2014 Legislature Doesn't Give Businesses Everything They Want
When the Legislature adjourned and went home in May, what did lawmakers do to make life better for business?
Florida’s Great Northwest Recruiting Jobs at Farnborough Airshow
A five-member delegation from Northwest Florida is in London this week on a mission to bring aviation jobs to the region. The group of economic development professionals is attending the Farnborough Airshow, where hundreds of aviation companies are meeting to…
Bounty of the Sea
The whole production of fishing on the gulf, and how the bounty of the sea is brought to your plate.
A Successful Mission
The Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible came to DeFuniak Springs and rescued an Italian restaurant called Mom and Dad’s.
How to Prevent a Tech Disaster
Some tips on how to safeguard the technology that keeps your business running.
What Happens to Your Online Life When You Die
Keeping online account information protected is a must in a technological era where personal and confidential information can be easily accessed virtually. However, you can’t take those eight-character, clever passwords with you when you go. Estate planning can be a…
Our Recovering Economy Expected to Boost Business Agenda
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…
New SEC Rule Helps Entrepreneurs Raise Capital, Imposes Stricter Protections for Investors
The Internet is already a great source for finding everything from jobs to dates. Now entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses can use it as an easier means to raise money. New rules created by the Securities and Exchange Commission as…
2013 Facts and Figures for Small Businesses
Small businesses are the cornerstone of Florida’s economy, contributing about 75 percent — or $583 billion — to the state’s total GDP. The state is currently home to more than 2 billion small businesses. With an improving economy, a recent…
Having a Frequent Flier Freakout?
How to use your frequent flyer miles and get the connections you want.
Fair Labor Standards Act
While most employers are familiar with the minimum wage and overtime requirements, confusion ensues when determining if an employee is entitled to overtime. An exempt employee is not entitled to receive overtime compensation. A nonexempt employee, however, is.
Gulf Coast Aerospace Coalition Special Report
After meeting with European aerospace leaders, Northwest Florida business, political and education leaders return home to begin planning for the future. Jennifer Conoley, an economic development representative for Gulf Power Company, reports on the Gulf Coast Aerospace Coalition’s intense two-day…
Gulf Coast Aerospace Coalition, Tuesday Report
As they wound down their visit to Germany, Northwest Florida leaders got a VIP tour of Airbus and Lufthansa Technik facilities in Hamburg. Videography by Jennifer Conoley, Economic Development Representative, Gulf Power Company
Gulf Coast Aerospace Coalition, Monday Report
Northwest Florida business, community and political leaders kicked off a two-day forum with German aerospace companies in Hamburg on Monday, hoping to develop long-term relationships that could translate into thousands of new jobs for the region over the next decade.…
Local business leaders carry message to Airbus: Northwest Florida has what it takes to be a strong contender in the international aerospace industry.
Northwest Florida has what it takes to be a strong contender in the international aerospace industry — and business and community leaders from the 850 region are personally delivering that message to the world’s top aerospace companies. While many headed…
850 Interviews Jennifer Conoley about Gulf Coast Aerospace Coalition
This weekend dozens of Northwest Florida business, community and economic development leaders will converge on Hamburg, Germany. Jennifer Conoley, a Gulf Power Company economic development representative based in Bay County, spoke with 850 about the purpose of and hopes for…
Local Economic Development Leaders Head to Hamburg
Dozens of Northwest Florida economic development leaders are headed to Hamburg, Germany, this weekend to learn more about Airbus and how to attract European-based aerospace supplier companies to this region. And 850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida is…
A New Health Insurance Era
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will change the way small businesses and their employees purchase and manage health insurance. Dramatic changes to a complex and personal product such as health insurance present challenges and opportunities for those affected.
Facts and Figures About Work Shortage and Unemployment
Worker Shortage Looms According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) the U.S. economy will create 120,000 jobs a year in computer science through 2020. However, U.S. institutions of higher learning only produce 40,000 bachelor’s degrees annually in that field,…
Florida Legislature Approves Measures to Help Economic Development
When the Legislature went home, this is what they did for — and to — business.
