St. Augustine, FL (August 2023) – First Coast Technical College (FCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Cothron as their Interim Director. This appointment became effective on Monday, July 24, 2023. Dr. Cothron will serve in this esteemed position during the transition period as the search for a permanent Director continues. With […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Pitch Factory concluded this summer’s program on July 13. This cohort had over 30 participants, and 17 competed in the final pitches. After the final pitch, participants received valuable feedback from the judges and developed knowledge and confidence to take their business to the next level. Mentorship continues throughout […]Read More
How have you, or your organization benefited from membership in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce? I am obviously new to St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, but I have been welcomed with open arms. I have met with the staff and they are caring, knowledgeable and they eat, sleep and breathe all things […]Read More
https://vimeo.com/842654603?share=copy Cecil Gibson, Market President with Ameris Bank St. Augustine discusses access to capital and the variety of programs available for small business.Read More
How long have you or your organization been a member of the Chamber? I have been involved in the St Johns County Chamber for approximately 10 years. As a past alumni of Leadership St Johns and past Chairman I have benefitted immensely from the personal and professional connections I have made. The chamber allowed me […]Read More
First Coast Commuter Rail is a proposed passenger rail service between downtown Jacksonville and downtown St. Augustine, with additional stops at Avenues Walk and Racetrack Road. Commuter rail presents an opportunity to meet continued population and employment growth, connect regional employment and activity centers, and enhance mobility and multimodal transportation options for the people of […]Read More
How long have you or your organization been a member of the Chamber?Just a few short months, but so excited to dive into the SJCC community. How have you, or your organization benefited from membership in the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce?As new members of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, we are […]Read More
https://vimeo.com/842654771 Rob Matthews, President/Founder of Matthews Design Group / DCCM, discusses utilizing interns directly from the St. Johns County School District. His team teaches about employment opportunities in engineering, planning, and design and shows the students how to create careers in these fields. This investment has paid off in having some students return to St. […]Read More
St. Johns County is applying to remove the railroad crossing and redesign traffic flow at US-1 and CR-210A to allow for safer and more efficient travel. The Federal Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant allows recipients to enhance safety, promote economic opportunity, and increase the efficiency of the supply chain by reducing accidents and disruptions to both […]Read More
I’m Abraham Hoffman, a 16 year old student interning at the St. Johns Chamber of Commerce for the summer. I have gone to school in Florida since birth, and currently go to St. Augustine High School and will be a junior in August 2023. My internship involves recording audio and video for partners of the Chamber. Initially I was responsible for setting up […]Read More
