JACKSONVILLE MARKET

Every Meeting We Run Is Built with Purpose — From the Conversations We Have to the Way We Challenge Each Other to Grow

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Build More Than Communities. Build Yourself.

Welcome to Dudes in Development Jacksonville—a community of men committed to continuous learning, stronger leadership, and professional growth within the land development industry. This isn't just another networking group; it's a place where developers, engineers, builders, consultants, and industry professionals come together to exchange ideas, sharpen their skills, build meaningful relationships, and become greater assets to their teams, companies, and communities. We're glad you're here and excited to grow alongside you as we help shape the future of land development in Jacksonville and beyond.

Who We Are

  • At Dudes in Development, we believe growth happens through continuous learning, meaningful relationships, and real-world experience. Our approach is centered around education, leadership development, and industry collaboration. Through Lunch & Learns, site tours, executive coaching, industry discussions, and peer-to-peer networking, we help professionals strengthen both their technical knowledge and leadership capabilities. We aren't here simply to gather—we're here to help each other become better leaders, better problem-solvers, and better professionals.

  • Leadership – We believe leadership is a skill that can be developed through action, accountability, and service to others.

    Growth – The best professionals never stop learning. We are committed to continuous personal and professional development.

    Integrity – Trust is built through honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

    Collaboration – Great communities are built when professionals share knowledge, support one another, and work toward common goals.

    Excellence – We strive to raise the standard for ourselves, our organizations, and our industry through intentional growth and execution.

  • Dudes in Development was founded on a simple belief: the land development industry needs more opportunities for men to grow as leaders, not just as technical professionals.

    While many organizations focus primarily on networking, Dudes in Development was created to provide something deeper—a community centered around education, leadership development, mentorship, and meaningful industry connections. We recognized that the most successful professionals aren't simply experts in their field; they're individuals who continuously invest in themselves, learn from others, and develop the leadership skills necessary to guide teams, projects, and communities.

    Today, Dudes in Development is building a national network of professionals committed to becoming stronger leaders, better teammates, and greater contributors to the future of land development. Together, we're creating a place where men can learn, grow, and help shape the communities of tomorrow.

Upcoming Events

Our markets serve as local hubs for education, leadership development, and industry connection. Through monthly events, site tours, Lunch & Learns, and networking opportunities, you'll gain valuable insights, build meaningful relationships, and connect with professionals who are helping shape the future of land development. Explore what's happening in your market and join the conversation.

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Founding Sponsor Opportunities

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$10,000

▪️Top recognition on all market materials and signage ▪️Logo featured under Premier Partners ▪️Includes (6) 5-minute speaking opportunities an event ▪️Includes 4 Partner Spotlight Session per year ▪️DID provides marketing, registration, and collateral support ▪️May submit an educational article or resource for the Members Portal▪️ Priority renewal for next year’s top-tier placement 4 representative can attend each event

A dark blue background with light speckled pattern and gold borders, featuring the words 'Gold Sponsor' in bold, with 'Gold' in large gold letters and 'Sponsor' in smaller white letters underneath.

$5,000

▪️Recognition at all local market events, banners & digital materials Includes▪️ (2) 5-minute speaking opportunities at an event ▪️Logo + link on local market webpage▪️ Included in every sponsor thank-you campaign ▪️Featured in one quarterly Spotlight Sponsor post▪️ 2 representative can attend each event

Graphic design with dark blue background, gold border, and scattered white specks. Text says 'Silver Sponsor' in large, gold and white font.

$3,000

▪️Recognition on event banners and digital materials▪️ Logo + Link on market Materials ▪️Option to share one industry insight or quote in DID media ▪️Includes (1) 5-minute speaking opportunity at an event ▪️1 representative can attend each event

Become a Founding Sponsor

Founding Market Sponsors — 2026

We're grateful to our Founding Sponsors for believing in Dudes in Development from the start. Your partnership helps build the events, education, and programming that connect professionals across the development industry — and your investment now sets the foundation for everything this community becomes.

A special thank you to Pacifica Engineering Services, our Jacksonville Founding Silver Sponsor, for being the first to invest in this market and in the professionals building it.

Thank you for helping shape the future of this industry, one market at a time.

Get Involved

Want to make an impact in your local market? Apply now!