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Thursday, October 06, 2022More than half of Americans, an estimated 56%, do not have an estate plan in place, making estate planning a critically overlooked component of financial wellness. This creates hardship, financial or otherwise, that can be avoided by advanced planning. The Estate Planning Council of the Emerald Coast, Inc. (EPCEC) invites the public to join them on Thursday, October 20th from 1pm to 5:30pm at The ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press ReleaseWednesday, October 05, 2022Drive through rabies vaccine clinicOctober 21, 4 - 6 p.m. The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County and local veterinarians are offering low-cost rabies vaccines for cats and dogs on Fri., Oct. 21 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Rabies vaccines are $10 per animal, cash or check, a driver's ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, October 05, 2022Categories: Community, Press Release, General News ArticleWednesday, October 05, 2022October Leaps & Bounds Magazine Online The October LEAPS and BOUNDS, Santa Rosa County School District’s multi-media, interactive magazine is now available at https://bit.ly/LBOct22. This issue includes information about the STAR Tutoring program, LEAP and Extra Degree awards, alternative certification, federal ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 05, 2022For Immediate Release Contact: United Way of West Florida Jed Dembowski 850.444.7042 jed.dembowski@uwwf.orgMedia Advisory United Way of West Florida will hold its 29th Day of Caring this Friday. Day of Caring is a single-day, community-wide volunteer event organized by United Way of West Florida. United Way connects volunteers with local agencies and schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, October 05, 2022Take the Scary Out of Halloween Don’t let Halloween give you a fright! There are four easy ways to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe. Take the Scary Out of HalloweenDon’t let Halloween give you a fright! There are four easy ways to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe.Safety Tips The Unexpected Benefits of Weight Loss SurgeryDid you know ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, October 04, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Joe and Susan Story Donate $1 Million to Baptist Health Care Foundation PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Dr. Joe and Susan Story donated $1 million to support the new Baptist Hospital campus currently under construction at Brent Lane and I-110. Baptist Health Care ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, October 04, 2022Santa Rosa County adds new mobileradar speed signs to their fleetThe new signs allow Santa Rosa County to slow down traffic throughout the county The Santa Rosa County Road and Bridge Department has recently acquired new radar speed trailers that can be quickly deployed to any location within the county. Similar signs in other areas have been shown to reduce traffic ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, October 04, 2022Categories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, October 04, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip Hurricane Ian has left devastation throughout Southwest Florida with its record-breaking storm surge. More than 2 million Floridians have been impacted by Hurricane Ian, suffering from floods, power outages, home displacements and access to basic necessities such as safe water. Many charitable organizations are seeking to provide emergency relief and assistance. To assist ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 30, 2022October Events @ Your Library ® Fall Into Fun: Pick-a-Treat – All LibrariesOctober 1 – 31Kids are invited to wear a costume, drop by the library, and pick up candy and a fun craft kit. Pick-a-Treat will take place during regular business hours throughout the month of October, while supplies ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 29, 2022SRCAS receives grant funding forcommunity cat program - CORRECTION Santa Rosa County Animal Services has received a $25,000 grant from Florida Animal Friend to assist with the community cat program. This program provides free or reduced-cost neuter/spay for community cats. This funding will allow free neuter/spay and rabies vaccination services for up to ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, September 29, 2022Gulf Islands National Seashore News Release Release Date: September 28, 2022Contacts: Stephenie Wade, Stephenie_Wade@nps.gov, 850-393-7952 Gulf Islands National Seashore Reopens Following Hurricane Ian GULF BREEZE, Fla. –Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen the Perdido Key Area (Johnson Beach), Opal Beach, and Okaloosa Area in Florida beginning at noon on Sept. ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, General News ArticleThursday, September 29, 2022Dear Members and Friends of the Chamber, Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni has announced its tenth year in awarding unrestricted funds to a nonprofit organization based in or serving Santa Rosa County. The Reinvesting In Santa Rosa Excellence (R.I.S.E.) program will award $3,000 this year through an application and interview process. Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the R.I.S.E. grant ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 29, 2022Media Contact: Chris Verlinde, christinav@santarosa.fl.gov Libbie Johnson, libbiej@ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension kicks off Peanut Butter Challenge with ceremonial donation Jerry Davis, 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge ambassador for Santa Rosa County, donated the ceremonial first jar of peanut butter on Fri., Sept. 23. The donation signifies the start ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 29, 2022Santa Rosa County Extension Plant Clinics The south plant clinic put on by the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners has moved from the Santa Rosa County South Service Center in Gulf Breeze to the Navarre Library located at 8484 James M. Harvell Road in Navarre. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Stop by to ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 29, 2022Learn How to Improve Anxiety & Depression Up to 81% | 2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum 2022 Florida Chamber Annual Meeting& Future of Florida Forum (F3)October 24-25 | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort REGISTER BOOK ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 29, 202241st Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair The 41st Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 1 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton. There is no admission fee for this event. The Homemakers Holiday Fair features crafts made by local artisans, homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts, and door ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, September 28, 2022Media Contact: Chris Verlinde, christinav@santarosa.fl.gov Libbie Johnson, libbiej@ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension kicks off Peanut Butter Challenge with ceremonial donation Jerry Davis, 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge ambassador for Santa Rosa County, donated the ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityTuesday, September 27, 2022Learn How to Build a Safe and Cost Effective Workplace for Yourself and Employees According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 5,333 workers died on the job in 2019 - on average, more than 100 a week or about 15 deaths everyday. ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityMonday, September 26, 2022Businesses, civic and faith-based organizations encouraged to participate Media Contact: Chris Verlinde, christinav@santarosa.fl.gov Libbie Johnson, libbiej@ufl.edu UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off Oct. 1 The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Monday, September 26, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Health Care Names Joyce Nichols Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2022) – Joyce Nichols, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWOCN, has been named vice president and chief nursing officer for Baptist Health Care. In her new role, Nichols is ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityMonday, September 26, 2022Hurricane Ian Update Sand available at four locations in Santa Rosa County Mon., Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. - Santa Rosa County Pubic Safety is currently monitoring Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian is forecast to continue strengthening as it moves north-northwest into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday according to the US National Weather Service in Mobile. A north-northeastward motion is forecast ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Sunday, September 25, 2022A message from Pam RauchWe’re mobilized and ready to respond to Ian•We are pre-positioning our workforce to be able to respond safely and as quickly as possible •We are proactively reaching out to customers before Ian’s projected landfall, urging them to prepare and take safety precautions •Customers can stay informed by downloading the FPL app by texting the word “App” to MyFPL (69375) To stay ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Sunday, September 25, 2022Given the current projected path of Ian, we are preparing for possible power outages for parts of Florida. If you’re in the track of the storm, we urge you to prepare and want to help you understand how we operate during this time. Our Customer Care Center will remain operational with the initial focus on addressing hazardous concerns — while our crews in the field work around the clock to restore ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseNational Park Service Press Release: Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for TropicSunday, September 25, 2022Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for Tropical Storm Ian GULF BREEZE, Fla. –Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Florida Areas of the park to all visitors beginning at 8 p.m. Sept. 25, in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian. Closed areas include the Fort Pickens Area, Perdido Key Area (Johnson Beach), Opal Beach, and Okaloosa Area. The Mississippi Area, Naval Live ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseSaturday, September 24, 2022VISIT FLORIDA Tropical Storm Ian Update As Tropical Storm Ian approaches Florida, VISIT FLORIDA continues to monitor current weather conditions and is in constant communication with the State Emergency Operations Center. Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218 declaring a state of emergency for the following counties: Brevard, Broward, ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseThursday, September 22, 2022Tue., Sep. 27 at 10 a.m. The Santa Rosa County Office of Economic Development will be hosting a groundbreaking event to commemorate the kickoff of the infrastructure construction on the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10. The groundbreaking is open to the public. The event will be held Tue., Sep. 27 at 10 a.m. at Highway 87 south of ...read moreCategories: Economic, Community, Press ReleaseThursday, September 22, 2022Categories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, September 21, 2022We are looking for employers with IT/Cyber Security jobs. We have a meeting the first week of October with education partners and businesses in the same room to discuss grants available for apprenticeship programs. The ITEN Wired Expo at the Hilton on Pensacola Beach is coming up, and we need employers with computer/IT jobs to fill about eight tables. The Pensacola State College Job ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, September 21, 2022PUBLIC INFORMATION: Sept. 20, 2022MEDIA CONTACT: Kaycee Lagarde 850-435-1623klagarde@cityofpensacola.com REMINDER: Small Businesses Invited to Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange Sept. 22 Small business owners and suppliers are invited to connect at the Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange on Thursday, Sept. 22, a free event featuring ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Press ReleaseWednesday, September 21, 2022Escambia/Santa Rosa County HOME Consortium ARP Allocation Plan Public Meeting Sept. 26 For Santa Rosa County residents wanting to provide input on the usage of the Escambia/Santa Rosa County HOME Consortium ARP funds, see the below announcement regarding the upcoming public hearing to be held in Escambia County at 5:30 p.m. on Mon., Sept. ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Press ReleaseWednesday, September 21, 2022Santa Rosa BOCC Commission Regular MeetingThurs., Sept. 22, 9 a.m. at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission regular meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Thurs., Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. See the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents. This meeting will be streamed live ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 19, 2022Florida Leads the Nation with the Lowest Unemployment Rate among the Nation’s Ten Largest States and the Most New Business Formations in the Country Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s unemployment rate remained strong at 2.7 percent, the lowest unemployment rate among the nation’s ten largest states and a full percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent in August 2022. ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Press ReleaseMonday, September 19, 202256th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour The 56th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour will be held on Wed., Oct. 5. This year the tour will highlight peanut agribusinesses. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the tour will start at 9 a.m. departing from the Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane in Jay. Stops include Coastal Growers Shelling Plant, Escambia Peanut Buying Point and ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityMonday, September 19, 2022You don't want to miss this. Home News Community Sports Looking back at Hurricane Ivan | Navarre Press Hurricane Ivan made landfall Sept. 16, 2004, just west of Navarre as a Category 3 storm. Ivan ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 19, 2022Menus September 19, 2022 VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY Saturday, ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release.png)
Sunday, September 18, 2022Telling your business story is a compelling way to get your audience more invested in you and to help build know, like, and trust. But your business story shouldn’t be a dry About Us page filled with dates you first opened and how many locations you’ve been through over the course of your business history.Categories: Chamber, CommunityFriday, September 16, 2022Help us insure Florida's future - the right way. -- The Early Bird Rate Ends TODAY -- 2022 Florida Chamber AnnualInsurance SummitDecember 5-7, 2022 | Hyatt Regency Orlando Every week, a new headline carries the story of more property insurance troubles and exponential ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 16, 2022Top TakeawaysRailroads and their unions avoided a railroad shutdown that would have been an economic catastrophe. Retail sales rose in August, giving hope that consumers can continue supporting the economy. There's a wide range of opposition to an antitrust bill in Congress. The Global Aerospace Summit brought together top ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 16, 2022Santa Rosa BOCC Commission Committee MeetingMon., Sep. 19, 5:00 p.m. at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission committee meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Mon., September 19 at 5:00 p.m. See the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents. This meeting will ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, September 16, 2022Hurlburt Wing takes ACE to the next level for LWs*photos and captions in attached Word document For almost a decade, U.S. defense officials have deemed the return of great-power competition to be the most significant challenge to U.S. national security. As a result, the Department of Defense's leadership is taking bigger and bolder steps to maintain the U.S. military and technological edge ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, September 16, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Hospital Neuroscience Services Nurse Honored with DAISY AwardPENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Cassandra Reuben, LPN, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Reuben works in neuroscience services at Baptist Hospital.A patient’s wife recognized Reuben for the ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 16, 2022Florida Department of TransportationRON DESANTIS GOVERNOR1074 Highway 90 Chipley, FL 32428JARED W. PERDUE, P.E. SECRETARY For Immediate ReleaseContact: Kohen Johns Brannon September 16, 2022Kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us (888) 638-0250 ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic AdvisoryChipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, September 16, 2022Information provided by Holley Navarre Water System. Please direct any questions to them by calling (850) 939-2427. Precautionary boil water notice for homes off of Rosewood Drive in Navarre Due to a six-inch line break on Rosewood Dr & Hwy 98 this morning, Holley Navarre Water System is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for the homes off Rosewood Drive in ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 16, 2022Photo of the sun setting over a peanut field in Jay, FL captured by Wyatt Brown Santa Rosa BOCC second public hearing to adopt FY23 budgetTues., Sept. 20, 6 p.m. at Administrative Complex in Milton On Tues., Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., the county administrator and Santa Rosa County Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will present the final fiscal year 2023 budget to the ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Friday, September 16, 2022Join us Saturday evenings in October and November at 8pm.Categories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, September 14, 2022As a child of the 80s, I remember the excitement when the Wonder Twins would join forces and utter those magical words “Wonder Twin powers activate!”Categories: Community, Chamber, Press ReleaseTuesday, September 13, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip Photo Courtesy of Getty Images According to a Sept. 2021 survey, 83% of customers are loyal to businesses that resolve customer complaints. Resolving customer complaints not only helps restore your reputation when trust has been broken, but also can help generate lasting loyalty with customers who feel their concerns have been properly addressed. In business, your ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, General News Article, Chamber, EducationMonday, September 12, 2022Recycling program resumes Sept. 21 inSanta Rosa CountyDependent on the reopening of ECUA's recycling facility Santa Rosa County will resume its recycling program Wed., Sept. 21, dependent on ECUA reopening their recycling facility on Mon., Sept. 26. To help ensure it is successful, county staff will be taking extra steps to ensure collected recyclables are not contaminated with non-recyclable ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 12, 2022For Immediate Release Contact: Jackayn Kovac Jackalyn_kovac@srmcfl.com Improve Gut Health with Simple Lifestyle Habits MILTON, FL (September 12, 2022) – ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, General News ArticleMonday, September 12, 2022Menus September 12, 2022 There were 90+ registered racers this past weekendfor the 32nd AnnualJuana Good Time Regatta!! Sailors, sponsors, door prize donators,race committee, chase boats, volunteers,and Juana's staff,THANK YOU for making it anotherGREAT TIME!! Race results and photos to be posted on our website! OPEN HOURS THIS WEEK: Sailors' GrillServing Breakfast Monday to Saturday 8-11 AM, ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, September 12, 2022License-Renewal Time for About 25% of REALTORS®One in four REALTORS® must renew their license by Sept. 30th. Need CE credit or first-cycle associate/broker credits? You can check out at least ten credit offerings in-house at NABOR this monthPrefer virtual/online learning? We've got those too! Online Classes September Membership LuncheonWednesday, September ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleMonday, September 12, 2022UF/IFAS Extension Growing NativeWildflowers Course UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County is hosting an Easy to Grow Florida Wildflower course on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. The course will be held at the University of Florida Milton campus, 5988 US-90, in Milton. This course allows participants to learn about native Florida wildflowers that can be easily grown in home gardens and landscapes. Not ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleMonday, September 12, 2022Categories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 09, 202256th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour The 56th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour will be held on Wed., Oct. 5. This year the tour will highlight peanut agribusinesses. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the tour will start at 9 a.m. departing from the Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane in Jay. Stops include Coastal Growers Shelling Plant, Escambia Peanut Buying Point and a local ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, September 09, 2022Deadline to purchase tickets for our 2nd Annual Casino Night isMonday, Sept. 12th. Click Here to Download Above Flyer. Pre-purchase required! No walk-ins! Call (850) 623-2339 or ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, ChamberFriday, September 09, 2022Hurlburt squadrons deliver air component replication during final joint service Warfighter exercise of FY22 Link to hi-res photos for Warfighter exercises: https://www.dvidshub.net/search/?q=warfighter+exercise&view=grid FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- The 505th Command and Control Wing supported the U.S. Army’s Mission Command Training Program in its fourth and final Army Warfighter Exercise of ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press ReleaseFriday, September 09, 2022Complete the survey by 5 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 16 HOME-American Rescue Plan funding survey available Santa Rosa County is seeking public input to help the Escambia/Santa Rosa County Consortium guide its spending plan for its HOME American Rescue Plan Act funding. The funds received are to address specific needs relating to homelessness and housing ...read moreCategories: Economic, Community, Press ReleaseThursday, September 08, 2022Volume 2, Issue 9 | September 2022 In this Issue:Florida's Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Construction Suicide Prevention Resources • OSHA Update • Safety Means Success Video Campaign • Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) Training ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press ReleaseThursday, September 08, 2022TIME IS RUNNING OUT...Special Registration and Hotel Book Rates end September 16, book now to save! A reminder for our Florida - Alabama TPO Subscribers - The Emerald Coast Regional Council is excited to present the 2022 Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium! Join us for this one-and-a-half-day event on Thursday, October 6, and Friday, October 7, ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Education, Human InterestThursday, September 08, 2022Private Sector Partners:During National Preparedness Month, it’s important to remember that the first step to prepare for a lasting legacy is to make a plan. You can now keep your plan and emergency contact information with you by filling out the new digital emergency communications plan. You can share your plan with friends and family and print it out to store a physical copy for safe-keeping. ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Papers/Research, Community, Education, Human Interest, Press ReleaseThursday, September 08, 2022Main Street Small Business Seminar & Starting a Business Workshops! Take a look at the training FSBDC at UWF offers to small businesses. Main Street Small Business Seminar - Sept 15th Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with BancorpSouth Bank, continue their ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleThursday, September 08, 2022UF/IFAS Extension Lawn Renovation Classes UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County will host three lawn renovation classes. Presented by Joshua Criss, agriculture extension agent, this course is designed for homeowners who may need to renovate their lawns. Topics will include when to renovate, weed mitigation, soil care and lawn maintenance practices for a healthy lawn. The course will last about an ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, September 07, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip Photo Courtesy of Getty Images How thoroughly does your company track comments left by clients? It’s important to know what to do when a negative review or complaint appears online about your company, since it may have a significant impact on your business’s reputation. Consider the situation from the customer’s point of view: how frequently have you had a negative ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleMonday, September 05, 2022Happy Labor Day! Here are some things happening this week… - Pursuant to our Chamber bylaws, Gretchen Carter, the 2022 Chairman of the Board, announced at the August 26th Membership Breakfast that the Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Board of Directors. - If you are interested in serving and/or want to nominate a member to serve, please complete the online form or pick up a ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press Release
Sunday, September 04, 2022COVID forced many employees to work from home, whether they wanted to or not.Categories: Chamber, Community
Friday, September 02, 2022NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a Membership Campaign that runs through Sep. 30 and aims to enhance support of the Navarre area businesses community by increasing chamber membership. “A larger chamber organization means a stronger and more informed voice, enhanced services, and better networking for our members,” said Chanda Ryan, Chamber CEO & President. ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, September 02, 2022https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-hiring-event-tickets-403183922967?utm- campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm- medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listingVeteran Job Seekers Please Join NextOp for an Information & Hiring event with EMR, Lemoine, Coca Cola Bottling Company United, and USDA! About this event NextOp is hosting a virtual Hiring Event on September ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, September 01, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Medical Group – Gastroenterology Welcomes Angela Martinsen, PA-CPensacola, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2022) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Angela Martinsen, PA-C, to its multispecialty physician network. Martinsen specializes in gastroenterology and offers quality, convenient ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 31, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:Diane/JamieFlorida SBDC at UWF9999 University Pkwy, Pensacola850-474-2528850-474-2577 (fax)sbdc@uwf.edu (e-mail)www.sbdc.uwf.edu Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business” – Milton PENSACOLA, FL — August 30, 2022 — Have an idea for a business, but not sure where to start? Take the first step with the Florida SBDC’s “Starting a Business” workshop on ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 30, 2022September Events @ Your Library ® Library ClosuresAll Santa Rosa County Libraries will be closed on Mon., Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.All libraries will close at noon on Fri., Sep. 16 for quarterly staff development. September is Library Card Sign-up MonthVisit your library to see what's new ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleTuesday, August 30, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip Photo Courtesy of Getty Images Getting the most out of your small business isn't always easy. When you're wearing many hats and working hard to maximize your limited time, some tasks have an opportunity to slip through the cracks. These tips can help you run your small business more efficiently, making the most of the hours you ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Economic, PoliticalTuesday, August 30, 2022&##128680; NEW FUTURE OF WORK FLORIDA PODCAST EPISODE RELEASED &##128680; Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FLDEO) Deputy Secretary Adrienne Johnston Joins Us for Episode #6 of the Future of WorkFlorida Podcast The latest Future of Work Florida (FOWF) Podcast episode is available featuring the Deputy Secretary of FLDEO's Division of ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Community, Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 30, 2022Get school and emergency ready Welcome to the Fall edition of Doctor’s Orders! White-Wilson continues to keep you up to date on all aspects of health-related issues with helpful information to guide your way through a new school year and hurricane ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, August 29, 2022Veterans Services offices closed Thurs., Sept. 1 Santa Rosa County Veterans Services offices in Milton and Gulf Breeze will be closed Thurs., Sept. 1 to allow staff to participate in the "Be the Light, Walk to Fight" event at Pensacola State College as part of Suicide Prevention Month. Regular business hours will resume Fri., Sept. 2.Categories: Community, Press Release, General News ArticleMonday, August 29, 2022Santa Rosa County September 2022 Public Meetings All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Tourism Development Council - September 1, 8:30 a.m.Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release, Community, General News ArticleMonday, August 29, 2022Menus August 29, 2022 Regatta registrationRegister by August 31 for the reduced rate! No ifs, ands or butsabout it!! The deadline to register for Fall Volleyball Leagueis ...read moreCategories: Community, Papers/Research, Chamber, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, August 25, 2022The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office has worked closely with their public relations team at their marketing agency, Paradise, in developing seasonal story angles/ideas to keep Santa Rosa County top-of-mind among national and regional consumer media. To be included in these outreach efforts, please provide information with supplementary details (i.e., menu, background info, website ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 24, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip Photo Courtesy of Getty Images The paperwork adds up. This is the stark reality many start-up small businesses face when they don’t yet have the time, tools, or know-how to keep up with their financial records.Unfortunately, this is also one of the reasons many of those small businesses don’t make it. According to LendingTree (a ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, General News ArticleTuesday, August 23, 2022Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 22, 2022 Contact:Nina Harrelson, nina.harrelson@hcahealthcare.com HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital Announces Matt King as Chief Financial OfficerFort Walton Beach, Fla. – Matt King has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, effective August 22. “Matt brings with him extensive experience and an ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 23, 2022Florida Master Naturalist ProgramFreshwater Wetlands Training Join Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension agents to learn more about Florida’s natural resources. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is a hands-on outdoor learning experience for adults who are interested in learning more about Florida’s environment. The FMNP both informs and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 23, 2022Florida Department of TransportationRON DESANTIS GOVERNOR1074 Highway 90 Chipley, FL 32428JARED W. PERDUE, P.E. SECRETARY For Immediate ReleaseContact: Kohen Johns Brannon August 19, 2022Kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us (888) 638-0250 ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic AdvisoryChipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press ReleaseMonday, August 22, 2022Fun for the whole family! 19th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour highlights family-friendly fall activities throughout Santa Rosa County Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28Bands on the Blackwater Fall Concert Series5158 Willing St. in Milton. 7 to 9 p.m. Bands on the Blackwater is ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release, Community, Education, General News Article, Papers/Research
Thursday, August 18, 2022Navarre Chamber Foundation | 1804 Prado St Suite B, Navarre, FL 32566Categories: CommunityTuesday, August 16, 2022Santa Rosa County Courthouse Ribbon Cutting10 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 17 The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd. in Milton. The ceremony is at 10 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 17. "We're excited to finally be opening a brand new judicial facility, something ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 16, 2022The Santa Rosa County Commission has engaged Garner Economics LLC, an economic development strategy and location advisory firm, to conduct a Refresh and Recalibration of the County’s economic development action plan from 2018. Garner Economics was the author of the original plan. This effort will update the plan and will recommend ways the County can better prepare the area for business sectors ...read moreCategories: CommunityFriday, August 12, 2022BREAKING NEWS State Insurer of Last Resort Hits 1 Million Policies After several months of exponential growth, including nearly 70,000 new policies since June 30, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has hit 1 million insurance properties. Citizens Property Insurance is the state-created insurer of last resort, and this milestone further demonstrates that Florida’s insurance market is in ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, EconomicFriday, August 12, 2022Florida Department of TransportationRON DESANTIS GOVERNOR1074 Highway 90 Chipley, FL 32428JARED W. PERDUE, P.E. SECRETARY For Immediate ReleaseContact: Kohen Johns Brannon August 12, 2022Kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us (888) 638-0250 ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic AdvisoryChipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, August 12, 2022View this email in your browserREGISTER AT WWW.THEPOINTEGB.COM Our mailing address is: 1255 Country Club Road Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563Categories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, August 12, 2022East Bay Boulevard Road Closure A portion of East Bay Boulevard, between Bergren Road and Edgewood Drive, will be closed from August 20 until September 22, weather permitting. The closure is due to a culvert crossing project. Detour signage will be posted for motorists. Find a detour map online. # # # Having trouble viewing this email? ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 10, 2022Register now for tomorrow’s free virtual event at 11:30 am ET. First, Jeanette Mulvey and Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber, will provide a special economic update. Then, we’ll be joined by experts and small business owners to discuss strategies for navigating today’s most pressing business issues, including rising inflation, a possible recession, worker shortages, and ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 RABIES ALERT ISSUED FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY Contact: Dana Grissom, PIO PIO.CHD57@flhealthgov 850-564-2291 Milton, Fla.- The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County has issued a rabies alert for East Milton area. The alert is in response to a report of a positive ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, August 10, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute Physician Says Heat Can Affect Heart Health PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2022) – With temperatures averaging over 90 degrees throughout northwest Florida this month, the heat is not only uncomfortable, but it can impact the health of those ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 09, 2022BBB® Tuesday Tip It feels like the economy is being slammed from all directions. A stubborn pandemic, rampant inflation, supply chain snarls, worker shortages, energy price hikes, interest rate increases, and more are presenting ongoing challenges to all of us.BBB Central East Texas is proud to introduce Dr. Ray Perryman, president and CEO of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Labor Day is fast approaching. This unofficial end of summer is largely ignored by businesses partly because a holiday surrounding working doesn’t seem like much fun. However, you can use this day for more than planning a backyard BBQ or trip to the beach. Here are some engaging social media and activity ideas that you can work on over the next month to drive interaction and get employees and ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Saturday, July 30, 20228 way to spot counterfeit moneyCategories: Community, General News ArticleFriday, July 29, 2022Temporary traffic pattern at Central Landfill Due to continued construction of the new front entrance at the Central Landfill in Milton, a temporary traffic pattern will be implemented beginning Tues., Aug. 2 through Tues., Aug. 16 or until the completion of this phase of the road paving at the entrance of the Central Landfill. Those utilizing the ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 29, 2022News announcement from Volunteer Florida Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2022MEDIA CONTACTBrittany Doverbrittany@volunteerflorida.org (850) 556-9799ICYMI: Volunteer Florida Announces Half a Million in Funding Available for Florida’s Nonprofits TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Wednesday, June 29, Volunteer Florida ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EconomicFriday, July 29, 2022Santa Rosa County August 2022 Public Meetings All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Tourism Development Council - August 4, 8:30 a.m. Commission Committee - August 8, 9:00 a.m. Fire ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, July 27, 2022Navarre, Fla- Due to a scheduling conflict, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce have canceled the in-person Santa Rosa County Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2022.The Chambers remain committed to educating residents on public issues and the electoral process. As a service to the community, the Chambers will ...read moreCategories: Community, Political, Chamber, Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, July 26, 2022CareerSource Florida's Healthcare & Life Sciences Experts Can Help Your Business Recruit and Retain Qualified Talent The Florida Chamber Foundation is dedicated to providing businesses with the solutions they need to thrive in order to move the needle forward on Florida becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. In our recent Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 research, nearly 72% of Florida’s ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, July 26, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Angela B. Stewart, APRN, FNP-CPensacola, Fla. (July 25, 2022) – Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Angela B. Stewart, APRN, FNP-C, to its multispecialty physician network. Stewart offers convenient quality cardiothoracic and ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 15, 2022Stuff the Bus is almost here! United Way of West Florida and our community partners will be collecting school supplies on July 21. This is the only school supply drive supported by both Escambia County and Santa Rosa Countyschool districts You can ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationFriday, July 15, 2022Welcome to our first Newsletter. Each newsletter will contain information and articles about both companies. We hope you find the information useful.Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce: June Business of the Month! We were completely surprised! And so very happy! Hurricane Preparations: Learn what a Home Inventory is and why we all need one! Read More Grocery ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 15, 2022FEMA seeks qualified individuals to serve on the Technical Mapping Advisory Council, a committee that reviews and makes recommendations to FEMA on matters related to the national flood mapping program. Applicants will be considered for a 3-year appointment for four vacancies for the summer/fall 2022 term. Applications will be accepted through Aug 8. See the story below for details.FEMA will join ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 15, 2022Incumbent Worker Training Grants Available Now Businesses experience skills gaps when workers don't have necessary training. A company’s ability to retain workers, grow and prosper can be compromised. Florida’s Incumbent Worker Training grants can help. The program provides grants for continuing education and training of current full-time employees at ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationFriday, July 15, 2022+ Jumpstart your funding journey with new grants opportunities EDITION 158 Resources & Tips A mindset for the 21st centuryA digital-first approach can boost efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction in today's technology-driven business world. Here's how ensuring employees develop 'digital mindsets' no matter their role can help grow your business. Unlock growth ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 15, 2022Residents and businesses asked to complete broadband survey by July 20 The Santa Rosa Local Technology Planning Team is asking residents and businesses to complete a broadband survey to help gather more data of broadband availability and reliability throughout the county. Resident surveyhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LJH7SQ Business ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 15, 2022Baptist Health Care Names Paul Brown Quality Analytics Manager PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 12, 2022) – Paul Brown has been named quality analytics manager with Baptist Health Care. Brown has served as a quality consultant for Baptist since 2019. In his new role with Baptist, Brown will lead the quality analytics team of analysts and consultants to identify, conduct and support formal improvement ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 15, 2022BBB® Photo Courtesy of Getty Images Rental Cons Take Advantage of Stressed Out MoversFinding a new place to live is stressful! Scammers know that people in the midst of moving don’t always have time to do the necessary research. Avoid scams by watching out for these latest tricks. How This Scam ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 15, 2022If you are unable to see this message, click here to view.We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for Business Class LIVE 2022. Register Now What is Business Class LIVE?Business Class LIVE, now in its 10th year, is a full-day event on July 20 designed to give small business owners the tools, resources, and strategies they need to help grow their ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 15, 2022Governor Ron DeSantis announced the surplus for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $21.8 billion – the highest in state history and more than 21 percent above the state budget for the fiscal year. Collections in May were $742 million above estimates, and preliminary data for June collections are approximately $950 million above estimates. Read more here.Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, PoliticalFriday, July 15, 2022July Leaps & Bounds Magazine Online The July LEAPS and BOUNDS, Santa Rosa County School District’s multi-media, interactive magazine is now availableathttps://bit.ly/LBJUL2022. The latest issue includes information about the 2022 state assessment results, newly appointed school administrators, a behind the scenes look with various departments, spotlights on ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationFriday, July 15, 2022For Immediate ReleaseJuly 15, 2022 Contact: Kohen Johns Brannon kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us(888) 638-0250, ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic Advisory Chipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 15, 2022Escambia County to Launch Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program July 20Escambia County will launch the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Wednesday, July 20. The program is designed to provide assistance for homeowners struggling to pay mortgages or utilities due to COVID-19. 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Tuesday, July 12, 2022Navarre, Fla- The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Santa Rosa County Legislative Coalition to host a Santa Rosa County Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The forum will be held at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Doors will open at 5:30 pm each evening for a ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Education, Human Interest, Political, Press ReleaseMonday, July 11, 2022Navarre, Fla- The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the Santa Rosa County Legislative Coalition to host a Santa Rosa County Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The forum will be held at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Doors will open at 5:30 pm each evening for a ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Chamber, Human Interest, Community, PoliticalFriday, July 08, 2022Reserve Your Spot for our Confined Space Entry 1910 & 1926 Virtual Course Approximately 2.1 million workers enter permit confined spaces annually. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the reality is that the hazards of confined space entry are the same. Too many ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 08, 2022FEMA Bulletin Week of July 5, 2022 FEMA BULLETIN Week of July 5, 2022View as Webpage | Subscribe In this Edition:FEMA Releases New Features in its FEMA App FEMA Updates Webpage to Explain Flood ResilienceFEMA Publishes Building Codes and Floodplain Management Regulations VideoFEMA Announces Funding for National Domestic Preparedness ConsortiumUpcoming Deadlines and RemindersImportant ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 08, 2022The FAVOB Panhandle Chapter invites you to a meeting on Thursday, July 14th at 1 pm at Scenic Hills Country Club, 8891 Burning Tree Road in Pensacola. We are looking forward to connecting with Veteran business owners to see how we can best serve our local Veterans in a way that is impactful and productive! Please stop by, introduce yourself and see what we can offer, as well as connect with ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 08, 2022For Immediate ReleaseJuly 8, 2022 Contact: Kohen Johns Brannon kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us(888) 638-0250, ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic Advisory Chipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 08, 2022TPO Members, Committees, and Interested Parties: Please see attached details about next week’s workshops. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 10:00 AM Public Workshop 2:00 PM Committees Workshop (Both are public.) Pensacola Bay Center 201 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32502 Mary Beth WashnockTransportation ManagerWorking to preserve and enhance the quality of life in northwest Florida. PO ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 08, 2022Navarre Beach sound side kayak launch reopens The Navarre Beach ADA accessible kayak launch located in front of the Red Drum Pavilion in the Navarre Beach Marine Park on the sound side has reopened after undergoing repairs following Hurricane Sally. "It's great to have this kayak launch open again," said Commissioner Dave Piech, District 4. "I ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baptist Health Care Names Sara Lefevers Manager of Community Impact and GoverThursday, July 07, 2022PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 7, 2022) – Baptist Health Care has named Sara Lefevers manager of community impact and government relations. In this newly created position, Lefevers will manage and develop relationships with government and community stakeholders to achieve BHC’s organizational goals related to community impact. Lefevers earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and public ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 07, 2022Pensacola, Fla. (July 7, 2022) Your Better Business Bureau® Serving Northwest Florida Foundation announces the three recipients of the 2022 BBB Student Ethics Scholarships in District I (Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties). Andrea Contreras-Fernandez, Senior Gulf Breeze High SchoolNatalia Marisa Mercado, Senior Gulf Breeze High SchoolCarly Jo Johnecheck, a senior at West Florida High ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Press ReleaseThursday, July 07, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7/7/22 CONTACT:HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin HospitalNina Harrelson, Director of Communications and Community Engagementnina.harrelson@hcahealthcare.com, 850-217-0401 HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular careThe American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, July 05, 2022Plus other news and updates from UWWF HELP US STUFF THE BUS! Stuff the Bus is only a few weeks away! Help us make sure students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are equipped with the tools they need to succeed this school year! This is the only school supply drive supported by both local school ...read moreCategories: Education, Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 01, 2022YMCA of Northwest FloridaJuly 2022 For Healthy LivingFrom the Director's Desk: Mirror, Mirror on the WallWho’s the strongest of them all? Thanks to a new amenity at the Bear Levin Studer Y, you can be the strongest, or most flexible, or least stressed of them all, and do it on your ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 01, 2022Top TakeawaysInflation worries dominate the minds of small businesses.The pandemic has cost the economy more than $8 trillion.High gas and energy prices impact much of the economy.Experts have tips for finding and retaining talent during a worker shortage. Editor’s note: The Chamber Bulletin will return on July 7.Developments That MatterSmall Businesses Worry About ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 01, 2022For Immediate Release Contact: United Way of West FloridaJed Dembowski850.444.7042jed.dembowski@uwwf.org Photos: A logo and a photo from 2021 can be found here- https://www.uwwf.org/stbmediaphotos Community Partners Join United Way of West Florida to Stuff the Bus Pensacola, FL – On July 21 you can help students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties get the tools they need to succeed this ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationFriday, July 01, 2022EDITION 156 Resources & Tips Recession-proof your small businessEnsuring your business is prepared for tough times should be at the top of a small business owner’s to-do list. Let these five key performance indicators help determine whether your business is strong enough to weather a recession. Connect with your biggest fan(s) Having ‘superfans,’ or supporters that are ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityFriday, July 01, 2022Many companies choosing to move into Santa Rosa County Many companies, including Fortune 500 corporations, are choosing to call the Santa Rosa County industrial parks home. When a company begins looking at Santa Rosa County, the project is given a name, such as Project Jungle Cruise, because the Santa Rosa Economic Development Office is bound by confidentiality until the company is ready to ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseWednesday, June 22, 2022Construction begins on Edgewood Drive in Navarre Santa Rosa County has begun construction on Edgewood Drive in Navarre. The Edgewood Drive construction project includes a new sidewalk and bike lanes along the full length of Edgewood Drive, a new right-turn lane at Hwy. 98, clearing and cleaning existing ditches, and replacing drainage culverts. Edgewood Drive will also be resurfaced as part of ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, June 21, 2022Please join us in congratulating Adam McCloskey aka #AskAdam, and one of our Chamber Board of Directors, on accepting a great Center Director opportunity at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. And, help us welcome a very familiar face to many of us in South Santa Rosa County: Christa Wilson, an Associate Director with the Florida Small ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, June 21, 2022For Immediate ReleaseContact: Casey Herrera Casey_herrera@srmcfl.com Santa Rosa Medical Center Announces College Senior Breakfast Event A Free event for Graduating College Seniors Milton, FL - Santa Rosa Medical Center and Santa Rosa Medical Group will be hosting a Free Breakfast for all Graduating College Seniors, interested in career opportunities at any of ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, EducationTuesday, June 21, 2022Navarre Beach named "Best for an under-the-radar gem" in Reader's Digest Navarre Beach has been included in the Reader's Digest article, "35 Best 4th of July Weekend Vacations," as the "Best for an under-the-radar gem." This comes just one year after being named one of the best beaches in the country (listed 12th out of 25 locations). Here's what the Reader's Digest article had to say about ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseTuesday, June 14, 2022Residents and businesses asked to complete broadband survey by July 15 The Santa Rosa Local Technology Planning Team is asking residents and businesses to complete a broadband survey to help gather more data of broadband availability and reliability throughout the county. Resident survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LJH7SQ Business ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, June 10, 20222022 Legislative Report Card Earlier today to coincide with the unveiling of the 2022 Florida Chamber Legislative Report Card, the Florida Chamber shared the below news release. Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2022 Legislative Report Card and ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Friday, June 10, 2022We need 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 about the Project Priorities ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, June 10, 2022Santa Rosa County Animal Services "Cheaper Than Gas" adoption event Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a special adoption event - "Cheaper Than Gas" - starting Fri., June 10 through Sat., June 18. All adoptions are only $4 and include spay or neuter, flea prevention, age appropriate vaccinations, initial dewormer, microchip, an adoption starter kit, ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityFriday, June 10, 2022Florida Department of TransportationRON DESANTIS GOVERNOR1074 Highway 90 Chipley, FL 32428JARED W. PERDUE, P.E. SECRETARY For Immediate ReleaseContact: Kohen Johns Brannon June 10, 2022Kohen.johnsbrannon@dot.state.fl.us (888) 638-0250 ext. 1661 Escambia and Santa Rosa County Traffic AdvisoryChipley, Fla. – Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityThursday, June 09, 2022Junior lifeguard tryouts is coming up. The flyer below contains information about tryouts and session dates. A one-of-a-kind program hosted by your very own Navarre Beach Lifeguards, it is a great opportunity for any child looking to become a lifeguard, gain water confidence, or advance their water knowledge.Categories: CommunityWednesday, June 08, 2022Air Force’s DMOC brings next generation C2 to life The 705th Combat Training Squadron recently executed a virtual Tactical Operations Center – Light experiment in their Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The experiment was designed to provide an initial assessment of the functions and manning required to meet combatant commander needs for a rapidly ...read moreCategories: Press Release, CommunityWednesday, June 08, 2022Planning and Zoning and Engineering going live with MGO Mon., June 13 Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning and Engineering will be going live with MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for all applications beginning Mon., June 13. Customers will need to submit applications within the new system by visiting www.mygovernmentonline.org. Important Info About Getting Started with ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, June 03, 2022Santa Rosa BOCC Commission Committee MeetingMon., June 6, 9:00 a.m. at Administrative Complex in Milton The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission committee meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Mon., June 6 at 9:00 a.m. See the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents. This meeting will be streamed live ...read moreCategories: Community, Press ReleaseFriday, June 03, 2022Santa Rosa County June 2022 Public Meetings All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Commission Committee - June 6, 9:00 a.m. Local RESTORE Council Meeting - June 7, 2:30 p.m. Marine Advisory ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Friday, June 03, 2022The Navarre Chamber is pleased to be able to offer advertising opportunities as a membership benefit. Members can offer coupons and special deals with Hot Deals (available to the public). CHECK OUT THE CURRENT HOT DEALS FROM NAVARRE CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES. Use Hot Deals to increase your company's visibility and promote new business! These deals push automatically to the Chamber's social ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community
Wednesday, June 01, 2022For Immediate ReleaseJune 1, 2022 Contact: Nina Harrelson, 850-217-0401 HCA Florida Hospitals Announce Dr. Eric Schuck as Chief Medical Officer~Dr. Schuck to Serve as Chief Medical Officer of HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital~ Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Eric Schuck, M.D., has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO), of HCA Florida Fort ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Friday, May 27, 2022We are excited to “SHARE” this information from one of our Chamber Members: CareerSource EscaRosa regarding their Summer Youth Employment Program. They have 300 youth from 15 to 18 years old, and they are paying their wages, and the state is paying their workman’s comp.Attached is the flyer, along with the business participation agreement, and the application for the students. Please ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
Friday, May 27, 2022We would be honored for you to SAVE THE DATE and make plans to join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.We expect this to be the largest ticketed event that the Navarre Chamber has ever hosted, and rightly so.Our aim is to honor the last fifty years of the commitment and strength of this historical organization.There ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release, CommunityMonday, February 21, 2022East Bay Boulevard emergency culvert repair East Bay Boulevard at 6244 will be undergoing emergency culvert repairs beginning today, Mon., Feb. 21 and will last through the end of the week. No road closures are anticipated but motorists are asked to use caution in the area while workers make repairs on the side of the road. # # #Categories: Community, Press ReleaseSaturday, January 15, 2022Teen Driver Challenge is BACK! If you have a teen that you think will benefit from this awesome program, then please don't hesitate to sign them up. This program fills up QUICKLY. Don't miss out!https://santarosasheriff.org/teen-driver-challenge/ *Please note that class dates are only available 3 months in advance.*Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Friday, April 17, 2020White House Logo Opening Up America Again President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.CRITERIAPHASE ONEPHASE TWOPHASE THREEProposed Phased ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Political, Press Release