Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
Media Release
October 19, 2020
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recently designated a portion of the funds from the CARES Act to be used for the distribution of sanitizing supplies to local businesses and reimbursement funds for disinfectant foggers to certain qualifying businesses. Sanitizing supplies will be available to all local businesses free of charge on a first-come-first-serve basis. “Providing these programs for the Nassau County business community is critical to the ongoing efforts to assist our citizens, community partners, and businesses recover in these unprecedented times. We are extremely appreciative to the Chamber Board of Directors for the opportunity to partner and execute this program.” Taco Pope, County Manager.
Three distribution dates and locations have been established, making it easier for all businesses throughout Nassau County to access difficult to acquire sanitizing supplies. Each business will be provided supplies based on the number of employees and materials will be available until all supplies have been distributed. Businesses must bring a copy of either their utility bill or Florida Division of Corporations 2020 registration to receive free supplies. The provided document must show the name of the business and a Nassau County address.
Supplies will be distributed on the following dates and locations:
- Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 8:00-11:00 A.M. Eat The Frog Fitness parking lot
1531 Sadler Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 - Monday, November 9, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. The Journey Church parking lot
95707 Amelia Concourse
Yulee, FL 32097 - Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 9:00-11:00 A.M. West Nassau Historical Society parking lot
45383 Dixie Avenue
Callahan, FL 32011Daycares and Hospitality businesses may participate in the reimbursement program by submitting a receipt for a disinfectant fogger. For more information and restrictions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce.According to Regina Duncan, President of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, “This program, coupled with the recent distribution of small business grants, will play a significant role in the recovery of our business community. We are pleased to partner with Nassau County to aid the entire business community.”Supply distribution is available for every Nassau County business. For more information about this program, please contact the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at (904) 261-3248, www.nassaucountyflchamber.com or at [email protected].