Bryceville
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced Effective June 1, 2024, the state sales tax rate imposed under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (also known as “commercial rentals”) is reduced…
Read More2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week
2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week in conjunction with the National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) urges Floridians to use this final month before hurricane season…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida
FloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida More New Business Formations in Florida Than Any Other State in the Nation Tallahassee, FL – FloridaCommerce celebrates Small Business Week in Florida by recognizing the vital contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in their communities. In 2024 alone, 163,992 new businesses have formed in Florida, more than…
Read MoreChamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub
Chamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of its new Nassau County Employment Resource Hub, created to revolutionize the way individuals connect with workforce resources in the Nassau County area. The Nassau County Employment Hub, located on the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule that expands overtime protections for millions of the nation’s lower-paid salaried workers by increasing the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold…
Read MoreU.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Reminder
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Reminder Under the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act, there is a reporting requirement of all small businesses to show who the owners of a corporation are. Enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, the bipartisan bill requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the…
Read MoreLeadership Nassau Class 24 Applications Now Available
Leadership Nassau Class 24 Applications Now Available Over the course of 23 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…
Read MoreSBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
SBA National Small Business Week Virtual Summit The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) National Small Business Week 2-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday, April 30-Wednesday, May 1, 2024. This year’s event will include educational presentations by experts, exhibit booths, free business resources, multiple peer-to-peer networking rooms, and expert business advice from SCORE mentors. This event…
Read MoreCall for Submissions for New Community Cookbook
Call for Submissions for New Community Cookbook In celebration of local foods and gathering together as community at the table, Story & Song Bookstore Bistro announces the publication of a new community cookbook to be produced in partnership with Barnabas Center, Inc. Recipes will be considered that consist of ingredients that can be found locally,…
Read MoreNorth Florida TPO 2050 Path Forward Survey 2
North Florida TPO 2050 Path Forward Survey 2 The North Florida Transportation Organization (TPO) is conducting an update to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and they want your input. The LRTP serves as a blueprint for guiding transportation investment, policy decisions, and infrastructure development to meet the needs of our region. Your participation in…
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