business Archive

Two more local restaurants were issued emergency closure notices by the state last week for failing random health inspections, bringing the total number of restaurant closures this year up to 16.

CRESTVIEW — Anyone who's sung along with the "Let's all go to the lobby" concession stand movie promos will instantly recognize the new motif on Coney Island's front window.

Crestview's Comfort Inn & Suites has won the 2014 Gold Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International Inc., the Comfort Inn brand's franchisor.

Paul Palmer's Allstate agency has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014.

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network, headquartered at the University of West Florida, is assisting small businesses with storm recovery.

The 2014 Farm Bill has opened registration for the following programs:

MIAMI — The medical marijuana industrial-complex is in full swing in Florida.

CRESTVIEW — Movies and More's seven former employees and volunteers are removing what they can from the Northview Plaza business that closed April 20.

FORT WALTON BEACH— Payroll Management Inc. is actively hiring for storm relief workers at hourly rates well above minimum wage due to flooding damage caused by recent rains.

DESTIN — Rain or shine, the Destin Commons' job fair — which was postponed due to the recent storm — will take place 4-7 p.m. today, May 14, in the storefront between Frock Candy and Hollister.