April 19, 2024
Northwest
Around the State- Northwest- March 2002
Building a 'Critical Mass'Economic leaders are now banking on Tallahassee's 'intellectual talent' to attract jobs.By Julie S. BettingerRegional leaders have been trying for years to create concentrations of skills in...
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Published on 3/1/2002
Around the State- Northwest- Feb. 2002
In the NewsBlountstown -- Emergency room physicians at Calhoun-Liberty Hospital walked off the job after not being paid by DasSee Community Health Systems of Quincy. After going four months without...
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Published on 2/1/2002
Around the State- Northwest- Jan. 2002
Crestview -- Aerospace Integration Corp. is completing plans for an aircraft modification hangar at the Crestview Bob Sikes Airport. The Fort Walton Beach-based company provides engineering, manufacturing and systems integration...
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Published on 1/1/2002
Around the State- Northwest- Dec. 2001
A Shot in the ArmWalton County gets its hospital after residents stave off a challenge from HCA.By Julie S. BettingerWhen Destin Hospital closed more than seven years ago, Okaloosa County...
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Published on 12/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Nov. 2001
'A Real Dogfight'Okaloosa County gets a convention center, but some are still bitter over the issue.By Julie S. BettingerAfter 30 years of wrangling over location, funding and ownership, Okaloosa County...
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Published on 11/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Oct. 2001
A Cabin in the PinesSt. Joe Land finds a new use for its vast, undervalued forests.By Julie S. BettingerWhen the St. Joe Co. tried to auction off some of its...
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Published on 10/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Sept. 2001
Survivor?Gulf County shows signs of recovery, but ...By Julie S. Bettinger After the one-two punch of the commercial fishing net ban in 1995 and the closing of its largest employer...
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Published on 9/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Aug. 2001
Power ShiftCongressman Joe Scarborough's resignation creates a mad rush for his District 1 seat. By Julie S. BettingerColorful U.S. Congressman Joe Scarborough -- credited with preventing the loss of military...
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Published on 8/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- July 2001
Company TownThe governor's efforts to cut state government hit home in Leon County.By Julie S. BettingerConversations around Tallahassee water coolers have been a bit strained since lawmakers passed Gov. Jeb...
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Published on 7/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- June 2001
Building a HUBRural Washington County is growing its own through federal HUBZone contracts.Tommy McDonald, mayor of Chipley in rural Washington County, is known for jumping in with both feet when...
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Published on 6/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- May 2001
Reaching ConsensusRural Madison County finally has a plan -- but businesses are wary.by Julie S. Bettinger The challenges facing economically disadvantaged Madison County and its 19,500 residents are a microcosm...
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Published on 5/1/2001
Northwest Region
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty, Gulf and Franklin counties
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Published on 4/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- March 2001
Port of ProfitOnce a burden to taxpayers, Pensacola's port has become the centerpiece of waterfront redevelopment.By Julie S. Bettinger Less than four years ago, the Port of Pensacola was mired...
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Published on 3/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Feb. 2001
Going the DistanceFast-growing e-learning is getting a boost from northwest Florida firms.By Julie S. BettingerDistance learning is hot in the Panhandle. School systems, companies and associations based in the region...
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Published on 2/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Jan. 2001
Crawfordville-- Residential spillover from Tallahassee is stimulating growth of retailing and personal services in Wakulla County. Economists say the 5.3% employment growth expected this year will make Wakulla the sixth-fastest...
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Published on 1/1/2001
Around the State- Northwest- Dec. 2000
Skilled LaborMilitary retirees have helped make Crestview one of the fastest-growing communities in the state.By Julie S. BettingerWhen Crestview Aerospace Corp., which makes aircraft parts, bid on a $270-million contract...
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Published on 12/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- Nov. 2000
WiredNorthwest Florida has a major fiber-optic pipeline, but until now businesses haven't been able to tap into it. By Julie S. BettingerIf the average fiber-optic pipeline is the equivalent of...
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Published on 11/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- Oct. 2000
Rewiring the NavyFlorida State University is helping the Navy create a blueprint for an all-electric fleet.By Julie S. BettingerA new $10.9-million grant from the U.S. Navy has Florida State University...
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Published on 10/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- Sept. 2000
Creative RecruitingRural-county manufacturers are getting involved in training, transportation and child care.By Julie S. Bettinger When even Disney World is having trouble finding workers, what's a rural-county employer in need...
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Published on 9/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- Aug. 2000
A New Age David vs. GoliathA tiny Internet service provider battles giant Sprint over new high-speed access.By Julie S. Bettinger Jim Hunt admits it's a common joke these days among...
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Published on 8/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- July 2000
EncoreCan Neal Wade generate jobs for northwest Florida -- and drive up the value of St. Joe's property?By Julie S. Bettinger Hailed as the man who remade Alabama's economic image,...
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Published on 7/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- June 2000
On the Critical List: Florida's Rural NorthwestLeaders say the region is showing signs of improvement, thanks largely to a state effort.By Julie S. Bettinger After a period of economic body-slams...
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Published on 6/1/2000
Around the State- Northwest- May 2000
Can't Get There By Julie S. BettingerBusiness travelers in northwest Florida have grown frustrated with limited service and expensive fares for airline service to and from the area. There's no...
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Published on 5/1/2000
Northwest
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin counties
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Published on 4/1/2000
