FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Audit Committee Meeting
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Request for Proposal: Economic Development Capital Fundraising Campaign
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Request for proposal for Audit Services
Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting Canceled
Board of Directors Meeting Canceled
Special Board Meeting
Executive Search Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Search Committee Meeting
Executive Search Committee Meeting
Executive Search Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Search Committee Meeting (Virtual)
Executive Search Committee Meeting (Virtual)
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting has been canceled.
Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting has been canceled.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Search Committee Meeting
Executive Search Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Search Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting
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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
RFP for Executive Search Firm to recruit the next CEO of FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance
CEO, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Job Description
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
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].
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors Meeting
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].
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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].
FloridaWest Business Development Manager Position Open
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.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
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
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.
CO:LAB Holiday Party Dec. 19, 4 – 6 p.m.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Finance Committee Meeting
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
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
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].
Executive Board Planning Session
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
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance – Board of Director’s Meeting – CO:LAB Pensacola – First Floor Conference Room
Board of Directors Meeting
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.
April General Meeting
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 of Directors Meeting
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].
Board of Directors Meeting
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].
January Regular Meeting
Board of Directors
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 of Directors
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].
Request for proposal for Audit Services
FloridaWest Board Members
- President – David Bear, Lewis Bear Company
- Vice President – Ryan Tilley, IHMC, Escambia County Appointee
- Secretary – Dr. Charletha Powell, Educator & Entrepreneur, FloridaWest Appointee
- Treasurer – Olevia McNally, Envision Physician Services, Escambia County Appointee
- Past President – Rick Byars, FPL
- City of Pensacola Appointee – Donnie McMahon, McMahon & Hadder Insurance
- Member – Don Palmer, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
- Member – Jim Waite, Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.
- City of Pensacola Appointee – Matt Davis, Hancock Whitney
Investor Level
- Doug Bert, FBBInsurance
- Kelvin Enfinger, Greenhut Construction
- K.C. Gartman, Baptist Health Care
- Rick Johnson, Trustmark Bank
- Dr. Marcus McBride, CareerSource Escarosa
- Dr. Ed Meadows, Pensacola State College
- Chris Plaeger, Bear General Contractors
Organizational Support
- Jessica Scholl, Moore, Hill, Westmoreland, Attorney
- Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Auditor
- Brian Hilson, FloridaWest CEO
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