Looking Ahead
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is looking at the big picture, one that stretches 50 years into the future, with the building of its new surgery center.
Author: Jason Dehart
A Step in Time
Fugawee Corporation sells historical footwear to re-enactors and museums worldwide, movies and Broadway shows from its 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Crawfordville.
Aerial Opportunists
In just a few years, drones have evolved from a hobby device to a serious industrial tool. With the industry taking off, expect to see more of them, especially over outdoor events, industrial sites and real estate.
Back on Track?
It’s going to be an uphill battle, but hopes remain high that Amtrak will resume its passenger rail service between New Orleans and Orlando. Although fans are hoping to see some of the service return within two years, the major hurdle that remains is funding for the project and who will pay what.
Rare Birds
While women have made great strides in a variety of careers and industries, there is still a gender gap when it comes to female aviators. Tallahassee business partners Lacey Smith and Faith Drewry — cofounders of FL Aviation Center — think today’s women need to see more of their contemporaries making a real, viable, everyday career in aviation.
Flying Private
Adjacent to Northwest Florida’s major airports and tucked in smaller, out-of-the way airfields, fixed base operators are a boost to the region’s economy by helping to keep private planes flying — including those owned by visitors who might be taking a jaunt to the coast for lunch or dinner or to Tallahassee for a legislative hearing. But their major product isn’t necessarily fuel. It’s more to do with customer service — and rolling out the red carpet for visitors who could bring future business to the area.
Residential Resurgence
The region’s residential housing market is experiencing a resurgence, doubling sales.
Branding a City
Economic development is enhanced by cultivating a more engaged community.
Bring the Bling with your Customized Golf Cart
Jose Mateo, owner of B and V Custom Carts in Tallahassee, will rebuild golf carts into just about any style his customers want, allowing them to ride around their golf courses, plantations and neighborhoods in style.
The Military Plays a Huge Role in The Economy of Bay County
Defense activities play a major role in Bay County’s economy — and that contribution is expected to grow. Overall in 2014, the military accounted for about $2.4 billion or 30.6 percent of the total gross regional product.
Port Panama City Seeks to Expand its Capacity
Expansion underway at Panama City’s deepwater port has been projected to generate an annual economic benefit of more than $125 million and create 63 jobs. In store is a new forest products terminal.
The Bleeding Edge
Randall Shepard turned his real-world experience into a focus on global asset tracking and monitoring that has helped the military and world businesses keep track of their goods.
Bob Sikes Airport is Making the Panhandle Economy Take Off
courtesy of Okaloosa county TA 747 taxis along a runway at Bob Sikes Airport near Crestview. Recent improvements at the airport have included resurfaced runways and taxiways and a new terminal. Airports are a vital part of the…
From Critical Economic Concern to Opportunity
What’s in the cards for Taylor County’s development?
Super-Speedy Data Delivery
Economic development depends on high speed connectivity, so how connected is Northwest Florida?
Eyeing the Future
Working on ships that service oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico has served the port well, even when the economy takes a dip.
Gateway to West Florida
Setting the stage for business growth in Escambia County
Wanted: Homegrown Doctors
Florida State University is changing the face of medical care in North Florida, an important tool in economic development.
Tallahassee International Airport is Moving Up in The World of Aviation
With its new “international” designation, Tallahassee’s airport is open to the world’s passengers and cargo.
St. George Island Marina Gets Brought Back to Life
The old St. George Island Marina is going to be brought back to life.
Breaking Records at Port Panama City
Warehouses are full at Port Panama City, which has seen yearly growth averaging 8 percent for the past 15 years.
Model of Efficiency
The Foley Cellulose mill is a major contributor to the local economy.
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum Works Hard to Provide a ‘Franklin County-Friendly’ Industry
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum preserves Franklin County’s maritime history with a paddlewheel boat restoration.
Ward International Trucks Opens
Ward International Trucks recently held a grand opening for its new parts and service facility located at 3101 Commonwealth Blvd. in Tallahassee. The 26,500-square-foot facility, formerly a service center for Waste Management, features nine service bays, three of which are…
Part-Time Offices Open the Doors to Cost-Cuts
More entrepreneurs are renting a desk for a fraction of the cost.
Deciphering Cloud Store Could be Your Saving Grace from Disaster
Matt Burke Jim Hunt (left) credits Christophe Réglat and his experts at Coaxis International with rescuing Moore Communications from a cyber attack nightmare. Deep inside a non-descript concrete bunker surrounded inside and out by Vegas-level security, Christophe Réglat, president…
Port of Pensacola and Pensacola International Airport are Economic Dynamos
The Port of Pensacola & Pensacola International Airport have attracted new business ventures.
Funeral Homes & Cemeteries' Main Goal
Laina L. Hicks, general manager of Abbey Funeral Home and Tallahassee Memory Gardens, was taken aback by an odd request. It proves, though, that the customer is always right — even in death. “You know what I just had…
The Population of Tallahassee is Experiencing an Age Change
Tallahassee/Leon County seeing an increasing number of 65-plus residents.
Bringing More Tourism to The Rivers
Hoping to jump onto the coattails of the post-recession tourism boom, Northwest Florida’s rural counties have joined forces to promote their region to visitors.
The Next Level of Business You Don't Know About
A slow recovery is forcing businesses to work more efficiently. The Florida Sterling Council points the way.
Tallahassee Regional Airport on Its Way to International
Getting an international designation will likely bring in more air carriers, open more air routes and bring international freight business to Tallahassee.
Bay County’s International Airport And Seaport Stand Tall For New Business
A major Gulf deepwater port and a new international airport have become major economic drivers in Bay County.
The Best Place to Buy Your Next Gun Might Not be Where You Expect
Gun shows educate, enlighten and try to make a buck or two for the dealers, vendors and promoters
St. Joe’s Brady Retiring
Park Brady, chief executive officer of The St. Joe Company, is retiring after three years of service to the company and its community. "I thank the Board for the opportunity to lead St. Joe over the past three years and…
We Are All Connected, But No Longer Connecting
You may have 24-hour technological connectivity at your fingertips, but don’t forget that personal connection with your clients.
Nokuse Plantation 53,000-acre Wildlife Preserve Houses Walton County's Gopher Tortoises
Nokuse Plantation is home to the gopher tortoise, within their 53,000-acre preserve.
Jackson County is Adding More Value to the Tourists’ Buck
Jackson County is adding more value to the tourists’ buck.
Secure Your Property
Being an entrepreneur is already a risky proposition, so don’t scrimp on providing security for your business.
Marianna Municipal Airport Wings into the Future via the Past
The Marianna Municipal Airport earned its wings as a flight-training center for the U.S. Army Air Corps (and later the U.S. Air Force). Today, thanks to a new lease agreement, it could possibly feature military flight training again, part of…
Outpatient Rehab Now in Apalachicola
Sacred Heart Health System announces that it is opening a new outpatient rehabilitation clinic this month in the Riverwalk Building, located at 76 Market St., Suite D. The office will provide outpatient physical, occupation and speech therapy beginning June 4. It…
Economic Dynamo Ready for Business
Florida’s rebounding economy places the state in a great position to lure businesses seeking the most optimal climate to set up shop, according to Jesse Panuccio, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Panuccio was one of the…
Making it work
Madison County offers job training via CareerSource and North Florida Community College.
River-Friendly Farming
All about how farmers and ranchers use Best Management Practices to help save water in the Suwannee River Basin.
Your Marketing Skills Put to The Test
Public speaking doesn’t have to be frightening. You can make a great impression with the right preparation and charm.
How to Prevent a Tech Disaster
Some tips on how to safeguard the technology that keeps your business running.
On the Road to a Global Economy
2nd Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium discussing and planning for future needs in a global economy.
John David Johnson Talks About New Gun Range in Midway
John David (J.D.) Johnson talks about the new Talon Range in Midway with no small hint of pride in his voice. Especially when he talks about the vacationing Chinese family that showed up out of the blue one day to…
The University of Florida is Helping North Florida Farmers, and The Economy, Strive for Sustainability
More efficient crops. More efficient cows. Science meets agriculture at the North Florida Research & Education Center, a University of Florida farming laboratory in Quincy and Marianna. The NFREC has 18 active faculty members representing nine different academic disciplines, according…
