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Leadership Nassau Class 24 Applications Now Available
Leadership Nassau Class 24 Applications Now Available Over the course of 23 years, Leadership Nassau has grown to become the most exclusive leadership development program in our community. Leadership Nassau provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the various socio-economic aspects that directly affect our county and region. During the 10-month program, students engage in…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Jacksonville Area March 2024 Employment Data
FloridaCommerce Announces Jacksonville Area March 2024 Employment Data JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Jacksonville metro area labor force increased by 1.5 percent (+12,604). The private sector job growth rate was up 1.6 percent (+11,300 jobs) in March 2024. The industry gaining the most jobs over the year was education and health services, increasing by…
Read MoreArbor Day Event with Amelia Tree Conservancy
Arbor Day Event with Amelia Tree Conservancy The City of Fernandina Beach, in collaboration with the Amelia Tree Conservancy, invites the public to attend a gathering and proclamation reading on April 26, 2024, at 10:00am at Bosque Bello Cemetery. In conjunction with the City’s 200th anniversary year and the observation of National Arbor Day, the…
Read MoreSBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
SBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, April 30-Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors. This event…
Read MoreWild Amelia Nature Festival – EcoExpo
Wild Amelia Nature Festival – EcoExpo Wild Amelia Nature Festival – EcoExpo DATE: Saturday, May 18, 2024 TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM HOLD the DATE – The 15th Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival EcoExpo will be bigger and better than ever! Join us as we celebrate the bioregion of Nassau County, Florida! Local organizations…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Nassau County and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host the next bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 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…
Read More19th Annual Railroad Day Festival and Car Show
19th Annual Railroad Day Festival and Car Show The West Nassau Historical Society will host the 19th Railroad Day Festival and Car Show on Saturday, April 20th. The all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit will hold the Arts/Craft Fair portion from 9a-4p at the new Depot Park Pavilion and adjacent railroad bed next to the historic Callahan Train…
Read MoreCall for Submissions for New Community Cookbook
Call for Submissions for New Community Cookbook In celebration of local foods and gathering together as community at the table, Story & Song Bookstore Bistro announces the publication of a new community cookbook to be produced in partnership with Barnabas Center, Inc. Recipes will be considered that consist of ingredients that can be found locally,…
Read MoreFSCJ Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Students with Unique Abilities
FSCJ Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Students with Unique Abilities JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) was awarded a $1,484,224 VERTICAL (Vocational and Employment Readiness Training in Comprehensive Adult Learning) grant to support students with unique abilities. As part of the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP), FSCJ’s VERTICAL program will be an…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week
Florida Department of Transportation Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be joining local and national transportation partners, law enforcement agencies, construction crews, and communities in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19.) This national awareness campaign provides an opportunity to highlight the serious risks…
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