Mr. Postman, I have a few suggestions
The rates go up, but we hear little discussion about cost savings that the Postal Service could implement.
850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - 850 Business Magazine August-September 2010
The vital signs of (850) hospitals
Northwest Florida, the state’s last real frontier, has undergone a multitude of changes over the past decade. The population has grown, industry has blossomed, educational opportunities have expanded and, not surprisingly, local medical care provided by the region’s hospitals has…
Nine years after 9/11, business owners are still trying to figure out how ensure safety
September will mark nine years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Many lessons have been learned since Sept. 11, 2001, and there have been major changes in attitudes toward security in every facet of…
Believing in the unexpected is Darryl Carpenter's way
Using his experience in road construction, Darryl Carpenter came up with an unexpected (and now internet-famous) idea for oil cleanup Nothing to Sneeze At If Darryl Carpenter is right, old hay could help soak up the Gulf’s epic oil spill…
Can an old-timey crop bring prosperity to Jackson County?
A century ago, vast satsuma orange orchards stretched across Jackson County, with rows of trees extending as far as the eye could see. Every November, the trees would be laden with thousands of ripe satsumas ready for picking. The sweet,…
Getting what BP owes you
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster has suddenly made “boom,” “skimmer” and “junk shot” part of the vocabulary for residents of the Florida Panhandle. But the Gulf spill is now also introducing such terms as “multi-district litigation,” “secondary claims” and…
The next big problem: the Silver Tsunami
As Northwest Florida struggles to revive its economy, here’s something to consider: 80 million retirees.
Strategic planning may sound tedious (it doesn't have to be), but it's necessary
Successful entrepreneurs and business scholars both say that without a clear set of goals, deadlines and numeric benchmarks, a small-business owner can quickly become overwhelmed by a tsunami of tasks. Defining Your Own Success No matter your industry, don’t underestimate…
Local businesswomen walk for a cure
Local businesswomen Jennifer Holcombe and Jessica Jones are sisters and best friends who last year teamed up for the biggest physical challenge of their lives — participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City. Walking Miles…
Bay County EDA's Janet Watermeier talks personal
Even when Janet Watermeier is relaxing, she’s thinking — perhaps subconsciously — about economic activity. Rain Maker Janet Watermeier, PANAMA CITY Director, Bay County Economic Development Alliance By Jason Dehart Originally published in the Aug/Sep 2010 issue of 850 Magazine…
