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 past our half-million threshold—shines as bright as its Gulf of Mexico white-sand beaches. History and proximity to Alabama … Read more
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 output in 2021. More important than just the economic output of a given sector—in this case, manufacturing—productivity growth … Read more
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. https://www.hireahelper.com/lifestyle/cities-with-the-most-veteran-owned-businesses/
The ECRC needs your input! The public comment period for the Florida-Alabama Project Priorities is now open through July 31. Take our survey and ensure your voice is heard on the 2022 Transportation Priorities in the Florida-Alabama TPO region. Find the online survey at www.ecrc.org/FLALPrioritiesSurvey. Paper copies available by request. View current project priorities, learn … Read more
Pensacola was recognized for its “easy living and proximity to some of the best beaches in the world.” Additionally, the researchers highlighted that Pensacola’s strong economic future helped propel it to one of the top spots on the list.
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Escambia County is a hotbed for employment in health care, tourism, military, education and cybersecurity. Is biotech on the cusp of joining that exclusive group?
The Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 PEDC Board Packet 5.24.22 Website
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. FloridaWest Board Packet 5.24.22 Website
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