Issue 293 | August 17, 2025

Cost vs Value

Price is what you pay, Value is what you get!

Warren Buffet

Dear Members,

In business and in life, we make decisions every day that involve both cost and value. We know that cost is the price we pay—in dollars, time, or resources. But value is the lasting benefit—the return on our investment—the impact that goes far beyond the receipt.

Think about a handshake deal that turned into a lifelong partnership, a quality product that outlasted cheaper alternatives, or a connection made at this very club that opened the door to new opportunities. Those are moments when value outweighs cost.

At the Southside Business Men’s Club, your annual dues are a cost. The friendships you form, the business connections you make, the speakers who challenge your thinking, and the pride of being part of a 93-year-old tradition—that’s value.

In the months ahead, as we work on projects and events, I encourage you to ask yourself: Am I focused on the cost or the value? Often, the best investments don’t appear on a balance sheet—they show up in stronger relationships, new opportunities, and a more vibrant community.

Here’s to value!

Sincerely,

Ken Petsch

2025 President

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WERE IN ATTENDANCE TO SUPPORT THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PROTECT OUR CITY EVERY DAY!

LUNCHEON AUGUST 27, 2025

NOON, MAGGIANOS LITTLE ITALY

10367 Mid Town Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32246

$35 for Members, Cash at Door

$38 for Members, Credit Card

$48 for Guests

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Guest Speaker:

Linzee Ott, CEO of the Downtown Development Review Board

Spotlight Speaker:

Chris Zuber, Paver Protections, LLC

Time is running out to purchase your tickets for your chance to win our amazing Backyard BBQ Raffle Items!

 Drawing will be held on August 27.

You do not have to be present to win.

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HAPPY NEWS

Congratulations to Shela Stallings on the birth of her grandson, Liam!

Congratulations to Nick Castaneda on his engagement to Ann Pham!

AUGUST HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO YOU

ANGELO VOLPE

BRENDA NEEDHAM

DIANA MILLER-LLOYD

ERIC GARCIA

HAL SMITH

KASANDRA CONNATSER

STEPHEN WATSON



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2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST 23: MEMBER HANGOUT: THE VINSON FOUNDATION

AUGUST 27: BACKYARD BBQ RAFFLE DRAWING

AUGUST 29: COFFEE HAPPY HOUR

SEPTEMBER 19: ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT

SEPTEMBER 24: PAST PRESIDENTS DAY

SEPTEMBER 26: MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

OCTOBER 31: SBMC NORWEGIAN CRUISE

GENE BUSHOR MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE AWARD

(Sponsored by A.J. Richwine, Market Point Advisors)

MARK BERGAN

Make sure to attend our weekly luncheons for your chance to win a cash prize!

WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology & Patrick Heatherington, Synovus Bank)

BOB ASCHER

Sponsor Spots Available!

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor and seeing your company's logo here, please contact Adam Canni at:

3rdvp@sbmcjax.com

CLICK ON EACH LOGO TO VISIT THE WEBSITE!

Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

PURCHASE YOUR SBMC SWAG!

We now have a Southside Business Men's Club online store where you can purchase apparel, accessories, and more!

Click the link below to check out the amazing items available to represent and show off your Club

Southside Business Mens Club | Resource Solutions Plus, LLC

Special thanks to our own member, Mike Ammirata, for bringing this to life!