Word-of-mouth leads in Jacksonville (Jacksonville)

Two small Jacksonville employers told me they are hiring but have not posted yet. It has been a long 6 weeks. They like a brief email with a résumé. Should I visit in person?

Small employers often hire on recommendation. Ask neighbours, former co-workers and your library.

A short email with two sentences about what you can do and your résumé attached worked for me. I followed up after a week.