John Phillips has been named president of the Palm Coast/Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce, following a career at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Phillips replaces interim President and CEO Howard Holley, who served as the Chamber’s head for five months after the departure of former president Greg Blose. In an interview with EVOLVE News, […]Read More
During Flagler College’s Business Week, an event known for fostering learning, networking, and career-building opportunities, the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce played a pivotal role in connecting students with local businesses. The Chamber hosted an engaging event that brought together Flagler students, faculty, and regional employers, creating a platform for meaningful discussions about internships […]Read More
This week, Florida lawmakers will begin the annual legislative session, which will include consideration of hundreds of bills. We have an entirely new State Legislative Delegation this year (contact information below), and the Chamber encourages local businesses to contact them directly on issues of importance to you. Governor DeSantis laid out his agenda in a […]Read More
UF Health Flagler Hospital now offers patients the latest in robotic surgical care, thanks to the installation of the da Vinci 5, the most technologically advanced version of the surgical robot, according to a media release. “The addition of this kind of advanced technology is a true testament to where UF Health Flagler Hospital is […]Read More
St. Johns County joined the Villages Baseball Association and a huge crowd earlier this month to celebrate the grand opening of Mill Creek Park (4881SR-16, St. Augustine) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and first pitches from county commissioners. St. Johns County Commission Chair Krista Joseph said the park is a symbol of a long-term commitment […]Read More
Having a great destination isn’t always enough to attract visitors, but sometimes it takes a little extra. To promote St. Johns County as a travel destination, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau is bringing more than just a little extra. The North American Travel Journalists Association recently announced honored the […]Read More
St. Johns County farmers help put food on the community’s table and thanks to county commissioners they are getting a seat at that table too. At a meeting earlier this month, the commission directed staff to move forward with the creation and an Agricultural Advisory Board to give farmers and other members of the agricultural […]Read More
At a recent St. Johns County Board of Commissioners meeting, Scott Maynard spoke on behalf of the Chamber and its members to oppose the ordinance to rescind the existing commercial exemption for non-residential concurrency fees. Concurrency fees in St. Johns County are based on the number of peak-hour trips generated by the new project. The […]Read More
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Pitch Factory has announced upcoming dates for the 2025 Pitch Factory. This year’s cohort will begin on Tuesday, June 3 and meet each Tuesday night through July 15. The 2024 cohort had over 25 participants, and 17 competed in the final pitches. After the final pitch, participants received […]Read More
St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their Shelter and Shade capital improvement project at COA headquarters at 180 Marine Street in St. Augustine, according to a media releae. St. Johns County Board of County Commissioner Krista Joseph and County Administrator Joy Andrews attended the ceremony. The $1.28 million […]Read More
