Category: Business
Will state help Miami get Amazon HQ2? Scott ‘Yes’, Corcoran ‘No’
By Lloyd Dunkelberger NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA… After playing the key role in reducing and revamping Florida’s economic development program last year, House Speaker Richard…
Studer podcast: Importance of small businesses
Quint Studer has great empathy for small business owners. He encourages readers in his upcoming column to support local businesses. “Each time you stay local…
Amazon announces finalists for second HQ
Amazon today announced the 20 finalists in its quest to build second headquarters. The company had 238 applicants, including Pensacola. At stake are 50,000 jobs….
MLK day: Black & White six years later
In February 2012, I wrote a cover story, “Black & White,” on the wide disparities in business, education, health and juvenile justice between blacks and…
Studer podcast: Importance of job evaluations
Quint Studer discusses in his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal.
Vote for Gulf Islands National Seashore
10Best enlisted a panel of Florida Local Experts and travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions. Gulf Islands National Seashore is a finalist, and…
Studer podcast: Developing supervisors
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer talked about the importance of workforce development–not just for the initial hires but also after they’ve started their jobs. He…
Podcast: Studer announces best bosses
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer announced the winners of his best boss contest. His column will run Sunday in the PNJ.
City financial report shows Port of Pensacola struggling
In November, we reported on the financial problems at the Port of Pensacola. The unaudited financial statements that CFO Dick Barker gave the Pensacola City…
Perdido Key – Wildlife Destination of the Year
The Luxury Travel Guide recognized Perdido Key as the Wildlife Destination of the Year for 2017.Perdido Key, as few may know, is filled with hidden…
Pirolli named to National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors named Peter Pirolli of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and 154 other inventors from around the world…
Mayor Hayward gives Florida Politics viewpoint on Airbnb (and gets a response)
Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward defended his video touting Airbnb in a viewpoint given to FloridaPolitics.com. The opinion piece came after he refused last week to…
Escambia Corrections hiring Officer Trainees
The Escambia County Jail is currently accepting applications for Corrections Officer Trainees. No certification is necessary, but applicants must be willing to complete Corrections Basic…
Beach Club Towers and Portofino prevail in appellate court
The First District Court of Appeal (First DCA) has rejected six challenges brought by the Escambia County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector to recent appellate…
IMS ExpertServices partners with equity firm
IMS ExpertServices announced today that it has partnered with Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm that teams with founder/owners of entrepreneurial companies to…
DIB offers free parking starting Monday, Dec. 17
From Dec. 17-25, parking in metered spaces and surface lots managed by the Downtown Improvement Board will be free, the DIB announced this week. “Parking…
Mayor Hayward limits response re:Airbnb videos to a press release
Apparently PNJ reporter Jim Little wanted to ask Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward about his Airbnb commercial and his conflicting message in an interview in another…
VetFed Resources opens Pensacola office
On Friday, Dec. 8, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance celebrated that VetFed Resources, Inc. will open a new location in Pensacola, creating 20 new jobs. Commissioner…
Gulf Shores, Destin perceived as better vacation spots
By Brooke Weber INWEEKLY Even though Pensacola is among one of the most pristine beaches along the Emerald Coast, neighbors Gulf Shores and Destin are…
Florida Chamber names Fred Donovan Jr. its Pensacola Regional Board Chair
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today announces Fred Donovan Jr., P.E. Principal of Baskerville-Donovan Inc., has been appointed to a one-year term as the Florida…
