Category: Business
Request for injunction against ECUA tanks denied
Judge James Fensom of the Florida 14th Judicial Circuit denied yesterday an emergency injunction to halt the construction of the ECUA emergency wastewater storage tank….
Three takeaways for CivicCon morning session
Over 80 city, county, state and community leaders this morning listened to Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, talk about how to make…
Pensacola resident offers facts on ECUA tank debate
Last week, PNJ reporter Jim Little covered the Pensacola City Council special meeting regarding the construction of sewage storage tanks on North Palafox by the…
Studer podcast: How to be a mentor
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer, founder of the Studer Community Institute, talked about his upcoming column in the Pensacola News Journal. It’s the second…
Pensacola International Airport prepares for 2035
By Duwayne Escobedo INWEEKLY The Pensacola International Airport has begun preparing for increased use projected there by 2035. Among the main projects to handle a…
Mayor Hayward: No More on Pitts Slip lawsuit
Here is the official statement from Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward regarding the decision handed down by the Florida Supreme Court that the justices would not…
The growth of Destin-FWB airport continues to outshine Pensacola
The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had another phenomenal month for passenger growth. In August 2017 the airport in Okaloosa County had 41,776 more passengers than…
Civic Conversation begins Set. 26
The Studer Community Institute launches its latest initiative, CivicCon, on Sept. 26. “We asked Christian Wagley to go out and find the top eight or…
Studer: How to be a mentee [podcast]
Quint Studer’s column for the News Journal is the first of two regarding mentorship. This week he talks about how to be a mentee. “The…
Blue Wahoos rack up Southern League awards
Pensacola nabs Woman of Excellence Award, Groundskeeper of the Year, Trainer of the Year and Sports Media Award. The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs…
Meanwhile: Seattle officials reach agreement for $600M NBA-ready arena, Shreveport picks up pieces
While Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward tries to figure how to raise $2.5-5 million to rehab the Pensacola Bay Center and cover the half-million dollars of…
Pensacola appears to be the only choice for Pelicans
The City of Pensacola may be the only remaining city interested in hosting the G League team of the New Orleans Pelicans. Shreveport Mayor Ollie…
ATU Local 1395 withdraws First Amendment lawsuit after BCC vote
Mike Lowery, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1395, told his membership this weekend that he had authorized the union’s attorneys to withdrew its First…
Century Job Fair – Sept. 15
CareerSource Escarosa will host a Century Job Fair Friday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Pensacola State College – Century Campus, 440 East…
Studer: Board selection [podcast]
Quint Studer talks about how to select your board and avoid possible conflicts. We also touch on the Blue Wahoos and Quality of Life survey.
Santa Rosa teachers reject new contract
The Santa Rosa County School District teachers rejected the proposed contract revisions for the 2016-17 school year. The ratification vote was held Sept. 5-6 and…
Survey: Attitudes toward economy and job growth hold but show huge improvements in past decade
The Quality of Life Survey shows that locals have the same attitude about economic conditions this year as they did in 2016. The positive rating…
Pensacola Speaks: Quint Studer and Harriet Riley
Today on “Pensacola Speaks,” my guests will be Quint Studer and Harriet Riley. Quint and I will discuss his upcoming column in the Pensacola News…
Burger King and Popeyes wants to hire 1,500 for restaurants in 11 states in one day
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, GPS Hospitality, a fast-growing BURGER KING® and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, will host the company’s largest job fair to date with…
Studer: how to promote yourself [podcast]
Quint Studer discusses how an employee can position themselves, their product and their company well.
