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Tag: Greater Pensacola Chamber

Greater Pensacola Chamber announces 130th Annual Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2020

The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce announced today that its 130th Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, November 19th and include a free concert for the public to enjoy. The Chamberâ’s Annual…

Chamber supports Confederate monument removal

Posted on July 8, 2020

Statement Regarding the Removal of the Confederate Statue in Lee Square The Greater Pensacola Chamber is dedicated to creating a vibrant community that is rich in talent and resources. Our organization is…

Greater Pensacola Chamber moves office to post office box

Posted on June 25, 2020

Greater Pensacola Chamber, which was founded in 1889, no longer has a brick-and-mortar office, at least temporarily. When it returns, the office will only have four staff members there. The remaining five…

COVID-19: Business updates

Posted on April 23, 2020

The Escambia County Emergency Operations Center has established the Economic Reset Working Group to provide the business community with current and relevant information and resources to assist them in their recovery efforts….

Help for small business owners – today

Posted on April 8, 2020

The Spring has partnered with gener8tor to offer a free two-week Emergency Response Program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program features daily webinars designed to identify, understand and…

COVID-19’s Economic Gut Punch

Posted on March 27, 2020

Local Organizations Offer Guidance for Businesses By Jeremy Morrison Measures being taken to limit the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus are dealing the business community what Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson describes as…

Chamber announces PACE winners

Posted on March 5, 2020

The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 60th annual PACE Award recipients during a special one-night event at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. Each year, the PACE Awards are presented to outstanding…

Chamber announces December luncheon speaker

Posted on November 18, 2019

Press release: The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce announced today that Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears will keynote this year’s Chamber Legislative Luncheon.  The luncheon will be…

NAS Pensacola CO fed up with poor Escambia County public education

Posted on October 15, 2019

At last Thursday’s State of the Military luncheon hosted by the Greater Pensacola Chamber, NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella made it clear that Escambia County’s public education system is one…

Thomson named Chamber CEO

Posted on April 16, 2019

At their April board meeting, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to name Todd Thomson President/CEO of the organization.  Thomson replaces former Chamber President/CEO Clay Ingram, who was…

Top 10 small cities for small business

Posted on March 26, 2019

Here is a goal for the Greater Pensacola Chamber: Get Pensacola on this list. ChamberofCommerce.org has published a study that uncovers the best small cities for business in America for 2019. This ranking…

Chamber has a job opening

Posted on February 11, 2019

The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new President (Executive Director).  The position was vacated when Clay Ingram accepted the Governor’s request that he lead Volunteer Florida.  The President must…

Chamber has questions

Posted on June 26, 2018

In the ongoing effort to increase public awareness about where candidates for local office stand on issues important to the business community, the Greater Pensacola Chamber has released its candidate questionnaire to…

Scott awards grants to protect future of military bases, including those in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties

Posted on May 21, 2018

Today, Governor Scott announced nearly $3.5 million will be awarded to support community projects at military installations across the state. Governor Scott said, “Florida is the most military-friendly state in the nation,…

State of Housing and Economic Study of Escambia County – March 14

Posted on February 27, 2018

Dr. Rick Harper will present the State of Housing and Economic Study of Escambia County at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 14 at Skopelos at New World Landing. The study and luncheon…

2018 PACE Award honorees named

Posted on February 22, 2018

Last night, Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 58th annual PACE Award recipients. Each year, the PACE Awards are presented to outstanding individuals in the community who have made significant contributions to Greater…

Chamber releases Triumph Gulf Coast survey results

Posted on July 26, 2017

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce released results from its Triumph Gulf Coast project survey. With over 100 respondents, the survey found that sixty two percent favor spending on infrastructure projects…

Chamber postpones open house

Posted on June 20, 2017

From the Greater Pensacola Chamber: Due to approaching inclement weather, the Chamber has postponed its Open House and Ribbon Cutting to Wednesday, July 12th from 4-7 p.m.

Hiring Our Heroes job fair, May 25

Posted on May 2, 2017

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Greater Pensacola Chamber are hosting a Hiring Our Heroes-Pensacola job fair for veterans and military spouses. More than 40 employers are expected to participate…

Greater Pensacola Chamber to advocate for Triumph projects [podcast]

Posted on March 10, 2017

Greater Pensacola Chamber Policy Chairman Justin Beck and Todd Thomson, vice president for public policy, appeared on “Pensacola Speaks” to explain why the Chamber will be making recommendations regarding the Triumph Gulf…

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