Paradigm Parachute & Defense to double Pensacola operations
Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2022) – FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance announced that Paradigm Parachute & Defense, a disabled-veteran-owned small business, is expanding their manufacturing operations in Pensacola. The military parachute manufacturer received...
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance hits multi-year strategic plan goals and launches new 5-year strategic plan
Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2022) –FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance’s current multi-year strategic plan has come to an end and the organization is launching a new 5-year plan in partnership with PEDC, Escambia County, The City of Pensacola, and other partners...
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...Former Call Center being converted into high security refurbishment center for technology assets
Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR), recycler-refurbisher of high-tech equipment, announced it is converting a call center in Pensacola, Florida to a state-of-the-art testing and repair production line facility capable of refurbishing and reselling millions of...
Agglomeration is not a dirty word
Economist John List recently spoke at CivicCon and asked FloridaWest’s CEO Scott Luth to speak about Agglomeration. “Pensacola is unique in its Cyber Security strategy,” said Luth. “We’re building it off of what’s going on at Corry...
Century designated a “Rural Community”
FloridaWest and First Place Partners were part of a group that helped the town of Century achieve the designation “Rural Community.” The designation was given by the Florida Department of Opportunity and is important because it allows Century to receive...
Gov. Ron DeSantis Approves $15.6 million for Cybersecurity and IT Training
The governor’s office announced he has approved $15.6 million to expand cybersecurity and IT training in Florida. According to a news release from the governor’s office, “This announcement is part of Governor DeSantis’ goal to make Florida the best...
Pensacola makes “America’s 100 Best Cities in 2022” list
America’s Best Cities has highlighted Pensacola on its “America’s 100 Best Cities 2022.” The smallest city to make the list, Pensacola came in at #81. “The smallest city in our ranking—after 15,000 new residents pushed the population...
Florida Tax Watch: Manufacturing Key to Florida’s Economy
A recent article from Florida TaxWatch, BUILT FOR SUCCESS: MANUFACTURING’S ROLE IN FLORIDA’S ECONOMY, keys in on productivity growth as a powerful indicator. “Florida’s manufacturing sector was directly responsible for 5.6 percent of the state’s total economic...
Cities with most Veteran-Owned Businesses
The military teaches leadership, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making. Maybe that’s why so many veterans have decided to start their business right here in the Pensacola area....
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