Jan 22, 2013
December jobless numbers mixed in Northwest Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s economic recovery continued to outpace the national average in December, although there was some fluctuation in the local numbers.
Jan 21, 2013
Chamber of commerce announces Foy Shaw scholarship
CRESTVIEW — The memory of Foy Shaw, the late former mayor and one of the founders of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, lives on with an educational scholarship named for the community leader.
Jan 17, 2013
Gun shop owners can’t keep up with demand on ammo
CRESTVIEW — Jay Woodbury has owned Jay’s Guns since December 2001. Before that, he spent 20 years in the military and always was around guns.
Jan 15, 2013
County accepting applications for TDC opening (DOCUMENT)
SHALIMAR — An open seat on the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council is generating high interest among local business owners.
Jan 15, 2013
Okaloosa to file suit against Vision Airlines this week
An attorney representing Okaloosa County plans to file a lawsuit later this week against Vision Airlines to recoup more than $146,000 in unpaid fees.
Jan 11, 2013
EDC’s public-private partnership lures and retains jobs
CRESTVIEW — A public-private partnership between Okaloosa County’s Economic Development Council and local government and business has added hundreds of new jobs at Bob Sikes Airport.
Jan 10, 2013
Trauma Intervention Program wins marketing grant
PENSACOLA — A volunteer group that helps crisis victims will get a year’s free marketing and public relations help from a Pensacola marketing agency.
Jan 9, 2013
850 Business Magazine recognizes county commissioner under 40
SHALIMAR — Recently elected Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles was selected among 40 influential business leaders under 40 for a business magazine.
Jan 8, 2013
County to consider tax break for Holt company (DOCUMENT)
HOLT — The Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County has proposed a five-year property tax abatement for a Holt business looking to expand its operations.
Jan 7, 2013
Crestview High School asks businesses for scholarship support
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School seeks local businesses’ help to fund this year's Crestview Community Partners Scholarships.