 Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is pleased to establish an Educational Public Sector Partnership with the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce to provide educational opportunities for all members. The Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship will offer an educational partnership tuition award that is applicable towards our Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Management degree programs. The public sector award includes 50% off our published cataloged per credit tuition rates, based on criteria of meeting the required admission GPA, for the Master of Public Administration degree program. Additionally, members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will be eligible for a tuition award of 20% off our published catalog per credit tuition rates, based on criteria of meeting the applicable admission requirements, for the Master of Business Administration as well as graduate certificates offered within the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. To learn more, visit business.nova.edu.
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During the 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (July 25-August 7) the following qualifying back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax:  The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. Have questions? Check out the helpful documents below or visit www.FloridaRevenue.com/BackToSchool.
Taxpayer Information Publication on the 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2022 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for Businesses 2022 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for Consumers Join Pedego Amelia Electric Bikes, J.McLaughlin, Jean-Klifa Paris Boutique, Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel, Monkey Barrel of Amelia, and Shoe Visions at the Harris Teeter shopping center this weekend for a Sidewalk Sale event you won't want to miss! There will be sales, raffles, and much more! Stop by the Harris Teeter Shopping Center, located at 4800 1st Coast Highway in Amelia Island, THIS weekend, July 1-5, between 10AM-5PM to check it out!  The McArthur Family YMCA and the YMCA at Wildlight, in partnership with The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's Community Tree Lighting, invites you to participate in the festivities and the opportunity to win great prizes in a chance drawing. Get your tickets today! Winners will be chosen during the event and need not be present to win. Proceeds will benefit members of our community by providing programs and services that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Press Release
Governor Ron DeSantis May 28, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Florida Department of Revenue are encouraging Floridians to prepare for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season by taking advantage of the 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which runs from Friday, May 28, through Sunday, June 6. The 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is a ten-day sales tax holiday for disaster preparedness supplies. Supplies that will be tax-free include flashlights, radios, tarps, batteries, and generators. A full list of tax-free items is available here. “With an active hurricane season predicted this year, Floridians need to ensure they have at least seven days of supplies and put a disaster plan in place now,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This year, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday has been extended to 10 days to provide more opportunities for Floridians to take advantage of this sales tax holiday and stock up on disaster preparedness supplies.” “Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms. With hurricane season rapidly approaching on June 1st, it is critical for Floridians to make the necessary preparations to stay safe before, during, and after any natural disaster,” said Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “I urge residents to take advantage of the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday, a tax relief on the necessary supplies to weather the storm.” “The Division is preparing for an active hurricane season this year and I’m encouraging all Floridians to do the same,” said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. “Having a stocked disaster supply kit is a vital component of individual hurricane preparedness. This ten-day sales tax holiday can assist Floridians stock up ahead of hurricane season, while also saving money on critical supplies.” “The approach of hurricane season is an excellent reminder to prepare not just for storms, but for all potential disasters,” said Jim Zingale, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue. “The 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is an excellent opportunity for Floridians to save money while gathering the supplies they need to be safe.” The Division recommends that all Floridians have a disaster supply kit with enough supplies for at least seven days. The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30. For more information on how to develop a plan for hurricane season and what items to include in a disaster supply kit, visit FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare. House Bill 7061, which included the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on May 21. Floridians are estimated to save $10.5 million on critical disaster preparedness supplies. 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Quick Facts
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Friday, May 28 and extends through Sunday, June 6. Consumers During the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, the following qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.  The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. Have questions? The 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for Consumers might help. Businesses and Other Interested Parties During the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, the following qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. For more information on implementing the sales tax holiday, please see the Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Information Publication on the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday or the 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for Businesses. Members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce have exclusive access to special partner discounts every time they shop in store at Staples. Members can save on an assortment of products, from signage to PPE to business essentials and more. 20% off your in-store Print & Marketing Services order
10% off your in-store purchase of regularly priced items
Ready to start saving? Enroll now in Staples Rewards® at staples.com/rewards or click here to sign up online through the direct enrollment link. Already a Staples Rewards member? To get your number, login to your account, click Rewards, and then click Rewards Profile to locate your Rewards number or call 800-793-3320 for assistance. AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has launched its new economic recovery program, “Island Perks”, which rewards visitors with a $100 Visa gift card when they book a special overnight package at one of 13 participating hotels, resorts, or bed & breakfast inns. During their stay, visitors can use the Island Perks $100 Visa gift cards almost anywhere in Nassau County, including all restaurants, attractions, shops and more. Available for a limited time only, the Island Perks accommodation packages include a wide array of extra amenities, such as complimentary valet parking, bike rentals, bar credits, complimentary bottle of wine, and deals on stays. The participating hotels, resorts and inns can be found online at ameliaisland.com/islandperks.
“With Island Perks, guests can enjoy all the island has to offer while dining at award-winning eateries and breweries or exploring activities by land, sea and sky,” said Gil Langley, President and CEO of the AICVB. “And we’re especially excited to have created a program that will help support our local small businesses while thanking our visitors for choosing Amelia Island.” The cards will be valid for use exclusively at restaurants, shops, attractions and other businesses within Nassau County zip codes (excluding certain categories) through September 30. The list of participating Island Perks accommodations includes:
Visit ameliaisland.com/islandperks for a complete listing of exclusive lodging packages with full details. It’s your last chance to take advantage of Amelia River Golf Club's special 2020 membership rates until they get adjusted on January 1st, 2021. For a limited time, your initiation fee is only $1000 and $199 a month (regular initiation fee is $3000 and $299 per month). This also makes a great holiday gift idea for that special golfer in your life. For more information, call 904-491-8500.  |
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