The Quality of Life Survey shows that locals have the same attitude about economic conditions this year as they did in 2016. The positive rating dropped slightly among those living outside of…
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Survey: Pensacola voters gave Superintendent Thomas and School Board much lower ratings
The Pensacola Young Professionals’ Quality Life Survey revealed a significant drop in job performance ratings for School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and the Escambia County School Board among Pensacola voters. The percentage of…
PYP Quality of Life survey shows more people believe county and city going in right direction
The Pensacola Young Professionals released their 10th Annual Quality of Life Survey this morning that showed more people believe Escambia County and City of Pensacola are heading in the right direction than…
Hayward takes a hit in survey
The Pensacola Young Professionals released on today their 2016 Quality of Life Survey. The news for Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward wasn’t as positive as it has been in the past. More residents…
PYP seeks employers for internship program
The Pensacola Young Professionals are seeking potential employers for its summer internship program, Internship Pensacola. PYP launched the popular program in 2007. It has linked talented, highly-qualified young people with the top…
PYP attitude survey shows people still feel good about this place
The Eighth Annual Quality of Life Survey is out. The Overall Quality of Life Survey rating is at an all-time high – 71 percent of those asked give our quality of life…
Daily Brew Tuesday: PYP beginnings revisited
This week, I’m co-hosting with Carly “Slim” Borden “The Daily Brew” on BLAB TV. As the picture shows I have a face for radio, not television, but my “Mr. Potato Head” good…
Inweekly 2005: SWF
This issue set Inweekly in the direction of advocating for the young adults in our area. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, Pensacola was rebuilding and looking for answers on how to…
Inweekly 2006: Pensacola Young Professionals launched
In 2006, the Pensacola Independent News joined forces with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the formation of the Pensacola Young Professionals. I wrote this introduction of the group in March…
PYP looks for Operations Director
The Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) are looking for an Operations Director to supports the overall strategic plans and operational duties of the organization. Here is the job description: PYP – Operations Director…
More on PYP forum for Mayor Hayward and 2012 URAC report
The Pensacola Young Professionals is hosting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 a forum to get an update from Mayor Ashton Hayward on his implementation of the final report from his Urban Redevelopment Advisory…
PYP revisits the 2012 Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee Report
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Pensacola Young Professionals Economic Development and Governmental Affairs Teams will host a public meeting to revisit the Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee Report that was released in November 2012….
Sorry, Bollards not on order
The bollards aren’t on order as Mayor Ashton Hayward told the board of directors of the Greater Pensacola Chamber on Jan. 22. A bollard is a short vertical post arranged in a…
PYP to vote on its URAC recommendations
The new game in town is “Waiting for Ashton.” It consists of giving him a report, having a press conference and then waiting for the mayor to make a decision. Right now,…
PYP affirms support of maritime stadium
Press Release: Pensacola Young Professionals today affirmed a decision made in 2006 to support the Community Maritime Park. Kristine Karsten, President of Pensacola Young Professionals, met with vice-presidents, team chairs and members…
Dinner with Ryan
Last night, I had dinner with Rebecca Ryan and a group of PYP leaders that was hosted by Jay Bradshaw and Coastal Moving. Ryan is the keynote speaker at today’s annual meeting…
More PEDC notes
The meeting was heavily attended. All PEDC members were present: Gene Valentino, Sam Hall, Century Mayor Freddie McCall, Comm. Kevin White, Councilwoman Maren DeWeese, Mort O’Sullivan, Collier Merrill, and Rhette Anderson. Blaise…
Open thread: PYP
The press release by the Pensacola Young Professionals on their upcoming meet-and-greet with elected officials/city administration generated several comments. What is going on with PYP? What are they doing right? In what…
PYP to Hold an Elected Official Meet and Greet
Press Release: Pensacola Young Professionals to Hold an Elected Official Meet and Greet Pensacola, FL—Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) will hold a meet and greet with Escambia County and City of Pensacola elected…
Strong mayor at PYP Meeting
The Pensacola Young Professional’s will host its next Forward Focus meeting Sept. 11 beginning at 5:15 p.m. with networking, meeting to follow at 5:30 p.m. The main agenda item is the strong…