The Florida Department of Commerce has just released the October 2023 employment report. The Jacksonville MSA had an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which was up slightly from September. St. Johns County increased from 2.7 percent to 2.8 percent. Of the 917,972 people counted as part of the area’s workforce in October, there were 28,625 unemployed […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce held its CELEBRATE Annual Awards Ceremony Wednesday night, November 15, 2023, where various business leaders who made their mark in the community this year were recognized. The event, which over 200 guests attended, was held at the Treasury on the Plaza in historic St. Augustine. Six business leaders […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce has started an Attainable Workforce Housing Coalition to build support and educate the public on the vital need that exists. Attracting and retaining a qualified workforce is critical to sustaining the local economy in St. Johns County. The essential members of that workforce support the quality of life […]Read More
The Florida Department of Commerce has just released the September 2023 employment report. The Jacksonville MSA had an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which was down slightly from August. St. Johns County remained steady at 2.7 percent. Of the 916,293 people counted as part of the area’s workforce in September, there were 28,090 unemployed residents in […]Read More
EnterCircle 2023 Features Business Expo, Cocktail for a Cause Charity Networking, Pitch Competition & More PONTE VEDRA , Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 – Sapna Foundation is proud to announce the third annual EnterCircle Entrepreneurship Summit 2023, taking place during Global Entrepreneurial Week from Nov. 15 to 17 in Ponte Vedra, Florida. “Entrepreneurship is about finding […]Read More
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, executive leaders are continually searching for strategies that not only enhance operational efficiency but also empower their workforce. Lean certification, a cornerstone of modern operational excellence, has surfaced as a key contributor to workforce development, yielding tangible results for businesses globally. In this article, we at Lean Jax, […]Read More
There was genuine excitement in the air as County Commissioner Sarah Arnold welcomed the large group in attendance and Kevin Kennedy from HBM Architects presented four potential designs for the new Hastings Community Center and Library. Inspiration for the design was drawn from historical buildings, past and present, within the community. The architect obtained input […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and St. Johns County will host a community roundtable for creators, manufacturers, and sellers of Locally Made products and services to gather input on how to better support these businesses and entrepreneurs. Supporting local artisans and product creators is essential for fostering economic growth and promoting unique handmade […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and its Ponte Vedra Visitors Information Center, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau (VCB), in collaboration with Old Town Trolley Tours® & Attractions of St. Augustine, proudly announce their achievement as Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC). These certifications, granted by the International Board of […]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
