Chamber Member News & Updates
Step into the winner’s circle at ExZOOberation: Seagrass Derby!
Step into the winner’s circle at ExZOOberation: Seagrass Derby! Join the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for Jacksonville’s most unforgettable all-inclusive Derby party at the Zoo, where Southern charm, bold fashion and conservation come together for one spectacular night. For the first time ever, this premier event takes place beneath VyStar SkyScape, overlooking the new…
Read MoreNassau County BOCC to Consider Moratorium on Data Centers
Nassau County BOCC to Consider Moratorium on Data Centers At its meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) directed the County Attorney to draft a twelve-month moratorium on the development of data centers within unincorporated Nassau County. If adopted, the temporary moratorium would pause the acceptance and…
Read MoreNassau County Provides Amelia Island Parkway/Buccaneer Trail Roundabout Update
Nassau County Provides Amelia Island Parkway/Buccaneer Trail Roundabout Update Significant progress continues on Phase 2 operations. Nassau County teams made solid advancements last week while keeping safety and traffic flow top priorities. Key Activities Completed the Week of April 6th: TB Landmark continued welding and pressure testing of the 6″ steel gas main The gas…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Water & Sewer Project Recognized by EPA
American Beach Water & Sewer Project Recognized by EPA Pictured left to right are: Commissioner John Martin; Commissioner Alyson McCullough; Ervin Gilyard, Chairman of the American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board; Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Clerk of Courts Mitch Keiter. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners…
Read More3rd Annual Opening of the Beaches Event
3rd Annual Opening of the Beaches Event Nassau County is ready to welcome summer in a big way and invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate at the annual Opening of the Beaches on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Main Beach Park in Fernandina. This FREE, family-friendly tradition transforms…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Celebrates National Arbor Day
City of Fernandina Beach Celebrates National Arbor Day The City of Fernandina Beach has been honored for the 24th consecutive year as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation, along with receiving the Growth Award for the fifth year. These recognitions reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to excellence in urban forestry and…
Read MoreSBA North Florida District Office Announces Local Honorees for National Small Business Week 2026
SBA North Florida District Office Announces Local Honorees for National Small Business Week 2026 Jacksonville Florida— The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District Office announced local honorees for National Small Business Week (NSBW), which will take place this year from May 3-9. Each year during NSBW, the SBA recognizes exceptional small businesses across all 50 states, as well as…
Read MoreOcean Alliance Launches Direct Container Service with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)
Ocean Alliance Launches Direct Container Service with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) The Ocean Alliance will begin calling JAXPORT’s SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal in May 2026. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 8, 2026) – The Ocean Alliance is now offering direct container service connecting the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) with key markets in Asia. Operated on a weekly basis, the Chesapeake…
Read MoreAmelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Nassau County Provides Phase Two Update
Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Nassau County Provides Phase Two Update The County understands that construction at the Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail roundabout may be frustrating, especially during Phase 2. The County is actively working with local law enforcement partners and the City of Fernandina Beach to improve travel times…
Read MoreAmelia Island Chamber Music Festival Announces Spring Highlights
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Announces Spring Highlights AMELIA ISLAND, FL (April 2026) — The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (The “Festival”) continues its 25th Anniversary Season with three spring events designed to welcome every generation: a free, interactive family jazz concert, a rare U.S. tour appearance by international piano star Khatia Buniatishvili (sold out with a waitlist),…
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