Category: Business
Saunders and Studer on Pensacola Speaks
Newly selected UWF president Martha Saunders will be my guest on “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5:33 p.m. In the first half hour, we will have…
Wahoos, Reds extend relationship
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos today announced a two-year extension of the team’s Player Development Contract with the Cincinnati Reds. This agreement will keep the Blue…
Cox makes internet available to low-income families
Cox Communications recently announced additional low-income families within its service area are now eligible for discounted internet service through the company’s Connect2Compete program. Eligibility requirements…
SRIA gives five reasons to love Pensacola Beach this fall
When the summer season comes to an end on Pensacola Beach, the activities, adventures and excitement keep going. Pensacola Beach is home to award-winning sugar-white…
Blue Wahoos earn Southern League Community Service Award
The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs has announced the Pensacola Blue Wahoos winners of the Community Service Award. Ray Sayre was named Groundskeeper of…
IMS ExpertServices named Best Expert Witness Search Firm
IMS ExpertServices has been named Corporate America magazine’s 2016 Best Expert Witness Search Firm in the Legal Elite awards. This award acknowledges the efforts of…
Studer: Keys to building a great team [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday, Quint Studer discussed his upcoming column on the Pensacola News Journal. “Creating and sustaining a great team is the goal of…
UWF receives $1 million gift from Pen Air to name football field
The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Pen Air Federal Credit Union to support UWF football. The gift will name…
Bobby Bowden set for Chamber’s annual meeting, Sept. 14
In one week, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will welcome former Florida State University (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as keynote speaker…
Two-thirds love the quality of life here [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Jon Pytynia of the Pensacola Young Professionals discussed the 2016 Quality of Life Survey. While the numbers for Pensacola city government were…
Get Started Pensacola, Nov. 2
Get Started Pensacola allows local entrepreneurs to pitch their idea or product to a panel of judges for their chance to win a prize package…
PYP Quality of Life survey could have some surprises
The Pensacola Young Professionals are staying quiet about the results of the 2016 Quality of Life survey until next Tuesday’s rollout. However, they did give…
Ft. Pickens area closed
Gulf Islands National Seashore announced today the closure of Fort Pickens Area in Florida, in anticipation of intense wind and rain that will cause flooding…
GCAACC looks for new director
A Letter from Our Board of Directors: Change in Leadership at GCAACC Dear Member: As many of you may know by now, after nearly 2.5…
Wendco Group answers Better Buildings Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized The Wendy’s® Company (NASDAQ: WEN) and one of its franchisees, Wendco Group, for their partnership in the Better…
Hopjacks Nine Mile to undergo conversion
Joe Abston, owner of Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, The Tin Cow, Pot Roast & Pinot and Taco Mez announced today his expansion of The…
AppRiver activates free Digital Disaster Preparedness Service
Bad weather can create a perfect storm for business. With Invest 99—predicted to become Tropical Storm Hermine—threatening the Southeastern United States, AppRiver has once again…
Kristine Rushing on cost of turnover [podcast]
Beck Partners COO Kristine Rushing discussed on “Pensacola Speaks” the cost of turnover. “A lot of the studies from 2015 on what it costs to…
Palafox Farmers Market hosts ‘Eat with the Seasons,’ Sept. 3
The Palafox Farmers Market is partnering with the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP), the SNAP-Ed implementing agency in Florida and Florida Organic Growers’ Fresh…
DIB seeks new director
The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board needs a new director. Ron Butlin, the organization’s current executive, announced his resignation Aug. 1 because of family health issues….
