He is one of the most powerful and influential men in the Panhandle. A leader and visionary, L. Charles “Charlie” Hilton Jr. came from nothing and created an empire.The Man Behind the PowerL. Charles Hilton Jr., Businessman and Civic LeaderBy…
Banking and insurance will be essential to the growth of the Florida Panhandle, and helping make those available for that growth is Anthony DuBose.Anthony DuBose Goes CoastalJackson County native emerges as leader in Bay Banking and insurance will be…
Six years after the plan was first put to paper, the outline of a new international airport finally is taking shape in the piney woods of western Bay County. By Tony Bridges ‘Aerotropolis’ Under ConstructionInternational airport to open in 2010By…
Chad Terhune, it means having a chance to live where he wants to and still conduct business on a national level – via telecommuting. By Jason Dehart Give Me Pink Sky and Wi-FiAward-winning business journalist Chad Terhune leaves behind the…
Notable business news in the Forgotten Coast Corridor. Apalachicola Scores History, Technology APALACHICOLA – A new museum will showcase and preserve Apalachicola’s maritime history. Established by George Floyd, whose family has long roots in the area, the museum offers tours…
Facts and figures about oysters. Oysters: Economic Pearls Number of oystermen: 1,164 Size of public oyster “bars”: 7,000 acres Private leased bars: 600 acres Dollar value: $15 a bag (current as of 09/08) The total commercial fishing industry in the…
The passing of William J. “Billy Joe” Rish leaves an empty place in the lives of his family and friends, but this crusader for the common man will always be remembered for his strong Christian leadership. By Jason DehartStatesman, Leader,…
For 18 years now, the states of Florida, Georgia and Alabama have wrangled over how water is distributed throughout the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system. A reduced amount of freshwater flow is now having a serious effect on the Apalachicola River and…
Notable business news in the Capital Corridor FSU Keeps Growing TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University’s new 47,000-square-foot Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center, slated for completion in fall 2009, will feature a large auditorium, banquet hall, classrooms,…
The HondaJet can fly to all commercial airports, of course, but can also fly into more than 10,000 general aviation centers. By Jason DehartThe Civic of the SkyBy Jason Dehart Probably nobody outside the field of aeronautical engineering knows what…
In an interview conducted via IM on Yahoo! Messenger, Newspaperclips.com communications director Jaimi Wacksman explains how she effortlessly blends business, work, pleasure and enriches her community. By Rosanne Dunkelberger Civic-Minded EntrepreneurJaimi Wacksman effortlessly blends business, work, pleasure and enriches her…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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