County Jumps on Strategic Planning Bandwagon

Every business owner knows the importance of having a plan. And what’s good for the goose is good for the government, at least in St. Johns County. County commissioners voted unanimously to create a countywide strategic plan and hire a consultant to assist with the process. “Every professional and private organization has a strategic plan,” […]Read More

Business Broadband Survey Reveals Range of Views

Broadband access for businesses is good, with a few specific issues of concern, according to the St. Johns County Business Broadband Survey report. According to the online survey, conducted between Nov. 25 and Dec. 7 of last year, nearly half of the 51 respondents said they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their internet access […]Read More

Did You Know Remote Work Can Shift Populations?

While many cities worked to bring residents back downtown to live, another urban flight has emerged. According to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, the daytime population of traditional U.S. job centers plummeted in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdowns and social distancing pushed more people to work from home. Along with […]Read More

St. Johns County to Hold Transportation Summit

Representatives from county, state and federal governments will be at a transportation summit hosted by St. Johns County. The event takes place March 3 at 9 a.m. at the St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The program includes a presentation by St. Johns County staff on strategic transportation infrastructure funding needs […]Read More

City Commission to Honor Paul Weaver III

The St. Augustine City Commission will honor Paul L. Weaver, III Feb. 27 with one of the city’s highest awards, the de Avilés Award.  Weaver has dedicated more than 40 years to the historic preservation and protection of the City of St. Augustine and its significant cultural resources, according to a city media release. The […]Read More

Flagler College Grad to Head National Fisheries Institute

Lisa Wallenda Picard was introduced to members of the National Fisheries Institute as the organization’s new president and CEO in January at the NFI Global Seafood Market Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. A Flagler College graduate, Picard most recently served as senior vice president for policy, trade and regulatory affairs at the National Turkey Federation, […]Read More

Northrop Grumman CEO Presents at CITI Conference

Northrop Grumman, which employs 1,100 workers at its St. Augustine facility, is poised to improve on a strong 2022, according to Kathy Warden, chair, president and CEO. Warden was a featured participant at Citi’s 2023 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami and offered an optimistic view of the company’s prospects for the coming […]Read More

St. Augustine Officials Review ‘Sociable City’ Report

St. Augustine’s status as one of Florida’s prime tourist attractions is well-established. Now the Ancient City is looking to also become a “Sociable City.” At a recent City Council meeting, City Manager John Regan briefed council members on a report from the Responsible Hospitality Institute on ways to create a safe and vibrant “social economy” […]Read More

‘Q’ Breakfast Takes Aim at Innovation

Innovation was front and center at the latest Volusia County Economic Development “Q” Breakfast and if the enthusiasm of the panelists is any indication, it is likely to stay there. Speaking on the topic Cultivating Innovation, panelists Stephanie Miller, executive director of Technology Transfer and Research Park at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; entrepreneur Lou Paris; and […]Read More

Volusia County Economy ‘Back on Course’

At a recent County Council meeting, Volusia County Economic Development Director Helga van Eckert reviewed the county’s economic progress in 2022 with a lot of optimism. “Basically, I’ve got really good news to share,” van Eckert said. “At the end of the year we take a look at the prior year to see where the […]Read More