In a world that tends to be fast, companies are seeking what lasts. Fueled by the need to create a resilient and relevant regional workforce, FSU InSPIRE (Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education) was conceptualized. InSPIRE’s mission is…
Since its unassuming beginnings in 2009 as a luncheon for patent-holding faculty at one of Florida State University’s “neighbor” schools, the University of South Florida, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has settled in the academic scene as the premier…
According to the U.S. Organ Donation & Transplantation System, more than 100,000 patients are awaiting organ transplantation, with roughly 16 people dying per day on the waiting list. Patients with advanced kidney disease make up approximately 87% of these cases.…
If a picture can tell a thousand words, then Sean Murphy, Skye Bailey, and Tyler Trant could fill volumes with their art. Impressively, intricate tattoos canvas their bodies—creative works they are proud to share. “Storytelling is most important,” Murphy says.…
Setting up a wet lab for biotechnical research can easily cost up to $225,000 for core equipment common in biological research. Some specialized machines can cost up to $500,000 each, adding to the cost for innovative research in fields such…
What began with seven founders gathered around a folding table has evolved into one of Northwest Florida’s most dynamic tech success stories. Beast Code, known for its cutting-edge digital twin technology and data aggregation software, has grown from a start-up…
Setting up a wet lab for biotechnical research can easily cost up to $225,000 for core equipment common in biological research. Some specialized machines can cost up to $500,000 each, adding to the cost for innovative research in fields such…
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Not all markets are growing. As new industries rise, others fall. Below is a data-driven look at industry contraction, job shedding, and economic transition across Northwest Florida. Methodology: Analysis by David Ekrut, Ph.D. Data were extracted from the Bureau of…
More than a change of address, the new offices of James Moore & Company in Tallahassee represent a strategic signpost: a firm rooted in regional heritage expanding into the next chapter of advisory services, community partnership, and workforce attractiveness. The…
What began with seven founders gathered around a folding table has evolved into one of Northwest Florida’s most dynamic tech success stories. Beast Code, known for its cutting-edge digital twin technology and data aggregation software, has grown from a start-up…
When Ashley Guy opened the doors to her first Tallulah store, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was creating a new category of wellness. Today, Tallulah sets the standard for plant-based retail, legal psychedelics, and functional self-care across the Southeast.…
The Ecosystem of a Deal: A Symphony of Collaboration Investment real estate deals involve a network of stakeholders, creating what Stewart Proctor, CCIM, co-managing director of Ciminelli Real Estate Services, calls “the ecosystem of a deal.” From brokers and property…
Research and development in the Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) affects all aspects of technology, from automation, robotics, and manufacturing to renewable energy, medical devices, and aerospace engineering, as well as electric vehicles and industrial equipment. Using statistics from…
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for data analytics is currently valued at more than $348.21 billion and will grow to $961.89 by 2032. North America takes nearly one-third of that market share. By 2030, global data creation…
In January 2026, Tallahassee, Florida will step into the global spotlight as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Championships, an elite international event that will bring together top distance runners from across the globe for a race unlike…
Progress along the Panhandle can be seen with every downed stand of trees along the Northwest corridor. New suburb developments are sprouting faster than flowers in the spring, bringing new businesses, increased population, and changing demographics. One thing is certain:…
For David Deliman, Cox Communications is more than just a service provider; they’re a community partner. Deliman, who oversees Cox’s Gulf Coast market (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties), has witnessed his company make it possible for businesses to…
The Tallahassee music scene is characterized by giants. Creed––as beloved in 2026 as ever––has put a globally recognized trademark on our gritty Southern character since 1994. Rapper T-Pain’s stage name stands for Tallahassee Pain, a bittersweet homage to his childhood.…
For decades, Doak S. Campbell Stadium has stood as one of Tallahassee’s most iconic landmarks, a cathedral of college football and the heartbeat of Seminole Saturdays. In 2026, that familiar roar will be joined by something entirely new: the thunder…
Northwest Florida is emerging as an under-recognized hub for coastal resilience expertise, anchored by engineering, environmental science, flood modeling, and civil infrastructure firms that serve both public agencies and private developers. The region’s unique geography, from the Forgotten Coast and…
Dr. Rosa Bernier has been working in health care for 14 years. In the last two, she says, real waves of rural health care advocacy are finally rippling across state as well as federal entities, stakeholders, and partners. “This is…
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artworks—Clarence and Alabama, Great Minds, and One Man Show will be showcased on all…
