The Greater Pensacola Chamber is accepting nominations for its 56th annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards, which will take place Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. Each year, the PACE Awards honor outstanding…
Randi Zuckerberg talks to 850 about Facebook, social media and how businesses can succeed.
Making an extraordinary effort to encourage young residents.
What I love most about this job — and journalism in general — is the opportunity I get to continually meet new and amazing people, learn new things and then pass the information on to others. October/November is becoming my…
We met with President John Thrasher of Florida State University and President Elmira Mangum of Florida A&M University to catch up after their first year on the job.
An outstanding capacity for aviation and logistics businesses.
Bringing world-class sports to the village.
Future economic development is a priority.
As Gadsden County works to grow jobs, it is also addressing workforce needs.
From art to farming to manufacturing.
The University of West Florida and Quint and Rishy Studer have announced a partnership to develop the Center for Entrepreneurship at the UWF College of Business. The Studers have committed $1 million to fund the center. Quint (right) and Rishy Studer Hamilton Images…
Two interesting reports have crossed my desk in the last few months. And I hope that by sharing with you their bottom lines it will prompt some discussion as to how these statistics do, don’t or could relate to Northwest…
More jobs. Higher salaries. Every county in Northwest Florida is looking for businesses that will provide both.
A wellspring of talented workers, combined with concentrated community efforts, is helping to bring new economic development.
An idea as to why physical stores are closing down so rapidly.
The economy is improving, and it’s time to expand your business. Where to grow? Think globally.
Budding entrepreneurs have a place where they can find help to start a business — from legal and accounting advice to a mentor willing to listen.
There’s a famous line in the movie “Field of Dreams” that nearly everyone knows, even if they never saw the film. It’s often misquoted, of course, but everyone pretty much gets the general drift. “If you build it, he will…
After nearly 30 years writing about business news for Fortune magazine, Andy Serwer has learned more than a few interesting things.
After three years of raising the profile and clout of the Bay Economic Development Alliance, Neal Wade is leaving to head a new Economic Development Academy at the University of Alabama. Wade, a dynamic leader who dramatically boosted the county's…
Capital New Beginnings HILLS Nan Hillis, a veteran banker and former BB&T region president, has been named chief strategy officer for Prime Meridian Bank, Tallahassee. Hillis previously oversaw bank operations for BB&T’s Central Florida region. Lorne Simmons has been promoted…
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak talks about Apple, the future of computers and Artificial Intelligence.
The Bay Economic Development Alliance's effort is aimed at expanding economic development in Bay County
Care given by local hospitals and rehab centers has evolved to where it’s as good as any in the state.
Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, talk about their vision for NWFL economic development.
When I told my father I wanted to study journalism, he was less than happy. His goal was to have me earn a business degree, although I’m not sure what kind of business he saw in my future. In the…
When my father enlisted and then marched off to fight in World War II he left behind his job at Standard Brands, a New York-based company his father also worked for, with little thought of when or if he would…
When the Legislature adjourned and went home in May, what did lawmakers do to make life better for business?
Branding — and rebranding — can be a risky business. It’s important to deliver the message that your business is one of a kind … the only one that can do what it does. But whatever you do, don’t change your message or your logo just for change’s sake. And don’t throw the good out with the bad.
From research to manufacturing to flight training, hundreds of aviation and aerospace industry businesses have made Northwest Florida their home, attracted here by the quality of life, the heavy concentration of military bases and the ready-made workforce.
Capital Local Happenings > Capital Regional now offers specialty health care services in Gadsden County at Capital Regional Medical Associates, 23186 Blue Star Highway, Quincy. > Moore Communications Group has opened a new office in New Orleans. The firm, based…
PENSACOLA — Dozens of business and economic development leaders from four Gulf states — Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana — gathered here on Thursday for a two-day World Trade Conference focused on international trade and foreign investment in the U.S.…
How Madison County locals brought in their big business and how its' flourishing.
Linda talks about her experience at A Day of Dialogue: For Women, About Women, By Women.
It all began with the PaleoIndians, who found their way to the future Sunshine State while in search of food. That was about 14,000 years ago.
Mark Wilson, Tallahassee CEO and President, Florida Chamber of Commerce
Capital Local Happenings > The Division of Workforce Development at Tallahassee Community College has received a Plus 50 Encore Completion Program grant from the American Association of Community Colleges. The goal of the Plus 50 project is to help more…
The Innovation Awards is a business plan competition presented by Innovation Coast, Space Florida and the Florida SBDC Network.
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its inaugural class of inventors
Capital New Beginnings Thomas “Chris” Curry is the new director of the City of Tallahassee’s Aviation Department, bringing more than 30 years of experience in aviation to his new post providing administrative oversight at the Tallahassee Regional Airport. He most…
Planning a wedding is not for the faint of heart, whether you’re the bride, the father of the bride or the vendor responsible for the three-tiered wedding cake, the shrimp and grits done to perfection or the bouquets of peonies.…
With his dad a state legislator and then lobbyist, Marc Dunbar naturally grew up in the political process. He ran his first campaign at the age of 18 and championed his first legislative issue as a 21-year-old law school student.…
As the national economy continues to show signs of improvement, state business leaders want the Legislature to use the momentum to help create new jobs and lure new companies to the Sunshine State. The Florida Legislature convenes its annual 60-day…
