Orv Dothage, Chair of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, recently presented the 2025 Legislative Priorities for the Chamber to our legislative delegation. The event was chaired by newly elected State Representative Kim Kendall and included Senator Tom Leek, Representative Judson Sapp and Representative Sam Greco. This annual hearing allows local residents and officials […]Read More
The new year kicked off with the 25th Leadership St. Johns (LSJ) class retreat. This cohort of 29 individuals marks the largest class ever. Since 2000, more than 400 community leaders have graduated from Leadership St. Johns. The program provides structured, interactive programs and activities emphasizing local economic, education, government and volunteerism issues, among others. […]Read More
The St. Johns County Property Appraiser’s Office has launched a new and enhanced online application that provides St. Johns County homeowners with the opportunity to quickly and efficiently file for exemptions, including homestead, widow(er) and portability. The new application is submitted through a secure online portal and provides homeowners with step-by-step assistance and continual communication […]Read More
The Chamber recently hosted a panel discussion on Workforce in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. David Rivera, Flagler College; Ashley Wimpelberg, St. Johns County School District; Jennifer Bowmaster, FCTC, and Beth Abstein, FCTC, served on the panel. Topics included hiring for internships, recruiting students, engaging with educational institutions, and best practices for retention. Ashley Wimpleberg, […]Read More
Students and their parents recently attended the St. Johns County School District High School Programs of Interest Showcase. The event is held each year at the St. Johns County Convention Center, located at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort. A detailed listing of each Program of Interest can be found on the district’s Career and Technical […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Ms. Aliyah Meyer as their new Economic Development Coordinator. This position was created to support the Chamber’s economic development strategy as our county continues to grow. Ms. Meyer is eager to contribute to the St. Johns County community’s growth, sustainability, and well-being. For Meyer, […]Read More
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) shared details about the next phase of the First Coast Expressway during a recent open house meeting. This is a significant infrastructure project that will expand connectivity in Northern St. Johns County. The project will connect the First Coast Expressway construction in Clay County to St. Johns County with […]Read More
Looking ahead was the focus of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Economic Development Council Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 6, in St. Augustine. The Chamber welcomed David Altig, executive vice president and chief economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, as the program’s featured speaker. He shared information about the latest […]Read More
FloridaCommerce has announced that the unemployment rate for the Jacksonville region was 3.5 percent in October 2024 – unchanged from September 2024. The industries gaining the most jobs over the year in Northeast Florida were Education and Health Services (+4,500 jobs); Mining, Logging, and Construction (+2,400 jobs). Of the 874,889 people counted as part of […]Read More
Filmmakers and actors will be in St. Augustine, Florida for the 15th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival, taking place January 9-12, 2025. Films will screen in Lewis Auditorium and Gamache-Koger Theatre, and in the Alcazar Room, part of City Hall in the historic Lightner Museum. Passes go on sale November 22 at staugfilmfest.com Forty films […]Read More