the most pressing issues facing our city's greatest asset.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m.
Reggie Fullwood, newly appointed CEO at Operation New Hope, will join us to talk about how we can support returning citizens in our community.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 8 a.m.
Dr. Michael Binder runs UNF's Public Opinion Research Lab. Get the latest on polling for local, state, and federal races before Election Day 2022.

Want to lead a discussion?
Let us know!
If you have a topic that you want to cover at Cuppa Jax, please let us know! Respond to this email with your speaker or topic suggestions.
Other important details...

We are meeting at a highly walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk. It is also convenient to JTA's First Coast Flyer and the Skyway's Riverplace Station.

There is free street parking nearby following the completion of COJ's Riverplace Blvd. Road Diet, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage.

Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Cafe up to the mezzanine.

Entering from Riverplace Blvd.: take the escalator and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward Village Bread Cafe. Take the elevator or stairs near the restaurant to the meeting space.