Congratulations Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper
For the second time, the tax collector’s office was ranked #11 as “Best Small Company to Work For” in the state of Florida! The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. 100 companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories. “It’s clear that the “Best Companies” know how to attract millennials and then engage them once they’ve been hired,” says Executive Editor Mark Howard.
“During my time as Tax Collector, Walton County has experienced unprecedented growth,” says Rhonda. “During the last two years we needed to rapidly increase our workforce and have since managed to create a diverse staff with the bulk of our employees now being in the millennial category. I am impressed daily by the ideas and ingenuity of our millennials and the way they have formed cohesive teams with our baby boomer and Generation X staff.”
Bluewater Multisport Opens
Dr. Jennifer Gaddy says Bluewater Multisport provides solutions to allow individuals to live their best active, pain-free, life with services including Physical Therapy, Bike Fits, Run Analysis and custom programs and solutions. Bluewater Multisport guides clients into optimal health and performance with individualized care plans by knowledgeable fitness and healthcare experts. Dr. Gaddy is a physical therapist, Certified USA Triathlon coach, Pose Method Running Coach, Certified BikeFit Specialist and Certified Metabolic Efficiency Health Care Provider. She has over 15 years of experience, specializing in the military and athletic community. For more information on how you can achieve your active goals, contact Bluewater Multisport at (850) 629-6044, stop in their location at 1165 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, or visit bluewatermultisport.com.
Westonwood Ranch Opens at Freeport Campus
Local Nonprofit Westonwood Ranch recently launched its new campus in Freeport geared towards its overall mission to bridge the gap for teens and young adults with Autism and related developmental disorders. Its central focus is to utilize the medium of agriculture to provide meaningful pre-vocational training, social opportunities for youth and adults on the autism spectrum via hands-on mentoring and specific job skill training in a safe, nurturing, green farm environment. Students experience continuing opportunities to explore and expand their interests through participation in fine arts and crafts, agricultural and equestrian activities, as well as opportunities to integrate with community members through internships, community volunteering and employment. Visit www.westonwood.org.
Calm Opens in Niceville
Party with a Purpose now at the recently-opened CALM chapel located at 201 Redwood Ave. You can now book your holiday or other events at CALM (Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms). All revenue from rentals at CALM Chapel benefit CALM, a 501c-3. And Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., you can help by purchasing some beautiful Touchstone crystals by Swarovski for you or gifts for family and friends at Crystals for a Cause, a fundraiser! For more info on the mission, volunteer opportunities and room rental for up to 100 guests, please contact CALM Chapel at (850) 279-6419, calmchapelNV@gmail.com or visit nicevillecalm.com/ or CalmChapelEvents.com.
