Florida
Nassau County Earns Florida Preservation Award
Nassau County Earns Florida Preservation Award Planner II Adam Olsen (Nassau County BOCC) Ennis Davis, AICP, Principal (Community Planning Collaborative) Planning Director Elizabeth Back (Nassau County BOCC) Secretary of State Cord Byrd The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has recognized Nassau County for its excellence in historic preservation, earning the Board of County Commissioners a…
Read MoreBusiness Retention & Expansion Round Table
Business Retention & Expansion Round Table Calling All Business Owners! Ready to level up your business game? Join the Nassau County Economic Development Board for an exciting FREE event on August 8th from 9 am to 11 am at the Florida State College at Jacksonville Nassau Center! We’re bringing in the big guns to help…
Read MorePledge the Pink Amelia Island
Pledge the Pink Amelia Island It’s time to roll out the pink carpet because Pledge the Pink, the country’s second largest multi-day cancer event, is coming to Amelia Island! With over 2,000 attendees flocking to the Island this fall (Oct 17-20), we hope you’ll get involved by either volunteering, participating, or sponsoring the big event.…
Read MoreNassau County Credit Rating Increased
Nassau County Credit Rating Increased Nassau County, Florida, August 5, 2024 – Nassau County recently received its Aa1 credit rating by Moody’s Investors Services, a global risk assessment firm who analyzes the financial health of businesses, including local governments. This is an increase from its previous rating of Aa2 issued in 2021 and is considered…
Read MoreSBA Announces Working Capital Pilot Now Accepting Applications at Participating SBA Lenders
SBA Announces Working Capital Pilot Now Accepting Applications at Participating SBA Lenders Program Expands Small Businesses’ Access to Credit Lines That Create Jobs, Spur Sales and Growth WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced that SBA 7(a)…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce 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 MoreA Journey to Healthy Living Workshop
A Journey to Healthy Living Workshop Join Nelson and Associates Insurance, The Hurst Company, CPAs, and Summerlin Benefits Consulting, Inc. on August 20th at the YMCA at Wildlight for a workshop covering financial planning, taxes in retirement, and health and wellness. If you are planning for retirement in the next 5 years, you don’t want to…
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