850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - 850 Business Magazine Fall 2008

Statesman, Leader, Father

The passing of William J. “Billy Joe” Rish leaves an empty place in the lives of his family and friends, but this crusader for the common man will always be remembered for his strong Christian leadership. By Jason DehartStatesman, Leader,…

Treading Water

For 18 years now, the states of Florida, Georgia and Alabama have wrangled over how water is distributed throughout the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system. A reduced amount of freshwater flow is now having a serious effect on the Apalachicola River and…

The Civic of the Sky

The HondaJet can fly to all commercial airports, of course, but can also fly into more than 10,000 general aviation centers. By Jason DehartThe Civic of the SkyBy Jason Dehart Probably nobody outside the field of aeronautical engineering knows what…

FSU Keeps Growing

Notable business news in the Capital Corridor   FSU Keeps Growing TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University’s new 47,000-square-foot Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center, slated for completion in fall 2009, will feature a large auditorium, banquet hall, classrooms,…

Civic-Minded Entrepreneur

In an interview conducted via IM on Yahoo! Messenger, Newspaperclips.com communications director Jaimi Wacksman explains how she effortlessly blends business, work, pleasure and enriches her community. By Rosanne Dunkelberger Civic-Minded EntrepreneurJaimi Wacksman effortlessly blends business, work, pleasure and enriches her…

A Perfect Storm

Retired newspaper publisher Carrol Dadisman sat down with 850 Magazine to discuss the state of the newspaper business today – and what any business can learn from its challenges. By Rosanne Dunkelberger A Perfect StormCarrol Dadisman – retired publisher of…

Honda Takes to the Skies in Tallahassee

Flightline Group’s HondaJet Southeast dealership already has many sales contracts in hand for its new advanced jet, built by a company known more for its fuel-efficient cars than aviation. By Jason Dehart Honda Takes to the Skies in TallahasseeDealership opens…

Fast Ball: Dale Brill, Ph.D.

As Director of the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, Dale Brill finds thrill in his work and in helping people find their corporate stride. By Tisha Crews KellerFast Ball: Dale Brill, Ph.D.Director, Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic…

Streamlining the Executive Lifestyle

Regular business travel can be a grind, so here are some expert tips to help you beat the holiday business traveling blues. By Rosanne Dunkelberger When Business Travel Meets the Holiday RushBy Rosanne Dunkelberger Regular business travel can be a…

Executive Luxuries and Must-Haves

How to get your hands on: the Slingbox, the new BlackBerry, a $120,000 shotgun, a rare single malt, the perfect pocket camera, a handy translator, and a sharp watch. By Tisha Crews Keller By Tisha Crews Keller SLOW SIPPIN’ Brora…