Chamber Member News & Updates
Amelia Island Tourism Marketing Wins Back-to-Back Top Honors at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2023 Flagler Awards
Amelia Island Tourism Marketing Wins Back-to-Back Top Honors at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2023 Flagler Awards During the 2023 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (Sept. 6-8), the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) won a total of five Flagler Awards for outstanding tourism marketing, including Best of Show. Their second consecutive Best of Show award, the…
Read MoreNational Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Please help the Nassau County Public Library celebrate National Library Card Sign-up month! ​September is a perfect time to stop in and register for a new library card or renew an expired one. This card is free for Florida residents and can help you save money by using our print materials and electronic resources instead of purchasing items. Come in and see…
Read MoreFitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive
Fitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive Nassau County recently received notification from Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) that its Outlook has been upgraded to positive from its previous rating of stable in 2021, further demonstrating the County’s commitment to managing its debt and improving its ability to meet financial obligations.  Fitch is an American…
Read More19th Annual Halloween Doors & More, a Gala of a Different Sort
19th Annual Halloween Doors & More, a Gala of a Different Sort The event supports the pediatric program of Community Hospice & Palliative Care September 13, 2023 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – On Saturday, October 14, The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care will transform the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall into a magical, candy land-themed day…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Nassau County’s bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – noon (or until trucks reach capacity… whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include: Aerosol cans Household cleaners Cooking oil (used) Oil, lubricants, oil filters Insecticides and…
Read MoreProgress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project
Progress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Town of Callahan and Board of County Commissioners held a ceremony in celebration of the Town’s water and sewer expansion project to the Crawford Diamond area which upon completion, could pave the way for industrial development and thousands of…
Read MoreAmelia Island Oktoberfest
Amelia Island Oktoberfest Get ready for an even more festive Oktoberfest this year! Amelia Island Brewing Company has partnered with Mocama Beer Company and Marlin & Barrel to host one great Amelia Island Oktoberfest with three locations. Additionally, Hofbrau Amelia is catering food at Mocama and Amelia Island Historic Tours is providing shuttle service (at…
Read MoreAmateur Radio (HAM) Technician Course
Amateur Radio (HAM) Technician Course Are you interested in being an Amateur Radio Operator? Not only is Ham Radio a lot of fun, you can stay better informed about things going on in your community. Nassau County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (NC-ARES) is hosting a free course where you can obtain an FCC License. The…
Read MoreMaster Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale
Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale Calling all plant lovers! The next Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, October 7th from 9am-12pm. During this event, you can find a variety of flowers, plants and shrubs to fit your landscape needs, all of which are native to the area and were carefully propagated,…
Read MoreNassau County 4-H Offers New Forest Ecology Program
Nassau County 4-H Offers New Forest Ecology Program Are you ready for a “tree-mendous” program to join? Nassau County 4-H is excited to introduce the Forest Ecology program. The first meeting will be held on September 8th at 6:15pm located at the Callahan extension office. Please RSVP:Â https://forms.gle/SCt8f6x7MvHYgHxV7 Questions? Contact David Hebert or Spencer Hewitt at…
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