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Community Building Blocks Survey
Community Building Blocks Survey Your voice shapes Nassau County’s Future! We heard your thoughts on the Vision. Now, share your ideas on the building blocks! Nassau County is building a vision for the future, and we need YOUR input! Over thousands of voices shared their hopes for Nassau’s future. Take the quick second survey to…
Read MoreNassau County Earns Florida Preservation Award
Nassau County Earns Florida Preservation Award Planner II Adam Olsen (Nassau County BOCC) Ennis Davis, AICP, Principal (Community Planning Collaborative) Planning Director Elizabeth Back (Nassau County BOCC) Secretary of State Cord Byrd The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has recognized Nassau County for its excellence in historic preservation, earning the Board of County Commissioners a…
Read MoreNassau County Credit Rating Increased
Nassau County Credit Rating Increased Nassau County, Florida, August 5, 2024 – Nassau County recently received its Aa1 credit rating by Moody’s Investors Services, a global risk assessment firm who analyzes the financial health of businesses, including local governments. This is an increase from its previous rating of Aa2 issued in 2021 and is considered…
Read MoreSBA Announces Working Capital Pilot Now Accepting Applications at Participating SBA Lenders
SBA Announces Working Capital Pilot Now Accepting Applications at Participating SBA Lenders Program Expands Small Businesses’ Access to Credit Lines That Create Jobs, Spur Sales and Growth WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced that SBA 7(a)…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Debby. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Debby. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Debby recovery efforts by gathering data…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 24-156 declaring a State of Emergency for numerous Florida counties, including Nassau, ahead of the Tropical Storm in the Atlantic. According to the Executive Order, there is a significant threat of heavy rainfall of most of the State, with…
Read MoreSBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide
SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide Resource To Help Small Businesses Stay Operational Before, During, and After a Disaster WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which has six sections to plan…
Read MoreEarly Voting in Nassau County Begins August 7, 2024
Early Voting in Nassau County Begins August 7, 2024 Nassau County, FL, 7/31/24– Early voting for the Primary Election will be available starting Wednesday, August 7, through Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 6 pm. Nassau County voters can vote early at five conveniently located early voting sites throughout the county. Pursuant to F.S.…
Read MoreBoard of County Commissioners Newsletter for June 2024
Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for June 2024 The June 2024 edition of the Board of County Commissioner’s Newsletter is now available. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Community Meeting
American Beach Community Meeting The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach Beach Community Planning Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9am-10am at the American Beach Community Center. This event, “American Beach Crossroads”, will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at American Beach, specifically the “crossroads” area around Gregg and Lewis…
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