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Thursday, January 26, 2023Leadership St. Johns Class of 2023 Starts the New Year
The 24 members of the Class of 2023 embarked on their eight-month journey on the road to servant leadership this weekend. Class members attended a 2-day offsite retreat at the Guy Harvey Resort in St. Augustine Beach.
Bob Porter
Thursday, January 26, 2023Bringing St. Johns County Workers Home
Last summer, the Northeast Florida Builders Association approached the Chamber with a proposal to address parts of this impending housing “crisis” facing SJC. Since then, the Chamber’s Essential Worker Housing Coalition has worked to refine the builder’s proposal to provide housing for our targeted employees.
Bob Porter
Friday, December 30, 2022Public Policy Outlook 2023
Expect to see a full schedule of business-related legislation this spring as the State Legislature prepares for the 2023 Session which runs from March 7 – May 5 in Tallahassee. Big ticket issues such as a continuation of the property insurance legislative review, Visit Florida funding, affordable workforce housing, and funding for numerous NE Florida hurricane relief and emergency resilience will be at the forefront. Why are these issues important to Chamber members?
Bob Porter
Wednesday, November 30, 2022Chamber's Workforce Housing Task Force Works on Affordability for Essential Workers
Bob Porter
Wednesday, November 30, 2022November Political Wrap-Up
The political arena was very active this November, with the mid-term election on November 8 and the decisions being made in Tallahassee days later. Throw in two hurricanes leaving Florida with billions of dollars in damage and lost wages, a call for a special legislative session regarding insurance, and planning for 2023 - November has been a busy, busy month.
Bob Porter
Monday, September 19, 2022The Chamber Commemorates Graduates of Leadership St. Johns 2022
Jamie Johnson
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