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A Perfect Storm

Retired newspaper publisher Carrol Dadisman sat down with 850 Magazine to discuss the state of the newspaper business today – and what any business can learn from its challenges. By Rosanne Dunkelberger A Perfect StormCarrol Dadisman – retired publisher of…

Honda Takes to the Skies in Tallahassee

Flightline Group’s HondaJet Southeast dealership already has many sales contracts in hand for its new advanced jet, built by a company known more for its fuel-efficient cars than aviation. By Jason Dehart Honda Takes to the Skies in TallahasseeDealership opens…

Fast Ball: Dale Brill, Ph.D.

As Director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, Dale Brill finds thrill in his work and in helping people find their corporate stride. By Tisha Crews KellerFast Ball: Dale Brill, Ph.D.Director, Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic…

Streamlining the Executive Lifestyle

Regular business travel can be a grind, so here are some expert tips to help you beat the holiday business traveling blues. By Rosanne Dunkelberger When Business Travel Meets the Holiday RushBy Rosanne Dunkelberger Regular business travel can be a…

Executive Luxuries and Must-Haves

How to get your hands on: the Slingbox, the new BlackBerry, a $120,000 shotgun, a rare single malt, the perfect pocket camera, a handy translator, and a sharp watch. By Tisha Crews Keller By Tisha Crews Keller SLOW SIPPIN’ Brora…

Taming Stress

The topic of job stress is a growing area of study and one that managers in Northwest Florida and across the country are working to understand. By Triston V. Sanders The ROI of Stress ReductionThink productivity and profitability returns when…

Business Succession Plans

What do you do when the senior executive (and often the founder) suddenly dies or is no longer able to function as the leader or simply wants to step down? By Paul NormanAre You Prepared for Departure?Preparing for your (untimely)…

Audit Preparation

If there is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of a businessperson, it’s a notice from the Internal Revenue Service saying it is about to conduct an audit of the business. By Gary R. Crum When the Tax…

Crisis Communication

Your company's next crisis could be legal, political, industrial or financial. Whatever the cause, having a plan for communication can lessen the trauma. By Joyce ChastainSpilling ItYour mantra: Tell it all, tell it fast and tell the truthBy Joyce Chastain…

Charlie Crist: Florida's CEO

Gov. Charlie Crist tells 850 that he sees great potential in Northwest Florida despite the nation's economic woes. The area's greatest assets? Its beaches, wide open spaces and people. Its challenges? Thinking like a region. By Linda Kleindienst and Maria…

Architects of Change

850 Magazine recently reached out and asked some of the region’s leaders – Rick Marcum, Mel Ponder, Jerry M. Ray, Ray Sansom, Susan Story and Al Wenstrand – about what the future holds for Northwest Florida. By Gary FineoutArchitects of…