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Tides are changing in the Gulf Coast as a recent increase in support from the Homeland Security Department (DHS) and the National Security Agency (NSA) further solidifies the future of the flourishing cybersecurity industry in Pensacola, Florida. With a strong cyber workforce graduating from the University of West Florida (UWF) and ample funding, the Pensacola … Read more
Florida SBDC Network Headquarters (Pensacola, Fla.) – Due to the widespread impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and small businesses’ need for emergency capital, the application process for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program has changed. Effective immediately, eligible small businesses interested in applying for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program, … Read more
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
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