|
Willow Beauty, located at 1881 S. 14th Street in Fernandina Beach, is having a sun care SUPER SALE April 28th-May 6th! See below for details. For questions or additional information, please contact Willow Beauty at (904) 775-5794 or email WillowBeautyAmelia@gmail.com. 
0 Comments
Nassau County 4-H programs highlight 4-H youth talents in public speaking, demonstration/illustrated talks, photography, chef in training, and share the fun (talent). All of our winners from county events advance to the district competition and a possible opportunity to advance to state except for photography. In the photography portion of County Events, the winners will advance directly to the Florida 4-H State Photography competition to compete against other 4-H youth in their age division. This year we had 90 photography entries that were submitted by all the age divisions for our County Events Program. (Cloverbuds 5-7, Juniors 8-10, Intermediates 11-13, and Seniors 14-18) Categories of photos include: black and white, still life, animal, flora/fauna, architecture, etc. We are amazed by the talent our Nassau County 4-H Youth have. Congratulations to our winners below!  Junior Division- Roxie Oakes Category: Animal Title: Love Birds  Intermediate Division- Jackson Norstrem Category: Animal Title: Hiiiii  Senior Division- Emma Norstrem
Category- Photo Story Title: Old Glory in Battle  4/26/23 @ 2:10 p.m.
Join the county as we kick off our Summer Movie Series. The first movie featured will be "The Goonies". We are happy to have the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau partner with us for this first event in honor of National Travel & Tourism Week which is recognized from May 7 - May 13, 2023. You can enjoy the movie from your car using a designated radio station or you can bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie in front of our giant movie screen. There will be food trucks onsite for you to enjoy as well. WHAT: Outdoor Movie Night featuring "The Goonies" WHEN: Friday, May 12th. Event starts at 6:00 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Peters Point Beachfront Park, 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer The County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Animal Services were invited to the Yulee Winn Dixie’s grand re-opening event this morning. During the ceremony, they were presented with a $1,000 donation to Animal Services that will be used to assist the department with expenses related to animal care and control. They were also invited to participate in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Thank you Winn Dixie for your generous donation and for including the county in your celebration!  Over the course of 22 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 activities that connect them with local leaders, while simultaneously helping them form a life-long bond with fellow classmates.
More than 360 members of the Nassau County community have participated in Leadership Nassau, with graduates ranging from Circuit Judges to small business owners and everything in between. The program is open to any resident of Nassau County, but recruitment targets individuals with diverse backgrounds and seeks a racial, gender, and age mix that is reflective of the local population. For more information and to receive a Class 23 application, contact Leadership Nassau Coordinator Lynne Starling at Lynne@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or call (904) 261-3248. Interested parties may also download a copy of the application by clicking the button below. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 30, 2023, by 5:00 P.M.  Cross Regions Group Chief Operating Officer Doug Smith recently attended the Nassau County Economic Development Board Business Retention & Expansion Event to discuss the company’s two new projects in Nassau County. From left, Scott Norteman, Chappell Schools; Sherri Mitchell, Nassau County Economic Development Board; Melanie Williams, Chappell Schools; and Doug Smith, Cross Regions Group. Tyler Plaza West and Coastal Callahan Center coming soon
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. (April 25, 2023) – Cross Regions Group, a multifaceted company specializing in commercial real estate services, proudly announces two new medical and retail centers are in development in Yulee and Callahan. Tyler Plaza West is a 5.24-acre mixed-use development on Florida A1A in Yulee. The development offers more than 18,000 rentable square feet for medical, restaurant and retail tenants. Chappell Schools, a local favorite for more than 60 years, will also open a 12,800 square foot classic educational childcare facility at Tyler Plaza West. Groundbreaking is planned in Third Quarter 2023. Development plans are underway for Coastal Callahan Center On US-1 N at Lem Turner Road in Callahan. The mixed-use development will offer 16,500 square feet for regional medical professionals and retail. Groundbreaking is planned in Fourth Quarter 2023. Cross Regions Group Chief Operating Officer Doug Smith recently had the opportunity to speak at the Nassau County Economic Development Board Business Retention & Expansion Event. Smith introduced the company’s two new projects in Nassau County and discussed the real estate development process. “Nassau County is one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida, driving high demand for exceptional facilities for the health care community and other service providers,” said Cross Regions Group President and CEO David Ergisi. “Our developments will offer convenient locations for medical and business professionals and the greater community seeking high quality services.” Cross Regions Group also is developing Duval Station, a medical and retail center in North Jacksonville, and The Fountains at St. Johns in St. Johns County, a medical and retail center on County Road 210 West. For more information, visit www.crossregions.com.  Jason Mudd, CEO, Axia Public Relations DAVOS, Switzerland – The World Communications Forum Association named Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd as the best PR Leader in North America.
The WCFA recognized the most outstanding communications experts in the world in six categories – the world’s key geographic market regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Mudd was the only honoree named North America’s Best PR Leader of 2022. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist to some of America’s most admired and fastest-growing brands, including American Airlines, Budweiser, Dave & Buster’s, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort and Verizon. Jason Mudd is a professional public speaker, accredited public relations practitioner, author, and host of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd videocast and podcast. He founded Axia PR in 2002. According to Forbes magazine, Axia is one of America’s best PR agencies. The additional top-ranked professional honorees are Mimi Kalinda of South Africa for Africa's Best PR Leader of 2022; Illka Gobius from Singapore, Assel Kozhakova from Kazakhstan, and Mohd Said Bani C.M. Din from Malaysia for Asia-Pacific Best PR Leader of 2022. Europe’s Best PR Leaders of 2022 include Daniele Salvaggio from Italy, Matias Rodsevich from the Netherlands, and Lisa O'Sullivan from the United Kingdom. Mina Nazari from Iran and Pelin Kocaalp from Turkey earned the Middle East Best PR Leader of 2022 award. The winners of South America Best PR Leader of 2022 are Roger Darashah from Brazil and Fabián Motta from Colombia. “We are delighted to recognize the achievements of such a diverse group of PR professionals across six key world regions,” said Maxim Behar, President of WCFA. “The quality of nominations received this year was exceptional.” An international jury of nine leading communications experts reviewed the work of top professionals. The international judges are Jury Chair Francis Ingham, Director General of PRCA and Chief Executive of ICCO; Afua Foriwaa Boafoh, Head of Media Relations at GIHOC Distilleries Company; Catalina Rousseau, Senior Partner, President and CEO of BDR Associates Communication Group; Claudia Daré, Director Partner of LatAm Intersect PR; James Wright, Global CEO of Red Havas and Global Chairman of Havas PR Global Collective; Mariam Safaryan, PR Director of SPRING PR Company; Paul J. Oyier, Senior Communications Adviser and Alternate Director to Cabinet Secretary of National Treasury & Planning; Sergii Bidenko, Co-Founder and Chair of UPRA, Board Member of ICCO and Director and Owner of Bayka.Agency; and Sherine Zaklama, CEO and Managing Director of Rada Research and Public Relations. The Best PR Leaders are visionaries who improve the communications industry from each corner of the world. Public relations professionals who have shown outstanding performance, made a significant contribution to the industry and their organizations, and can prove their campaigns have had a measurable effect are eligible for such recognition. Cision and O'Dwyer's PR News sponsored the WCFA event. Based in Davos, Switzerland, WCFA is a global, professional organization of communications experts, including practitioners, top CEOs and managers, universities, institutions, and students. WCFA members represent their companies, countries, regions, or organizations on a global platform and aspire to lead and develop a global communication culture. The members of this group are ambassadors for more professional communications in a better and more transparent world. Learn more at wcfaglobal.com. For more than 20 years, some of America’s fastest-growing and most admired brands have turned to Axia. Axia helps organizations use news, social media, and web content to reach critical audiences. Using its communications strategies, tactics, and measurement programs, Axia helps clients' products, services, and experts gain visibility, consideration, and trust. Named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best PR Agencies, Axia has clients and team members worldwide. Learn more at axiapr.com or call +1-888-PR-FIRM-8 (+1-888-773-4768). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com Standard & Poor’s Increases County’s Issuer Rating to “AA+” Nassau County, Florida, April 24, 2023 – We are excited to announce that Standard & Poor’s has raised Nassau County’s long-term rating on non ad valorem bonds from an AA to AA+, citing the County’s “improvement in operating performance and fund balances as a result of proactive management practices”. Standard & Poor’s is one of the world’s largest credit rating agencies known for measuring changes in a securities market. They assign letter grades to companies and government entities that indicate their degree of investment risk. In announcing its decision, S&P cited several key reasons for the increase, including:
The S&P report also includes a newer area of analysis focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG). This category looks at the County’s ability to be forward-looking to manage future risks and opportunities. As noted, they recognized the County’s investment into stormwater management and conservation (CLAM) to help mitigate risks to the county's physical assets. Board of County Commissioner’s Chairman, Klynt Farmer, stated, “County Officials have worked hard to develop and maintain strong financial controls and continue to be forward looking for the benefit of the taxpayers. I am very proud of our team for all they do and for ensuring that we continue to be strong fiscal stewards of the County’s tax dollars”. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Management & Budget at (904) 530-6010, Option 2. VyStar Credit Union announced today its intent to pursue a merger with 121 Financial Credit Union. Both headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the credit unions have more than 150 years of combined experience serving their members and communities. The transaction is expected to close later this year pending regulatory and member approval as well as standard closing conditions.
“121 Financial Credit Union has a proven history as a mission-oriented credit union, which aligns with our organization’s commitment to improving the places we call home,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “We look forward to welcoming their employees and members to VyStar and working together to build on their many contributions to Northeast Florida.” VyStar is the 13th-largest credit union in the country by asset size. 121 Financial has served Northeast Florida residents since 1935 and today has more than 49,000 members, nearly $680 million in assets, eight branches and 140 employees who will all be invited to join VyStar. Once the merger is completed, VyStar will have more than 920,000 members with assets of over $14 billion. “We have proudly served Northeast Florida for generations, and we are confident that our partnership with VyStar will strengthen these efforts,” said 121 Financial Credit Union President/CEO David Marovich. “Our combined partnership will expand access to best-in-class products and services to members, offer enhanced benefits and new opportunities to our employees and amplify our collective impact within the community.” Committed to ensuring a seamless transition, 121 Financial and VyStar will collaborate on planning efforts leading up to and after the merger is complete. VyStar is represented in the transaction by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as legal counsel. 121 Financial is represented by Williams, Gautier, Gwynn, DeLoach & Kiker P.A. 4/20/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Please join Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, David Hebert, for an advisory meeting to discuss pertinent environmental issues and exchange perspectives on urban and private enterprise growth in the County. This meeting is a place to gather resources, reports, and updates on our county's environmental quality including water, air, and others. This meeting is also the place to exchange ideas and gather resources in agriculture including:
The program will take place on Thursday, June 15th from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Bryceville Community Center located at 7280 Motes Road, Bryceville, FL 32009. Please note that this program is intended for adult residents of Nassau County and is free to participate in. Please bring one small dish for the potluck and a fellow resident friend or family member. UF/IFAS Extension will be grilling burgers and hot dogs so come hungry! If you have any questions, please contact David Hebert at (904) 530-6356 or via e-mail at David.Hebert@ufl.edu.  |
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce BlogChamber Member Updates, Events and News Archives
May 2023
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed
|
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Phone: (904) 261-3248 | info@nassaucountyflchamber.com | site map | privacy policy |
|