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March 17th Coronavirus Update
I wanted to provide the latest on what’s happening with Coronavirus locally and what we at the Greater Pensacola Chamber are doing to support our local businesses. To help keep information about Coronavirus concise and easy to find, we have updated our Coronavirus Resource Page with direct links for Business Resources, Health Resources, and Community…
March 16th Coronavirus Update
The situation surrounding the Coronavirus is rapidly evolving and we at the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce want to make sure you are taking proper steps to protect your business and family. At this time, per the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, we are postponing all Chamber events through Friday, April 3rd. We…
Coronavirus Information and Resources for Businesses
At the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, we want to make sure the business community has the correct information and resources needed to understand what is happening with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Right now, there are no reported of the Coronavirus in Escambia County and we want our residents and visitors to know that Pensacola…
Chamber Honors Region’s Business, Community Leaders at 60th PACE Awards
Area winners recognized at annual celebration The Greater Pensacola Chamber announced its 60th annual PACE Award recipients during a special one-night event at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. Each year, the PACE Awards are presented to outstanding individuals in our area who have made significant contributions to Greater Pensacola’s economic, educational, and community progress.…
Northwest Florida Days: An Incredible Success for our Community
Northwest Florida Days – An incredible success for our community I am so excited about the success of the inaugural Northwest Florida Days this week in Tallahassee. Various Northwest Florida Chambers along with tourism and business leaders attended the two-day event where we were able to share Northwest Florida with Tallahassee and get the latest…
Studer Community Institute: A Great Chamber Partner
A priority of mine is for the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce to collaborate with our community partners in an effort to support our small businesses. The Studer Community Institute (SCI) has been a willing and eager partner of the Chamber’s since I became President last year. This month, Rachael Gillette, Chief Leadership Development Officer…
Chamber Announces Keynote Speaker for State of Education Luncheon
Florida Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva to highlight inaugural event February 10, 2020-Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce announced that Florida Department of Education Division of Public Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva will be the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s inaugural State of Education Luncheon. “We are honored to have Chancellor Oliva keynote…
Leadership Pensacola Nominations Are Open
Nominations for the 2020-21 Leadership Pensacola (LeaP) class are now being accepted. Leadership Pensacola is a tremendous program that exposes participants to a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our community tick. As a LeaP class member, you will learn about the various industries that make Pensacola and Escambia County great. From health care to…
Chamber is Focused on School Superintendent Search
I hope you had the opportunity to read the Guestview submitted by Greater Pensacola Chamber Board Chairman Justin Beck. If not, read here. Beck submitted this after the Chamber Board of Directors met with the consultant that is helping the Escambia County School Board with the superintendent search. During that meeting our board members laid…
What I’m Looking for During the 2020 Legislative Session
The 2020 Florida Legislative Session began last week in Tallahassee. Typically, not much legislation is passed during election year sessions and I don’t see this year being any different. But there are issues that the legislature can address that can improve the business environment in Northwest Florida. You can find the Chamber’s legislative priorities for…