Chamber Member News & Updates
Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure
Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure CSX Transportation has announced a track maintenance project set to begin on Monday, January 15, 2024. This project will include the resurfacing of the track bed on part of the CSX Nahunta subdivision.  Below is the message provided by CSX: “This 2-week project begins on 1/15/24 and ends on/around 1/26/24. It…
Read MoreComfort Suites Fernandina Beach Becomes the Surf & Sand Fernandina Beach at Amelia Island
Comfort Suites Fernandina Beach Becomes the Surf & Sand Fernandina Beach at Amelia Island Part of Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection, the new Surf & Sand Fernandina Beach at Amelia Island is a one-of-a-kind boutique property that blends modern design with a beachy vibe. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Innisfree Hotels (innisfreehotels.com) is proud to announce…
Read MoreCity Manager Resigns
City Manager Resigns Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross, after due consideration, resigned from the City’s employ, effective Friday December 15, 2023. The City Commission has since appointed Deputy City Manager/Engineer Charles L. George, P.E., as interim, effective December 16, 2023. At the direction of the City Commission, Mr. George will ensure that the City’s…
Read MoreEvans’ Rendezvous Planning Event
Evans’ Rendezvous Planning Event On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the County hosted a community meeting to discuss the potential use of the Evans’ Rendezvous, a historical structure that served as a restaurant and entertainment venue in the American Beach Community. Several dozen residents were in attendance and shared ideas on what they envision for the site’s…
Read MoreVacancy on Essential Housing Advisory Committee
Vacancy on Essential Housing Advisory Committee In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Essential Housing Advisory Committee (formerly known as the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community. There is currently one vacancy on the Essential Housing Advisory Board. Florida…
Read MoreUpcoming Transit Survey Meetings
Upcoming Transit Survey Meetings The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in partnership with Nassau County, recently announced that it is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of…
Read MoreNassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Newly Appointed Board Members
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Newly Appointed Board Members Wes Hinton, Wildlight Ashley Powell, The Cozy Crab Vacation Rental Dunia Taylor, REMI Realty Keith Wingate, Northeast Florida Fair The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Wes Hinton, Ashley Powell, Dunia Taylor, and Keith Wingate as newly appointed members of our Board…
Read MoreEd Hubel Appointed Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center Clay
Ed Hubel Appointed Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center Clay After 27 years at Baptist Health, Hubel takes the helm at the health system’s newest hospital, located on Fleming Island. Ed Hubel, FACHE, is returning to his roots in Clay County to serve as hospital president of Baptist Medical Center Clay, effective Monday, December 18.…
Read MoreRayonier Provides Grants to 53 Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Nassau County
Rayonier Provides Grants to 53 Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Nassau County Kim Sartor, Community Affairs Manager, Rayonier; Thea Seagraves, Amelia Island Museum of History; and Dave Nunes, CEO, Rayonier Kim Sartor, Community Affairs Manager, Rayonier; Lena Ramsey, Big Brothers Big Sisters; and Dave Nunes, CEO, Rayonier. Kim Sartor, Community Affairs Manager, Rayonier; Regina Lee and Robin…
Read MorePulteGroup Northeast Florida Division’s Building Hope Golf Tournament Raises $142,472 for Rethreaded
PulteGroup Northeast Florida Division’s Building Hope Golf Tournament Raises $142,472 for Rethreaded PulteGroup hosted the Building Hope Charity Golf Tournament at The Palencia Club to benefit Rethreaded. Company’s second annual benefit event held at The Palencia Club JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2023) – The Northeast Florida Division of PulteGroup, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders,…
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