Category: Business
Quint Studer: Building a Vibrant Community [podcast]
Quint Studer discussed last week on “Pensacola Speaks” how to build a vibrant community. He is pushing for the City of Pensacola, ECUA, Escambia County…
Budget Voodoo: City of Pensacola enterprises down from FY 2014
The City of Pensacola has four businesses–Pensacola International Airport, Pensacola Energy, Port of Pensacola and Sanitation. In FY 2014, they turned operating profits, except for…
Viewpoint: College football is a touchdown for Florida’s local and state economies
By Dominic M. Calabro It is Hurricane season in Florida. And Seminole season. And it’s also the season for the Gators and Rattlers and Bulls…
General Revenue estimates reduced
Florida TaxWatch reports that the General Revenue Estimating Conference has revised earlier estimates, reducing expected collections by $131.9 million in the current year (FY 2016-17)…
State not to renew contract with Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will not renew the contract with Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park in south Baldwin County….
Gulf Power defends rate hike request
Citing the need to continue to invest in the long-term reliability of Northwest Florida’s energy infrastructure, Gulf Power has notified the Florida Public Service Commission…
Gulf Power seeks rate increase
Gulf Power plans this fall to seek an increase in base rates for electricity, saying current rates “do not produce sufficient revenues for us to…
Judge rules City of Pensacola must pay legal fees
This morning Circuit Court Judge Scott Duncan issued an order in the dispute between Seville Harbour and the City of Pensacola finding that Seville Harbour,…
Gas pump prices down 33 cents from same time last year
Average retail gasoline prices in Pensacola have fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.13/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of…
Olson expects VT MAE groundbreaking to be Sept. 8
City Administrator Eric Olson gave his monthly report to the Pensacola City Council at its agenda review on Aug. 8. He said the city would…
School Districts impact job creation, see Titusville
Florida Today reports that the City of Titusville in Brevard County has more than 1,000 jobs coming in the next two years, thanks to OneWeb,…
Studer: Turnover starts with problems at the top [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer discussed his upcoming column in the Pensacola News Journal on how to retain new employees. I asked him, “When you…
Bowling insists she appealed gas tax independently
Since last week, City Attorney Lysia Bowling has told the Pensacola City Council that it was her decision to appeal the Local Option Gas Tax…
Pensacola Speaks: Quint Studer, Brice Harris
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer will open the show. We will discuss his upcoming column in the Pensacola News Journal on…
Hillary Clinton promises ambitious jobs program for her first 100 days [podcast]
On Monday, Hillary for Florida announced new analysis that shows Florida could add 656,00 jobs under Hillary Clinton’s economic plans, while it could lose 214,000…
Props Craft Brewery lands grant for expansion
The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement has awarded a $150,000 grant to Props Craft Brewery LLC allowing the craft brewery…
ECUA and BCC launch recycling facility on Aug. 22
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board (ECUA) and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners(BCC) will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the…
Bowden to headline chamber annual meeting
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Greater Pensacola Chamber will welcome former Florida State University (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as keynote speaker to its 126th…
Downtown restaurant space available
The Pensacola Little Theatre is seeking a restauranteur! Interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting about the restaurant space. The Pensacola Little Theatre…
Entrepreneur Award nominees sought
Form the Studer Community Institute: Now is your chance to recognize an individual, business or organization by nominating them for an Entrepreneur Award. Recommend a…
