FloridaWest News

Did you know, this is Economic Development Week? Scott Luth with FloridaWest joins The Quinlan Report to share details on progress being made to bring more jobs and higher wages to Northwest Florida.

“When I decided to start my business, Data Revolution, the first people I met with were Kelly Reeser and Pat Rooney at CO:LAB.  I was fully motivated and had a lot of good ideas.  I knew where I was going, but I didn’t really know HOW I would get there, or even the best way … Read more

When VT MAE Aerospace started looking around for a place to expand – it didn’t take them long to figure out that Pensacola had all the right elements for their aviation operation to take off. The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company has been in business in nearby Mobile, Ala., for more than 25 years … Read more

Workforce Development was featured in the latest issue of Pensacola Magazine READ IT HERE

Community providers, CareerSource Escarosa and Pensacola State College, are partnering once again to host the area’s largest job fair, featuring over 50 area employers – all hiring for multiple openings. The Worlds of Possibilities Job Fair will be held on Monday, April 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center. Located at … Read more

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce that Jonathan Tucker, Director of Business Sales for Cox Business Florida and Georgia, has joined the Board of Directors as an Associate Member. “I look forward to being involved with FloridaWest,” Tucker said.  “Cox sees great value in supporting economic development and the work that FloridaWest is … Read more

More than 300 students from dozens of schools across the region participate in record fourth annual event.   More than 300 local students from dozens of schools across Northwest Florida participated in Cyberthon 2018 this weekend, the fourth annual cybersecurity awareness and gaming challenge event hosted by the AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter. Following two … Read more

FloridaWest is pleased to announce that promotional materials for The Bluffs were awarded three Golden Addys at Saturday’s American Advertising Federation Pensacola ADDY® Awards Gala. The Awards: 2018 Gold Addy Award – Integrated Campaign: The Bluffs / Integrated Advertising Campaign Regional/National B-to-B 2018 Gold Addy Award – Direct Mail: 3-D/Mixed 2018 Gold Addy Award – … Read more

Pensacola State College has received $1.86 million for workforce training programs from an $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The college was among nine entities awarded $35 million of the total funding, Gov. Rick Scott announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Jacksonville. The funds will be used to increase the number of students earning … Read more

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