Aerial Opportunists
In just a few years, drones have evolved from a hobby device to a serious industrial tool. With the industry taking off, expect to see more of them, especially over outdoor events, industrial sites and real estate.
Back on Track?
It’s going to be an uphill battle, but hopes remain high that Amtrak will resume its passenger rail service between New Orleans and Orlando. Although fans are hoping to see some of the service return within two years, the major hurdle that remains is funding for the project and who will pay what.
More Mollusks, Please
An area known for its blue-green waterways and rich ecosystems, Santa Rosa County is currently working on a project that could improve the quality of marine life — and perhaps economic development — for years to come. The county has been working with scientists at the Nature Conservancy since 2015 on the Pensacola East Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project — a multi-phase endeavor that’s being funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund.
More Than Just Numbers
Winston Howell changed his college major 14 times before settling on accounting. Today he is the managing shareholder of the fast-growing Thomas Howell Ferguson CPAs.
How to Keep Talent in Your Tech Company
Talent is the No. 1 commodity in the business of technology. There a few major factors that can help businesses acquire and retain the best and brightest in our community.
Jump-starting the Job Market
World’s largest credit union continues to grow its footprint in Escambia.
Improved Economy Boosts Construction, Jobs
New construction is the backbone of economic growth.
Embracing Altruism
One of eight Benefit Corporations in Florida, the Walton County-based Amavida Coffee and Tea Company represents a new breed of business — one aimed at balancing the public good with making profit.
Legislature 2017
The Florida Legislature convenes its 2017 session, prepared to tackle a slew of issues that affect business, including worker compensation, education &Â water availability.
Top-Notch Hospitality
Barry Shields begins preparing the Governor’s Club early for an onslaught of business when legislators come to town.
The MagLab
Magnets are becoming an economic force to be reckoned with.
There’s No Place Like Home
A native Tallahassean is taking the lead in forging the area’s economic future.
Tallahassee Welcomes a New Craft Distillery
Craft Distilleries and Their Products Are Growing in Popularity
High-Impact Lawyers
There are about 5,350 lawyers practicing in Northwest Florida. The vast majority quietly ply their trade in the office. Others have names that were, for a time, or still are at the forefront of public consciousness. Meet 10 such attorneys from throughout the region.
3D Printing is Opening the Door for New Small Businesses and New Jobs
Manufacturing output in the U.S. has steadily increased since the end of World War II, but manufacturing jobs peaked around 1975 and have been declining ever since. The introduction of 3D printers could reverse that trend.
The Technology Sector
When it comes to employment and economic drivers, technology remains a hot ticket in the U.S. and in Florida, according to a national report released earlier this year. According to Cyberstates 2016: The Definitive State-by-State Analysis of the U.S. Tech…
BP Oil Spill’s Ripple Effects
The BP oil spill in 2010 wrought havoc in the Gulf Coast states, endangering wildlife, destroying environmentally sensitive lands and devastating Northwest Florida’s tourism industry.
The Route to Northwest Florida’s Economic Vitality is Through its Transportation System
Everything about transportation affects the development of a region’s economy.
