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Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Commercial Real Estate: Essential Strategies for Small Bus: 9/17/2024
PENSACOLA, FL — September 17, 2024 — Unlock the potential of commercial real estate to elevate your small business! This comprehensive workshop is designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to navigate the complexities of the commercial real estate market with confidence. Whether you're looking to lease your first office space or expand your existing footprint, this event will provide you with actionable strategies and valuable resources to make informed decisions and achieve
Gulf Islands National Seashore opens the Fort Pickens Area following Hurricane Francine
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen the Fort Pickens Area and campground will reopen at 8 a.m. September 15.. Campground check-in will begin at 2 p.m. Beachside parking lots will remain closed due to flooding. All other areas of the park reopened. Please use caution when driving on Fort Pickens Road as there is still standing saltwater in areas. For more information, please follow the park’s social media accounts and website.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Hosting Free Financial Workshop : 9/6/2024
Pensacola, Florida (September 5, 2024) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is thrilled to continue its partnership with the University of West Florida’s Louis Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy. The free workshop, Adulting 101, is aimed towards anyone looking to deepen their financial knowledge and will offer in-depth guidance on topics such as budgeting, credit management, and tax filing. Instructor Elizabeth Torres, Branch Manager at Gulf Winds Credit Union’s Blue Angel Branch, brings a wealth of knowledge
MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC ENHANCES PATIENT CARE WITH ADVANCED CT AND MRI TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
PENSACOLA, FL, September 3rd, 2024: At Medical Center Clinic, we recognize that advanced technology is essential for providing exceptional patient care. That’s why we’ve upgraded our CT and MRI machines to state-of-the-art models equipped with the latest technological advancements. Our new CT and MRI scanners, the SOMATOM® go.Up CT scanner and the MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T MRI, are designed to offer a gentle patient experience, high-quality images, and low radiation doses. These systems strike the perfect balance
Baptist Hospital’s Mother-Baby Center Offers Childbirth and Postpartum Classes in Spanish in Septemb
PENSACOLA, FLA. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Baptist Health Care’s Mother-Baby Center will offer the following childbirth and postpartum classes completely in Spanish in September. Registration is required. To register, visit easyschedule.com or call 448.227.1511. For additional prenatal classes in English, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org/birth/Baptist-babies. Childbirth and Postpartum Classes in Spanish Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 and Oct. 7, 8, 9 6 to 9 p.m. $125 Baptist Hospital 125 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 5th Floor
Baptist Health Care Offers Support Groups in September 2024
Baptist Health Care Offers Support Groups in September PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following support group meetings in September to help enhance the quality of life throughout the Pensacola community. More information, including location details, is available by calling the phone number provided for each meeting. Weight-Loss Surgery SupportTuesday, Sept. 10, noon to 1 p.m. Register in advance by calling Weight-Loss Support at 448.227.6250. Patient and Family
Baptist Health Care Offers Mother-Baby Center Prenatal Education in September2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following Mother-Baby Center prenatal classes in September. Registration is required. To register, visit easyschedule.com or call 448.227.1511. Prepared Childbirth Tuesday – Friday, Sept. 3-6, 6 to 9 p.m. $90 per series Grandparenting Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 to 3 p.m. $15 per person Baptist Birth Experience Friday, Sept. 13, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free Sibling Class Wednesday, Sept. 18, 4 to 5:30 p.m. $10 per child Baby Care
Baptist Health Care Offers Wellness Education Seminars in September 9/3/2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Baptist Health Care will offer the following wellness education seminars in September. Attendance is free, but registration is required. To register, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org/events. For more information, call 448.227.4938. Heart Disease Prevention and Cholesterol Management Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon to 1 p.m. seminar Tony Lee, M.D., FACC, cardiologist, Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute and Whitney Cartwright, APRN, Baptist Heart & Vascular
***Updated*** FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Floridians
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Debby and are not eligible for regular state or federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. Eligible Floridians whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Debby are encouraged to submit a claim
Gulf Winds Supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Pensacola, Florida (August 28, 2024) – This week Gulf Winds made a donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in Atmore, Alabama. Gulf Winds Credit Union’s charitable arm donated $5,000 to support the agency’s ongoing work to provide local seniors with opportunities to socialize, access nutritious meals, and receive vital supportive services, a mission Gulf Winds strongly believes in. The Agency on Aging is a cornerstone of the Atmore community, dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.
SBA Opens a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Santa Rosa County, FL
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Florida on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m., in the Jay Town Hall. The SBA is opening the Center to assist businesses and residents who were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10. The disaster declaration covers Baker, Columbia, Gadsen, Hamilton, Jefferson, Liberty, Santa Rosa and Suwannee counties in Florida. “Our Disaster Loan Outreach Centers
Gulf Winds Champions Children’s Health with Sponsorship of 2024 Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon
Pensacola, Florida (August 19, 2024) – On Friday, August 16, Gulf Winds Credit Union sponsored Cat Country’s 2024 Radiothon in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. Gulf Winds donated $20,000 to the event, supporting the Studer Family Children’s Hospital, the only Children’s Miracle Network affiliate serving the Pensacola region. Since 2013, Gulf Winds has donated more than $184,000 to Sacred Heart’s Foundation and the children’s hospital, including this years’ gift of $20,000. This
Saltmarsh Awarded ClearlyRated's 2024 Best of Accounting for Service Excellence
TAMPA and PENSACOLA, FL (February 9, 2024) – Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, a leading accounting firm in the Southeast, announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting® Award for providing superior service to their clients for the second year in a row. Based entirely on ratings provided by their clients, Saltmarsh received a Net Promoter® Score of 85.6%, significantly higher than the industry's average of 41% in 2023. In this most recent survey, client responses recognized the firm
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Is Franchising Right for You? The Pros and Cons You Need to Know
Starting a business from scratch can be quite a task and risky. It requires a lot of time, effort, and financial resources. However, there is an alternative way to become an entrepreneur – opening a franchise. Franchising is a business model that allows entrepreneurs to operate a business under an established brand name and with operational systems in place. Although there are pros and cons to consider, franchising can be an attractive opportunity for many. In this article, we explore the advantages and
Want to Level Up Your Business? Hiring Consultants Is the Way to Go
As your business grows, you will likely reach a point where you need outside help to continue moving forward. But if you need to gain specialist knowledge in a particular topic, knowing the best practices for your business can be tricky. That's where consultants come in. Keep reading as the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce shares why hiring consultants can fulfill all your business needs. The Benefits of Hiring Consultants Consultants can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to your
Improve Your Small Business by Fixing These Common Issues
All businesses have weaknesses, but it's crucial for small business owners to identify and resolve financial and operational issues as quickly as possible. Not only can these problems lead to financial ruin, but they can put the future of your business at risk. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the most common financial and operational weaknesses in small businesses and how to resolve them.The Wrong Business Designation One of the first things you should do if you're having financial or
How to Build a Successful Business in Gulf Breeze, Florida
If you're thinking about starting a business in Gulf Breeze, Florida, there are a few things you need to do to ensure your business is successful. In this article, we'll cover everything from writing a business plan and coming up with a profitable business idea to marketing your new business. By the time you're finished reading, you'll have all the information you need to get your business off the ground.Writing Your Business Plan One of the first things you need to do when starting a business is to
Getting Holiday-Ready: A Brief Guide for Small Business Owners
CNBC reports that the holiday season is a vital time for small businesses, with nearly 80 percent of small business owners in an American Express survey saying that holiday sales likely determine whether they can stay afloat. This is the time of year when people are out shopping for gifts, and if you want a piece of the pie, you need to make sure your business is prepared. With a little bit of planning, you can make the most of this festive time of year! The guide from the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of
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Starting a Small Business in the Gulf Breeze Community: Tips to Get You Started
Small businesses are vital to the American economy. So, if you're thinking about starting a small business, know that you're not alone — and that you're certainly not taking on a small task. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this article, we'll provide some tips on how to get started on opening a small business in the local Gulf Breeze, Florida, community.Why Start a Small Business? Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of starting a small business, let's take a step back and look at why starting
Lessons in Old-School Marketing for Your Gulf Breeze, FL Business
Marketing teams have long been preoccupied with discovering innovative and creative ways to get the word out about their brands. But a new trend has emerged - old-fashioned marketing. With so much digital marketing overwhelming us daily, businesses are finding that the old ways are capturing people’s attention now. So here are some tips from the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce to help you navigate this competitive and ever-changing business world. What Is It? Old-fashioned marketing
