According to U.S. News and World Report, Pensacola is the #5 best place in Florida the #26 best place to live in the country. Now it has also been ranked in the top ten places in the country to retire, too due to Pensacola’s many advantages in housing affordability, tax rates and excellent healthcare. U.S. … Read more
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During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. Learn more Right now, Armstrong has excellent … Read more
Careersource Escarosa Annual Job Fair is Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Jean and Paul Amost Performance Studio at Pensacola State College This no-cost event is open to the public and reservations are not required to attend. Job seekers will have the opportunity to network with more than 50 area employers … Read more
September is Workforce Development Month! FloridaWest provides support to help create a well-trained target industry workforce that attracts new employers to Escambia County and supports existing industry. Now is the perfect time to find a job or train for a new one. Here are some of the help provided by our partners: K-12 Career Pathways … Read more
Paradigm Parachute & Defense and Arco Marine are in the running for this year’s award GrowFL is pleased to announce that 82 second-stage growth companies are now in the running to become the next class of GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. Now in its 11th year, the finalists will work to complete a second-round application … 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
CO:LAB, Pensacola’s only community-supported business incubator has opened its doors to tenants after extensive reconstruction following Hurricane Sally in September. The new and improved working, collaborating and mentoring space includes 22,500 square feet of private office space over three floors in the Pensacola State College Downtown Building at 418 West Garden Street. The CO:LAB lobby has … Read more
This year may be the best year ever for a summer job. So many of our best employers are hiring and there are a wide variety of jobs, both full time and part time they need to fill now. For young people, it is the perfect time to try out a career! Having money to … Read more
The team at FloridaWest was saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dottie Dubuisson. A tireless advocate for her community, Ms. Dubuisson actively attended both FloridaWest Board of Directors and PEDC meetings and was a supporter of CO:LAB. Her support and commitment to economic development, transparency in government and the quality of life … Read more