Connally named regional chair for Florida Chamber

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Stan Connally, president and CEO of Gulf Power Co., is the Florida Chamber’s new Central Panhandle Regional Chairman. He was appointed by Chamber Chairman Steve Knopik, president and CEO of Bealls Inc. His role will be to work directly with Central Panhandle-area business and legislative leaders to promote a competitive business environment.

Connally, who topped the 2015 Inweekly Power List, told Florida Politics, “Gulf Power Co. is dedicated to investing the resources and time necessary to support the Florida Chamber’s pro-business initiatives that create jobs in our state.”

He said, adding that the regional chairmanship is “an exciting opportunity to help shape Florida’s future.”

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