Recovery Plan 101: Why Wait on Washington?
I can assure you of one thing: Whatever Washington does, it will be quite a while before you begin to feel the real results. But there are things you can do in the meantime. Recovery Plan 101: Why Wait on…
850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - 850 Business Magazine Spring 2009
Maybe some of us need an attitude adjustment
It’s easy to get trapped in the screaming headlines of today — maybe too easy.
Superior Bank Works to Keep Students Supplied Throughout the Year
Steve Monk, manager of one of the Birmingham, Ala.-based bank’s two branches in Tallahassee, says items collected in each of the Florida branches are given directly to the school district where the branch is located. Tools for SchoolSuperior Bank works to…
Sound Bytes: Our Ear to the Ground in the 850
News and notes from around the 850 region. NOTE TO READERS: To include your business news, simply e-mail us at editor@850businessmagazine.com. CAPITAL CORRIDOR | Compiled by Chelsey Germani FSU Happenings The FSU College of Business’ undergraduate, graduate and…
Regional News: Predicted Job Losses for 2009
Predicted 2009 Job Losses Northwest Florida’s major metro areas are expected to lose 15,500 jobs by the end of this year, according to a study released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. And return to solid economic growth is…
Wood-Pellet Processing Plant Helps Curb Coal-Fire Emissions Abroad While Employing Locally
Pellet PowerA local wood-pellet processing plant helps curb coal-fire emissions abroad while employing locallyBy Jason Dehart What goes around, comes around. And in humanity’s rush to find a better, more sustainable source of fuel for our hungry power plants,…
Dad and Daughter Tell It Like It Is in The Calhoun-Liberty Journal
Hometown NewsDad and daughter tell it like it is in The Calhoun-Liberty Journal By Linda Kleindienst Johnny Eubanks did something that many parents may dream of but few are able to pull off. He started a newspaper for his only…
Innovation, Experimentation Help Jeff Pittman Bring forth Bounty from the Land
Home-Grown SuccessInnovation and experimentation help Jeff Pittman bring forth bounty from the land By Tabitha Yang Jeff Pittman has a field of sunflowers blazing a yellow path across his land. The flowers aren’t for decoration. They’re part of his…
Affordable Ways to Own a Slice of the Good Life
Leisure Luxury Without the HassleAffordable ways to own a slice of the good lifeBy B.J. Terhune Share and play nice. It’s a reminder given to countless children, eager to show off their new toys. Now, Matthew V. Condon, president…
Pensacola architect Brian Spencer Fuses Architecture and Urbanism
Old Blocks & New DigsPensacola architect Brian Spencer fuses architecture and urbanismBy Maggie Kelly After a decade of hurricanes, the city of Pensacola, like many cities along the Gulf Coast, has seen its share of urban renewal, upheaval and…
