U.K. based aerospace company Field International is preparing to open its U.S. based manufacturing operations, Field International USA, at a facility in Pensacola. They’re currently looking to fill 50 jobs ranging from welders and assemblers to support staff.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance announced today that West Fraser, one of the world’s largest producers of renewable wood building products, has invested $70,250,000 in capital expenditures to expand its existing sawmill operation in McDavid, Escambia County, Florida.
Ribbon cutting ceremony highlights commitment to animal health and local community investment Pegasus Laboratories, a subsidiary of PBI-Gordon Companies and a leading manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its expanded facility in Pensacola. The event takes place today, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at … Read more
Ashley Saba joins FloridaWest EDA enhancing the capabilities of the organization to the recruitment of industry to Escambia County, Florida FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance announced today that Ms. Ashley Saba has joined the organization as its new Director of Business Development. In this newly created role, Saba will focus on recruiting new industries to Escambia … Read more
Please join us in congratulating FloridaWest’s Danita Andrews on her election to the Propeller Club of Pensacola Board of Directors for the 2025–26 term. Andrews was named alongside a distinguished group of maritime and business leaders committed to advancing one of Northwest Florida’s most vital industries. The Propeller Club of Pensacola, founded in 1944, serves as a hub for … Read more
Collaboration was front and center on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board and the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commission (PEDC) Board gathered for a joint meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown. The session brought both boards together in one room to strengthen alignment, share perspectives and build momentum around … Read more
Pensacola has been named the best coastal city in America to live in by ConsumerAffairs, topping a list of 143 communities nationwide. The study highlights what residents already know — Pensacola offers an unmatched blend of affordability, history, and coastal living, making it a destination where people and businesses thrive. For FloridaWest, this recognition affirms the region’s … Read more
National Energy USA, a ClimateTech engineering firm headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, has been awarded a $350,000 grant through the University of West Florida’s (UWF) Industry Resilience and Diversification Fund (IRDF). The grant, facilitated by FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance and UWF, will support the company’s expansion and the creation of 15 high-wage jobs over the next … Read more
From the Pensacola News Journal Pensacola’s partnership with American Magic is set to deliver major returns, as renowned yacht maker Nautor Swan will now build boats in the city through a new collaboration. The project establishes Pensacola as a rising center for sailing innovation and includes the launch of the ClubSwan 28 American Series. The … Read more
A $4.2 million expansion of an Escambia County manufacturing facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. Jupiter Bach, manufacturer of covers for wind turbines, will cut the ribbon on its new facility on July 31. The project includes an additional 20,000 square feet of manufacturing space, … Read more
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