Podcast: Ingram on the future of Triumph Gulf Coast

On Tuesday, Greater Pensacola Chamber CEO and State Rep. Clay Ingram discussed on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” the Greater Pensacola Chamber’s efforts to…

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Chamber plans to fight workers’ compensation coverage increase

The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced today that it will fight the spike in workers’ compensation rates that will take place this summer. As a result…

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Pensacola Speaks: League of Women Voters, Small Business Week

On today’s show, I will have Pamela Goodman, president of the Florida League of Women Voters. She will discuss the fight to get fair districts…

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Ingram: An eight-year guy (podcast)

When Clay Ingram was first elected to the Florida House in 2010, people in Tallahassee wanted to know if planned to serve a full four…

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Greater Pensacola Chamber endorses three RESTORE projects

The Greater Pensacola Chamber has endorsed three projects for Resources, Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE). The following projects are currently being ranked…

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Pensacola Chamber recognizes business and community leaders

Last night, the Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 56th Annual PACE Award recipients: Patrick Elebash, president of Elebash’s Jewelers, was named Emerging Business Leader of…

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Chamber opens nominations for 56th annual PACE Awards

Press release: The Greater Pensacola Chamber is now accepting nominations for its 56th annual Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Awards, which will take place…

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Vision 2015 success celebrated

Last night, the Greater Pensacola Chamber celebrated the success of its Vision 2015 initiative, a five-year job creation program. The campaign focused on recruiting new…

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Goods from Greater Pensacola Chamber, 10/11 edition

Links from Chamber partners: CareerSource Escarosa Now Accepting Applicants for Professional Firefighter Training Program Have A Frightfully Fun Time by Saving Lives Jazz for Justice…

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Podcast: YEA! Pensacola starts in November

On “Pensacola Speaks,” IN Rising Star Kelly Reeser, the director of Entrepreneurial Development at Florida West, discussed the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Middle and high-school…

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Good news from Greater Pensacola Chamber, Oct. 4 edition

The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these announcements from its partners. Partner News Saenger Theatre celebrates usher accomplishments and 7,480 volunteer hours at annual appreciation dinner…

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Good news from Greater Pensacola Chamber, Sept. 27

The chamber shared these links about its partners: Partner News CLA Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Epilepsy Foundation of Florida “Learning from our Past,…

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Good news from the Greater Pensacola chamber, Sept. 20

The Greater Pensacola Chamber shared these links about its partners: Lincoln Inspiration Through the Ages Input Requested for Upcoming School Calendars United Way’s Campaign Kickoff…

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This blog has good news, too

Not to be left out on the wave of optimism and positivity sweeping across the city, Rick’s Blog also highlighted good news this week: Gulf…

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Chamber announces staff structural changes

Leonard, Newby promoted; Ryman hired Press release: The Greater Pensacola Chamber announces structural changes of the organization’s staff in order to better focus on programming…

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Podcasts: Roundabouts, Opening up Government Street, Planning Board and Food trucks…hmmmm

The Greater Pensacola Chamber’s public policy executive director, Todd Thomson, gives his update on local government meetings. Is there a roundabout in the future for…

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Chamber to Host Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Seminar

Press Release: It can be difficult for businesses to fully recover after a natural disaster strikes. In an effort to help local businesses prepare for…

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Pensacola Speaks podcast: How to start a business

On Monday, I interviewed Kelly Massey, director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF, on the challenges of starting a business and the…

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Todd Thomson hired by Chamber for advocacy

Clay Ingram is also the president and CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber. He announced Wednesday afternoon on Pensacola Speaks that he has hired political…

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Chamber honors baseball vp, principal, mayor (not AH), doctor, ex-banker and its savior at PACE awards

The Greater Pensacola Chamber held its 55th annual PACE Award banquet last night. “Northwest Florida is home to some of the most dedicated, talented and…

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