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JAXPORT 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 MoreJoint Meeting of the BOCC and Nassau County School Board
Joint Meeting of the BOCC and Nassau County School Board The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Nassau County School Board will host a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss topics of mutual concern. The meeting will take place in the County’s Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau…
Read More2025 Virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
2025 Virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training on Wednesday, February 5th and Thursday, February 6th from 5:30-8:00 PM both days. This no-cost and…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Celebrates Florida Arbor Day and 23rd Year as Tree City USA
City of Fernandina Beach Celebrates Florida Arbor Day and 23rd Year as Tree City USA The City of Fernandina Beach has received its 23rd year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. This represents the City’s continued commitment to honoring community forestry. Communities achieve Tree City USA status…
Read MorePre-Construction Meeting Held for Westside Regional Park
Pre-Construction Meeting Held for Westside Regional Park On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the County held a pre-construction meeting for Phase One of the Westside Regional Park (WSRP). This meeting included staff from our Parks & Recreation Department, Development Services, Fire Rescue and Capital Projects Management, along with the contractor, McCall Construction Management, and their subcontractors…
Read MoreNortheast Florida Trail Itinerary Workshop
Northeast Florida Trail Itinerary Workshop The Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida, in collaboration with the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC), is hosting “Trail Itinerary Workshops” in each of the seven counties of Northeast Florida (Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns). The purpose of the workshop is to convene stakeholders to assist in developing…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Additional $167 Million Available for Florida Small Businesses through State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0
FloridaCommerce Announces Additional $167 Million Available for Florida Small Businesses through State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 ~Since January 2023, Florida has provided more than $202 Million in loans and venture capital investments to Florida small businesses ~ Tallahassee, FL – FloridaCommerce has announced an additional $167 million is available for Florida small business through…
Read MoreFlorida’s Statewide Unemployment Rate Has Remained Lower Than National Rate for 49 Consecutive Months
Florida’s Statewide Unemployment Rate Has Remained Lower Than National Rate for 49 Consecutive Months TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida job creators added 60,100 private sector jobs in November 2024, surpassing pre-hurricane levels and demonstrating the state’s resilience in recovering from the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has remained lower than…
Read MoreFlorida Supervisor of Elections Association Announces Scholarship Opportunities for College Students
Florida Supervisor of Elections Association Announces Scholarship Opportunities for College Students Nassau County, FL, 12/18/24 – The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association is proud to announce an exciting scholarship opportunity to support our next generation of leaders. In a commitment to furthering education and civic engagement, the Florida Supervisors of Elections is offering three $1,200…
Read MoreCongressman Bean to Join Influential House Ways and Means Committee
Congressman Bean to Join Influential House Ways and Means Committee WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has been selected to serve on the prestigious House Ways and Means Committee for the 119th Congress. The Committee on Ways and Means is the oldest committee of the United States Congress and is the chief tax-writing committee in the House…
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