Business

AAF hosting media auction tonight

AAF Pensacola, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, is holding its annual media auction tonight at the Atlas Oyster Bar deck.
Here come the food trucks

Here come the food trucks

The city's Planning Board voted to amend the Land Development Code to allow for mobile restaurants, like one proposed at Palafox and Main.
Ebbing industry: how the port lost its moorings

Ebbing industry: how the port lost its moorings

What a difference fifty years can make. A comparison of the 2012 and 1962 visions for Pensacola's waterfront.
Goodbye Cemex? City exploring port options

Goodbye Cemex? City exploring port options

Today Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward signaled his intent to follow the recommendations made in November by a special advisory committee, including the early termination of a lease with Cemex — less than halfway through a 20-year lease that runs through 2022.
Several restaurants calling it quits

Several restaurants calling it quits

Steve Barnhill's, Vic & Ike's, Hunan, Tre Fratelli. After another tough year, several restaurants have closed up shop.
Hopjacks continues growth with Nine Mile location

Hopjacks continues growth with Nine Mile location

Hopjacks owner Joe Abston talks about their growth and success, Pensacola as a beer drinker's mecca, and why he needs to keep expanding.
Pensacola a stop on CEDC's Clean Economy Roadshow

Pensacola a stop on CEDC’s Clean Economy Roadshow

Yesterday the Clean Economy Development Center and a senior DOE advisor discussed development ideas with local leaders.
Studers announce "Pensacola Business Challenge"

Studers announce “Pensacola Business Challenge”

Quint and Rishy Studer have announced an "X Factor"-style business startup contest for local entrepreneurs.
New terminal dedicated at Pensacola International Airport

New terminal dedicated at Pensacola International Airport

The airport unveiled a new terminal and a new name today, as the mayor announced his intention to attract international charter flights.
Some good news for local economic development

Some good news for local economic development

Boy, when it rains, it pours. Yesterday saw the announcement of three impressive economic development wins for the Pensacola area.