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Janice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon
Janice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the next EmpowHER! Luncheon scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach. EmpowHER! is a professional…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Saturday, June 1 and extends through Friday, June 14. A second exemption period will…
Read MoreBoard Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures Nassau County, Florida, May 24, 2024 – During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum.…
Read MoreChamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation
Chamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation Leadership Nassau, a program coordinated by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, has announced the graduation of Class 23. This exclusive program assists in the development of community leaders by providing participants from diverse backgrounds with an understanding of the problems, opportunities, and issues facing the community. …
Read MoreState Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced Effective June 1, 2024, the state sales tax rate imposed under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (also known as “commercial rentals”) is reduced…
Read More2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week
2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week in conjunction with the National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) urges Floridians to use this final month before hurricane season…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida
FloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida More New Business Formations in Florida Than Any Other State in the Nation Tallahassee, FL – FloridaCommerce celebrates Small Business Week in Florida by recognizing the vital contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in their communities. In 2024 alone, 163,992 new businesses have formed in Florida, more than…
Read MoreChamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub
Chamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of its new Nassau County Employment Resource Hub, created to revolutionize the way individuals connect with workforce resources in the Nassau County area. The Nassau County Employment Hub, located on the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule that expands overtime protections for millions of the nation’s lower-paid salaried workers by increasing the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold…
Read MoreU.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Reminder
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Reminder Under the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act, there is a reporting requirement of all small businesses to show who the owners of a corporation are. Enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, the bipartisan bill requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the…
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