 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie DeAngelo to the Board of Directors. She joins the Board in working to achieve the mission of enhancing the business environment and quality of life in Nassau County.
Stephanie is a licensed residential real estate agent with ERA Fernandina Beach Realty in Callahan and looks forward to helping further the mission of the Chamber throughout the western side of the county. Stephanie describes herself as a people-person and is excited to work on our Board to help grow Chamber membership and advocacy. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based association of Nassau County businesses, professional leaders and individuals working together to provide leadership which will aggressively promote and defend responsible economic growth, employment opportunities, government and excellence in education and quality of life.
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Director of Partnership Development for the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, Stacy Cruikshank, has announced her retirement. For nearly 8 years, Stacy has been the face of membership at the Chamber and an integral part of our team. During her time at the Chamber, she worked tirelessly to grow advertising initiatives such as the Discovery Map of Amelia Island and the Discover Nassau Life & Leisure Guide, while simultaneously growing membership outreach and engagement throughout the entire county. Stacy's passion for the local business community has been unwavering through the good times and the hard. We will miss her infectious energy, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and most of all, her friendship. Stacy looks forward to traveling and pursuing other passions and interests. She and her husband Kenny, plan to stay in the community.
Nassau County, FL - The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training April 26 - 28, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. each day. This no-cost and nonpartisan 3-day program is open to everyone and recommended for elected officials, current or future candidates, campaign workers, and anyone interested in serving in an appointed position. As we aim to secure Florida’s Future and move Florida’s economy from 17th largest in the world to 10th largest by 2030, it is necessary to ensure candidates running for office understand the issues facing Florida and our local Nassau County Community. FIPL Campaign School & Leadership Trainings provide a comprehensive briefing on emerging local and state issues, educate attendees about the local opportunities that are available for appointed or elected positions, offer guidance on how to prepare to run for office in the future, and provide training on how to run winning campaigns. Presenters include state and local political experts, elected officials, university professors, and community leaders. WHAT: FIPL Campaign School & Community Leadership Training WHERE: Register online at www.fipl.org/register WHEN: April 26 – 28, 2022 TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. each day The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), a newly-formed initiative of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, was created to assist leaders who want to improve their local communities by serving in appointed positions or in elected offices. The institute is a non-partisan program designed to recruit, train and guide people by providing leadership and training opportunities to get better candidates across the State of Florida. Organized, funded and managed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the institute partners with local chambers of commerce, and interested organizations, across Florida to host campaign schools and training programs. To date, FIPL has hosted 20 campaign schools and partnered with 111 local Chamber hosts and 26 community partner co-sponsors in 46 different counties. The program has trained 915 participants with 623 graduates, of whom 70% plan to run for office. For more information and to register, visit www.fipl.org.   We are incredibly excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Annual Business Awards! These businesses, organizations, and employees work hard to make our community a better place and the Chamber is honored to have the opportunity to recognize their efforts. We would also like to congratulate all of the 2021 nominees; we are proud to know you and call you members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce! And the winners are... LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FASTSIGNS of Fernandina Beach SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Amelia Island Bait & Tackle GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Mike Brooks | First Port City Bank YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Krystal Eagle | Digital Village CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR Linda Crow | Crow Jewelers, Inc. NONPROFIT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County CHAMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Apollo Wright | Amelia/Yulee Neighbors DR. HARRY HALLEY BOWTIE AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE Emily Baumgartner | West Nassau Historical Society 2021 CHAIRMAN'S AWARD Mary Pitcher THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, scheduled for Monday, March 28th, is our biggest and most prestigious event of the entire year. Chamber members have the unique opportunity to decorate a table at the event, allowing your business or organization to be seen by hundreds of Gala attendees. From pirate-themed tables (complete with treasure, of course) to tables with a candy tower centerpiece that even Willy Wonka would envy, we've seen it all! Signing up to decorate a table is free and only costs what you're willing to put into the decorations. Click below to download a sign up sheet today. Space is extremely limited and tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  Keep Nassau Beautiful  Traders Hill Farm Join us on Wednesday, March 2nd from 8:30-9:30 AM for Hot Topics: How to Survive and Thrive in the Great Resignation with guest speakers Mary Simmons and Jake Abel of Asure Payroll & HR. The workshop will take place at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G in Fernandina Beach. In-person attendance for this event will be limited; if you are interested in attending virtually, please contact Alex@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or call (904) 261-3248.  Mary Simmons is the VP of HR Consulting for Asure Software. She has over 30 years’ experience as an HR professional and now leads a team of over 20 HR Consultants to provide HR services to clients nationwide. Mary holds HR certifications from SHRM and HRCI and she is a Disc Certified trainer.
Mary partners with organization’s to help them grow while protecting them from litigation and ensuring they are compliant with local, state and federal employment laws. Mary and her team of professional, certified HR Consultants assist employers in keeping their employees productive and engaged to drive success. Mary is an adjunct professor at New York Institute of Technology where she teaches a SHRM HR Certification program and has also taught corporate education classes at Farmingdale University. Meeting outline: “How to Survive and Thrive in the Great Resignation”
CLICK HERE to learn more and register to attend this meeting. Join the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 28th for the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala at the Omni Amelia Island Resort Conference Center, located at 39 Beach Lagoon Road in Amelia Island. The Annual Awards Dinner & Gala is the Chamber's largest and most prestigious event of the entire year. Business and civic leaders throughout Nassau County will celebrate the accomplishments of the local business community in 2021, while also looking forward to the year ahead. Social hour will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and the awards presentation. A cash bar will also be open throughout the event. Cocktail or business attire is requested. There are many opportunities available to spotlight your business at the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, including sponsorship and signing up to decorate a table. Event sponsorship is still available at every level. For more information, please email Stacy@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or call (904) 261-3248. Advanced payment and registration are required in order to attend this event; CLICK HERE for additional information and to register. No payments or walk-ins will be accepted at the door. For a refund, cancelations must be received no later than March 7, 2022.  New, Detailed Street Maps of Nassau County Now Available at West Nassau Historical Society12/1/2021 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Nassau County Property Appraiser's office to create street maps of Nassau County. These new, updated, full color, and detailed street maps include Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Wildlight, Callahan, Hilliard and Bryceville. The street maps are $4.00 each and available for purchase at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G in Fernandina Beach; maps are also available for purchase at the West Nassau Historical Society, located at 45383 Dixie Avenue in Callahan. For questions or additional information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or (904) 261-3248. 
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Nassau County Property Appraiser's office to create street maps of Nassau County. These new, updated, full color, and detailed street maps include Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Wildlight, Callahan, Hilliard and Bryceville. The maps are $4.00 each and available for purchase at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce office, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G in Fernandina Beach. For questions or additional information, please contact the Chamber at (904) 261-3248 or info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. 
Below is a complete list of every Chamber member restaurant that will be open or offering to-go options on Thanksgiving Day this year. For questions or additional information, please contact the individual restaurant or email us at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving DayAmelia Island Coffee 207 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 321-2111 Thanksgiving Day hours: 7:00am-2:00pm David's Restaurant & Lounge 802 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 310-6049 Thanksgiving Day hours: 2:00-7:00pm (last seating) Offering three courses of traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving fare. $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Natural Slice at Omni Amelia Island Resort 75 Amelia Village Circle Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4115 Thanksgiving Day hours: 5:00-9:00pm Oceanside at Omni Amelia Island Resort 53 Beach Lagoon Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4113 Thanksgiving Day hours: 5:00-9:00pm Port 'Dina Prime Rib OR Thanksgiving Turkey. Enjoy this special combination of prime rib, fried Fernandina shrimp, salt roasted potatoes and roasted root vegetables for $45 per person. Or go more traditional with Southern Saltwater turkey with mashed potatoes and bacon-oyster stuffing for $39 per person. Sandbar & Kitchen 2910 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 310-3648 Thanksgiving buffet dinner with 4 seating times. Reservations required. Call for seating time. Seaglass at Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4114 Thanksgiving Day hours: 7:00-11:00am Breakfast buffet. $26 per adult and $14 per child. Sunrise Café at Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-1468 Thanksgiving Day hours: Brunch: 10:00am-3:00pm | Dinner: 3:00-8:00pm Enjoy traditional favorites as well as prime rib, a raw bar, an array of salads, sides, desserts, and more. $74 per adult and $39 per child. No a la carte available. Verandah at Omni Amelia Island Resort 142 Racquet Park Drive Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 261-7288 Thanksgiving Day hours: 12:00-8:00pm Four Course Dinner. Choice of appetizer, entrée including traditional Thanksgiving turkey and dessert. $74 per adult and $39 per child. No a la carte available. Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Dinners To-GoKitchen 251
251 Creekside Drive Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 261-7447 All inclusive Thanksgiving dinner. Serves 6-8 people at $199.95. **Must be pre-paid and ordered no later than Friday, November 19, 2021** Click here to view and download order form. Marche Burrette 87 Amelia Island Village Circle Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4834 Let Marche Burette take care of cooking this Thanksgiving while you enjoy quality time with friends and family. The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes a fully cooked 12-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and a bottle of house wine. This meal feeds 6 to 8 people. $149 per meal. Call (904) 491-4834 to place your order by November 24. Meal must be picked up between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-ordering required. Nassau Health Foods 833 TJ Courson Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 277-3158 Order your fresh or frozen turkey, turkey breast or ham today! Various sizes and options available. Pogo's Kitchen 1408 Lewis Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 432-8483 Pogo's Kitchen will offer a takeout Thanksgiving family style dinner to be picked up on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Publix Supermarket 1421 Sadler Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 277-4911 As is their traditional policy, all Publix stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, you can pick up pre-made turkey day fare that will make your prep work so much easier! |
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