Chamber Member News & Updates
County Manager Pope Hosts Annual Strategic Planning Session
County Manager Pope Hosts Annual Strategic Planning Session On Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1, 2024, County Manager Taco Pope hosted the 2024 Winter Strategic Planning Session (WSPS-24) of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The WSPS is an annual event where the BOCC discusses the strategic direction of the organization, defines organizational priorities,…
Read MoreAnd the Winners Are…
And the Winners Are… And the winners are… LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Omni Amelia Island Resort MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Dave Turner Plumbing SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Boston Photography BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Justin Taylor | Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Dunia Taylor | REMI Realty CUSTOMER SERVICE…
Read MoreJEA Lineworkers Earn Top Prizes at Florida Lineman Competition
JEA Lineworkers Earn Top Prizes at Florida Lineman Competition 2/26/2024 Jacksonville, FL – A team of JEA lineworkers was among the Florida municipal utilities capturing a first-place award, and several JEA apprentices earned top honors, at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Lineman Competition on Feb. 24. More than 150 electric utility lineworkers from across Florida…
Read MoreOneBlood Bus at Rayonier – Wednesday, March 6th
OneBlood Bus at Rayonier – Wednesday, March 6th Come by the Rayonier building to donate blood on Wednesday, March 06, 2024; remember you can still help even if you can’t donate, share this message with friends and family. Make your appointment today; click the link: Blood Drive – Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Appointments get first priority and be sure to bring…
Read MoreCultivating Curiosity Podcast
Cultivating Curiosity Podcast Want to learn on the go? Tune into the horticulture agent’s new podcast, “Cultivating Curiosity” where two extension agents explore the world of horticulture. Each month, Dr. Taylor Clem and Alyssa Vinson (Manatee County Extension) discuss horticulture and gardening topics with different specialists from around the State. You can find the podcast…
Read MoreNassau County Strategic Planning Sessions This Week
Nassau County Strategic Planning Sessions This Week The Board of County Commissioners have scheduled their Annual Strategic Planning Sessions for Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1, 2024. These interactive sessions will be led by County Manager Taco Pope who will guide the Board through discussions about the County’s adopted Strategic Plan, updates on previously…
Read More2nd Annual Women’s Healthy Heart Luncheon
2nd Annual Women’s Healthy Heart Luncheon Friends of American Beach is proud to present the 2nd Annual Women’s Healthy Heart Luncheon on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The event will be held at Walker’s Landing, located at 11 Beach Lagoon Road in Fernandina Beach. To purchase tickets: Call Ms. Vernell Britton at (904) 310-3645 or visit…
Read MoreNassau County Board of County Commissioners Announces Employees of the Quarter
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Announces Employees of the Quarter In January 2022, County Manager Taco Pope, instituted new Customer Care Standards to govern both internal and external interactions and to create a more positive work environment. Part of this initiative includes an Employee Recognition Program in which employees can nominate co-workers who have…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Neighborhood Planning
American Beach Neighborhood Planning The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has been working to determine possible uses for the Evan’s Rendezvous, a historical structure that served as a restaurant and entertainment venue in the American Beach Community. The site was acquired by the County through a Florida Community Trust Grant in 2004 and consists…
Read MoreNot-for-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 24/25
Not-for-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 24/25 The Board of County Commissioners has begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Nassau County greatly values the benefits and contributions made by non-profit organizations to the community. As such, we would like to extend an invitation to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Nassau County to apply…
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