Visit Pensacola draft bylaws. Group will be like a mini-chamber

Last week the Escambia Board of County Commissioners were given the latest draft of the bylaws of Visit Pensacola, Inc. — corporation proposed by the…

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NYT writes airports want local chefs

These articles aren’t hard to find. The New York Times’ “In Transit” reports that a number of airports across the country are opening restaurants from…

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DIB told 900 people attended Palafox Celebration

The Downtown Improvement Board was told yesterday that 900 people attended the joint DIB-City of Pensacola event on Oct. 24 to celebrate that Palafox Street…

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New interim publisher at PNJ and btw their circulation is down to 32,000 during the week.

The daily newspaper reported Carol Hudler, special assistant to U.S. newspaper division president Bob Dickey, and former president of the South Group of community papers,…

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Palafox Market director fired, but the event will continue

In small room in the Rhodes Building, over 30 people attended the Nov. 5 meeting of the Downtown Improvement Board. Many were vendors at the…

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Union reaches agreement with ECAT management company

On Wednesday night the union members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395 approved and accepted a tentative agreement reached between the Union negotiating team…

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DIB reacts to complaints and will close Palafox for Trick or Treat event on Oct. 30

From DIB: We are planning for this year’s Downtown Trick or Treat event and have heard from several sources that closing Palafox Place would be…

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Radio Free Pensacola, momentum continues to build

From Phread: So, cool stuff, I just got a text from some friends in Tallahassee. One of which is a DJ at V89 which is…

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Harper and Gilley honored

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network has honored Dr. Rick Harper, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and Engagement at the University…

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CBRE contract questioned by local broker

Mayor Ashton Hayward has announced that he wants to engage CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) to represent the city’s properties, including the Community Maritime Park, Port…

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Bentina Terry delivers Florida Chamber State of the State address

The state of Florida’s foundation is strong and poised for growth in workforce, innovation and economic activity in the coming year, according to the Florida…

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Florida Chamber study shows 150,000 potential jobs tied to exports, imports over next five years

The Florida Chamber Foundation today released its Florida Trade and Logistics Study 2.0 (TL2.0), identifying a potential of 150,000 new trade and logistics jobs that…

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Boles jumps PNJ ship, heads to Gulf Power

Rebecca Boles, interim publisher of the Pensacola News Journal, has been selected as Gulf Power Company’s Corporate Communications director. From Press Release: Boles has served…

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2008 City Council unsung heroes for Palafox Street honor

The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Palafox Street—from Wright Street to Pensacola Bay—as one of 10 Great Streets for 2013. The…

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Mayor recommends hiring another out-of-town firm

Mayor Ashton Hayward wants to hire Coldwell Banker-Richard Ellis (CBRE) to market the Port of Pensacola, Pensacola International Airport and the remaining parcels at the…

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Buzz: Shutdown impacts local bases

Jeremy Lau, an aircraft mechanic with L-3 Vortex on NAS Pensacola and president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 2777, just…

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DISH customers lose WKRG in Mobile, Pensacola

Press Release: Media General has blocked DISH customers in Mobile and Pensacola from accessing WKRG (CBS channel 5) as the two parties continue to negotiate…

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Remembering 20 Solutions for 2011

Last night’s debate over whether it is better for the Pensacola International Airport to have national brands or Pensacola-based foods for its food services brought…

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Council votes for more time to ponder airport food services

By Jesse Farthing Mayor Ashton Hayward’s proposal to give a 10-year concession contract at the Pensacola International Airport to OHM Concessions was put on hold…

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Brand On Us Unveils the New Pensacola Humane Society

Press Release: idgroup has successfully completed their First Annual Brand on Usâ„¢ project. Mona Amodeo, idgroup President, says her team is “passionate about giving back…

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