Governor appoints Michael Bourre to the Florida Building Commission
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Michael Bouree, W. Grey Marker II and Paul Jones to the Florida Building Commission.
Bourré, of Fleming Island, has been the President of Bourré Construction Group since 2004. He is President of the Florida Home Builders Association and serves on the Clay County Planning Commission. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, earned an honorable discharge and received his bachelor’s degree in construction management from the University of Florida.
Marker, of Fort Lauderdale, is Chief Executive Officer of Marker Construction Group, a general contracting and construction management firm based in South Florida, while Jones, of Jacksonville, is the President and Chief Operating Officer for W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. He is a certified plumbing contractor, certified mechanical contractor and a certified general contractor.

CareerSource’s partners
offering ‘Return to Work’ job fair
CLAY COUNTY – Career CareerSource Northeast Florida is partnering with a variety of businesses throughout the region to host a virtual ‘Return to Work’ hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 24.
Nearly 50 companies representing a variety of industries have already signed up to take part in the hiring fair, including Duval County Public Schools, Graham Staffing Services, Leware Construction Company, Fanatics Inc., GATE Petroleum, 1A Auto, Lynx -Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa, Farah and Farah, along with many others.
“Through this and other job seeker workshops and events, CareerSource NEFL is supporting the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Return to Work initiative to encourage Floridians to return to the workforce and help employers attract job seekers – both efforts that help fuel our state’s economic growth,” said CareerSource NEFL President Bruce Ferguson.
To participate, job seekers should register at https://portal.premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/8211-return-work-virtual-hiring-fair.
In addition, job seekers are encouraged to visit www.employflorida.com, where they can explore job opportunities in Northeast Florida and throughout the state at any time.
CareerSource NEFL is planning to schedule virtual job fairs at least once a month to connect job seekers with open positions.
For more information about other events hosted by CareerSource NEFL, visit the events page at https://careersourcenortheastflorida.com/events/. CareerSource NEFL is responsible for providing a trained workforce to employers in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties. For more information, visit careersourcenefl.com.

Winn-Dixie unveils
five-state hiring push

CLAY COUNTY – Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join its team of 40,000 associates. The certified Great Place to Work employer is hiring for full- and part-time positions in all departments, including deli, bakery, produce, grocery, cashiers and more to provide job seekers with great employment opportunities to grow with one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the Southeast.
As a people-first organization, SEG provides its associates with a large assortment of benefits, including 401k matching, associate discounts, quarterly bonuses and great health benefits including medical, dental and vision. SEG also recognizes the importance of education and fosters advancement opportunities for associates by offering training programs, scholarships and GED completion programs. In addition, SEG promotes work-life balance with paid time off, paid holidays and paid parental leave, as well as a casual dress code, a flexible work schedule and a culture of belonging and social responsibility.
Elizabeth Thompson, EVP and Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “At Southeastern Grocers, we are committed to being and developing Reliable, Empathetic, Accountable Leaders – or R.E.A.L. – and as a result, we have cultivated a strong sense of trust and transparency between associates and leadership. Our dedication to belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we support our communities, celebrate our differences and empower everyone to be their true, authentic selves is what makes Southeastern Grocers a great place to work.”
SEG makes it a priority to invest in its people by empowering associates to set goals and make the most of their careers. In fact, many managers and executives at SEG, like Executive Vice President of Store Growth Eddie Garcia, started with jobs at the store level and have worked their way up through successful careers with the grocer.
Locally, there are eight Winn-Dixie stores in the Clay County area.
Those interested in joining the SEG family are encouraged to visit www.segrocers.com/careers or a local Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie grocery store for more information.

Berkshire Hathaway conducts 22nd annual Backpack Challenge

FLEMING ISLAND – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly announces its 22nd Annual Backpack Challenge.
The Northeast Florida real estate firm is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for local children at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty offices beginning June 21 through July 19.
The backpacks and school supplies will be donated to local charities that serve Northeast Florida children.
“We know that beginning the school year with a new backpack filled with supplies makes a difference in the lives of children living in our communities,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty CEO Kevin Waugaman. “We appreciate the numerous donations we have received from our team members and the community in the past, and we encourage everyone to support this worthy cause and important company tradition.”
Donations may be dropped off at the Fleming Island/Orange Park location at 3535 U.S. Highway 17, Suite 10, on Fleming Island.