Chamber Member News & Updates
FSCJ Receives “Great Colleges to Work For” Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
FSCJ Receives “Great Colleges to Work For” Recognition for Second Consecutive Year JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) has been named one of the best colleges to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, released in a special insert of “The Chronicle of Higher Education,” are based on…
Read MoreBig Growth, Bright Future: Nassau County’s 2025 Growth Trends Are In
Big Growth, Bright Future: Nassau County’s 2025 Growth Trends Are In If it feels like Nassau County is getting busier, you’re not imagining it. According to the newly released 2025 Growth Trends Report, Nassau is one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida—and it’s earning national attention, too. Between 2020 and 2024, the County’s population increased by…
Read MoreNassau County Finalizes Transfer of Nassau Amelia Utility
Nassau County Finalizes Transfer of Nassau Amelia Utility Building on five years of a successful partnership in improving service and strengthening infrastructure, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has finalized the transfer of ownership of the Nassau Amelia Utility (NAU) system to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA). To assist in modernizing the…
Read More2025 Vets, Pets & Music Fest
2025 Vets, Pets & Music Fest Join us for the second annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest on November 9, 2025, at the Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach from 1 to 4 p.m. This one-of-a-kind fundraising event brings awareness to and supports our veteran, Pet Peace of Mind and music therapy programs. Community Hospice…
Read MoreConserving Nassau’s Future: CLAM Committee Wraps Up August Reranking Session
Conserving Nassau’s Future: CLAM Committee Wraps Up August Reranking Session Did you know Nassau County has its very own “CLAM”? Not the shellfish, but the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program. CLAM is the County’s conservation engine, designed to identify, evaluate, acquire, and manage environmentally sensitive lands that protect our water, wildlife, and quality of…
Read MoreNassau County Proclamation Recognizing National 4-H Week
Nassau County Proclamation Recognizing National 4-H Week Nassau County 4-H invites you to join them as the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) issues an official proclamation recognizing National 4-H Week! Your partnership has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our youth through 4-H programming both inside and outside of Nassau County. We would be honored…
Read MoreAmelia Island Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Blockbuster 2025/26 Season
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Blockbuster 2025/26 Season Amelia Island, FL — September 16, 2025 — The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival proudly announces its 25th Anniversary Season, presenting world-class concerts, masterclasses, and community events from October 2025 through June 2026. The season launches with the 25th Anniversary Silver Soirée on October…
Read MoreTake Stock in Children of Nassau County Welcomes New Executive Director
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County Welcomes New Executive Director Take Stock in Children of Nassau County (TSICN) has announced the appointment of Alexis Holton as its new Executive Director, bringing with her more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a personal connection to the organization’s mission. Holton first became involved with…
Read MoreNassau County Sheriff’s Office to Host Nassau Night Out at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to Host Nassau Night Out at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan Join the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office for Nassau Night Out on Tuesday, September 30, from 4–6 PM at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan! Bring the family to check out our vehicles, snap photos, and hang out with our deputies and…
Read MoreFirst Hearing Held for Adoption of Nassau County FY 25/26 Budget
First Hearing Held for Adoption of Nassau County FY 25/26 Budget At the Monday, September 8, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held their first public hearing for adoption of the FY 25/26 budget which includes the 5th consecutive year of millage rate reductions. This action is consistent with the BOCC’s directives from the Annual Winter…
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