Nassau County
Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia are Underway
Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia are Underway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/28/2023, 2:15 p.m. Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for our entire area. Tropical Storm Idalia is a concern…
Read MoreSBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs Grants will help 32 organizations with program development and provide training and technical assistance to improve access to capital for economically disadvantaged microentrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses…
Read MoreBreaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates
Breaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates Last week, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review the proposed 2024 workers’ comp rates. NCCI, which files workers’ comp rates on behalf of Florida carriers, has proposed a 15.1 percent average rate decrease – the largest…
Read MoreOneBlood at Rayonier – Wildlight on Wednesday, September 6th from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
OneBlood at Rayonier – Wildlight on Wednesday, September 6th from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Come by the Rayonier, Inc. building, located at 1 Rayonier Way in Yulee, to donate blood on Wednesday, September 6, 2023; remember you can still help even if you can’t. Share this message with friends and family. Make your appointment today; click…
Read MoreU.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3
U.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) for the tenth consecutive year. The week-long event will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023, and includes in-person and virtual events highlighting the nation’s…
Read MoreNext Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th
Next Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the second sales tax holiday exemption period will begin Saturday, August 26th and extend through Friday,…
Read MoreGreenPointe Developers Promotes Joe Cornelison to Development Manager for North Florida Region
GreenPointe Developers Promotes Joe Cornelison to Development Manager for North Florida Region Supporting TrailMark, Hyland Trail, Granary Park and Tributary JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2023) – GreenPointe Developers proudly announces the promotion of Joe Cornelison to Development Manager for the North Florida Region. “Since joining GreenPointe, Joe’s vision, work ethic and leadership has been instrumental in helping…
Read MoreSBA Announces Extension of Moratorium on 8(a) Eligibility Requirement
SBA Announces Extension of Moratorium on 8(a) Eligibility Requirement A Bona Fide Place of Business moratorium will increase the opportunity for small and disadvantaged businesses to expand and grow their businesses WASHINGTON – Today, on her first day of a multi-city Alaska trip, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the extension of the 8(a) Business…
Read MoreUniversity of US Announces Class Enrollment
University of US Announces Class Enrollment Fernandina Beach, FL/August 21, 2023 – The U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation (USCSF) is proud to announce enrollment in the University of US program for the 2023-24 school year. The University of US (UofUS) is an after-school program designed to boost student knowledge of the U. S. Constitution to a higher level. Over…
Read MoreNassau County Teacher Finalist in Local Wow Heroes Contest
Nassau County Teacher Finalist in Local Wow Heroes Contest Nassau County resident, Ms. Jan Van Delinder, has been nominated for the Beaver Chevrolet Local Heroes Contest which recognizes and shows appreciation for first responders, military, teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters/EMTs. Mrs. Van Delinder, a teacher at Yulee High School, earned a Regional Economic Education…
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