Business

By Lori Leath Smith The doors have opened at a new Training Center for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The Center of Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility, is a milestone achievement made possible through the unique and valuable partnership of Step One Automotive Group and Northwest Florida State College...

By Julie A. Martin It can be scary to be driving along one minute, and the next, either you’ve been run off the road, or spun out into the intersection, or even into a ditch. You or your passenger might even be injured, and need medical attention. Here is the...

By Julie A. Martin 1. Update your home. In this property insurance market, most of the standard carriers are imposing strict age guidelines on Roof, Heating, Wiring, and Plumbing. If your home is 20 years old or older, keep in mind that the older your roof is, the harder it will...

Your home is a significant investment, and preserving its value is crucial. At Window Hero we understand your home’s importance and offer a comprehensive range of services to maintain its pristine condition and provide our customers peace of mind. With expertise in house washing, roof washing, gutter cleaning, solar...

By Julie A. Martin There are two types of personal primary flood insurance in the State of Florida. One is FEMA Flood insurance, in which a standard carrier will offer you up to $250,000 on the Dwelling and up to $100,000 in Contents. Those are the maximum flood limits that the Federal Emergency...

By Doug Stauffer Central Moloney, Inc., a transformer manufacturer headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., unveiled a new venture, “Project LS2.” The project’s cornerstone is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will find its home in Okaloosa County, focusing on producing pad-mounted electrical transformers. This facility, sprawling more than 302,000 square feet, will...

By J. Zimchek Gulf Coast Shutter and the Overhead Door Company of Northwest Florida (both Dillard companies) together are such a well-known entity, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’ve been around forever. But it was in 2011, when Wayne Bernheisel acquired Gulf Coast Shutter (founded in 2001) that this local business really became...

A Local Agent Is Crucial When Insurance Premiums Are Rising Premiums are going up all over Florida right now, and have been on the rise for the better part of the last three years. Last year saw the downfall of 11 carriers and the swift withdrawal of four others. This...

By Bill Mason, Rocket Fuel Coach In the dynamic world of leadership, where continuous growth and development are essential, there is one undeniable truth: leaders are readers. Even if you despise reading, the act of consuming books on a regular basis can be a game changer in your leadership abilities. Discover...

June 1st marked the beginning of hurricane season. Researchers at North Carolina State said the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will see 11 to 15 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin. The basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. So, it is time...