We Help You Make A Difference
Experience
Our extensive experience includes grant writing, project management, marketing, workforce and economic development, and leadership.
Collaboration
We collaborate closely with our clients, partners, and identified stakeholders on every project to ensure the best possible outcome for all involved.
Results
Our team has achieved more than $41M in grant funding in five years and helped with planning and executing major supply chain industry events.
Grant Writing Services
Grant writing for competitive grants is a unique skill set. Joanne leads the Global Business Logistix team in writing high-quality federal, state, and infrastructure grants that provide much-needed funds to impact the lives of children and adults in northeast Florida and beyond. The team has written grants that have resulted in $41 million in funding and 412 jobs over the past five years.
• Federal Grants
Nonprofit organizations and other entities may be eligible for federal grants to fund a wide range of projects.
• State Grants
State grants may include federal funds given to states for distribution or funds that originate within the state.
• Infrastructure Grants
Infrastructure grants are awarded for projects that have national or regional significance for transportation.
"Joanne is a driven, detail-oriented, mission executing, seasoned professional and leader. Her expertise and experience as a grant writer, project manager, and grant administrator has been nothing less than a leading factor to our overall success!"
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
"Joanne made an incredible and lasting impact on the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. She identified new funding opportunities and through her grant writing and relationship building, Gateway Council secured funding to increase our capacity to serve girls in need in three counties. This funding helped to ensure all girls have access to Girl Scouts life skills and leadership programs."
- Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
Consulting for Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain
Drawing on her extensive professional experience with port and logistics, Joanne leads the Global Business Logistix team in a wide range of consulting projects in the areas of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Florida Supply Chain Summit
This event brings businesses, government agencies, and educational partners together to enhance the state’s supply chain industry.
→ Learn more about the Florida Supply Chain Summit
• Subject Matter Expert Consulting
With 20 years of experience in port and logistics, Joanne serves as a subject matter expert and consultant on various projects as needed.
• Education and Workforce Development
Our team has been involved in multiple projects related to education and workforce development specific to the supply chain industry.
"Joanne Kazmierski is one of the most dedicated transportation and logistics professionals in Northeast Florida. She spent more than a decade working at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) supporting area maritime businesses, and she has since continued her passion via her company, Global Business Logistix, for this work through her many professional business efforts. She has long been a local champion for these important industries."
- Robert A. Peek, Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Jacksonville Port Authority
"Joanne Kazmierski proved instrumental in organizing and executing an effective, well- structured inaugural Florida Supply Chain Summit. With her considerable network of contacts, marketing expertise and knowledge of the Florida supply chain logistics industry, Joanne was essential to generating sponsorships, business and educational partnerships as well as attracting speakers and attendees. Leveraging her follow up and coordination skills with the planning teams and third-party resources, Joanne helped to ensure that all tasks were executed effectively, on time and within budget. The result for the Florida Supply Chain Summit was a successful first event, positioned for a positive future."
- Laura Olsen, Chief Marketing Officer, Datex
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Joanne Kazmierski as she was the primary coordinator and organizer of the inaugural Florida Supply Chain Summit in 2019. Using her extensive network of contacts, she worked with stakeholders from across the state to put together this very successful event. This included identifying and confirming speakers, securing sponsorships, and coordinating with the venue. Her skills in project management, networking and building consensus among a diverse group of companies and individuals throughout the Florida transportation and logistics sectors was instrumental in staging this great event. I am enjoying working with her as we plan for the Florida Supply Chain Summit in 2022."
- Wade Elliott, Vice President Business Development, Port Tampa Bay
"Joanne is a great leader. In 2019 we worked together with her company, Global Business Logistix, to help design the first Florida Supply Chain Summit. We collaborated with business, educational, and economic partners to build a solid team. By utilizing her excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, Joanne brought the best out of every member of the team."
- Tony O’Neal, On-Site Account Manager, C.H. Robinson
Interested in working with Joanne and the Global Business Logistix team? We have a simple three-step process to get started.
→ Schedule An Introductory Call
The first step is talking with Joanne about your needs and how the Global Business Logistix team may be able to help.
→ Review And Accept Proposal
Once we have an overview of your project, we can provide an estimate of costs and timeline for your review and approval.
→ Expand Your Impact In The Community
We work closely with you and other stakeholders to write competitive grants and collaborate on projects that make an impact.
