Government
Upcoming 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 MoreSBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings
SBA Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees to Host Virtual Public Meetings 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 33 million small businesses, announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force (IATF) on Veterans Small Business Development and the SBA Advisory Committee…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Bicentennial Celebration
City of Fernandina Beach Bicentennial Celebration The City of Fernandina Beach, along with Fernandina Beach Main Street, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Historic District Council, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and the Amelia Island- Fernandina Restoration Foundation are collaborating to bring you a commemorative year of events. Fernandina Beach was established on…
Read MoreOIR Approves 15.1% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
OIR Approves 15.1% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates Effective January 1, 2024 for new and renewal policies Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky issued a Final Order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall workers’ compensation insurance rate decrease of 15.1 percent. The rate decrease applies to both new and…
Read MoreFlorida-Only Business Rent Tax Reducing from 5.5% on December 1, 2023
Florida-Only Business Rent Tax Reducing from 5.5% on December 1, 2023 The sales tax rate levied on Florida businesses renting or leasing commercial property, also known as the business rent tax (BRT), is set to be reduced from 5.5 to 4.5 percent this Friday, December 1. For more information on how the tax cut could…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Receives Financial Reporting Award
City of Fernandina Beach Receives Financial Reporting Award The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Fernandina Beach for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022. This is the second year in a row the…
Read MoreOffice of Senator Marco Rubio to Host Mobile Office Hours in Nassau County
Office of Senator Marco Rubio to Host Mobile Office Hours in Nassau County The Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will host Mobile Office Hours for residents to assist with issues involving federal agencies. These office hours will allow residents the opportunity to seek assistance directly from Senator Rubio’s staff on items such as Social…
Read MoreFlorida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline
Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined…
Read MoreSBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
SBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday® WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on November 25 in celebration of Small…
Read MoreOcean Highway and Port Authority Nassau County, Florida Request for Qualifications
Ocean Highway and Port Authority Nassau County, Florida Request for Qualifications Introduction The Ocean Highway and Port Authority of Nassau County, FL (OHPA) is soliciting Statements of Interest and Qualifications from Florida licensed architects to provide conceptual designs and cost estimates for satisfying the  requirements for a US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Administrative Office…
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