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has gathered some of the finest in small farm suppliers, curating the choicest meat and produce in the Southern U.S. Many of the Kitchen’s farms are outside the 100 mile radius that most locavores use to define local, but they’re still ecologically friendly because they’re supporting the small farms. Chef has stuck to the Southeast, mainly in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, so any food you’re eating has likely travelled fewer miles (and thus wasted less fossil fuel) than a restaurant that uses a big box retailer for everything. Not all of Kitchen’s suppliers are outside the radius. Locally, …

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a nonprofit organization based in New York that is dedicated to helping military veterans transition into a civilian career. Military veterans in Jacksonville have a wonderful opportunity to link into this important and free civilian career service, which provides a one-on-one, year long mentorship between a veteran and willing business mentor in their field of interest. “ACP has been built upon the understanding that returning veterans need the tools for long-term career development through mentoring, career counseling and networking opportunities,” says Sid Goodfriend, founder and chairman. “With our mission at the forefront of our efforts, …