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FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Drives Key Industry Job Growth in August 2025
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Drives Key Industry Job Growth in August 2025 Florida ranked #1 state in the nation for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for the third consecutive year TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced job growth across key industries in August 2025. The industries that gained the most jobs were the construction sector, adding 3,600 jobs;…
Read MoreNassau County Finalizes Transfer of Nassau Amelia Utility
Nassau County Finalizes Transfer of Nassau Amelia Utility Building on five years of a successful partnership in improving service and strengthening infrastructure, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has finalized the transfer of ownership of the Nassau Amelia Utility (NAU) system to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA). To assist in modernizing the…
Read MoreFlorida Ranks #1 for Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce for Third Consecutive Year
Florida Ranks #1 for Attracting and Developing a Skilled Workforce for Third Consecutive Year TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Lightcast released the 2024 Talent Attraction Scorecard, ranking Florida as the number one state for attracting and developing a skilled workforce for the third consecutive year. Florida is also home to seven of the ten top scoring Large Metropolitan Statistical…
Read MoreConserving Nassau’s Future: CLAM Committee Wraps Up August Reranking Session
Conserving Nassau’s Future: CLAM Committee Wraps Up August Reranking Session Did you know Nassau County has its very own “CLAM”? Not the shellfish, but the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program. CLAM is the County’s conservation engine, designed to identify, evaluate, acquire, and manage environmentally sensitive lands that protect our water, wildlife, and quality of…
Read MoreDuring International Trade & Development Mission to Italy, State of Florida Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Lombardy Region
During International Trade & Development Mission to Italy, State of Florida Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Lombardy Region MILAN, ITALY— During the International Trade & Development Mission to Italy, Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and President of the Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further the success of the Florida-Lombardy…
Read MoreNassau County Proclamation Recognizing National 4-H Week
Nassau County Proclamation Recognizing National 4-H Week Nassau County 4-H invites you to join them as the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) issues an official proclamation recognizing National 4-H Week! Your partnership has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our youth through 4-H programming both inside and outside of Nassau County. We would be honored…
Read MoreFirst Hearing Held for Adoption of Nassau County FY 25/26 Budget
First Hearing Held for Adoption of Nassau County FY 25/26 Budget At the Monday, September 8, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held their first public hearing for adoption of the FY 25/26 budget which includes the 5th consecutive year of millage rate reductions. This action is consistent with the BOCC’s directives from the Annual Winter…
Read MoreSelectFlorida Highlights Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Accomplishments
SelectFlorida Highlights Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Accomplishments Generating $1.9 billion in export sales and assisting nearly 1,900 Florida-based small and emerging businesses TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— SelectFlorida highlights key accomplishments from Fiscal Year 2024-2025, underscoring Florida’s commitment to expanding international opportunities for small and emerging businesses. In close collaboration with Florida’s Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and in partnership…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Highlights $300 Million Investment in Florida Businesses by the State Board of Administration
FloridaCommerce Highlights $300 Million Investment in Florida Businesses by the State Board of Administration TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—FloridaCommerce is highlighting an additional $300 million investment in Florida businesses through the Florida Growth Fund by the State Board of Administration (SBA). This investment brings the total amount of capital allocated to Florida companies through the Florida Growth Fund…
Read MoreNassau County Legislative Delegation
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation Meeting for Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL. The purpose of the Legislative Delegation Meeting is to elect the 2025 Delegation Chair and Vice Chair, and…
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