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One of Co:Lab’s busiest tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic has been IT Support Providers Data Revolution. Their assistance has helped Northwest Florida businesses remain connected in a variety of ways. “There is no perfect solution because everyone has a different need, but we are doing our best,” says Jay Smith, Managing Partner. On the phone … Read more
As business in Florida reopens, FloridaWest is working with our ESF-18 partners at The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pensacola to share the most up to date data on our businesses with local officials and policymakers. This information is very important in developing plans and programs to assist in business recovery. Please assist … Read more
Now in its fifth year, National Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council, the largest professional membership organization for economic developers, in 2016 to recognize the unique role that economic development has in creating vibrant communities with strong economies. We’re proud to serve Escambia County and Greater Pensacola as our region’s … Read more
FloridaMakes in partnership with the Associated Industries of Florida and Space Florida have built Connex Florida. A supply chain database tool for the manufacturing industry in Florida. This tool contains in-depth information on a broad range of Florida manufacturers, along with detailed search functions to highlight specific production capabilities, certifications, equipment, material types and … Read more
FloridaMakes is sponsoring a statewide registered apprenticeship program –– the FloridaMakes Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship. The first program offered will focus on entry-level skills for new and existing employees in the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) occupation. With online, on-demand access to the foundational Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician training curriculum, this new approach … Read more
On Wednesday Governor DeSantis held a press conference in Tallahassee to announce Phase I of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan to Re-Open Florida. The Governor also issued two Executive Orders: Executive Order 20-111, which extends Executive Orders 20-87 and 20-91 until 12:01 am May 4, 2020; and Executive Order 20-112, regarding the Governor’s plan for … Read more
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). For information about IRS tax relief and economic impact payment information click here.
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity for a “Ask Us Anything” conversational webinar series. The webinars will occur every few weeks as the FRB navigates the federal, state, and local responses to COVID-19 impacts related to workforce investments. Each session will focus on a specific topic and will … Read more
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Reopen Florida Task Force has launched a public comment form for Florida residents who want to provide input on safely reopening the state. Click here to provide your input to the task force.
Our partners at Saltmarsh, Cleveland & Gund have a wealth of good information on their website, including the webinar: Strategies to Propel Your Business Beyond the Pandemic The local law firm, Clark Partington, along with our partners at The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, The Spring and CivicCon, have put together an excellent series of … Read more
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