Legislature 2017
The Florida Legislature convenes its 2017 session, prepared to tackle a slew of issues that affect business, including worker compensation, education & water availability.
850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida - February-March 2017
Top-Notch Hospitality
Barry Shields begins preparing the Governor’s Club early for an onslaught of business when legislators come to town.
Virtual HR
Knowing the ins and outs of employment law and the needs of your workers is important when it comes to paychecks, 401Ks and insurance.
High-End Real Estate
From thousand-acre plantations to multi-million-dollar homes with frontage on the Gulf or one of the region’s many bays, Northwest Florida has a lot to offer to the well-heeled buyer.
Schoolhouse Rocks Sale
courtesy NBI Properties, Inc. School will soon be back in session after the recent sale of this Pensacola property. This 46,826-square-foot structure was originally constructed in 1986 and was used as a school, Newpoint School of Pensacola, to be…
Oyster Ranching
Oyster “ranching” is a budding venture that locals hope will resurrect the oyster industry in Wakulla County, create hundreds of jobs, promote ecotourism and spawn sustainable economic development.
Nano: From Sci-Fi to the Marketplace
FullScaleNANO, a Tallahassee startup, is helping to change the nanotechnology industry in its collaborations with universities, companies and government organizations.
Pitch Perfect
Marine Wheels, a small business that works on boat propellers, is a sophisticated operation that knows how to ensure the props on your boat give the best possible performance in the water.
Embracing Altruism
One of eight Benefit Corporations in Florida, the Walton County-based Amavida Coffee and Tea Company represents a new breed of business — one aimed at balancing the public good with making profit.
The Last Word
A new year always brings a sense of hope and anticipation as we wonder what the coming year will be like and what successes and surprises might be in store for us. It’s also a time of making resolutions, most…
