Where’s the beef?
That’s the question that I and others had after Commissioner Gene Valentino’s prerecorded presentation and the follow-up Q&A on Tuesday, May 19. The only change…
Show begins at 4pm
Today’s Joint meeting of the commission and council event will be a highly orchestrated event. BPM Marketing – who designed the Chamber’s magnet campaign, but…
Chamber accomplishments
While Commissioner Valentino has been bashing the Chamber on WEAR TV, I thought it might be helpful to find out what the Chamber has actually…
New City Charter near completion
The Pensacola City Charter Review Commission is almost ready to release their proposed charter. It calls for a strong mayor will be “exercise the executive…
Inner City Soccer update
Steve Sharp has been working hard to bring youth soccer to the inner city area. Although the Pensacola City Council chose to move LOST funds…
Former SRIA board member says he was micro-managed
IN interviewed Kelly Robinson to find out what really happened in 2007 when Commissioner Gene Valentino removed him for the Santa Rosa Island Authority board….
Docs rated online
Several online doctor rating sites are popping up on the Internet. Several have ratings for local doctors. Ratemds.com – lets you sort by name, city….
Bill McCollum will run
Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum will announce today in Orlando that he’s going to run for governor instead of seeking a second term. I like…
Commission hands off with consolidation
NorthEscambia.com reports that the Escambia County Commission will not help the Consolidation Commission as it works to develop its plan for unifying the local governments…
What people read this past week
TOP POSTS OF THE WEEK ENDING MAY 16, 2009 1. DOJ: ECSO is 20 years behind 2. Did Hall and Valentino violate Sunshine Laws? 3….
Comparing Escambia County to St. Lucia
Comm. Valentino singled out St. Lucia as “Recognized Winner” (page 4). In my research online, it appears the key to the revitalization of the St….
Summary of EDCs named by Valentino
Both the Chamber and Commissioner Valentino are proposing economic development be done by a private non-profit corporation. A big question is how the board will…
Other cities mentioned by Valentino
In reviewing my notes from the Thursday, May 14 meeting with Commissioner Gene Valentino and County Administrator Bob McLaughlin, the Commissioner mentioned several other cities…
Mobile County
The Mobile County website is one of the least informative. It lists accomplishments but has little about structure (See). I did go through the county…
Portland Development Commission
Portland Development Commission Form: City Department The Commission is governed by a five-member board of Commissioners who are all local citizens appointed by the Mayor…
St Lucia????
Commissioner Valentino also lists Saint Lucia – which I think is not a city, but a country in the Caribbean. Not sure it applies at…
Galveston Economic Development Partnership
Galveston Economic Development Partnership Form: Private/Chamber Funding Source: Memberships The City of Galveston recognized the Chamber of Commerce as the economic development engine of the…
Kalamazoo Economic Development Corporation
Kalamazoo Economic Development Corporation For: City Department Budget: $ 649,998 Source: Loan repayments, TIF The City of Kalamazoo’s Economic Development Corporation offers a range of…
Greater Houston Partnership
Another city in the Valentino presentation-Houston, Texas Greater Houston Partnership Form: Private Sector/Chamber Funding: Private sector Board of Directors The Greater Houston Partnership is governed…
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission
Jacksonville is one of the cities listed in Valentino’s presentation as a success story. Here is its structure: Jacksonville Economic Development Commission – JEDC Form:…
