Chamber supports proposed panhandling ordinance

The statement was released today: The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce exists to support the businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs who make up the backbone of…

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TaxWatch reports features The Bluffs

A new report by Florida TaxWatch, the state’s independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute & government watchdog, finds that the growth of high-tech manufacturing is…

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UWF, Pathways for Change provide sales training for jail inmates

After years of teaching sales skills to corporate professionals and students, University of West Florida marketing professor Dr. Bob Kimball is taking his instruction to…

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Chamber to recommend Triumph projects

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be recommending projects to be considered for funding by Triumph Gulf Coast. The Chamber…

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Gaetz: BRAC is coming [podcast]

Congressman Matt Gaetz said yesterday that Northwest Florida should prepare for a new BRAC (Base Closure and Realignment Commission). The last BRAC was in 2005….

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Local appointed to Florida Independent Living Council

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Nine to Florida Independent Living Council TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of nine to the Florida…

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Southtowne parking garage to open in mid-April [podcast]

Quint Studer said on “Pensacola Speaks” that his downtown parking garage should be open for Y members to use by mid-April.

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Nominations sought for 2017 Ethics in Business Award

The University of West Florida College of Business, in partnership with the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Combined…

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Locals concerned about war on media

By Duwayne Escobedo President Donald Trump and his administration have declared war on the media. This war includes banning major news organizations critical of his…

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Nominations for LeaP sought, deadline Mar. 3

The Pensacola Chamber Foundation is accepting nominations for the Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2018 through Friday, Mar. 3. Self- nominations are accepted. LeaP, a…

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Is Trump hurting FL tourism

The travel site Kayak reports Brits are falling out of love with the USA in a major way. Searches for flights to key US destinations…

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Great Northwest Florida announces strategies

Florida’s Great Northwest held its Regional Economic Transformation Implementation launch this morning and released its report on a unified vision for future economic development in…

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Report: 55 percent of Escambia black families working poor, but fewer than 2014

By Mona Shand Florida News Connection While some sectors of Florida’s economy are thriving, new data shows the number of people who are struggling to…

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Regional group reveals ‘Northwest Florida Forward’ strategy

Florida’s Great Northwest, the region’s economic development organization, unveils its regional economic strategy during a gathering of more than 150 Panhandle leaders today at 10…

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Florida House takes aim at local regs

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Legislation that would bar city and county governments from regulating businesses, unless state laws specifically allowed them…

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Ingram explains vote

State Rep. Clay Ingram explained to Inweekly why he voted for HB 7005, which targets Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida and other business-development agencies. “As chair…

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AP reporter notices Chamber CEO Ingram voted against the position of his chamber

Yesterday, the Greater Pensacola Chamber sent out a position statement in support of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT Florida. Todd…

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Surprise, Chamber supports economic development and tourism

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its support for the continued funding of Enterprise Florida, the Small Business Development Center Network and VISIT FLORIDA. “The…

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Free beach trolley service returns next month

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again launch their free, open-air trolley service along Pensacola Beach on March 3 and run it through…

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Studer on creating an ownership workplace [podcast]

On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his Sunday column in the News Journal. He outlined three actions an owner must to do to build a…

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