Category: Business
DEO launches Employ Florida app
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the launch of the Employ Florida mobile app, which gives Florida job seekers instant access to thousands of job openings…
Seafood Safety Symposium June 13
Escambia County Natural Resources Management Department and the Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will host a Seafood Safety Symposium Monday, June 13 at 4:30 p.m.,…
Carly Johnston selected for IAVMF 30|UNDER|30 program
The International Association of Venue Managers Foundation (IAVMF) has selected the 2016 recipients for its 30|UNDER|30 program. Among the members of the 30|UNDER|30 Class of…
City of Pensacola continues to try to fulfill diversity commitment on contracts
The City of Pensacola will be conducting a workshop on its Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program. This program is intended to assist certified minority- and…
ECAT upgrades Summer Wheels Pass
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system’s Summer Wheels Pass will now be complimentary and available to area youth 18 years and under….
Warren Averett brings Hutto & Carver into the fold
Warren Averett, LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, announced this morning that CPA firm, Hutto & Carver, P.A., will join its Pensacola office. The joining…
Studers set to construct another office building, est. cost $14.3 million
The Pensacola News Journal reports that Quint and Rishy Studer are building another office building in downtown Pensacola. They are submitting designs to the city’s…
ECAT offers free Beach Trolley for the Summer
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) representatives announced the system’s Beach Trolley service will launch on Friday, May 27. Beach trolley service is free and runs…
‘Leave No Trace Behind’ Special Event Permit issued for Memorial Day Weekend
According to an Escambia County press release sent on Saturday, the Santa Rosa Island Authority will issue a special event permit to Johnny Chisholm for…
Florida unemployment at 8-year low, Pensacola MSA adds 1.300 jobs
Florida’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.8 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March and the lowest mark for the state in more than…
Century, Fla. awarded EPA revitalization grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the selection of five communities in Florida to receive Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grants…
City of Pensacola must deal with ARB challenge to Bowling opinion
When the City of Pensacola’s Architectural Review Board met yesterday, the members felt it was important to make clear their position on how it treats…
Leadership Pensacola Class of 2016 graduates
Th Pensacola Chamber Foundation recently hosted a graduation ceremony for Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) Class of 2016 at Seville Quarter. LeaP, a 10-month-long program established by…
A new rule means extra hours mean more pay for more people
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding overtime regulations. The final rule, which becomes effective Dec. 1, according to feds:…
Pensacola Speaks: Newpoint in Pinellas County, New overtime rules
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” we will discuss two hot topics – charter schools and new rules for overtime pay. New federal regulations…
Florida SBDC Network presented ‘E’ award for export service
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker yesterday presented the Florida SBDC Network, which is headquartered at the University of West Florida, with the President’s “E”…
Appeal filed, demolition of Sunday house stayed
Congressional candidate Elizabeth Schrey has filed an appeal of the City of Pensacola’s decision to issue a demolition permit for a house once owned by…
Students name Park Service ferries, Turtle Runner and Pelican Perch
Officials at Gulf Islands National Seashore have announced “Turtle Runner”, submitted by Ms. Bradley’s class at Brentwood Elementary School and “Pelican Perch”, submitted by Ms….
Bar owner wants to bring back Gallery nights in October
Greg Urban, owner of Wild Greg’s Saloon, has a plan to bring back Gallery Nights to downtown Pensacola after the Downtown Improvement Board ends its…
Another rehearing denied, this involves beach tax case
The First District Court of Appeals released a ruling Wednesday rejecting an attempt by the Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones and Tax Collector Janet…
