By Melissa Fertitta,
Director of Operations, Beachworx
Since the pandemic of 2020, we’ve all learned about the many changes the traditional workplace has endured. “Hybrid work” and “remote work” are both approaches aimed at retaining talent. They’re paradigm shifts that place more value on results than presenteeism, meaning employees can work...
By Lori Leath Smith
The oldest fishing tackle business in Destin has now opened its second marine and service center in Freeport! The Ships Chandler, located at 17309 U.S. Hwy, 331, has over 14 acres of space! The new marine and service center supplies the area with new and used...
Small Business of the Year: Spine Life Chiropractic, Justin & Tiffany Turner
Young Professional of the Year: Mitch Anderson, Okaloosa Gas District
Large Business of the Year: Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Volunteer of the Year: Aly Wrann, Smileology
You Rock: Josh Woeckener, Highlight Weddings & Events
Community Enrichment: Brandon & Chandler Huff, Huff...
By Kenneth Books
Duke Higgs loves video games, ice cream and Niceville. It was only natural that the Marine Corp veteran would gravitate toward those loves when he built Honeybee Ice Cream and Arcade across the street from Niceville High School. “I’ve always been into arcades and games and playing...
As bond yields have risen for most of this new year (the bellwether 10-year US Treasury is at 1.92% as of this writing) and that has had an impact on equity and bond markets. For equities, the NASDAQ, S&P and Dow are all negative YTD with the NASDAQ the...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
Although I encourage everyone to engage in an insurance review at any time during the year, the New Year is the perfect time to resolve to better protect your family’s home and belongings.
When was the last time you reviewed your insurance?
The review should include an...
By Chris Balzer, ECES
According to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), December was the warmest December on record since recording temperatures began in 1880 by the administration. So, what does that mean? There are many different thoughts and ideas on this subject and I will let you make your...
“Staying Competitive in an Employee-Driven Labor Market”
The Great Resignation! We’ve all heard about it and are maybe even a victim of it. Join April 6th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to learn how to remain competitive in today’s tough labor market. Staffing experts from Landrum HR will...
By Melissa Fertitta
Did you know that the U.S. is the world leader when it comes to the amount of physical coworking space available? Upwards of 80 million square feet is identifiable as a flexible workspace.
The coworking movement is not a hot new trend, though. Many enterprise level clients are...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
As we are now into a whole new year, the more things change, the more they stay the same: The Covid virus is still with us, the money supply is still at historically high levels, rates remain low, housing remains strong. Unemployment...