Step into the world of innovation and excellence with “Industry Champions”! Join us as we celebrate trailblazers redefining success across diverse industries, sharing their journeys, strategies, and secrets to thriving in competitive landscapes. Today, our host, Chris Budihas, spoke with Michael Haskins.
Michael Haskins
Executive Director at Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council, Inc.
Website Address: https://www.sparcouncil.org/
Short company description:
SPAR is the nonprofit advocate for the Springfield neighborhood in Jacksonville’s Urban Core. We work on historic preservation, community revitalization, and arts and culture programming in our neighborhood. We also run Jacksonville PorchFest, a free music festival featuring 20+ bands playing on the front porches of historic homes in our community. Coming up Saturday November 7, 2026. More info at jacksonvilleporchfest.org
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
We’re most well-known for Jacksonville PorchFest, which attracts 15,000 people to Springfield each year. On a more personal note, I’ve very proud of my work growing the organization from 1.5 to 4.5 FTE and growing our budget capacity accordingly.
What’s The Biggest Challenge you are facing in your business or industry?
As a nonprofit, changes in the funding landscape
How do you see your field evolving in the next 3-5 years
Focus on revenue diversification
Who in your industry do you see as a trend setter and why
Laureen Husband, bringing people together and finding ways to fund their work
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