FloridaWest urges all local businesses to fill out the Florida Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey. This information will be very important to us as we work to identify and request potential state and federal funding. The Business Damage Assessment survey will be used to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, … Read more
Florida SBDC Network disaster specialists can assist small businesses in developing a preparedness plan and with other strategies to safeguard their employees and customers, and ensure the continued operation of their business. Upon activation of disaster assistance loan programs, Florida SBDC business consultants, many of whom are Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Certified Business Continuity Professionals, … Read more
As the COVID-19 health crisis impacts global supply chains, the Florida Economic Development Council, in partnership with the FloridaMakes Network, is stressing the importance of having a plan in place prior to disruptions to your supply chain. The following checklist can help your company react to and prepare for disruptions. Checklist Link Additional Information
PENSACOLA, Fla. () – CareerSource Escarosa will partner with Pensacola State College to host The 2020 job fair on Thursday, March 12 from 10-2 at the Paul and Amos Studio, building 31, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, Fl. This no-cost event is open to the public. Job-seekers will have the opportunity to network … Read more
FloridaMakes is offering a Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors workshop on April 2. Held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, this workshop will teach manufacturers how to protect the information and future of their business. With the Department of Defense (DoD) ramping up its focus on cybersecurity for the supply chain, specific steps need to be … Read more
Congratulations Navy Federal Credit Union! Not only are they Escambia County’s leading employer with over 8,500 employees but, they have also been recently recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work!
Press Release: Pensacola, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is awarding nearly $5 million to the city of Pensacola for infrastructure enhancements to the Pensacola International Airport through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Governor was joined by Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Ken Lawson and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) President … Read more
With Valentine’s Day drawing closer, your time to make a dinner reservation dwindles. If you need a little inspiration, OpenTable just released its annual list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, which includes winners from 31 different states as well as Washington, D.C, selected from over 30,000 restaurants across the country. Read more at … Read more
Last Thursday, I had the honor of taking part on a panel at Pensacola Young Professionals Quality of Life Survey Event, Perception vs. Reality. I was reminded of how far Greater Pensacola and Escambia County have come in the last few years. Public perception is that our economy has improved. According to the Quality of … Read more
Students at Pine Forest High School will benefit from a statewide investment by AT&T this year – one that seeks to increase understanding of how classroom curriculum translates into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. For ten consecutive years, AT&T is working with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) to provide experiential learning … Read more
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