Area Business Councils Overview

PURPOSE:

Area Councils ensure the Chamber's ability to address the localized opportunities and challenges unique to each part of our county. Each area council has an elected board and general membership made up exclusively of Chamber members with a professional or general interest in a particular geographically defined area (such as Historic St. Augustine, South Beaches, Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest). Through regularly scheduled meetings, each council ensures that Chamber member businesses have a voice in matters involving governmental policies and legislation, special event planning, public works and infrastructure, or any other area that may impact their ability to successfully conduct business.

Membership
Open to any member with a professional or general interest in the respective area.

THE FIVE AREA BUSINESS COUNCILS:

Historic St. Augustine Area Council
Meets monthly to address issues within the historic district such as historic preservation, tourism, and business growth.

Northeast Business Council
Focuses on economic development issues and acts as a liaison with the county government and staff. Partners with the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce to provide its members networking opportunities and educational programs.

Northwest Business Council
Strives to create a presence for the growing Northwest area and increase their visibility throughout other areas of the county.

South Beaches Business Council
Comprised of nearly 200 chamber member living or working in the South Beaches area. The council is characterized by their dedication to community efforts and advocacy for local business issues.

Southwest Business Council
Growing and building an identity in the Hastings area, including Elkton, Spuds and Vermont Heights. They are active in the building, development and revitalization of the area.

US1 /SR 312 Business Council
The newest of the councils - formed to give members along the US 1/SR 312 corridor a louder voice with the Chamber and community and tackle issues unique to that area.

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