Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Monarch Realty hosts caravan of homes

MACCLENNY, FL - Join Monarch Realty for their first caravan of homes this Saturday from 9:00 to 2:00. They will be showcasing 10 of our local listings and will meet August 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Monarch Realty 9217 South SR 228, located across the street from Wal-Mart in Macclenny.

For more information please call 904-259-3422 or 904-476-0995.

Seeking input on Splash Park and Skate Park

The City of Lake Butler Planning and Zoning Board invites any citizen interested in the development of a SKATE PARK and/or a SPLASH FOUNTAIN to attend the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM and/or public meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Lake Butler City Hall, 200 SW First Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054. Public participation is encouraged to enhance the City’s recreational faculties. The youth of the City are especially invited. For more information, call John Berchtold, City Manager at (386) 496-3401 or Megan Carter, Grant Coordinator at (386) 752-5640.

Rain barrel workshop

Rain barrels collect water from the downspouts on houses or from spots where it collects in one area. James Loper of Reflections of Nature Garden Center, 850688 US 17 South in Yulee, will show the usages and advantages of rain barrels at a presentation Aug. 16 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The white plastic barrels hold 55 gallons and weigh about 400 pounds when full. They can have a spigot that can be hooked up to a hose or used to fill a watering can. Larger systems also are available. For more information call Loper at 225-9915.

Import/export survey

The Nassau County Economic Development Board has received a grant from Enterprise Florida, Inc., to begin a first-ever International Business Development Initiative in the county. The initiative is designed to identify and then work with Nassau County businesses to help them build new markets outside the United States. Under the grant, both importers and exporters of goods and services may receive assistance.

The first task in the grant is to survey Nassau County manufacturers and service providers. Konesens Re-search based in Palm Coast, is assisting with the survey.

Those parties who are now importing or exporting products or services, or who would like to do so are asked to call (904) 225-8878 and take the brief survey.

Candidates showcased

NASSAU COUNTY, FL - The Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host a "Candidate Showcase" August 7, 6-9 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, sponsored by the GNCCC, Florida Power & Light, A.C. Griffin & Son, First Coast Community Bank and the Nassau County Record.

You can also meet the candidates for the Nassau County Commission and learn their responses to critical issues facing the region during a candidate forum August 21 at 7 p.m. at the county commission chambers, 96160 Nassau Place Rd., sponsored by the AARP, Friends of the Library - Fernandina Beach and the Young Professionals Council.

 

Nocatee farmer's market

NOCATEE - The next Nocatee farmers and art market is scheduled 8 a.m. to noon August 16 along Crosswater Parkway in Nocatee, west of the Palm Valley Bridge.

The market will feature local produce, floral creations, baked goods and a variety of works by local artists. Vendors will set up curbside off Crosswater facing the retail district of Nocatee Town Center.

Take County Road 210 to Nocatee Parkway. At Crosswater Parkway, travel south and market will be on the left.

Meet local, state and national candidates at HobNob

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Mark your calendar for August 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting HobNob, a community tradition that is being brought back for the 2008 election season. The event, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, offers the rare opportunity, to mix, mingle and rub elbows with local, state and national politicians.

Meet the candidates for the upcoming elections, network with more than 1000 expected business leaders from our region, vote for your favorite candidates in the Straw Ballot Poll hosted by IMPACTjax, the Chamber's young professionals program, and enjoy an evening of fun. The event will be held at Metropolitan Park, located at 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd.

HobNob is open to the public at no cost. Reservations can be made through the calendar of events at www.myjaxchamber.com or by phone at (904)366-6600, ext 7610. For more information, contact Kelly Gerlach at (904) 366-6646. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. For information, contact your account manager or Rebekah Bell at (904) 366-6656 or Rebekah.Bell@myjaxchamber.com .

Dignity AIXellence

The second annual Dignity AIXellence, a summer afternoon of fine wine, great food and cool entertainment at Bistro Aix returns August 24, 2008, 12:30pm – 3:00pm . This benefit is a great way to support Dignity U Wear’s efforts to provide brand new clothing to men, women and children in need.

Join Honorary Chair, Charlene Shirk, Director, Community Relations—THE PLAYERS Championship and Former Weekend Anchor—First Coast News for an afternoon featuring raffle drawings for a personal wine cellar stocked with wine, a $500 Bistro Aix gift certificate and a private wine tasting for 10. An expanded Silent Auction will offer fabulous trips, packages, and more.

Tickets are $75 per person and raffle tickets are $25 each, or 5 for $100. For tickets or sponsorship information, please call the Dignity U Wear office at (904) 636-9455 or log-on to www.dignityuwear.org .

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