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FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Debby. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Debby. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Debby recovery efforts by gathering data…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 24-156 declaring a State of Emergency for numerous Florida counties, including Nassau, ahead of the Tropical Storm in the Atlantic. According to the Executive Order, there is a significant threat of heavy rainfall of most of the State, with…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Proudly Announces Leadership Nassau Class 24
Chamber of Commerce Proudly Announces Leadership Nassau Class 24 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Leadership Nassau Class 24. This prestigious nine-month program cultivates leadership skills, provides education about the area’s most critical issues, and prepares participants with the information, tools, and skills needed to help address these challenges and make…
Read MoreSBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide
SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide Resource To Help Small Businesses Stay Operational Before, During, and After a Disaster WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which has six sections to plan…
Read MoreSeamless Gutter Q&A with Tropical Gutter Pros
Seamless Gutter Q&A with Tropical Gutter Pros At Tropical Gutter Pros, we often get questions in regards to hangers, sealant and downspouts. Here are some typical questions and answers about seamless gutters to help you make an educated decision in your seamless gutter selection. Q: How many downspouts should I have and where will they…
Read MoreBack to School Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Monday, July 29 and extends through Sunday, August 11. During the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax…
Read MoreChamber to Host Legislative Update with Senator Clay Yarborough
Chamber to Host Legislative Update with Senator Clay Yarborough Join the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce for a Legislative Update on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach. Guest speaker Senator Clay Yarborough grew up in Northeast…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation Kicks Off Annual “Operation Southern Slow Down”
Florida Department of Transportation Kicks Off Annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” Week-Long Speed Enforcement and Education Campaign Aims to Reduce Traffic Fatalities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proud to announce the commencement of Operation Southern Slow Down 2024, a week-long speed enforcement and education campaign starting July 15. The campaign, in…
Read MoreVacancies on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Vacancies on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community. At this time, Nassau County is seeking two individuals to fill vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes,…
Read MoreCommissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn ACC I Designation
Commissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn ACC I Designation Nassau County, Florida, July 11, 2024 – Commissioners A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann and Klynt Farmer were both presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level I (ACC I) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference…
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