St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce

11/01/2026

There’s a lot happening this November, from ribbon cuttings and networking to Celebrate!, our annual member appreciation dinner. Come out and cheer on this year’s chamber award recipients.

Veterans Day is also this month. On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Women With Vision Council is honoring our vets by giving them the microphone. Hear from two local veterans who are chamber members about how their service guides their careers.

And if you’re really feeling the holiday spirit, don’t forget Jingle & Mingle is coming up Dec. 3.

10/31/2026

Congratulations to all of our October ribbon cuttings! 🎉

From grand openings to a 30-year anniversary, thank you for making the St. Johns County Chamber a part of your memorable milestones.

✂️ Borges Brothers Dental
✂️ The Learning Experience
✂️ PriorityPet Urgent Care St. Augustine
✂️ Moore Smiles Family Dentistry
✂️ Carla Shoes
✂️ Spavia Day Spa - St. Augustine

We loved celebrating with you! Check out the Chamber calendar for November ribbon cuttings.

10/30/2026

Network NOW Close-Up

Meet Tracy Pando, owner and operator of the Bloomin' Blinds of St. Augustine, FL franchise and a recent Network NOW bingo winner.

Tracy shares how she can help spruce up your home or business. She also talks about why Network NOW is a great way to meet people and support other local businesses.

Come see for yourself at the next Network NOW.

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 17
⏰ 8:30-9:30 a.m.
📍 Walk-On’s, 495 Durbin Pavilion Drive, St. Johns

10/30/2026

Important reminder: Early voting ends Saturday! Election Day is Tuesday.

Amendment 3 is on the ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would make major changes to Florida’s property tax system.

The St. Johns County Chamber is working to educate residents and businesses about what the amendment would change before they vote.

Read what Amendment 3 could mean for St. Johns County: https://bit.ly/3Usf26R

🗳️ St. Johns County Voter Turnout Update!

As of 6 PM today, voter turnout in St. Johns County has reached 31.49%!

📣 Only TWO days remain to vote early in the 2026 General Election!

Make your voice heard! Visit any of our 10 early voting locations on Friday, October 30, or Saturday, October 31, between 8 AM and 6 PM to cast your ballot.

📬 Voting by Mail?
Secure ballot intake stations are available at all 10 early voting locations during voting hours, making it easy to return your vote-by-mail ballot!

⏰ Important Reminder: Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned to the Elections Office no later than 7 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, to be counted. Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be returned to Election Day polling places.

🔎 Find early voting locations and election information:
www.votesjc.gov/election-dates

📊 View voter turnout:
www.votesjc.gov/voter-turnout-report

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Spavia Day Spa - St. Augustine on its ribbon cutting this afternoon! 🎉

The rain kept us inside, but once we stepped through those doors, it was all about relaxation! 🧖‍♀️✨

Locally owned, Spavia offers a full range of services, including massages, facials, body treatments and waxing. Their licensed massage therapists and skin care specialists personalize every treatment in a warm, resort-inspired setting designed to help you unwind.

📍 Visit Spavia
1009 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080

10/29/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for Chamber After Hours at Mister Softee Northeast Florida, hosted in partnership with Artistic Aire!

Inspired by childhood memories of hearing the ice cream truck coming down the street, Mister Softee’s owners wanted to bring that nostalgia into their space. Lauren Klose of Artistic Aire took on the ambitious project, creating massive, hand-painted murals that wrap around the walls and even continue into the bathroom!

Lauren specializes in residential and commercial murals. If you’re looking to add a creative touch to your home or business, she’d love to work with you!

Mister Softee’s trucks are already local favorites at farmers markets and beyond, and you can even preorder their Ice Cream Advent Calendar for pickup late next month.

A special shoutout to Katrina for introducing attendees to her take on the Dubai chocolate craze: chocolate soft serve topped with pistachios and pistachio drizzle!

10/27/2026

Ahead of Veterans Day, celebrate our veteran military service members at this special Women with Vision program. Come hear Erica Catalano and Cathrine Switzer talk about how their service has impacted their careers.

Women with Vision: Celebrating Our Service Members
📅 Thursday, Nov. 5
⏰ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch and program at noon)
📍 Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 1355 Dixie Highway, St. Augustine
💲 $42 members, $50 nonmembers

Register on the Chamber website.

Parking is limited, so please carpool if you can. Thank you to SouthState Bank for sponsoring this program.

10/26/2026

Please join us in celebrating this year’s St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Award recipients. We’ll honor them next month at Celebrate! 2026, our annual member appreciation event.

Without further ado

𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Susan Griffin, The Ponte Vedra Recorder

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Orv Dothage, Northrop Grumman Corporation

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Healthcare industry in St. Johns County:
AdventHealth Palm Coast, Ascension St. Vincent’s Jacksonville, Baptist Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and UF Health St. Johns

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Adam Gregory II, Advanced Business Solutions, LLC

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Tersak’s Family Martial Arts Academy

Congratulations! We can’t wait to raise a glass to you Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Johns Golf & Country Club.

If you want to show your support for any of the recipients in person, make sure you’re at the awards dinner.

The window is closing to secure your tickets. Enjoy the discounted rate of $85 a seat through Thursday, Oct. 29. After that, the price goes up to $105. Space is limited, so don’t wait.

10/26/2026

As October comes to a close, we’re excited to welcome three new members to the Chamber!

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

• Gentiva Hospice
• PV Bullion & Gold Exchange
• Your Agent Asset

We’re glad to have you!