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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.
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 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. 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 info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. Applicants may be eligible if work hours have been reduced due to Coronavirus, 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. As the surge of jobless claims continues to overwhelm the state unemployment office, the Chamber of Commerce began providing paper unemployment applications. Over the past 10 days, more than 1600 applications have been distributed and are still available outside of the Chamber of Commerce office, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, Florida. While the Chamber of Commerce hosts two hiring events each year, the April event has been postponed until further notice. However, job seekers are encouraged to continue to visit www.NassauCountyFLChamber.com for available job openings and resources. 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. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend Hot Topics: ‘Outbreak Prevention & Control at the Local Level’ on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 8:30-9:30 A.M. at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Guest speaker Eugenia Ngo-Seidel, MD, MPH is the Director for the Florida Department of Health Nassau County. Dr. Ngo-Seidel has over 27 years of experience in public health at the local level. She is a graduate of the University of Florida (BS) and the University of South Florida College of Medicine (MD), board certified in Family Medicine and a diplomate of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Ngo-Seidel’s special interests include integration of population-based and preventative health with medical practice, improving access to care for undeserved populations and clinical care innovation including telehealth, group visits and team care. Hot Topics workshops are free for Chamber members and $25.00 for prospective members. Advanced payment and registration are always preferred. For more information, CLICK HERE or email info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, Florida (across from Cantina Louie).
The Chamber of Commerce Job Fair provides job-seekers with the opportunity to network with local employers from companies both big and small. This event gives recruiters the chance to meet face-to-face with talented individuals in the community, looking to fill open positions. Businesses representing every industry, including healthcare, information technology, hospitality, customer service, retail, manufacturing and corrections are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in participating in the Job Fair as a vendor must apply no later than Tuesday, April 14, 2020. The vendor application fee is free for Chamber members and $200.00 for prospective members. For more information, CLICK HERE or email info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast for Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. at West Nassau High School, located at 1 Warrior Drive, Callahan, Florida.
The Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is one of the signature events of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. This highly publicized event welcomes over 500 hard-working teachers, administrative staff and non-instructional employees from all over Nassau County. The breakfast is a way to thank those who work so tirelessly to ensure a bright future for the children in our community. Breakfast, door prizes and gift bags will only be available to guests (teachers, administrative staff and non-instructional employees) who register in advance. We ask that you register no later than Friday, May 22, 2020. The title sponsor for this year’s Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is Orange Park Mall. The Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is also sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, CopyFax, Matovina & Company, Paul Clark Ford, Community First Credit Union, Nader’s Pest Raiders, Okefenoke Rural Electric Management Corporation and Rayonier Advanced Materials. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at every level. For more information, email Stacy Cruikshank at Stacy@NassauCountyFLChamber.com or call (904) 261-3248. CLICK HERE to register for the Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast today! |
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