FloridaWest Meeting Notices & Board Materials

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

June 2, 2023 7:30 am

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Search Committee Meeting (Virtual)

May 30, 2023 2:00 pm

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

May 26, 2023 7:30 am

This meeting has been canceled.

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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Search Committee Meeting

May 17, 2023 8:00 am

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

May 5, 2023 7:30 am

This has been canceled. Click here for more info.

RFP for Executive Search Firm to recruit the next CEO of FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance 

April 10, 2023 5:00 pm

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

March 31, 2023 7:30 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 7:30 am at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 1st floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Agenda

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Meeting

March 28, 2023 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

March 24, 2023 7:30 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Friday, March 24th, 2023 at 7:30 am at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 1st floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

CANCELED: FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

March 17, 2023 8:30 am

This meeting has been canceled.

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 8:30 am at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 1st floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

March 10, 2023 8:30 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 8:30 am at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 1st floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Executive Board Meeting Canceled

March 10, 2023 8:30 am

President Rick Byars has canceled the Executive Board meeting scheduled for Friday, March 10th 8:30 a.m. so that members could attend the funeral of Lewis Bear Jr. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

March 3, 2023 8:00 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 8:30 am at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 1st floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Meeting

February 21, 2023 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at 1:30 pm in the Blue Angel Room of the new Baptist Hospital facility located at 245 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL. 

The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Board Meeting

February 21, 2023 12:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Board on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 at 12:30 pm at Baptist Hospital, 245 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL in the Cervantes Conference Room.Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Board Meeting

February 15, 2023 8:00 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Board on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W. Garden Street, 3rd floor conference room, Pensacola, FL. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

February 8, 2023 7:30 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W. Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 3rd floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Executive Board Meeting

February 2, 2023 3:00 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W. Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32502 in the 3rd floor conference room. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

FloridaWest Board Meeting

January 24, 2023 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola, FL. 

The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Board Materials

FloridaWest Business Development Manager Position Open

January 11, 2023 12:00 am

 This position supports the Chief Business Development Officer and includes coordination of a broad range of activities that help to advance the organization’s aggressive business development priorities which include an emphasis on existing business retention/expansion and assistance with new business attraction. The Business Development Manager assists existing businesses in maintaining their competitive positions, promotes workforce development partnerships, maintains a comprehensive knowledge of key community assets and resources, and cultivates positive relationships with private business, community organizations, city/county public staff and state, local and/or regional partner economic development organizations, as well as FloridaWest and Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) board members. 

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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting

January 10, 2023 10:00 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at FloridaWest, 3 W. Garden Street, Suite 618, Pensacola, FL 32502. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting.

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Full-Service Marketing Agency

December 20, 2022 12:00 am

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is seeking a full-service marketing agency to retain as agency of record, providing brand strategy and execution for all internal and external communication mediums including public relations, advertising, social media and website for FloridaWest and its enterprises, Cyber Coast Florida and CO:LAB. 

Please click here to view the RFP.

CO:LAB Holiday Party Dec. 19, 4 – 6 p.m.

December 19, 2022 4:00 pm

You are invited to the CO:LAB Holiday Party on Monday, December 19 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Please join us in the first floor conference room for fun, food and bubbly! We hope to see you there!

Executive Committee Meeting

November 21, 2022 10:00 am

There will be a FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting on Monday, November 21st, 2022 at 10:00 am in the conference room located at FloridaWest, 3 West Garden Street, Suite 618, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to attend.

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date.

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Finance Committee Meeting

November 18, 2022 9:30 am

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Finance Committee on Friday, November 18th, 2022 at 9:30 am at FloridaWest, 3 W Garden Street, Suite 618, Pensacola, FL 32502. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Joint Meeting Nov. 14, 2022

November 14, 2022 12:30 pm

There will be a joint meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance and Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) Board of Directors on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 12:30 pm in the first floor conference room of CO:LAB Pensacola located at 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL. 

The public is welcome to attend. If members of the public wish to speak, they will be given the opportunity to do so during the public comment portion of the meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Membership Committee Meeting

November 8, 2022 3:00 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Membership Committee on Tuesday, November 8th at 3:00 pm at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room 307, Pensacola, FL 32502. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting.

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date.

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

Joint FloridaWest/PEDC Board Meeting

October 25, 2022 1:00 pm

The Joint FloridaWest/PEDC October Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at 1:00 p.m. in the SCI Community Room at 220 W. Garden Street.

The final 5 Year Strategic Plan presentation by VisionFirst is the focus of this joint meeting, and we do not anticipate any board action.

Board Materials

Minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

October 24, 2022 2:00 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Finance Committee on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at 2:00 pm at FloridaWest, 3 W Garden Street, Suite 618, Pensacola, FL 32502. Public comment will not be taken during this meeting. 

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. 

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Executive Committee Meeting

October 6, 2022 11:00 am

There will be a FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at 11:00 am in the third-floor conference room #307 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to attend. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

September Regular Meeting

September 27, 2022 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden Street, Pensacola, FL.

The public is welcome to join in and provide public input.  If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Persons needing special accomodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at PO Box 1992, Pensacola, FL 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date.

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected].

Board Materials

Executive Board Planning Session

September 16, 2022 8:00 am

There will be a FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Board Planning Session on Friday, September 16th, 2022, at 8:00 am in the third-floor conference room #307 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to attend. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected] 

Board of Directors Meeting

June 28, 2022 1:30 pm

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance – Board of Director’s Meeting – CO:LAB Pensacola – First Floor Conference Room

Board Materials

Board of Directors Meeting

May 24, 2022 1:30 pm

FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida.

Board Materials

April General Meeting

April 26, 2022 1:30 pm

Public Notice: There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, April 26,  2022, at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida.

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Sena Maddison with the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date.

Board Materials

Board of Directors Meeting

March 22, 2022 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

March 2022 Business Development Report

March 2022 COLAB Report

Board Materials

Board of Directors Meeting

February 22, 2022 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the first-floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida. The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

Board Materials

Board of Directors

December 14, 2021 1:30 pm

There will be a joint meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors and the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commission Board of Directors on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 10:00 am at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts at Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. Pensacola, Florida 32504. The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting. Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Sena Maddison with the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date. For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

Board Materials

Board of Directors

October 26, 2021 1:30 pm

There will be a meeting of the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm in the first floor conference room #103 at CO:LAB, 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola Florida.

The public is welcome to join in and provide public input. If members of the public wish to speak to items on the agenda of regular board meeting or during the Visitor’s Forum, they will be given the opportunity to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Persons needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Sena Maddison with the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, in writing, at P.O. Box 1992, Pensacola Florida 32591, or at [email protected], by written request 48 hours prior to the event date.

For more information, please call (850) 898-2201 or send an email to [email protected]

Board Materials

FloridaWest Board Members

  • Rick Byars, President, FPL
  • David Bear, Vice President, Lewis Bear Company
  • Ryan Tilley, Secretary-Treasurer, Escambia County Appointee, IHMC
  • Rebecca Ferguson, City of Pensacola, Pensacola Energy Appointee
  • Charletha Powell, Educator & Entrepreneur, FloridaWest Appointee
  • Donnie McMahon, McMahon & Hadder Insurance, City of Pensacola Appointee
  • Olevia McNally, Envision Physician Services, Escambia County Appointee
  • Don Palmer, ECUA
  • Jim Waite, Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.

Investor Level

  • Kelvin Enfinger, Greenhut Construction
  • K.C. Gartman, Baptist Health Care
  • Marcus McBride, CareerSource Escarosa
  • Dr. Ed Meadows, Pensacola State College
  • Dave Murzin, First Place Partners
  • Chris Plaeger, Bear General Contractors

Organizational Support

  • Scott Luth, FloridaWest CEO
  • Jessica Scholl, Attorney
  • Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Auditor
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