Category: Business
Florida given 2016 Silver Shovel awards
Area Development, the leading publication focused on site selection and facility planning, has given Florida a 2016 Silver Shovel Award in recognition of projects undertaken…
U.S. House bill could pave the way for gambling in Escambia County
Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope, Ala., has introduced The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Reaffirmation Act (H.R.5486), which could pave the way for Gov. Rick…
Fourth of July spending expected to be up
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) says that per person spending will be up slightly over last year’s high, with more people expected to celebrate the…
Gas prices dropping
Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.28/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of…
Chamber surveys candidates [podcast]
The Greater Pensacola Chamber will send an online survey to local candidates running for Pensacola City Council and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. Survey…
Mayor nominates Flynn for Pensacola airport director
Pensacola Council President Charles Bare has called a special meeting for 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 27 for the City Council to approve Mayor Hayward’s appointment…
Orlando shooting leads to more gun sales
Gun sales have dramatically increased in Florida in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub that left 49 people dead and dozens…
Pensacola 2017 LeaP class announced
The Pensacola Chamber Foundation announced today the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2017. Participants were carefully selected for their professional achievements, commitment to the Northwest…
Pensacola Promise Zone can be resurrected with leadership
Last week, the Obama Administration named the final nine Promise Zones–high poverty areas in select urban, rural and tribal communities. The Pensacola Promise Zone was…
Diversity: A Key to Battling Cyber Terrorists
Dr. Phyllis Schneck, the Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications for the National Protection and Programs Directorate, last week visited Pensacola to see how…
FSC ruling could drive workers’ comp rates even higher
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA For the second time in less than two months, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that…
Podcast: Ingram on the future of Triumph Gulf Coast
On Tuesday, Greater Pensacola Chamber CEO and State Rep. Clay Ingram discussed on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s efforts to…
Florida joins suit against Delaware for unclaimed money orders
Attorney General Pam Bondi today joined 20 other state attorneys general in an original action filed in the U.S. Supreme Court against Delaware. The states…
Scott goes on road trip to La. with hopes of stealing business from Dem. governor
Gov. Rick Scott will head to Louisiana next week to encourage businesses to move to Florida, his office announced Wednesday. The “trade mission” comes as…
Live Work Learn Play shares concepts for West Moreno District
Richard Martz revealed the concepts Tuesday that Montreal-based Live Work Learn Play have come up with for the West Moreno District, part of the 25…
Chamber plans to fight workers’ compensation coverage increase
The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced today that it will fight the spike in workers’ compensation rates that will take place this summer. As a result…
DEO launches Employ Florida app
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the launch of the Employ Florida mobile app, which gives Florida job seekers instant access to thousands of job openings…
Seafood Safety Symposium June 13
Escambia County Natural Resources Management Department and the Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will host a Seafood Safety Symposium Monday, June 13 at 4:30 p.m.,…
Carly Johnston selected for IAVMF 30|UNDER|30 program
The International Association of Venue Managers Foundation (IAVMF) has selected the 2016 recipients for its 30|UNDER|30 program. Among the members of the 30|UNDER|30 Class of…
City of Pensacola continues to try to fulfill diversity commitment on contracts
The City of Pensacola will be conducting a workshop on its Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. This program is intended to assist certified minority- and…
