The Denim & Diamonds Gala 2025 will support the St. Johns County Chamber Foundation's mission to serve the entire community and promote growth through leadership opportunities, workforce education and economic development programs. All proceeds from the event, including the silent auction, will go toward the Foundation's focus areas, especially scholarships for Leadership St. Johns.

Denim & Diamonds Gala 2025

📅 When: Thursday, April 3, 5:30-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Tringali Barn, St. Augustine
🎟 Tickets: $100 each; table of 8, $750
✅ RSVP: https://bit.ly/foundation_gala_2025

About the Chamber Foundation

The St. Johns County Chamber Foundation extends the Chamber's commitment to strengthening the community through leadership, education, and economic development. Its mission is to drive lasting impact by providing scholarships for Leadership St. Johns, a premier leadership development program, fostering a skilled local workforce, and establishing an emergency fund for businesses facing natural disasters or economic challenges.

The Foundation creates opportunities for growth by supporting professional leadership, workforce education, and disaster recovery initiatives, ultimately benefiting individuals and businesses throughout the county.

Foundation Focus Areas

LEADERSHIP ST. JOHNS: A cornerstone program of the chamber for more than 20 years, Leadership St. Johns has cultivated and educated hundreds of business and government leaders on the challenges and opportunities facing our community. LSJ alumni are business and nonprofit leaders from every business sector in the county, including local government, health care, engineering, public works and more. A primary goal of the Chamber Foundation is to create a permanent scholarship fund for Leadership St. Johns. LEARN MORE ABOUT LSJ »

EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND: The foundation will create an emergency relief fund for businesses to support recovery from natural disasters or economic downturns. MAKE A DONATION »

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Through partnerships with local educational institutions, the foundation will support the development of a highly skilled workforce and the creation of an employment pipeline of local workers for St. Johns County businesses.

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