Category: Business

The St. Johns County Chamber Of Commerce reported to Historic City News today that Jacobs, Jacobs & Associates, Inc. was the winner of the membership drive’s grand prize — a cruise for two to the Bahamas on Carnival Cruise Lines.

Begun by a principal and 3 teachers fifty years before, the St. Johns County Teachers Credit Union became part of Community First Credit Union in 2004 — and today they broke ground on their new St. Johns branch in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center on North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

Historic City News has been following the progress of Cash S. McVay and his adopted project to build St. Augustine’s first community garden. Now the Lincolnville community project turns to the business community for support.

Begin Business Date: 04/20/2009 End Business Date: 04/26/2009 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that they are seeking nominations for the coveted Tourism Employee of the Year awards to be presented during National Tourism Week, May 10-17.

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce reported to Historic City News that they recently presented a check for over $1,000 to the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School (SJCCA).

Historic City News has been informed that Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to strengthening Florida’s economy, visited a St. Johns County business development expo to promote economic development programs for Florida’s job seekers and businesses.

Historic City News learned that Florida Trend is forecasting St. Johns County’s future will be focused on a better balance between commercial and residential according to its Economic Yearbook 2009.