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2026 Most Recent

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May 19, 2026

News4Jax · River City Live

Code Ninjas Is Bringing Laser Robot Battles to Kids This Summer

📺 Television / Online News

News4Jax River City Live features Code Ninjas' one-of-a-kind Robot Battle Club, where kids, teens, and adults build, code, and battle DJI laser robots. The summer program runs June 1 through an August 1 championship event, delivering real-world STEM and robotics skills in a fun, competitive environment.

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May 4, 2026

Clay Today

National Small Business Week Celebrates Growing Entrepreneurship

🗞️ Print & Online News

Clay Today spotlights Code Ninjas owner Ryan Clark during National Small Business Week, recognizing him as Florida's Veteran Small Business Owner of the Year. The article highlights how his seven Northeast Florida locations are teaching kids coding, AI, robotics, and STEM skills.

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February 13, 2026

News4Jax · River City Live

Future Ready Skills at Code Ninjas

📺 Television / Online News

A News4Jax River City Live segment showcasing Code Ninjas' commitment to preparing children with the future-ready skills they need in today's technology-driven world — coding, robotics, AI literacy, and more.

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February 12, 2026

Ponte Vedra Recorder

Sixth Code Ninjas Location Opens

🗞️ Print & Online News

The Ponte Vedra Recorder covers the milestone opening of the sixth Code Ninjas location in Northeast Florida — a major expansion milestone reflecting the brand's extraordinary growth under Ryan Clark's leadership.

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December 15, 2025

Ponte Vedra Recorder

Helping Children Succeed When Learning Something New

🗞️ Print & Online News · School is Cool Edition

Featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder's School is Cool Edition — sharing insights on how Code Ninjas creates an environment where children build confidence and succeed when tackling new challenges in coding and technology.

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November 2025

Parent Magazine (Flagler-St Johns-Volusia)

To Infinity and Beyond: How Freedom Crossing Academy Brought STEM Learning to Life

📖 Magazine Feature

Code Ninjas is featured in Parent Magazine Florida as a key partner and sponsor in bringing STEM learning to life at Freedom Crossing Academy — highlighting school partnerships and community-based educational impact.

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September 6, 2025

Chamber Radio Hour · 103.9 WSOS

Chamber Member Spotlight – Code Ninjas

📻 Radio Broadcast

Code Ninjas is featured as a Chamber Member Spotlight on the Chamber Radio Hour with 103.9 WSOS Classic Hits & Local Info — sharing the Code Ninjas story, community impact, and educational mission with the St. Johns County audience.

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June 26, 2025

Franchising.com

From Diagnosis to Franchise Growth: How One Cancer Survivor Built a Thriving Business

🌐 National Publication

A powerful national feature on Franchising.com telling Ryan Clark's remarkable story — from cancer diagnosis to building a thriving multi-unit franchise empire and leaving a lasting legacy through franchising and STEM education.

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April 10, 2025

On a Mission with Jack Sears

On a Mission – Ryan Clark of Code Ninjas

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

Ryan Clark joins Jack Sears on the "On a Mission" show — sharing the mission-driven story behind Code Ninjas, the journey from military service and cancer survival to building a thriving STEM education franchise network in Northeast Florida.

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March 26, 2025

Jacksonville Business Journal

Code Ninjas STEM Technology Education Feature

📰 Business Publication

The Jacksonville Business Journal spotlights Code Ninjas' growing presence and impact in Northeast Florida's STEM education landscape — highlighting the franchise expansion, student outcomes, and Ryan Clark's vision for technology education.

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March 20, 2025

Ponte Vedra Recorder

Clark Named Center Director of Year by Code Ninjas

🗞️ Print & Online News

The Ponte Vedra Recorder covers Ryan Clark's recognition as Code Ninjas Center Director of the Year — a prestigious internal award acknowledging outstanding leadership, operational excellence, and student impact across the franchise network.

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January 16, 2025

Ponte Vedra Recorder

The Future Is Here: Is Jacksonville Ready to Lead the Next Tech Revolution?

🗞️ Print & Online News

The Ponte Vedra Recorder explores Jacksonville's readiness to lead the next technology revolution — featuring Code Ninjas and Ryan Clark's perspective on building a technology-literate generation and the region's growing STEM ecosystem.

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November 2024

Florida SBDC at UNF

Code Ninjas: A Florida SBDC at UNF Success Story

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The Florida Small Business Development Center at UNF spotlights Code Ninjas as a featured success story — showcasing how their business advisory support helped Ryan Clark scale his Code Ninjas franchise locations and achieve remarkable growth outcomes.

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July 2024

Authority Magazine

Ryan Clark of Code Ninjas: Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Opening a Franchise

✍️ Feature Article · National Publication

Ryan Clark shares candid wisdom in Authority Magazine's popular franchise series — reflecting on the five most important lessons learned from his journey as a multi-unit Code Ninjas franchisee, entrepreneur, veteran, and cancer survivor.

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July 2024

Ponte Vedra Recorder

Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra Announces Its First Black Belt Ceremony

🗞️ Print & Online News

The Ponte Vedra Recorder covers a landmark moment — Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra's first-ever Black Belt Ceremony, celebrating students who have achieved the highest level of coding mastery in the Code Ninjas curriculum.

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June 2024

SBDC / Florida State College at Jacksonville

Be Your Own Boss Series – Entrepreneurship Feature

🎙️ Educational Video Series · FL Dept. of Education Grant

Ryan Clark is featured in the SBDC and FSCJ's "Be Your Own Boss" Series — a Florida Department of Education-funded entrepreneurship education program sharing real-world business insights with aspiring entrepreneurs across Florida.

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June 2024

On a Mission with Jack Sears

On a Mission – Ryan Clark of Code Ninjas Baymeadows

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

Ryan Clark returns to the "On a Mission" show with Jack Sears — discussing the growing Code Ninjas Baymeadows community, expansion plans, student success stories, and the mission-driven purpose behind building a STEM education legacy.

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May 2024

The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus

Ryan Clark, Amber Lowry & Michael Cole – Code Ninjas

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

A wide-ranging conversation on The Horse's Mouth featuring Ryan Clark alongside Amber Lowry and Michael Cole — exploring Code Ninjas' expansion, team building, the local STEM education landscape, and the future of technology literacy for children.

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November 2023

The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus

The Horse's Mouth with Ryan Clark from Code Ninjas Baymeadows

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

Ryan Clark joins Tom McManus on The Horse's Mouth for an in-depth conversation about Code Ninjas Baymeadows — covering the school's growth, student achievements, the local STEM education landscape, and what makes Code Ninjas unique in the Jacksonville market.

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May 2023

The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus

The Horse's Mouth – Ryan Clark, Code Ninjas

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

Another visit to The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus — Ryan Clark discusses Code Ninjas' continued growth, new programs, the importance of early STEM education, and the franchise's expanding footprint across Northeast Florida.

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February 2023

Global Franchise

Code Ninjas Expands Footprint with Northeast Florida Multi-Unit Deal

🌍 International Publication · Franchise Industry

Global Franchise magazine covers Ryan Clark's landmark multi-unit franchise agreement — expanding Code Ninjas' presence throughout Northeast Florida in a deal that signals confidence in the region's appetite for quality STEM education.

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January 2023

Ponte Vedra Recorder

The Importance of Digital Literacy

🗞️ Print & Online News

The Ponte Vedra Recorder features a timely piece on digital literacy — with Ryan Clark and Code Ninjas providing expert perspective on why technology education is increasingly essential for every child's future success.

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September 2022

Evolve Communications / Magazine

Ryan Clark Code Ninjas – Entrepreneurial Journey

📹 Video Feature / Magazine

Evolve Communications features Ryan Clark's full entrepreneurial journey — from military service and overcoming cancer to building a successful multi-unit franchise operation and establishing Code Ninjas as a leading STEM education brand in Northeast Florida.

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August 2022

The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus

The Horse's Mouth – Ryan Clark, Code Ninjas

🎙️ Podcast / Broadcast Interview

Ryan Clark's first appearance on The Horse's Mouth with Tom McManus — introducing Code Ninjas to the Jacksonville business community, sharing the inspiration behind the franchise, and discussing the booming demand for STEM education for children.

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August 2022

Evolve Digital

Ryan Clark – Code Coast Consulting Profile Feature

💻 Digital Media Feature

Evolve Digital features a dedicated profile of Ryan Clark and Code Coast Consulting — highlighting his background, consulting philosophy, and the unique value proposition that makes Code Coast Consulting a differentiated innovation and business transformation partner.

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June 2022

Evolve Digital / Radio Broadcast

Evolve Live – Ryan Clark, Code Coast Consulting

📻 Radio & Digital Broadcast

Ryan Clark joins the Evolve Live radio broadcast — discussing Code Coast Consulting's founding story, services, the intersection of technology and business strategy, and how he helps organizations create, optimize, develop, and educate for growth.

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May 2021

Florida Times-Union / Jacksonville.com

Military Veteran & Cancer Survivor Helps Kids Learn to Code

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The Florida Times-Union — Jacksonville's premier daily newspaper — tells Ryan Clark's extraordinary story: a military veteran and cancer survivor who turned adversity into purpose by helping thousands of children discover the joy and power of coding through Code Ninjas.

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April 2021

First Coast News · Good Morning Jacksonville

Air Force Reservist Beats Cancer, Follows Dream of Teaching Children to Code

📺 Television Feature ⭐⭐⭐⭐

First Coast News' Good Morning Jacksonville features Ryan Clark's inspiring story — an Air Force Reservist who beat cancer and channeled that experience into a passion for teaching children to code, founding Code Ninjas locations across Northeast Florida.

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February 2021

Clay Today

Code Ninjas: Teaching Children the Technology of Computer Coding

🗞️ Print & Online News

Clay Today covers the arrival and growing impact of Code Ninjas in Clay County — introducing local families to the innovative STEM education program that teaches children to code through engaging, game-based learning in a fun, ninja-themed environment.