FloridaCommerce has announced that the unemployment rate for the Jacksonville region was 3.3 percent in February 2024 – unchanged from 3.3 percent in January 2024. Of the 877,837 people counted as part of the area’s workforce in February, there were 29,316 unemployed residents in the region – up from 26,585 unemployed residents in December 2023. […]Read More
The St. Augustine St. Johns County Airport is proud to announce the arrival of Banyan Air Service, a premier Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider for Honda Jets, as its newest tenant. Banyan Air Service, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has selected St. Augustine Airport for its first expansion, showcasing the airport’s strategic importance in […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Pitch Factory has announced upcoming dates for the 2024 Pitch Factory. This year’s cohort will begin on Tuesday, June 25 and meet each Tuesday night through August. 6. The 2023 cohort had over 30 participants, and 17 competed in the final pitches. After the final pitch, participants received […]Read More
The 2024 Legislative Session is in the books and all attention now turns to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who over the next three months will receive and review the FY 2025 Florida Budget and numerous other bills approved by the Florida Legislature before their adjournment on March 8. Following is a recap and highlight of major […]Read More
Sarah Katherine Massey, Director of Talent, Education & Quality of Life Policy, Florida Chamber of Commerce recent reported that with the Florida Chamber’s support, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo spent this legislative session prioritizing how to address the current and anticipated future healthcare workforce shortages in Florida. Her healthcare package titled ‘Live Healthy’ is now headed to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature after passing with overwhelming support. This […]Read More
Each year the Florida Economic Development Council establishes a list of legislative priorities. With the 2024 Legislative Session coming to a close, FEDC has released a recap of funding levels set for economic and workforce development as outlined in the FEDC 2024 Legislative Priorities. Florida Job Growth Grant Fund $75 million (non-recurring) Workforce Education Programs $100 million […]Read More
The St. Johns County School District’s Career and Technical Education Program is seeking locations for students to participate in summer internships. One of the values of the St. Johns County School District’s CTE programs is the opportunity for students to participate in internships the summer after their junior year around their Career Academy program of […]Read More
Look up “Things to Do” in St. Augustine and the thousands of results can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, Amy Angelilli is a willing guide. Her new book, “100 Things to Do in St. Augustine Before You Die,” catalogs the most interesting and obscure activities not to be missed in the oldest city. Her curated […]Read More
Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or Registration Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership information reports. The bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the […]Read More
It was a transformational day in St. Johns County as UF Health St. Johns announced the construction of a 150-bed hospital and medical office complex on a 42.5-acre site in Durbin Park. Carlton Devooght, CEO of UF Health St. Johns, said, Today marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey for UF Health. It is time […]Read More
