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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

by FloridaWest News

| October 3, 2018

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Florida West Economic Development Alliance received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its “The Bluffs”, a project in the category of Video/Multimedia Promotion from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which was held September 29 – … Read more

Doing Business in the European Union

by FloridaWest News

| September 21, 2018

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Enterprise Florida Inc. invites you to a business briefing, “Doing Business in the European Union” Friday September 28, 2018 at Co:Lab. In 2016, the United States and the 28 Member States of the European Union (EU) enjoyed a robust economic relationship, characterized by $5.1 trillion in two-way investment. In 2017, Transatlantic trade flows (goods and services … Read more

Congressional App Challenge Returns Oct. 27

by FloridaWest News

| September 21, 2018

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Congressman Matt Gaetz will host the Congressional App Challenge Oct. 27, 2018 at the Hal Marcus College of Science & Engineering at UWF. The public is encouraged to attend both the competition and the EXPO program. Companies interested in having an industry table at the Expo should contact Laura Rakas at the Office of Congressman … Read more

Geeks on the Beach

by FloridaWest News

| September 18, 2018

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If you can work anywhere, what could beat the sugar white sands of Pensacola? Working from where you want just may be the future of how we work and where better to work than here? More and more, tech professionals are seeing that the Pensacola area is the place to be. Jonathan Arneault, Director – … Read more

FloridaWest is seeking a Director of Workforce Innovation

by FloridaWest News

| September 7, 2018

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FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance is currently seeking a Director of Workforce Innovation. The Director of Workforce Innovation will be responsible for developing, implementing and leading programs and strategic alliances with area business, industry, government and educational institutions in support of FloridaWest’s workforce development initiatives throughout the Pensacola Metropolitan Statistical Area. See complete job description and … Read more

FloridaWest EDA Presents Five-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development

by FloridaWest News

| August 9, 2018

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Representatives from the FloridaWest Board of Directors and the Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commission presented the FloridaWest/PEDC Five-Year Strategic plan to the Escambia County Commission during today’s Committee of the Whole Meeting. The plan will be presented to Pensacola City Council at an upcoming meeting. The detailed strategy addresses six areas of work, all designed … Read more

$449,231 Awarded to Historic Patti Shipyard for Maritime Jobs in Pensacola

by FloridaWest News

| July 31, 2018

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Maritime Administration Announces More Than $20 Million in Grants for U.S. Small Shipyards Today, Frank Patti Jr., President of Patti Marine Enterprises announced that the shipyard has been awarded $449,231 to support Maritime jobs in Pensacola. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has more than $20 million in grants to support capital improvements … Read more

New Website Will Help Florida Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters

by FloridaWest News

| July 25, 2018

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FloridaWest EDA is joining with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Visit Pensacola, The Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, Century Chamber of Commerce and the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce to help Escambia County businesses better prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) recently … Read more

VT MAE Has Arrived!

by FloridaWest News

| June 1, 2018

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VT MAE has landed! VT MAE invites you to tour our new 174,000 square foot Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility during our public Open House on Saturday, June 9th from 9am – 12pm . To confirm your attendance, please register at Eventbrite.com

FloridaWest CEO Scott Luth talks Workforce Development on the Quinlan Report 5.11.18

by FloridaWest News

| May 15, 2018

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Did you know, this is Economic Development Week? Scott Luth with FloridaWest joins The Quinlan Report to share details on progress being made to bring more jobs and higher wages to Northwest Florida.