Business

By Matthew Vanderford, Claimology Spring is upon us and soon the winter’s chill will be just a memory. Earlier this morning I went outside attempting to pause for a moment and enjoy the transition. I heard the birds chirping, the sounds of saws and construction – the sounds of progress...

Who We Are Imagine if there was no help with spiritual encouragement, empowerment or equipping in today’s business marketplace? Fortunately, there is a way you can be “Business Empowered” and it’s right here in our community! Business Empowered (BE) was established in 2010 to bring hope, light and joy to workplaces...

By Jeremy Neel Sewage backups are a homeowner’s or renter’s worst nightmare. Backups can cause flooding, broken pipes, and introduce raw sewage into your home. Cleaning up after and fixing a problem like this is a task that is best left to a professional. Raw sewage carries a variety of germs and bacteria that...

By Chris Balzar Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. The official first day of spring is March 19 and summer will follow close behind. If you are looking to save energy and money this spring, here are some tips: Switch to LED lighting Consider replacing your incandescent bulbs with LED...

By Victoria Ostrosky Eric was in an important meeting. He kept stealing glances at his cell phone, showing he’d missed three calls from his property management company. That didn’t bode well. As soon as he was able, he stepped out of the conference room and called them back. Nope. It wasn’t...

By Chris Balzar Definition, noun; the technique of using the heat given off by an object to produce an image of it or locate it. Now that we know the definition, what is it used for and how can it help us? A thermo graphic camera (infrared camera) detects infrared light...

By Matthew Vanderford I grew up in Nuw Churssee (that’s New Jersey for the uninitiated). For those who’ve never visited, it’s a unique place. And if you don’t know New Jersey, you probably won’t get New Jersey. But that’s the point – if you’re not from somewhere, you can never...

The Emerald Coast Ladies of Justice presents its inaugural Women’s Business Expo Sat. March 28, 2020, from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for breakfast and networking) at Santa Rosa Mall, Main Court by Dillard’s in Mary Esther. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public and...

A Local Heritage of Business, Family and Integrity At age 3, John Michael (“Mike”) Ward helped his dad change the spark plugs in his “wheel-stand” racing truck. He learned to weld and fabricated a utility trailer for the family’s riding lawn mower at 10, then rebuilt the motor in his...

Did you know? • 66% of Americans are considered financially illiterate. • 78% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck. • 17% of American adults are unable to pay their current month’s bills in full. • 25% of non-retired American have no retirement savings or pension whatsoever. • 27% of American adults would need...