Young Entreprenuer Academy to hold informational session Oct. 6


  • October 6, 2015
  • /   Mike Ensley
  • /   training-development
The Greater Pensacola Chamber, Global Business Solutions, Inc. (GBSI), and the University of West Florida (UWF) College of Business are hosting an information session for students and parents about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Recycling processor shuts down


  • October 6, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
Abrupt closure of Montgomery facility forces ECUA to scramble, as the utility urges customers to keep separating trash as stopgap measures worked on.

School district leaders give state exam an F


  • October 6, 2015
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
The Florida Association of District School Superintendents wants all district chiefs to attend the Florida Board of Education meeting on Oct. 28 in Kissimmee to oppose the new state exam.

Pensacola's health care industry expanding


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   community-dashboard
Health care is a big part of Pensacola's economy, and plans at Sacred Heart and West Florida hospitals to expand pediatric care will add to that.

Santa Rosa considers work release center, Sunday alcohol sales permits


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Louis Cooper
  • /   community-dashboard
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to open a work release center where inmates would be allowed to leave confinement for employment.

Dashboard points to sustainable progress


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Rick Harper
  • /   studer-community-institute
Progress is slow,but sustainable, according to data in the Studer Community Institute's Pensacola Metro Dashboard, says Dr. Rick Harper.

For startups, timing is often of the essence


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Mike Ensley
  • /   studer-community-institute
Inc. has a new story up that suggests timing is a huge factor in whether new businesses succeed or fail.

Achieving Goals and Getting Things Done


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Rachael Gillette
  • /   training-development
The term “detailed oriented” has become synonymous with success and achievement.

TED Talks from teachers you will soon love


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Shannon Nickinson
  • /   education
Let one — or all — of these TED Talks by inspiring teachers restore your faith in education and the power it has to change lives.

The quality of pre-K makes a difference


  • October 5, 2015
  • /   Reggie Dogan
  • /   education
Early learning has earned praised as a panacea to transport poor kids into the education mainstream, but a new study raises serious doubts about its benefits.