850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - 850 Business Magazine Summer 2009

Executive Luxuries and Must-Haves

How to get your hands on: Swarovski binoculars, stainless steel wallet, assorted cookie gifts, rosewood glasses frames, compact iron, computer backup system, and handmade handbags. By Tisha Crews Keller EAGLE EYE Swarovski Tyrol B Pocket 8x20mm Leather Binoculars are crafted…

Ace in the Hole

Beth Murphy, general manager at Southwood Golf Club, chose to swap suits for golf clothes.     Beth Murphy, TallahasseeDirector of Golf, SouthWood Golf Club Beth Murphy loves golf. Though, as every manager understands, she finds less and less time…

Soaring On

Soaring On Putting Florida's aerospace industry on the launch pad   By John Eric Vona   By the end of 2010, NASA will retire its remaining three shuttles and Florida may lose an estimated 8,000 jobs around the state. Employing…

What Did the 2009 Legislature Accomplish?

A look at what lawmakers did — and didn’t — accomplish for business during the 2009 session.   The Shakeout A look at what lawmakers did — and didn’t — accomplish for business during the 2009 session.   David Daniel’s…

The Bold New Face of Entrepreneurship

One part courage and one part economic downturn, area entrepreneurs have found the recipe for turning the tables on market nay-sayers       Recession-Proof IngenuityOne part courage and one part economic downturn, area entrepreneurs have found the recipe for…

Visit, Vacation, Revitalize

A new airport, improved roads and savvy marketing will transform Northwest Florida into the new tourism mecca       Visit, Vacation, RevitalizeA new airport, improved roads and savvy marketing will transform Northwest Florida into the new tourism mecca By…