Making a Good First Impression Is Critical to Business Success
As a CEO — or a manager who regularly represents your company before the public — what are the rules of dress you should follow?
Happenings
Northwest Florida’s Ports See a Bright Future on the World Stage
As the Panama Canal prepares to open its locks to the world’s mega-freighters, two Northwest Florida ports ponder what that means for their economic future.
Business Sound Bytes
Capital New Beginnings >> A new leadership team has been installed at the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County Inc., led by Kyle Touchstone as executive vice president and Ben Pingree, the new vice president of Business Retention/Expansion and Public…
850 Holds a Conversation About Jobs with Florida Gov. Rick Scott
What kind of jobs has Rick Scott added, how has he lured them here and what is his economic vision for Northwest Florida?
Florida Is Among the Fastest-Growing Producers of Specialty Beers
Take a tour of the local breweries springing up between Tallahassee and Pensacola.
Calm Economic Waters See Boaters Return to the Water
Northwest Florida’s recreational boating industry took it on the chin during the recession and the 2010 Gulf oil spill. But boating enthusiasts are returning to the water again, keeping docks, marinas and boat sales offices busy this summer.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Embarks on a Second Career in Tallahassee
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. purchased two of the Tallahassee region’s largest car dealerships.
Cotton Is Still a Big Business in Jackson and Santa Rosa Counties
Once the mainstay of Northwest Florida agriculture, cotton today is undergoing a slight rebirth. Jackson and Santa Rosa counties account for two-thirds of the state’s cotton production these days. But how long will it last? Depends on the market for it.
Jay Odom Reflects on Life, Business and Politics
Jay Odom depended on good politicking to help his development company. But one foray into the political world led to a federal prison sentence.
Steve Evans: The Mentor
Steve Evans is a former corporate executive making a profound impact on the Tallahassee business community in his retirement.
