Nassau County Chamber of Commerce to Host Membership 101: Making the Most of Your Membership5/4/2023 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join us on Monday, May 15, 2023, for Membership 101: Making the Most of Your Membership. The meeting will take place from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce office, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G in Fernandina Beach (across from Cantina Louie).
Membership 101 is a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about the Chamber to join existing members for a brief but informative presentation from Regina Duncan, President of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will learn more about about the benefits of membership and the various tools and resources available to them through the Chamber. Light refreshments will be provided. “Membership 101 is the perfect opportunity for business owners to discover how the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce can support their growth and success,” said Regina Duncan. “Our organization is committed to helping the business community thrive, and we look forward to sharing our expertise and resources with both current and prospective members.” Membership 101 is free is open to the public. Advanced registration is preferred but not required for this event. For additional information and to register, CLICK HERE or contact the Chamber at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.
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 5/2/23 @ 1:40 p.m. - Please be advised that the Edwards Road Boat Ramp located at 75145 Edwards Road in Yulee, will be closing temporarily for repairs and maintenance. The anticipated dates of closure are May 15-May 18, however could be longer depending on rain delays.
If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Facilities Department at (904) 530-6120.  Local health insurance agency Nelson and Associates Insurance has partnered with the YMCA at Wildlight to host the 2nd Annual Health and Safety Expo in Nassau County. Nelson and Associates Insurance is a health insurance agency offering quality, affordable healthcare coverage along with providing education, resources and community outreach. The Expo was born from an idea that CEO Kimberly Branham-Nelson had and was fueled by her passion for her community and her background in education.  The 1st Annual Health and Safety Expo proved to be a successful giveback, and with the help of volunteers, 30+ Non-Profit organizations, and Vendors, the collaboration was able to offer 131 FREE Sports Physicals, host 3 Community Fundraisers, and give out over 100 Bags of Food. Last year, the expo was hosted at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, however, this year, it has moved to a centralized location to better serve as a mid-point for all Nassau County residents.  This one-day event will be packed full of health and safety providers, resources, services, and local non-profit organizations offering valuable education sessions and tools for maintaining a safe and healthier you. In addition, the opportunity to meet the great community of Nassau County will be the focus of the event.
There are some new additions coming to this year’s Expo. The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center's Buddy Bus will be set up for the event to conduct mobile mammograms. These must be scheduled in advance, as spots are limited. You can find full details on how to register HERE. The Alzheimer's Association will also be sending one of their Brain Bus vehicles, and the YMCA of Wildlight will be offering a free class schedule on the day of the event. The schedule includes Bodypump (10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.), Zumba (10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.), Body Combat (11:10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.) and Body Balance (11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.). Nelson and Associates Insurance is grateful for the support of this year's expo sponsors, UFHealth of Jacksonville, YMCA Wildlight, Florida Blue and Millenium Physician’s Group. This is a resource for all ages. Come visit the vendor booths, learn about the resources provided by local nonprofits and enjoy delicious food trucks while you are there. This Free, one-day event will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the YMCA at Wildlight from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Are You Interested in Becoming a Vendor at the Expo? Register Here.  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.  Just a friendly reminder that the County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held this Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include: - Aerosol cans - Household cleaners - Cooking oil (used) - Oil, lubricants, oil filters - Insecticides and pesticides - Computers - Radios - Printers - Power tools - Televisions, VCRs, DVD players - Batteries - Propane Tanks - Paints and paint thinners - And much, much more! What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity) Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd. (see map below for details) This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.   From left, Ryan Born, PulteGroup Senior Construction Manager; Dan Reynolds, PulteGroup VP Construction Operations; Jennifer Ghioto, PulteGroup General Sales Manager; former Army Capt. Helen Perry; Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry; Wes Hinton, VP Wildlight; and Katie Hensley, PulteGroup Director of Marketing. Jacksonville, Florida – April 19, 2023 – In a special dedication ceremony, PulteGroup presented United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry with keys to his new, mortgage-free home in Jacksonville. Located in Pulte’s Forest Park at Wildlight community, the home was donated through the Company’s Built to Honor® program. This is the first home dedication of 2023, which marks the program’s 10th year of providing homes to wounded veterans and their families.
"We launched our Built to Honor program a decade ago as our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our nation’s heroes by doing what we do best: building incredible places where people can live their dreams," said Dan Reynolds, vice president of construction operations at PulteGroup’s Northeast Florida division. “It is an honor for our Pulte team, along with the generous support of the Wildlight community and our trade partners and suppliers, to present this home to Sergeant Perry and his family.” The fully accessible single-family home was designed to meet all of Sergeant Perry’s current and future needs. The home includes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) modifications to accommodate future wheelchair use. The stairwell has also been reinforced for the future addition of a wheelchair lift. “We are so grateful, and we appreciate all of the efforts that went into coordinating this new beginning for our family,” said Sergeant Matthew Perry. “We are honored and humbled to be the recipients of this beautiful new home.” This is the third home donated in Northeast Florida through PulteGroup’s Built to Honor program. The home was built in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes®, a national non-profit organization making a significant difference in the lives of wounded American service members and their families, and with the generous support of the Wildlight community. “Sergeant Perry is a hero who fought for our country in both Iraq and Afghanistan at the sacrifice of his health and well-being,” said Andy Pujol, founder and CEO of Building Homes for Heroes. “His wife Helen also served our country as a captain in the Army. We are forever grateful for their service, and hope this home welcomes a new chapter of their lives as they raise their two young children and build a brighter future for their family.” “We warmly welcome the Perry family to their new home at Forest Park at Wildlight, where they will create wonderful new memories together,” said Wildlight Vice President Wes Hinton. “They are now part of an integrated community that encourages connections and support, including those with fellow veterans, and are close to all of the services they need.” United States Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Matthew Perry joined the Marines in August 2005, after being part of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) and Civil Air Patrol in high school. After more than a decade of service where Sergeant Perry carried out numerous critical missions and served in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan, he was medically retired in March 2016 after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). On July 21, 2008, Sergeant Perry was in direct contact with enemy forces during a company assault in Afghanistan, exposing him to three improvised explosive device (IED) detonations that resulted in serious injuries, including three concussions and a loss of consciousness. Six years later, he suffered a series of severe seizures and cardiac arrest due to his previous consecutive head injuries, causing post traumatic epilepsy secondary to closed brain injury. This is a chronic condition that will require lifetime monitoring and treatment, leaving Sergeant Perry with severe memory loss, difficulty communicating, and having to relearn how to talk and walk. For his valor and service, Sergeant Perry has received several accolades, including the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (Afghanistan), Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Navy Unit Commendation (3), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (3), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (3), and the National Defense Service Medal. About Built to Honor® For the last decade, PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has recognized and thanked returning military personnel who have been injured during their term of service by providing mortgage-free homes to veterans and their families. Launched in 2013, the program has built and donated 76 homes, gifting more than $35 million in value, across the country. Built to Honor works in partnership with nonprofit organizations to identify veteran candidates. For more information about Built to Honor, go to builttohonor.org. Follow Built to Honor on Twitter: @BuiltToHonor and Facebook.com/BuiltToHonor. About PulteGroup PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 40 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup’s purpose is building incredible places where people can live their dreams. For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; pulte.com; centex.com; delwebb.com; divosta.com; jwhomes.com; and americanwesthomes.com. Follow PulteGroup, Inc. on Twitter: @PulteGroupNews. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is hosting an in-person Job Fair on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Chamber office, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G in Fernandina Beach (across from Cantina Louie).
Job-seekers will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with top recruiters from local companies, both big and small. Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, or someone just starting your career, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Job Fair is the perfect place to start your job search. Businesses representing every industry, including healthcare, information technology, hospitality, customer service, retail, manufacturing, and corrections are encouraged to participate. The opportunity to represent your business as a vendor is only available to members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, and the deadline to apply is Friday, April 28, 2023. To register as a vendor, email Megan Georgeo at Megan@NassauCountyFLChamber.com. Job-seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume and dress in professional attire. Registration is not required but strongly encouraged. For additional information and to register, CLICK HERE or email info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.  4/12/23 @ 4:30 p.m. - Please join us on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate the grand opening of our new dog park, located within Nassau Crossing Park. The new dog park will feature nine obstacles for dogs of all sizes and abilities; a doggy themed water fountain to keep the pups hydrated; a misting fire hydrant to keep them cool; leash posts; dog waste stations; and doggy themed benches and trashcans throughout.
WHAT: Grand Opening of Dog Park WHEN: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Nassau Crossing Park, 77480 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 For additional information, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Nassau County Emergency Management & the Nassau County Sheriff's Office has coordinated a presentation to teach participants what to do if they find themselves in an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of law enforcement, and civilian response options.
This event is open to individuals 16+ and will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Yulee Middle School. Register here. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie McCormick at (904) 206-3262. |
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