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HSMAI Honors Amelia Island CVB for Outstanding Travel Marketing
HSMAI Honors Amelia Island CVB for Outstanding Travel Marketing Paul Beirnes, Vice President of the AICVB, accepting Adrian Awards on behalf of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2025) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (Amelia Island CVB) received five awards for travel marketing excellence by the…
Read MoreMicah’s Place to Host Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament “Par for a Purpose”
Micah’s Place to Host Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament “Par for a Purpose” Join Micah’s Place for our Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament “Par for a Purpose”, taking place on June 20, 2025, from 8am until 12pm, with a catered BBQ lunch to follow. Participants will enjoy a four-person scramble style golf tournament along with exciting prizes,…
Read MoreFlorida Announces the Highest Tourism Numbers in State History in 2024
Florida Announces the Highest Tourism Numbers in State History in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to be the top destination for travelers from all over the world as it welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024. This marks a 1.6% increase over 2023, the previous record annual visitation in the…
Read MoreNon-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Non-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. 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 non-profit organizations serving residents of Nassau County…
Read MoreNassau Prosperity Alliance Quarterly Report
Nassau Prosperity Alliance Quarterly Report The Nassau Prosperity Alliance (NPA) has released the first quarter report for FY 24/25. This document includes updates on a variety of initiatives including the Transit Study Update, Timber to Tides Design Overlay, Vision 2050, economic development highlights, partner agency events and more. Established in November 2022, the NPA consists of…
Read MoreBig Win for Businesses: Business Rent Tax Repeal in Proposed Budget
Big Win for Businesses: Business Rent Tax Repeal in Proposed Budget Since 2019, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has advocated for the reduction—and eventual elimination—of the sales tax on commercial rentals. Now, the Governor’s proposed budget includes a permanent repeal of the Business Rent Tax, part of a $2.2 billion tax relief package. This…
Read MoreThe Amelia Concours D’elegance: March 9, 2025
The Amelia Concours D’elegance: March 9, 2025 Experience hundreds of rare vehicles up close — from classic 1930s Alfa Romeos to exceptional F1 cars. Join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Amelia Concours d’Elegance! View 275 historically significant vehicles vying for awards and accolades in 35 car classes. See Honoree Hélio Castroneves on the…
Read MoreJAXPORT Growth Outlook Includes Business Diversification, New Trade Lane Connectivity
JAXPORT Growth Outlook Includes Business Diversification, New Trade Lane Connectivity JAXPORT Chief Executive Officer Eric Green (right) and Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek participate in a discussion about the initiatives driving cargo volume growth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (February 6, 2025) – During today’s State of the Port address, Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chief Executive Officer Eric Green and Chief…
Read MoreNassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of the 2024 Annual Business Awards
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of the 2024 Annual Business Awards On Thursday, January 30, 2025, more than 500 Chamber members and community leaders came out to celebrate the local business community at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, hosted this year at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Winners were selected by…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Dorion Family Pediatric Center: A New Home for Compassionate Pediatric Care
Announcing the Dorion Family Pediatric Center: A New Home for Compassionate Pediatric Care Groundbreaking #1 – From left to right: Fontaine LeMaistre, Patrice Austin, Tabitha Furyk, Mary McElroy, Susan Dubow, Annie Tuttle, Dottie Dorion, Liza Dorion, Mark Dorion, Helen Dorion, Fernando Acosta-Rua, Phillip Ward, Kevin Robbins January 28, 2025 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – The Foundation of…
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