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SBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth

SBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth Administrator Guzman Announces 2023 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced $20 million in grants awarded to 49 state and territory international trade agencies across…

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Understanding Grief: A Program for the Newly Bereaved

Understanding Grief: A Program for the Newly Bereaved Community Hospice & Palliative Care is offering an in-person support group for those that have lost a loved one. Learn more below.  Understanding Grief: A Program for The Newly Bereaved – Understanding Grief is designed to help people learn that healing is possible after the death of a…

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FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage caused by Hurricane Idalia

FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage caused by Hurricane Idalia Tallahassee, FL – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of…

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Nassau County Evacuation Order Lifted

Nassau County Evacuation Order Lifted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/30/2023, 3:30 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 Evacuation Order Lifted The Evacuation Order has been lifted. We will continue conducting emergency operations and damage assessments throughout the County. When…

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Hurricane Idalia Update From Nassau County Emergency Management

Hurricane Idalia Update From Nassau County Emergency Management FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/29/2023, 4:30 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 Hurricane Idalia Update The ICW/Thomas Shave, Jr. Bridge is not scheduled to close. The Shave Bridge will be monitored…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Idalia TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas. As the storm approaches, landfall is expected early Wednesday…

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Nassau County Shelter is Open

Nassau County Shelter is Open Updated Tuesday 8/29/2023 at 10:30 a.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/29/2023, 10:30 a.m. A shelter is now open at Wildlight Elementary, 550 Curiosity Ave, Yulee, FL 32097. This shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, and pets with Rabies vaccinations. Residents needing transportation to the shelter should contact the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900…

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Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue

Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue 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 Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue Effective 8:00 a.m. on August 29, 2023, an evacuation order is hereby issued countywide for residents of Nassau County for the…

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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…

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Breaking 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…

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