• Navarre Chamber Press Room

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    Monday, April 29, 2024
    Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features:   Intelligent Search and Retrieval: ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Thursday, April 25, 2024
    For Immediate ReleaseContact: Gretchen Hullenbaugh Sr. Marketing Manager United Way of West Florida Phone: 850.444.7043 Email: gretchen.hullenbaugh@uwwf.org  Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Less Than 2 Weeks AwayPensacola, FL (April 25, 2024) – Residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties should be on the lookout for Stamp Out Hunger food drive bags in their mailboxes soon. Letter Carriers will ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Monday, April 22, 2024
       Eglin Federal Credit Union to celebrate the grand opening of its new Pace Branch   Media Advisory Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 22, 2024) - The media is invited to attend a grand opening ceremony for Eglin Federal Credit Union’s new Pace Branch at 4413 US-90. This is EFCU’s third location in Santa Rosa County with the Navarre Branch opening nearly 17 years ago Aug. 27, 2007. The ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, Community
    Sunday, April 21, 2024
         Red Cross - Shelter Fundamentals     Just a reminder, the American Red Cross of North Florida is hosting a Shelter Fundamentals and Simulation event on Sat., April 27 from 9:00AM until 12:00PM. The event will be held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom St. in Milton. Potential evacuation shelter volunteers, observers, and partners are welcome. Interested? Please click ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, Community
    Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Tuesday, April 16, 2024
      SAVE THE DATES: Navarre Beach Clear Bottom Kayak Tour Dates Announced:   June 1, 2024 June 15, 2024 June 29, 2024 July 20, 2024 July 27, 2024   All tours will be on Saturday mornings at the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary in the Navarre Beach Marine Park (7:30 am – Noon)   More details will be available at a later date.   Follow the Navarre Chamber Foundation and the Navarre Beach ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Friday, April 12, 2024
    In the dynamic and often unpredictable realm of small business ownership, establishing a resilient financial safety net is a cornerstone for enduring success. This article discusses the pivotal strategies necessary for safeguarding the financial health of your small business, ensuring its growth and sustainability in a competitive market.Develop Comprehensive Cash Flow Projections Initiating a ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article
    Friday, April 12, 2024
    Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community
    Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    Residents urged to prepare for severe weather Tue., April 9, 2:45 p.m.   Santa Rosa County residents are urged to prepare for possible severe weather on Wed., April 10. The National Weather Service in Mobile has provided the following weather update:  Severe weather conditions are forecasted for Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night for our area, generally between 4 p.m. - midnight. Santa ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    2024 Escambia & Santa Rosa County Transportation Disadvantaged Workshop Survey Information provided by Emerald Coast Regional Council/Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization.   Community input is valuable to community transportation programs throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa County. Through staffing of Transportation Planning Organizations, the Emerald Coast Regional Council ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    Red Cross - Shelter Fundamentals The American Red Cross of North Florida is hosting a Shelter Fundamentals and Simulation event on Sat., April 27 from 9:00AM until 12:00PM. The event will be held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom St. in Milton. Potential evacuation shelter volunteers, observers, and partners are welcome. Interested? Please click here to signup. You do not have ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Monday, April 08, 2024
    Pace Library Closed to Public Due to flooding, the Pace Library is closed to the public. During this closure, the drive through window will remain open. Patrons may place holds online and pick up their holds as well as return items at the drive through window. The window will be open during the library’s normal business hours during this time. Online resources remain available 24/7 from your ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Wednesday, April 03, 2024
     Santa Rosa County holds Public Hearings on April 4 The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission on Thu., Apr. 4 at County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton.   Public Hearing - Transportation Impact Fee - 8:30 - 11 a.m. Find the public hearing agenda online.   Public Hearing - 1/2 Cent Transportation Surtax - 1 - 3:30 p.m. Find the public hearing ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Monday, April 01, 2024
        YMCA of Northwest FloridaApril 2024          For Social ResponsibilityFrom the Director's DeskYou Create a Better Us. These words carry so much meaning, but how can we better understand them? Read how the Y is better because of our community, and how the community is better because of the Y. ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, Education
    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
     District 2 Commissioner Smith to host a town hall on Tue., April 2 District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith will host a town hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tue., April 2 at the East Milton Gym, 8600 Bobby Brown Road in East Milton. Residents of District 2 and other interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend.   During the town hall, Commissioner Smith will discuss Highway 90 issues in East ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
         Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report now available online   Santa Rosa County's 2023 annual report is now available to the public online. The annual report is a full-color report that provides a demographic profile and comparison statistics on the county as well as information on leadership including the five county commissioners, county administration and attorney.   Each department of the ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Thursday, March 21, 2024
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    Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    MILTON, Fla., (March 19) - The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), has named Santa Rosa Medical Center as a Level I maternal care verified facility.     Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) underwent a comprehensive on-site review on March 5 to verify and evaluate ...read more
    Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
    Thursday, March 14, 2024
      Colossal Kudos to Kiani This Women's History Month   We're spotlighting Kiani Richardson, owner of Navarre Montessori Academy, with our brand new success story that shines a light on starting up and running a successful childcare and education business. Kiani is addressing a colossal need for working families as well as making a huge difference in children's lives. Watch now and support ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Monday, March 11, 2024
     Florida Trustees Seek Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan 3   Information provided by the Florida Trustee Implementation Group   The Florida Trustee Implementation Group has released its Draft Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Water Quality for public comment through April 8, 2024. A public webinar will be conducted at 2 p.m. on March 27, 2024.   In November 2022, the ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Monday, March 11, 2024
        Santa Rosa County March holiday closures The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Fri., Mar. 29 for Good Friday:Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners including the library system, veteran services, and animal shelter.The library system will also be closed Sat., Mar. 30.The central landfill will be open.Santa Rosa County 9-1-1 dispatch, Lifeguard Ambulance Service and fire ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Monday, March 11, 2024
       Public Hearing for the Escambia Consortium HUD Annual Action Plan March 20, 2024   The Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, and Santa Rosa County, will host a public hearing Wed., March 20, 2024, at 9 a.m. concerning the development of the Escambia Consortium’s 2024-25 Annual Housing and Community Development Plan. The public hearing will take place at ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Monday, March 11, 2024
      Learn about milkweed withSanta Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend an educational session about milkweed on Fri., Mar. 29, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton.   Attendees will learn about its role in the environment, how to utilize it in landscape, and ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Friday, March 08, 2024
      Daylily Care and Propagation withSanta Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend a FREE educational session about daylilies at 9:30 a.m. on Thur., Mar. 14, at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. The educational session will demonstrate daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) care and propagation.  ###
    Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
    Friday, March 08, 2024
      Reminder: Native Wildflower Education through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend an educational session to learn about native Florida wildflowers that can be easily grown in your home gardens and landscapes. The session will be presented by Suzanne Spencer, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer at the Santa Rosa County ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Friday, March 08, 2024
       2024 Volunteers Annual Plant Sale through the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners invite the public to attend the 2024 Annual Plant Sale on Sat., Apr. 13, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 6263 Dogwood Dr. in Milton.   "The Annual Plant Sale is meant to provide the public a source for acquiring landscape plants that may be less available in local nurseries," ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Friday, March 08, 2024
      Your Questions Answered at Your Convenience   Don't wait any longer to learn the in's and out's of how small business funding works in today's marketplace and for your business. Take your pick of the below upcoming offerings based on your most pressing needs, and get those answers to put you on the road to a successful business loan. Sign up for When Banks Say "No" online March 12 at 9 a.m. ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Education, Press Release
    Tuesday, March 05, 2024
    Tonnette Hoffman, APRN, joins Santa Rosa Medical Group - Navarre Primary Care.   MILTON, Fla. - Santa Rosa Medical Group (SRMG) is expanding its Navarre Family Medicine care team with the addition of Tonnette Hoffman, APRN, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). Tonnette begins March 5 in the Navarre Primary Care office, joining Danielle Ostrowski, APRN and Joan Mosher, ...read more
    Categories: Community, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
    Thursday, February 22, 2024
     Santa Rosa Animal Services launches 2024-25 kennel sponsorship initiative   Santa Rosa County Animal Services has launched 2024-2025 kennel sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach.   “Kennel sponsorships play a vital role in supporting the most medically needy animals that are in ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Thursday, February 22, 2024
         Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Tax Voluntary Compliance Program Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts   The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts has started a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Voluntary Compliance Program. The initiative aims to encourage citizens who may have been unaware of TDT or misunderstood their compliance responsibilities to register their ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Tuesday, February 13, 2024
    Just a reminder that this Friday, February 16th is the Navarre Chamber's Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast, which is part of our Grand Gala Weekend "Changes in Latitudes" presented by Florida Power & Light - a two--day event this year. ATTIRE IS COASTAL CASUAL!At this time, we have almost 200 attending the Friday morning event - so if you are wanting to attend Friday only, please RSVP TODAY ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
    Thursday, February 08, 2024
       The circled area is where the new floating dock will be constructed. The walking path may be closed between the blue lines.Bagdad Mill Site Park dock construction underway Construction of the new floating dock at Bagdad Mill Site Park is beginning today, Feb. 8, with clearing of the site. The project will affect the northernmost portion of the park and the walking path may be closed near the ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Thursday, February 01, 2024
                                                                                                                                                       FROM HELLO TO HELP, 211 IS HERE FOR YOU!  Pensacola, Fla. – February 1, 2024  February 11 marks 211 Day, and this year, 2024, marks 211 Northwest Florida’s 20th anniversary!   Since 2004, 211 Northwest Florida, formerly First Call for Help, has ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Wednesday, January 31, 2024
    Rick Mohammed, D.O., and the Santa Rosa Surgical Services team have performed more than 250 bariatric weight loss surgeries using a surgical robot. MILTON, Fla., (Jan 31) - Santa Rosa Medical Group surgeon Rick Mohammed recently marked a major milestone - he has helped improve the lives of more than 250 patients through weight-loss surgery utilizing robotic-assisted ...read more
    Categories: Community, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
    Wednesday, January 31, 2024
      MIDNIGHT OILEDITION 239   RESOURCES & TIPSA complete guide to filing business taxesUnderstanding your federal, state, and local taxes is vital to your success as a business owner. Here's a complete guide to filing your business taxes, including important deadlines and common tax forms.    How to effectively calculate business successSetting goals and tracking the right metrics are crucial for ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
    Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    The concept of a fully-remote business isn't just a trend; it's evolving into a mainstream operational model. With the digital transformation in full swing, the need for a comprehensive guide on starting a remote business has never been higher. This article delves into the maze of remote work intricacies, helping you to establish a lucrative, efficient, and culturally vibrant remote ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Thursday, January 11, 2024
         Due to the recent storm, FloridaCommerce has activated a Business Damage Assessment Survey to measure the January severe weather impact in Panama City Beach and beyond. Learn more,including updates about the Emergency Bridge Loan.           Hats Off to You  Check out content from our most popular social media ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Monday, December 18, 2023
           December 2023       3.7%   Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate decreased by .2%. Healthcare and government saw gains, as well as manufacturing, as workers returned from a strike. Retail trade employment decreased. The labor force participation rate has been essentially ...read more
    Categories: Community, Economic
    Monday, December 04, 2023
    Sales leaders discuss the upcoming top sales trends, including tailored customer experiences and sustainability, that your small business should leverage.By: Lauren Kubiak , ContributorShare     Adopting technology, like e-commerce and social media tools, and appealing to consumers' desires for recognition and personalization can elevate your sales in 2024. — Getty Images/Carlina Teteris In ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release
    Monday, November 27, 2023
    The Navarre Beach Area Chamber is proud to announce the introduction of a new Gift Local E-Gift Card – a very user-friendly and robust platform making it easy for merchants and card holders to help drive business in the Navarre area. “The Chamber is always looking for innovative ways to help grow our members’ businesses and build community,” said Chamber President Chanda Ryan.  “Participating ...read more
    Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
    Thursday, October 19, 2023
    Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons:   Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
    Tuesday, October 03, 2023
    The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit all press releases prior to posting them onto its website. All press releases will be considered for publication on the Chamber’s website. However, those posted on the website are done so at the Chamber’s discretion. Submission standards:Only members in good standing with the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce may submit ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Community, Press Release
    Tuesday, October 03, 2023
    Looking to get your news out to a wider audience? A press release is an easy way to spread the word about your events, personnel promotions, awards, new products, significant accomplishments, an excellent quarter, etc.   Follow this link to a quick how-to and template and get started.   How to Write a Press Release   A news release, otherwise known as a press release, is an excellent way to ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
    Thursday, September 28, 2023
    Whether you’re a small business owner looking to get your green building business up and running or an experienced entrepreneur eager to expand, there are certain steps you should take to ensure your venture is successful. From utilizing Adobe Acrobat tools to understanding the importance of a proper business plan to registering your business with the state, there are numerous considerations ...read more
    Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
    Friday, April 17, 2020
    White House Logo Opening Up America Again President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.CRITERIAPHASE ONEPHASE TWOPHASE THREEProposed Phased ...read more
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