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The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual ‘Doing Business with Big Business’ event on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
‘Doing Business with Big Business’ is a program that provides small Nassau County businesses the unique opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in our community. Attendees will gain an insight into the decision-making process at big companies and learn what these organizations are looking for from smaller suppliers. This event is perfect for local, existing businesses, entrepreneurs and startups that want to learn more about how procurement works in large organizations and are looking to gain an understanding of the considerations of buyers during a negotiation. This year’s ‘Doing Business with Big Business’ event will take place virtually via Zoom. Representatives from each business will be placed in a ‘Zoom Room’ and will speak one-on-one with attendees for 2 minutes each. Local businesses and organizations in attendance will include the City of Fernandina Beach, Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, Rayonier Advanced Materials, and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. ‘Doing Business with Big Business’ is free for Chamber of Commerce members and $50.00 for prospective members. Advanced registration and payment are required to attend. For more information and to register, click here or call (904) 261-3248.
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The mission of the Government Affairs Committee is to influence the development of policies and regulations that aid in the creating opportunities for job creation, business growth, and financial success.
The Government Affairs Committee is responsible for the legislative program, whose volunteer members examines, analyze, and monitor relevant legislation of the governmental bodies. We monitor economic and regional issues of local and state governments that could have an impact on the business community. The committee maintains a continuing dialogue with elected and appointed government officials from the city, towns, county and state. Our overall focus is on supporting legislation and activities that benefit the economic development and overall quality of life in Nassau County. The committee meets monthly to talk about issues of interest and if action is warranted, gives recommendations to the chamber’s board of directors. After the board adopts a position or policy, the Government Affairs Committee participates in disseminating the information to the membership and begins discussions with or presents positions to the appropriate officials. All chamber members are encouraged to bring their ideas or concerns about economic development in our region to any member of the committee. For more information about the Government Affairs Committee, please contact President Regina Duncan by calling (904) 261-3248 x104. Nassau County, FL (December 9, 2020) Nassau County’s largest business advocacy group, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, proudly announces the 2021 Board of Directors. With incoming business leaders from various industries and backgrounds, this year’s Board is diverse, experienced, and ready to serve the Nassau County business community. The Board of Directors will be led in 2021 by Chairman Tracy Stockdale, USHealth Advisors, a United Healthcare Company. Mr. Stockdale takes over the helm from 2020 Chairman Ed Hubel, President of Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Janet Morris, Wildlight/Raydient Places + Properties, will serve as Treasurer and Amber Bullington Tipton, Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, will serve as Chairperson Elect. Serving on the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2021: Emily Baumgartner, West Nassau Historical Society Greg Cook, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Laura Lott Harris, Lott’s Furniture Bob Hartman, Residence Inn Amelia Island Olivia Hoblit, Seaside Amelia Inn Ed Hubel, Baptist Medical Center Nassau Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Food Shack Josh Mattox, PrimeSouth Bank Sean McGill, Taylor Morrison Homes Janet Morris, Wildlight/Raydient Places + Properties Jennifer O’Neal, MosquitoNix Mary Pitcher, Sea Horse Properties David Richardson, Florida Public Utilities Cindy Rogers, UF Health Wildlight Eric Schmidt, WestRock Lynda Smith, Mary Kay, Independent Beauty Consultant Theresa Sparks, PhD, Fernandina Beach Pride George Spicer, Individual Investor John Stack, Licensed Real Estate Broker Tracy Stockdale, USHealth Advisors, a United Healthcare Company Amber Bullington Tipton, Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Arthur “Buddy” Jacobs, Jacobs, Scholz & Wyler, LLC (Ex-Officio) Tracy Stockdale is currently a Licensed Agent for USHealth Advisors, a United Healthcare Company. He proudly serves on various community boards and committees of the Chamber of Commerce. “Our goals for 2021 will remain the same, as well as continuing to be a significant resource for our members as we recover from COVID-19,” Stockdale said. “We will foster an environment of responsible business growth and employment opportunities while working alongside our elected officials. As per previous years, the Chamber’s mission is to promote and assist our membership and work to better the quality of life for all businesses throughout East, Central, and Western Nassau County.” Leaving the Board of Directors this year is Paula Biener of Paul Clark Ford, Jim Bush of Florida Power & Light Company, Jonathan Levitt of First Port City Bank, and Michelle Myers of Mint Magazine. The Board of Directors sets the goals and policy direction for the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to promote a vibrant business environment and economic prosperity in Nassau County by providing vision, expertise, and innovative solutions. Incoming Members of the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors December 2, 2020 (Nassau County, FL) The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recently partnered with the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce to use a portion of the funds from the CARES Act for the distribution of sanitizing supplies to the local business community.
Due to the overwhelming response and need within the business community, more sanitizing supplies are available. Each business will be provided supplies based on the number of employees and materials will be available until all supplies have been distributed. Businesses must bring a copy of either their utility bill or Florida Division of Corporations 2020 registration to receive free supplies. The provided document must show the name of the business and a Nassau County address. Nassau County businesses that previously received supplies may participate again. Cases of supplies will be available at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce on the following date: Monday, December 14, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nassau County Chamber of Commerce 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Supply distribution is available for every Nassau County business, while supplies last. For more information about this program, please contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248 or info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recently designated a portion of the funds from the CARES Act to be used for the distribution of sanitizing supplies to local businesses and reimbursement funds for disinfectant foggers. Sanitizing supplies will be available to all local businesses free of charge on a first-come-first-serve basis. “Providing these programs for the Nassau County business community is critical to the ongoing efforts to assist our citizens, community partners, and businesses recover in these unprecedented times. We are extremely appreciative to the Chamber Board of Directors for the opportunity to partner and execute this program.” Taco Pope, County Manager.
Various distribution dates and locations have been established, making it easier for all businesses throughout Nassau County to access difficult to acquire sanitizing supplies. Each business will be provided supplies based on the number of employees and materials will be available until all supplies have been distributed. Businesses must bring a copy of either their utility bill or Florida Division of Corporations 2020 registration to receive free supplies. The provided document must show the name of the business and a Nassau County address. Free supplies are available to Nassau County businesses one time only. Businesses that received supplies during our first event in Fernandina Beach will be unable to attend again in Yulee or Callahan. Supplies will be distributed on the following dates and locations: Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. The Journey Church parking lot 95707 Amelia Concourse Yulee, FL 32097 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. West Nassau Historical Society parking lot 45383 Dixie Avenue Callahan, FL 32011 Businesses may participate in the reimbursement program by submitting a receipt for a disinfectant fogger. The deadline to submit your receipt is November 10, 2020. For more information and restrictions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce. According to Regina Duncan, President of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, “This program, coupled with the recent distribution of small business grants, will play a significant role in the recovery of our business community. We are pleased to partner with Nassau County to aid the entire business community.” Supply distribution is available for every Nassau County business. For more information about this program, please contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248 or at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.  Today, we celebrate and acknowledge our Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, a national day dedicated to ‘support your local Chamber of Commerce’.
One organization that has championed our businesses during both prosperous and challenging times is our local Chamber of Commerce, a membership-based organization of business professionals who live and work in Nassau County. During COVID-19, The Chamber has been confronting the challenging issues and talking to local, state and federal representatives to advocate for the needs of our business community. As soon as business owners needed to make decisions during this pandemic, The Chamber was the trusted resource for information and disseminating critical updates. We connected people to resources and transitioned opportunities to virtual platforms to keep partnerships and services growing. This is nothing new for our Chamber – as members we receive the benefits of advocacy, networking, credibility, partnerships, business education and promotion, however during this unprecedented and difficult time, these resources have been available to all businesses in our community. Now, more than ever before, your Chamber of Commerce is trumpeting the needs of our members and communities. Every step of the way, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is diligently monitoring and, as needed, influencing policy so that the needs of businesses are addressed with the urgency and leadership that this pandemic warrants. I am proud to serve as the 2020 Chairman of the Board of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Ed Hubel, Chairman Nassau County Chamber of Commerce  The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recently designated a portion of the funds from the CARES Act to be used for the distribution of sanitizing supplies to local businesses and reimbursement funds for disinfectant foggers to certain qualifying businesses. Sanitizing supplies will be available to all local businesses free of charge on a first-come-first-serve basis. “Providing these programs for the Nassau County business community is critical to the ongoing efforts to assist our citizens, community partners, and businesses recover in these unprecedented times. We are extremely appreciative to the Chamber Board of Directors for the opportunity to partner and execute this program.” Taco Pope, County Manager.
Three distribution dates and locations have been established, making it easier for all businesses throughout Nassau County to access difficult to acquire sanitizing supplies. Each business will be provided supplies based on the number of employees and materials will be available until all supplies have been distributed. Businesses must bring a copy of either their utility bill or Florida Division of Corporations 2020 registration to receive free supplies. The provided document must show the name of the business and a Nassau County address. Supplies will be distributed on the following dates and locations: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 8:00-11:00 A.M. Eat The Frog Fitness parking lot 1531 Sadler Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. The Journey Church parking lot 95707 Amelia Concourse Yulee, FL 32097 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. West Nassau Historical Society parking lot 45383 Dixie Avenue Callahan, FL 32011 Daycares and Hospitality businesses may participate in the reimbursement program by submitting a receipt for a disinfectant fogger. For more information and restrictions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce. According to Regina Duncan, President of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, “This program, coupled with the recent distribution of small business grants, will play a significant role in the recovery of our business community. We are pleased to partner with Nassau County to aid the entire business community.” Supply distribution is available for every Nassau County business. For more information about this program, please contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248 or at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.  As many of you know, child care is extremely beneficial, especially for parents with full-time jobs. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an entirely new set of challenges for both parents and child care providers.
While we're still focused on keeping Nassau County open for business, we also understand that parents can't get back to work without a safe, secure and open child care facility. We are inviting all child care providers to a Zoom conference call to further discuss COVID-19, how it has impacted the childcare industry locally, the ripple effects of these impacts on the local workforce and discuss strategies to help. We are meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, August 18th at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in attending please contact Nichole Causey at Nichole@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or 904-261-3248 ext 101.  Duncan one of 42 nationwide selected to participate
Regina Duncan, Nassau County Chamber of Commerce President, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. The Fellowship for Economic Recovery is an immersive executive development program that provides chamber of commerce professionals with education and tools to improve the post-COVID-19 pandemic outcomes in the communities they serve. Throughout the year-long Fellowship for Economic Recovery, participants focus on addressing different aspects of economic recovery from education and talent to economic development to entrepreneurship. The curriculum will focus on strategies for building more equitable economic outcomes and creating economies that work for everyone. “We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this executive leadership training initiative and the high caliber of applicants,” said ACCE President Sheree Ann Kelly. Speaking on the need for businesses to engage in economic recovery activities, Kelly says her organization assists its members through various learning opportunities and best practice sharing. “This latest step in our strategy to engage business leaders and advocates in shaping recovery efforts, building resilient local economies and creating opportunities for everyone in the community to thrive.” ACCE’s Fellowship for Economic Recovery is designed to help chambers refine their economic recovery goals and ultimately help the business associations nationwide build replicable programs and processes. Leaders selected to participate in the Fellowship represent urban and rural communities from 24 states. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has announced its services to assist workers who are left unemployed or unpaid due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In partnership with Barnabas Center, the Chamber of Commerce has created a Workforce Assistance Program and Information Hotline. Individuals who need assistance with rent, utilities, food and other necessities may contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce office at (904) 261-3248 or via email at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. Applicants may be eligible if work hours have been reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic, or if the workplace closes or instructs employees not to go to work, resulting in not being paid. Proof of Nassau County residency is required. "Early in March, as the situation evolved, we recognized the need to serve as an information source for not only businesses but residents. We are in a unique position with outreach to the entire community and the knowledge, structure and resources to help" said Regina Duncan, President, Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Job seekers are encouraged to continue to visit the Now Hiring page on our website. Available job openings and other resources are updated on a regular basis. For more information on the Workforce Assistance Program, Information Hotline, or any of the other programs offered by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, call (904) 261-3248 or email info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. |
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