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 10 urban planners in the United States…
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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 ideal mentee is a motivated individual who…
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 has announced the Pensacola Blue Wahoos winners…
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 additional operational losses for Tom Benson’s G…
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 Taylor yesterday failed to win council approval…
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 Amendment lawsuit against the Escambia Board of…
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 Hecker Road in Century. This no-cost event…
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 85 percent voted to not accept the…
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 dropped slightly among those living outside of…
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 Journal and the history behind the Quality…
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 a goal of hiring 1,500 new employees…