When the Gulf Coast Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship first opened its doors to startup businesses in 2008, the Quality of Life Survey funded by Quint and Rishy Studer revealed that 65 percent of Escambia County residents had an overall negative perception of our area as a good place for entrepreneurs. We have come so … Read more
Encouraging remote work is at the heart of the “Remote from Here” campaign launched by FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance to attract and retain talented remote cybersecurity workers
New website at the heart of efforts to attract and retain talented remote cybersecurity workers
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is seeking a volunteer for appointment as Designated Director to the FloridaWest EDA Board of Directors. The FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance was created in October 2014 when economic development was separated and moved out from under the present-day Greater Pensacola Chamber. FloridaWest EDA operates as a publicly/privately-funded organization, observing all local, … Read more
Paychecks for Patriots is a special statewide hiring fair in November
Originally published in the Gulf Coast Reporter’s League Aerospace Newsletter gcac newsletter 101820 (1) It’s important not only to bring new dollars into a community with businesses big and small, but to ensure the mix helps diversify the local economy. It’s one thing to ensure businesses are strong. Quite another to bring in new ones, … Read more
Escambia County has received a FEMA Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. This declaration will allow those who have been impacted by Hurricane Sally to apply for the Individuals and Households Program. With this announcement, families impacted by Hurricane Sally now have access to critical FEMA programs, including housing assistance, crisis counseling, disaster unemployment assistance, Small Business … Read more
Escambia County will start accepting applications for the Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grants beginning Friday, Oct. 2, at 8 a.m. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. Applications will be accepted online at myescambia.com/CARES and at several physical locations throughout the county. Those needing assistance or who do not … Read more
Hurricane Sally will be impacting our community over the next few days. Continue to monitor the storm through these official sources: National Hurricane Center Escambia County Storm Center City of Pensacola Hurricane Preparedness FloridaDisaster.org Florida CFO’s Office PrepareFL
Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grant Funding for the Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grant will be available in amounts of $7,500 for small businesses with up to 25 employees and $15,000 for small businesses with 26-50 employees. The application process for the Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grant will open Friday, Sept. … Read more
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