The Luke McCoy calls are to cell phones. Two IN staffers have gotten them since noon. One uses AT&T, the other T-Mobile. Others have emailed me that they are getting calls on…
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$3.5 Million In State Loans From SBA
Update From the Small Business Association of Florida: As of the close of business on July 19, 2010 for the State of Florida, the SBA has issued 615 applications and 33 loans for over $3.5 Million have been…
He’s baaaack. Luke makes robo calls for Marty
Former WCOA radio personality Luke McCoy is making automated phone calls for Donovan/Nobles petition drive. Basic message: For all the promised hoopla, all we are getting is a $15 million ballpark. Certainly…
Donovan/Nobles referendum can’t stop the stadium
City Attorney Rusty Wells has analyzed the petition drive by Marty Donovan and Jack Nobles and has issued his opinion to the Mayor and Pensacola City Council. He has concluded the petition…
Freshwater, Oil Woes
Researchers are finding many small “dead zones†in the western Gulf of Mexico, but so far there is little to no evidence they are related to the BP oil spill. According to…
AP has picked up RICO lawsuits
Last week, I wrote about the RICO suits being filed against BP (Is BP a Racketeer?). AP has picked up the story, too: BP: RICO Law Made To Combat Mafia Used Against…
Navarre Beach Area Chamber set for Aug. 3
Press Release: The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The event will be held at Holley-Navarre Middle School, 1976 Williams Creek Drive,…
African Chamber Issue Held Off
After a lengthy discussion, City Council decided to fund roughly $205,000 for economic development for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, but made no promises as to where it would go. Mayor Mike Wiggins…
Secret Lives of BP cleanup workers
Pensacola still has much to offer visitors and we need to find creative ways to attract them. This video was produced locally and was highlighted this weekend on MSNBC. “Follow two members…
How to deal with BP
Action Memo prepared for Hernando County, FL in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It contains a situation analysis and recommended actions for managing their risk. Note that the recommended…
BP Signs With Egypt
It looks like the oil company is banking on Egypt to bring its shares to life Wall Street Journal Article
More on Hizer
From the Chamber: “On behalf of the Board and Search Committee of the PBACOC, I am excited to announce that we have hired one of the top Chamber executives in the country…
Pensacola Chamber gets new president
Today, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will announce Jim Hizer from Bowling Green, Ky has its new president and CEO. Here is his bio from Kentucky Transpark, where Hizer served…
Voices from Gulf speak out around the nation
From Ann Costello, who traveled with this group of “ordinary Gulf Coast people (business owners, waitresses, fishermen, etc,) who answered an e-mail from Repower America and ended up flying to DC to…
Santa Rosa Young Professionals Forum set for July 27
Press Release: Santa Rosa Young Professionals (SRYP) strive to help all citizens get informed this campaign season by hosting a political forum and publishing a county-wide 2010 voter’s guide. The political forum,…
Escambia has new GOP state committee member
Press Release: Escambia County’s Republican Party announced that Kevin Brown was elected as State Committeeman by unanimous consent of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee on Monday, July 12, 2010. Local GOP…
How does Nobles/Donovan petition stop the stadium?
That is the question I would like answered. The petition is on the Pensacola City Council vote approving the Design-Build contract with Magi Construction, which is serving as the general contractor for…
New business suffer in BP claims process
New businesses are having trouble with their claims with BP. The lack of operating history is difficult to overcome with the adjusters. Mobile Press Register: “We have put a claim in with…
Candidate Forum, July 20
Press Release: July 2010 Candidate Forums Pensacola, Fla. — The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of candidate forums in July 2010 to be moderated by Rick Outzen….
More details on Morris kick-back scandal
Daily News reports: Attorneys for Michael Coup, Sandra Norris and David Yacks, Okaloosa County deputies and officials accused in bonus kickback scheme concocted by jailed former Sheriff Charlie Morris, will be asking…