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Economic Development Council Breakfast Live Broadcast

Event Description: Keynote Presenter: John Delaney John Delaney will address regional economic development initiatives and the importance of workforce development in the continued economic growth of St. Johns County and the First Coast. John Delaney has particular expertise in the areas of education, the environment, business relocation and economic development. He brings decades of experience working on some of Northeast Florida’s most successful policy initiatives, as well as close contacts and relationships with officials in the First Coast, across the state of Florida, and throughout the nation.

The Business Lens Episode 113 - COVID-19 Economic Recovery Legislation

In today’s episode of “The Business Lens” podcast, Chamber VP of Public Policy Bob Porter and Chamber VP of Operations Greg Voss give a first look at the soon to pass $2 Trillion federal COVID-19 economic recovery legislation and what it means for employers, employees and the economy. Greg and Bob discuss the various SBA “forgivable loan” programs; the Paycheck Protection features and enhanced and extended unemployment benefits which will soon become available. The bill is expected to be signed by the President no later than this weekend. Stay tuned…….

The Business Lens - Episode 112

Join Bob Porter and Greg Voss as they talk through the recent legislative session in Tallahassee and some important local issues of interest to St. Johns County businesses.

The Business Lens - Episode 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 effect St. Johns County.

The Business Lens Episode 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: Mayor of St. Augustine and St. Augustine City Commission Seat 4. Interview with Erika Alba: https://www.facebook.com/sjcchamber/videos/10155396305660957/ Interview with Jeremiah Blocker: https://www.facebook.com/sjcchamber/videos/10155396288635957/ Interview with Nicholas “Mike” Dudynskay https://www.facebook.com/sjcchamber/videos/10155396329945957/ Interview with Dick Williams: https://www.facebook.com/sjcchamber/videos/10155396346830957/ Straw Poll Results: http://sjcchamber.com/blog/Member-News/ArticleId/424/politics-in-st-johns-ponte-vedra-straw-poll-results