Over the past few decades of being in the publishing industry and advertising business, I have probably worked with several thousand business owners. Most have been established business entities in the many markets in which we serve, but I would…
We are asking students who enter to propose a plan for a business they would like to develop in Northwest Florida.
Blink your eyes and you might drive right by it. The tiny town of Ebro, nestled in the extreme southwestern corner of Washington County, is a little more than three square miles and home to 241 people. Yet, despite that,…
When Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley announced the promotion of Janet Kinney to chief operating officer last spring, it was a testament to the value of hard work. Long Way to the Top Determination and a strong work ethic…
“There’s a slight clash of cultures between the residents who’ve lived in Sopchoppy for generations, hunting and fishing, and visitors and new residents who would rather hike, bike and enjoy nature in different ways. They’re both positive groups enjoying the…
Tom Morgan looks around his Apalachicola store with a smile that exudes confidence. It’s the look of satisfaction that comes from knowing he has built something from the ground up and answers to no one but himself. Leap of Faith…
Great ideas can come from anyone — young or old, male or female. The Emerald Coast has some residents who have come up with ways to enhance our lives. Meet a few who turned their creative ideas into reality —…
Candid Q&A with Walton area executives turn up some surprising answers What Execs Admit Out of the Office Interviewed by Zandra Wolfgram Originally published in the Dec 2010/Jan 2011 issue of 850 Business Magazine We asked and they answered.…
It’s no secret that college football is big business. The student-athletes aren’t paid a salary, but everyone else profits. Tickets, concessions, merchandise and more: If you can slap a logo on it, someone can sell it. It’s a simple formula.…
The Chinese Dracaena has stood as a silent sentinel in the front office for 10 years, growing slowly but surely, expected to bring its owner prosperity, luck and harmony. In many ways, it has. But most of Rick Oppenheim’s success…
