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The Business Lens
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Tune In To The Business Lens
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About The Business Lens
The Business Lens Podcast and The Business Lens LIVE will discuss what local and state wide issues may impact your business and how you can be informed and heard. Featuring Bob Porter, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Policy.
Porter has over 30-years of experience in the political capital of the world as a congressional aide, lobbyist and director of a not-for-profit. Tune-in by subscribing to the Podcast or listening to one of the episodes below!
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The Business Lens Podcast Episodes
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The Business Lens: Ep 111
Greg Voss, SJCC Vice President of Operations and Bob Porter, Vice President of Public Policy talk about the recent changes in our local government and the new policies that will affect St. Johns County.
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The Business Lens: Ep 110
In the tenth edition of the Chamber's podcast, Bob Porter and VP Greg Voss discuss the latest "down to the wire" polling in Florida's hotly contested U.S. Senate and Governor's races. They also do a deep dive into the three Constitutional Admendments on Tuesday's ballot that will affect the St. Johns County business community. Tune in and enjoy their back and forth commentary as they explore Florida's important election choices on November 6, and remember, PLEASE VOTE!
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The Business Lens: Ep 109
In the ninth edition of the Chamber's podcast Bob and Beau introduce Amanda Benjamin as the new Communications Manager and podcast host. This edition discusses the incredibly close race effecting Florida Voters with only 15 days away from election day. The polls are neck and neck in the Gubernatorial race and DeSantis' seat in the U.S. House. "You have to get out and actually vote", Bob Porter reports. -
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The Business Lens: Ep 108
In the eighth edition of the Chamber's pod Bob and Beau discuss interesting polls in the Gubernatorial race and DeSantis' seat in the U.S. House. Also we dive into the candidates for the City of St. Augustine races that will be on the primary ballot. All of the interviews mentioned in the podcast are below. Straw Poll Results -
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The Business Lens: Ep 107
In episode seven Beau & Bob get hyper-local and discuss the candidates running for offices that represent the people of Ponte Vedra as the first Politics in St. Johns event nears. Politics in St. Johns Ponte Vedra is Monday, July 16 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. It is free to attend and you can register to make sure you eligible to participate in the straw poll. -
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The Business Lens: Ep 106
Bob and Beau explore some of the more exciting races that affect St. Johns County as the elections season begins to take off. U.S. Senator, Governor, and the Ponte Vedra seat on the County Commission. A quick discussion of a proposed amendment and Politics in St. Johns Candidate Meet & Greet! -
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The Business Lens: Ep 105
In Episode 5, Beau and Bob discuss the impact fee revision that was recently passed by the St. Johns County Commission. The City of St. Augustine has also passed their new panhandling ordinance and made permanent a moratorium on new events downtown during the City’s peak seasons. Lastly, the pod hosts discuss what is shaping up to be a fascinating election season as familiar faces announce their candidacy for new offices. April 13, 2018. -
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The Business Lens: Ep 104
In episode 4, Bob and Beau discuss the adjournment of Legislative session on March 11, Impact fees in St. Johns County, the continuing efforts that are easing incidents of aggressive panhandling in St. Augustine and the Wednesday Market in St. Augustine Beach. -
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The Business Lens: Ep 103
In Episode 3 of The Business Lens Beau and Bob discuss what is going on at the half way point of Florida's 2018 Legislative session, beach renourishment, panhandling in the City of St. Augustine and the Pier Park situation in St. Augustine Beach. -
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The Business Lens: Ep 102
Episode Two quickly revisits the topic of Panhandling and new leadership in St. Augustine Beach. Then a deeper discussion on the beginning of Legislative Session and how the upcoming election may impact lawmakers decisions. Closing with a brief discussion about the Governor's race. -
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The Business Lens: Pilot
In episode one, Bob Porter and Beau Phillips explore the Florida State Legislature's committee weeks, that St. Johns County is already in preparation mode for the 2018-19 budget, panhandling in the City of St. Augustine and a proposal to ban single use plastic bags in the City of St. Augustine Beach.
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The Business Lens LIVE
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The Business Lens Live: Interview with Jeremiah Blocker
The Business Lens host Beau Phillips interviews County Commission District 4 candidate Jermiah Blocker live on Facebook during the Politics in St. Johns Ponte Vedra event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Posted by St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 16, 2018 -
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The Business Lens News Update: Impact Fee Adjustment Passes at SJC Commission Meeting
An impact fee adjustment was passed Tuesday, April 3, 2018, by the St Johns County, Board of County Commissioners find out why it's a win for county residents and for the business community. Posted by St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 -
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The Business Lens Live: Interview with Erika Alba
The Business Lens host Beau Phillips interviews County Commission District 4 candidate Erika Alba live on Facebook during the Politics in St. Johns Ponte Vedra event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Posted by St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 16, 2018 -
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The Business Lens Live: Interview with Dick Williams
The Business Lens host Beau Phillips interviews County Commission District 4 candidate Dick Williams live on Facebook during the Politics in St. Johns Ponte Vedra event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. -
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The Business Lens Live: Interview with Nicholas “Mike” Dudynskay
The Business Lens host Beau Phillips interviews County Commission District 4 candidate Nicholas “Mike” Dudynskay live on Facebook during the Politics in St. Johns Ponte Vedra event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Posted by St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 16, 2018 -