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Santa Rosa County Small Business Economic Recovery Grant
Santa Rosa County Small Business Economic Recovery GrantSanta Rosa County has allocated $1.9 million of CARES Act funding to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible small businesses. In partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center, applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The application period begins on September 28 at 8 a.m. and closes on October 16 at 5 p.m. Applications received before or after the application period will not be
Baptist Hospital Nurse Sergio Torres, R.N., Presented DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Sergio Torres, R.N., a nurse in the Baptist Hospital cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Torres’ nomination came from a fellow nurse who has not only worked alongside him, but also experienced Torres’ dedication to his patients when he cared for one of her family members. She included these remarks in her nomination: “I’ve had the opportunity to interact with nurses from all the floors and units. I
United Way of West Florida to Host Virtual Annual Campaign Kickoff
Pensacola, Fla. – September 9, 2020 United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is calling all community heroes to join the organization for its superhero-themed Virtual Campaign Kickoffon Tuesday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participantswillmeet this year’s Ambassadors, celebrate the Pacesetter companies that have completed their campaigns, and will learn about the many ways that individuals can get involved with UWWF’s work. The program, hosted by Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, will feature remarks
News Release: 9/8/2020
Digital Boardwalk, Inc. Ranked Among Florida’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service ProvidersAnnual MSP 501 Identifies Best-in-Class Global MSP Businesses & Leading Trends in Managed Services Pensacola, Florida: JULY 28, 2020: Digital Boardwalk, Inc. has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Florida on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. For the 13th year, MSPs from around the globe completed an exhaustive survey
Experienced ENT Physician Alan Grimm, M.D., Joins Baptist Medical Group
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome board-certified otolaryngologist Alan Grimm, M.D., to its multispecialty physician network. Dr. Grimm is dedicated to the care and treatment of a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions. Dr. Grimm earned his medical degree at Ohio State University School of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and completed his residency and internship in head and neck surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He
Baptist Medical Group Welcomes Back Dr. Frank Francone
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome back Frank Francone, M.D., to its multispecialty physician network as medical director for Baptist Occupational Health at Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile. Dr. Francone is an experienced occupational health provider with a background in family medicine, emergency medicine and urgent care. He comes to Baptist from Madison, Alabama, where he worked at Huntsville Hospital Occupational Health. Previously, he served as the medical
Florida PTAC at UWF Presents “Proposal Writing 101” - Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — August 31, 2020 — You found THE bid opportunity that exactly matches your company. Now you need to write your proposal, and how do you do that? Join us online, Tuesday, September 15, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm for “Proposal Writing 101”. The best way to win RFP's, Request for Proposals, is to make sure you understand how and why the government chooses one competitor over another, what to look for, the elements of a contract and much more. Decisions are being made on price, and competitors
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Restaurant COVID-19 Playbook, Part 2: The Guest” – Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — August 31, 2020 — The restaurant industry landscape has been forever changed due to COVID-19. In an already fragile industry, it can be difficult navigating ever-changing governmental guidelines, changes in guest trends, and necessary adjustments to ensure your business's survival. Join us on September 16 from 9:00 – 10:00 am for Part 2 of this three-part series, developed to help restaurateurs and managers better understand how to surmount the challenges presented by COVID-19. Part 3
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Emergency Order to Lift Visitation Restrictions in N
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2020 Contact: Joint Information Center on COVID-19 for the State of Florida (850) 815-4940, ESF14@em.myflorida.com Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Emergency Order to Lift Visitation Restrictions in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Other Long-Term Care Facilities TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order
Baptist Health Care Hospitals Score High, Gulf Breeze Hospital Earns Perfect Five-Star Rating in Lat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Baptist Health Care Hospitals Score High, Gulf Breeze Hospital Earns Perfect Five-Star Rating in Latest CMS Hospital Compare Website Update BALTIMORE (Aug. 26, 2020) – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating data for the seventh time since the program’s inception in July of 2016, and Baptist Health Care hospitals earned
Florida SBDC at UWF Presents “Starting a Business During or After a Crisis” – Online Webinar
PENSACOLA, FL — August 21, 2020 — REALITY CHECK! You want to start a business. Is your idea a good one? With the craziness of 2020, is it even a good time to consider starting a new business? LLC? Partnership? Corporation? Join us on either September 3rd OR September 10th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm for a live, online webinar to address these questions. In this webinar, you will learn how to assess the feasibility of your business idea. We’ll identify and explain the eight good reasons to start a business
For the 3rd Time, Digital Boardwalk, Inc Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 4465 With Three-Year
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 For the 3rd Time, Digital Boardwalk, Inc Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 4465 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 72.62 Percent New York, August 12, 2020 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Digital Boardwalk, Inc is No. 4465 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies
Baptist Health Care’s First Intuitive Health-Partnered Dual ER and Urgent Care Facility Nearing Comp
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2020) – Plans for the opening of Baptist Emergency Room and Urgent Care in Navarre announced last September are on track. The facility will open in September at Baptist Medical Park – Navarre, located at 8888 Navarre Parkway. A partnership between Baptist and Intuitive Health will bring the first hybrid emergency room and urgent care clinic to Northwest Florida. Texas-based Intuitive Health has partnered with established health systems nationwide since 2008 to build, operate,
