Category: Business
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
House fires back against Enterprise Florida [video]
The Florida House has created a YouTube video that argues its case to eliminate Enterprise Florida. It opens with Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute that…
Achieve Escambia boss resigns
After less than four months on the job, Achieve Escambia’s Director Greg Voss has resigned. Achieve Escambia was founded in early 2016 by Navy Federal Credit…
Scott keeps up pressure in Economic Development debate
From The News Service of Florida: After making three appearances Monday, Gov. Rick Scott continues trying to build public pressure against lawmakers who want to…
Bike to Fort Pickens on March 4
The public is invited to peddle, hike, and climb their way through the archaeology of Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens Area with the Florida…
Ice Flyers bring back championship coach
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have announced that former head coach Rod Aldoff is returning to Pensacola to be the bench boss of the Ice Flyers….
What is the impact of cutting tourism marketing?
The U.S. Travel Association and Visit Florida have data to show what happens when state’s top promoting tourism. Pennsylvania cut its state tourism marketing budget…
Ice Flyers fire head coach
The Ice Flyers announced this afternoon that Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg would no longer continue in his role with the organization. “After evaluating the entire…
Carro top produced for SVN Florida
Michael Carro, CCIM, was named the No. 1 producer among SVN Florida’s more than 90 advisors, which placed him No. 3 nationally among SVN advisors,…


















