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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Friday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Pensacola area gained 8,300 private sector jobs (+5.3 percent) over the year in March 2022. The Pensacola area labor force increased by 7,138 over the year, a 3.1 percent increase. The Pensacola area unemployment rate was 2.6 percent in March 2022, down 2.0 percentage points from 4.6 … Read more
The Industry Resilience and Diversification Fund program, administered by the University of West Florida is open to new applicants.
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association connects people and great ideas on the CyberCoast After a break of several years, local government and industry professionals are excited to announce that the Blue Angels chapter of AFCEA (The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) is back with a new focus: Connecting the CyberCoast. The chapter’s … Read more
FORECAST / BUSINESS GROWTH SCOTT LUTH President/CEO, FloridaWest (economic development alliance), Pensacola “Looking back on 2021 and into 2022, one of the things COVID did is push a lot of inquiries from companies in states where they have shut down and are looking to move their operations to Northwest Florida. We’ve been busier this past … Read more
Boston is now connected to the Gateway to the Gulf Coast. American Airlines will begin offering service between Logan International Airport and Pensacola International Airport in June 2022, bringing even more nonstop destination options to Pensacola travelers. This route is a part of the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue, Logan Airport’s largest carrier. … Read more
How Pensacola is quietly emerging as one of America’s most important cybersecurity hubs Long known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” Pensacola has a proud military heritage and maintains a strong affiliation with the myriad agencies responsible for national defense. Now, technology makes bits and bytes every bit as important as bombs and bullets to … Read more
Published in IN Weekly July 7, 2021 By Rick Outzen Some dreams take time. The maintenance, repair and overhaul facility (MRO) at the Pensacola International Airport began with conversations during the early days of Mayor Ashton Hayward’s administration. The mayor saw the opportunity to create much-needed jobs in an economy walloped by the BP oil … Read more
Pensacola State College unveiled its new state-of-the-art Baars Technology Building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9 on the Pensacola campus. The $15 million ─ 23,839-square-foot ─ the two-story facility will be home to the College’s STEM programs, including cybersecurity, mathematics, computer science and other high-tech fields of study. It replaces the Mary Ellison Baars … Read more
NAS Pensacola & NAS Whiting Field Community, home to Naval Station Pensacola and Naval Air Station Whiting Field, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2021 Class of Great American Defense Communities