Take a Deeper Dive into Florida’s Economic Data with Dr. Jerry Parrish Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish has released his latest By The Numbers video providing a deeper dive into the econometrics of the COVID-19 virus. View the video here   Connex 101: Live Demo Sign up for a one-hour overview of…

SBDC Webinar this Wednesday Business Consultant Ayesha Haider will be teaching how to create a disaster plan and demonstrating the value of having one before disaster strikes. This no-cost online webinar can help ensure your business is thinking ahead and prepared to tackle any challenges before they occur. For more information and to REGISTER click…

UWF Unveils Plan to Reopen During COVID-19, Plans Campus-Wide Masks, Screenings This fall, in response to COVID-19, the University of West Florida plans to institute campus-wide face masking, daily pre-screening for students, staff and visitors, and continue to offer remote learning options for most courses. Read more about UWF’s reopening plans here.   Escambia County…

Florida Department of Education Announces CARES Act Funding for Early Learning Last week, Florida’s Department of Education announced how it will use the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Child Care funds. A total of $223 million is coming to our state for early learning. Here is how the money will be…

Join us Friday for a Virtual Meeting with Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Join the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Friday, June 19th as we hear from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis. He will be outlining the reopening plans for Florida’s economy as well as the state budget and how it has been impacted by Covid-19. There…

Florida Chamber Launches Statewide Safety Council To foster safety, health and sustainability among Florida businesses, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is launching a new statewide Safety Council. To learn more click here.     Survey Reveals COVID-19’s Impact on Small Business, Nonprofits A survey of small businesses by Florida State University researchers has found that…

Downtown COVID-19 Walk-In Testing Schedule for This Week Where: FDOH-Escambia Downtown Center 300 West Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32502 When: Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT Who: All Florida residents with or without symptoms How: Walk-in, no appointment needed. Bring your Florida driver’s license. Only Florida residents will be…

Reopening Escarosa Updated with Phase Two Information Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has moved into Phase Two of reopening businesses.  To find out what that means for your business and the public, see the updated Reopening Escarosa document.   How Florida Businesses are Responding to Employees During the COVID-19 Crisis Many employers…

Florida SBDC Virtual Outreach Location Office Hours Beginning Friday, June 12th, the Florida SBDC at UWF will begin their outreach hours with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce each week through virtual consulting hours specifically for business owners in our area. Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kyle Polhlopek will be available by email for…

Gulf Power $300,000 Grant Allows UWF SBDC to Offer Second Round of Business Grants A second round of grants from the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida (UWF) will be available for eligible businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an additional $300,000 from Gulf Power through…