Government
Nassau County Earns Distinguished Triple Crown Award
Nassau County Earns Distinguished Triple Crown Award We are pleased to announce that Nassau County has received its first Triple Crown Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 2023 budget year. This is the highest honor a local government can achieve in financial reporting and further demonstrates the County’s commitment and dedication…
Read MoreNassau County Chamber of Commerce Receives $1 Million for Workforce Housing
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Receives $1 Million for Workforce Housing Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the allocation of $1 million to the Community Land Trust (CLT) of Nassau County, created and maintained by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. The allocation of these funds is a significant step towards addressing the urgent need for…
Read MoreFlorida’s Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate Doubles National Rate Over Last Five Years
Florida’s Gross Domestic Product Growth Rate Doubles National Rate Over Last Five Years TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 21.9 percent from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2024, nearly double the national growth rate of 11.1 percent during the same period. Florida…
Read MoreNassau County Capital Improvement Plan Update
Nassau County Capital Improvement Plan Update At the Board of County Commissioners meeting held on Monday, June 3, 2024, Deputy County Manager/County Engineer Robert Companion provided a status update on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects. The County’s CIP is updated annually during the budget process and provides a proactive approach in planning for infrastructure needs such…
Read MoreSpecial Meeting for Nassau Vision 2050 Update
Special Meeting for Nassau Vision 2050 Update The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community. This planning process and the resulting policies will be critical for the ability to promote and manage growth as well as, protect and enhance…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Signs Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget
Governor DeSantis Signs Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget TAMPA, Fla.—Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget totals $116.5 billion—less than the previous fiscal year—which reflects a reduction in overall state spending. This year’s budget features significant investments for Florida’s…
Read MoreSBA Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding for New Women’s Business Centers
SBA Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding for New Women’s Business Centers 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 four funding opportunities for Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) totaling $30 million. This includes funding…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness for Special Needs Residents
Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Residents If you know or care for an individual with a disability, special need, or a medical condition, you may qualify for the Florida Special Needs Registry. In an emergency, such as an evacuation for a hurricane, you may need to go to a special needs shelter. By signing up…
Read MoreThomas Creek Implementation Plan
Thomas Creek Implementation Plan Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1954 into law on May 12, 2021, creating the Resilient Florida Program. This legislation provides funding for initiatives to protect Florida’s coastlines and inland waterways from sea level rise, storms, and flooding. It represents the largest investment in Florida’s history to help communities prepare for…
Read MoreVirtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
Virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training on June 18th and June 19th from 5:30-8:00 PM both days. This no-cost and…
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