PENSACOLA, FL – May 2, 2022 – ActiGraph, a leading provider of wearable technology-enabled scientific solutions for clinical trials and academic research, is the latest business to receive funding through the Industry Resilience and Diversification Fund (IRDF). This grant will enable ActiGraph to expand its Pensacola, Florida, headquarters, creating new job opportunities for the Escambia … Read more
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.
MULTI-CULTURAL JOB FAIR Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 10 a.m.–Noon Student Center, Bldg. 5 | Pensacola Campus * Local and regional employers with current job openings participating. * Please have resume available and dress professionally. * You will be able to meet with multiple employers within the 2-hour fair.
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
After a robust summer, Delta isn’t slowing down in bringing back more flights and destinations for New York’s business and leisure travelers alike. Delta Air Lines has announced it will begin daily, nonstop service from Pensacola International Airport to LaGuardia Airport on Dec. 18, 2021. The Atlanta-based carrier says the service is scheduled to run through May … Read more
FloridaWest Workforce Innovation Director Jeff Dyer was a guest on NewsTalk 1370 WCOA’s “Real News with Rick Outzen” last week. He spotlights the many current job openings in Manufacturing and upcoming job fairs. Listen Now During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia … Read more
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
During the month of October, FloridaWest is celebrating our outstanding Manufacturing employers and showcasing the incredible job opportunities in Escambia County.
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
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