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Pensacola Business Radio: Guests: Kevin and Judi Hogan/ The Ball Hawk, Dannon Byrd / March of Dimes

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Dannon Byrd / March of Dimes

Walk to help more babies be born healthy!


Raised to date:
$2,597
 Our goal: $160,000
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Registration: 9:00AM  |  Start: 10:00 AM
Walk distance: 1.5 miles
Community Maritime Park
301 West Main Street
Pensacola, FL 32502

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We’re getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There’ll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends – it’s a great feeling knowing we’re all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community!
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Kevin and Judi Hogan / The Ball Hawk

Ball Hawk

How the Golf Ball Hawk Came To Be

cropped-kevinKevin Hogan, the inventor of The Golf Ball Hawk, had a problem. He was always looking in his golf bag for his next ball, for he lost quite a few when he was learning to play. Or he was stuffing his pockets and unable to pull the next ball out without removing his glove. And you know the effect that a pocket full of golf balls can have on your swing! So he set out to solve his problem. For almost twenty years he contemplated the idea for having a dispenser that would mount to the top of your golf bag, making your golf balls easily accessible. He went through several designs, made drawings and produced prototypes. Finally, after his wife Judi said, “Now is your time to put this out there!” He made it happen. Selecting the simplest to use design and with the help of some strategic alliances, he finally produced a finished model of what a “real” ball hawk would look, feel and smell like!


Introducing “The Golf Ball Hawk”

double-shot-gb-backgroundWe would like to introduce you to our product “The Golf Ball Hawk”. It is a golf ball dispenser that clips to the top of your golf bag and allows you easy access to your golf balls. No more digging around in the bottom of your bag, or having your pockets stuffed with extra golf balls. Make your game more enjoyable. Use your energy to concentrate on that swing! It will become an indispensable tool that you just won’t want to go out on the course without.


How it works

green-on-bagThe Golf Ball Hawk is very simple to use. To begin, you simply clip it to the top of your golf bag. It is top loading and holds up to four balls, so pop open the top and load it up. To remove a ball from the Golf Ball Hawk you simply lift it slightly at the bottom of the tube and pull it towards you. Out it pops into your hand! You’re now ready to tee up and focus on your shot.

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode- Pathways for Change-Guest: Chris Collins

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Chris Collins / COO
Pathways for Change

The Family Center

The Family Center is a place where people can find education, resources, and a friendly helping hand and guidance to build a stronger, more successful family. And stronger families are the foundation of a stronger community. Read More…

Men’s Residential Treatment

The Men’s Residential Treatment is a faith-based addictions treatment program for men who want to overcome destructive behaviors, attitudes and habits that prevent them from living a life free from crime and incarceration. Read More…

 

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Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode University of Florida speaking on Agriculture and the Future Science of Growing and All In NW Florida

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Robin N. Vickers, Events Coordinator

University of Florida, West Florida Research & Education Center

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

 

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Mark Long, Academic Recruiter

University of Florida, West Florida Research & Education Center

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

 

 

 

The UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) is your local University of Florida campus in Milton and research facility in Jay. We are a part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) which is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible. Our mission is to create and extend knowledge in agriculture and natural resources through teaching, research, and extension to improve the quality of life.

Our History

In 1946, the Experiment Station in Jay (on County Road 182 between Chumuckla and Allentown Crossroads) opened its doors for the purpose of agricultural research in areas relevant to local growers. The Experiment Station, now referred to as the Jay Research Facility, is still creating knowledge for distribution through UF/IFAS Extension efforts.

In 1995, the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center started offering teaching programs at the Milton Campus. These teaching programs include knowledge gained through the research at the Jay Research Facility. Our teaching programs allow students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Conservation or Plant Science at the Milton Campus without having to relocate to Gainesville. These programs are possible through a partnership with Pensacola State College and other local area schools. To date, the West Florida Research and Education Center has graduated over 100 people.

 

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Pensacola Business Radio 12-23-16 Guests: CCK9 Detection Services, WSRE TV, doTERRA International and Home Health Care.

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Jimmy Vann / CCK-9 Drug Detection Services

OUR MISSION

We offer a proactive, discreet, and confidential K-9 detection service to concerned parents, friends, or coworkers seeking peace of mind or the knowledge needed to help intervene. Our mission is to provide early detection to eliminate a drug or narcotics problem in hope of restoring quality of life and saving lives.

OUR DOGS

We keep our dogs trained by applying and practicing the most advanced methods, and even though we have no affiliation with law enforcement our dogs pass the same rigorous training and certification required by law enforcement canines.

Jimmy was born and raised in Pensacola, and a graduate of Tate high school. He joined the USAF in 1987 and worked as a Munitions Systems Specialist, building bombs and missiles all over the world. He retired in 2008 and and immediately went to work in Abu Dhabi for Lockheed Martin until 2014. Jimmy opened his business, CCK-9 Drug Detection Services in August 2016.  

Jack is a 2 1/2-year old Belgian Malinois certified in narcotics detection.  He specializes in detecting marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Jack was originally born in Czechoslovakia and trained in Texas. He was trained in Czech commands and still uses a few in his detection work.

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Barb Wagner / dottera Oils

 Would you like to learn how to begin down the path to wellness? I have dedicated myself to teaching people how to do just that.

I was introduced to essential oils in the summer of 2011. At that time, I had never heard of an essential oil. All I knew was that I had not slept through the night in years, and I was really tired of that.

A good friend sent me a little bottle of lavender essential oil and

suggested that I put a drop of it on the bottom of my feet before

going to bed. It seemed a little crazy, but I thought, “Why not?”

So I did as she suggested, and I was amazed to have one of the

most restful night’s sleep in years!!

I attended one of her classes and learned how the different oils could benefit me and support my body with the tools it needed to maintain optimal health. In the years since, I have become a great student of the oils. I attend national training sessions taught by some of the best scientists and experts on essential oils. I read all I can on them, but most importantly, I USE them everyday! Because I have seen so many benefits from using them, it has become my passion to tell others about them every chance I get.

So I am happy you have come to this website. Please go to the contact page so I can help you learn about using essential oils on your wellness journey!

 

 

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Bob Culkeen/WSRE TV

WSRE TV

Who We Are

WSRE-TV is viewer supported Public Broadcasting Station for the Gulf Coast. For mind-enriching, entertaining programming, television audiences choose WSRE-TV. As part of the Public Broadcasting Service, WSRE-TV Public Television presents the highest quality children’s, cultural, documentary, science and public affairs programming – programming which earns more awards and critical acclaim than any other television service.

WSRE-TV is a non-commercial television station located in Pensacola, Florida, that provides quality educational, cultural and public affairs programming as well as a multitude of public outreach services to the Northwest Florida and South Alabama area. WSRE-TV serves a diverse spectrum of viewers. Currently, 70,000 households tune-in to WSRE-TV on a cumulative, weekly basis.

WSRE-TV broadcasts programs produced by PBS stations across the country, regional organizations, independent producers and its own productions. Contact us to learn more about these productions.

WSRE-TV first signed on the air in 1967. WSRE-TV is licensed to the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College. Its 43,000 square foot facility includes three studios that are used to produce local programming. The facility houses a full-time staff, as well as volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of service on a regular basis.

WSRE-TV’s primary sources of funding are individual contributions, corporate sponsorships and state and federal funding. Additional money is generated through a variety of special events and fundraising activities. If you would like to become a part of the WSRE-TV family of supporters, please call (850) 484-1200 today!

Our Vision: WSRE will positively influence the daily lives of all on the Gulf Coast through broadcast programming and educational outreach services that encourage us to engage more deeply in the world around us.

Our Mission: The mission of WSRE is to open doors to a larger world with quality programming and educational outreach services for every person on the Gulf Coast who desires to be more educated, informed and entertained. WSRE helps people make informed decisions with a better understanding of the community and world in which they live. As a community-supported, outreach service of Pensacola State College, WSRE brings forth culture and ideas that enhance the quality of life and promote the joy of discovery and learning.

Station Diversity Policy: 
WSRE will, through its programming, employment and volunteer opportunities, service(s) delivery, and community engagement activities, be sensitive to and reflect respect for the diversity of cultures and citizens in our local communities. Station activities and policies will promote respect and appreciation for all, without regard to race, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation, or genetic information.

 

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Sharyon Miller / Home Care Solutions

Home Care Solutions was founded in 2007, by Jenny Wolff, RN. Jenny has been a part of the local healthcare community for over 25 years and retains her many years of experience as a RN Case Manager in the Home Health Care Industry. Jenny is both the Owner of Home Care Solutions and the operating Administrator. She is native to Northwest Florida, and is honored to have the opportunity to serve her community.

Most importantly, Jenny understands the kind of specialized support that patients and families need to remain in the comfort of their own homes, and has a wealth of knowledge about community resources and programs available to the public and Home Care Management.

When Jenny is outside of work, she cherishes and looks forward to spending quality time with her family, friends and grandchildren.

 

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Pensacola Business Radio: Powerful Women Of the Gulf Coast Series-Guest Quint Studer and Hosted by Kolleen Chesley

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Quint Studer is a businessman, a visionary, an entrepreneur, a mentor to many, and extremely dedicated to his community. He has given his life to designing the building blocks for people and organizations that guide them to achieving and sustaining high performance.

Quint Studer is the founder of Studer Group®, a recipient of the 2010 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Studer Group is an outcomes firm that implements Evidence-Based LeadershipSM systems and practices to help organizations achieve, sustain, and accelerate in service, quality, finance, people, and growth.  For six consecutive years – the last three being in the top 10 – Studer Group has been named one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the United States by Great Place to Work®.  Quint retired from Studer Group in March of 2016 to become a full-time community volunteer to undertake the development, training, and education of the Pensacola Metro Community.

Inc. magazine named Studer its Master of Business, making him the only healthcare leader to have ever won this prestigious award. A consummate teacher and student, Quint was part of the 21st Healthcare Leadership Curriculum Task Force at Harvard Business School. Quint has served as a Board Member at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Quint has also served as a Think Tank Panelist in Washington D.C., as Faculty in Residence at George Washington University, and a Guest Professor at Cornell University. In 2014, Quint was recognized as one of the 40 smartest people in health care by Becker’s Magazine. In September of 2014, Quint was the first ever recipient of Modern Healthcare’s Healthcare Marketing Visionary Award.  He also currently serves on the Board of Sacred Heart Health System.


Studer has written and contributed to a number of books including his newest Healing Physician Burnout, released in September 2015.  His first book, Hardwiring Excellence, a Business Week bestseller, is one of the most read leadership books written for healthcare, with more than 700,000 copies in circulation today. Results that Last, written for non-healthcare, hit the Wall Street Journal’s bestseller list of business books.  Some of his other books include 101 Answers to Questions Leaders Ask, offering practical solutions to healthcare leaders; Straight A Leadership, helping organizations execute well in this changing external environment; and A Culture of High Performance, providing leadership skills to perform at a higher level—continuously.  One of his most popular books, The Great Employee Handbook, provides actions employees can take to better their work and life. Just prior to leaving Studer Group Quint released Maximize Performance for education leaders and teachers, to help them create a culture of educational excellence.

Quint and his wife Rishy moved to Pensacola in 1996 and have not been afraid to invest in its future.  They both have been given many awards through their years here in Pensacola.  Of all the awards, one of their most meaningful is the “Ethics Award” by the Gulf Breeze Rotary and the Pensacola Rotary.  Quint was awarded the Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Award for Community Leader in 2005/2006 for having a ‘true spirit of service.’

They are co-owners of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos minor league baseball team based here in Pensacola, Florida. The team plays in the Southern League and are the Class Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball team. On January 19, 2015, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos announced that two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson joined Quint and Rishy as co-owner of the team.  With this partnership, Bubba and the Studers hope to create even more memorable experiences for Wahoos fans, cultivate a great place for Wahoos employees to work and, with Bubba’s leadership, gain a more national and international awareness for the Blue Wahoos and the City of Pensacola, Florida.

Quint and Rishy founded the Studer Community Institute in February 2014, a non-profit organization that works with small businesses and sponsors research and development of benchmarks to help communities evaluate and understand the health of local economy, government, and quality of life. The Institute produces fact-based analysis of issues that need to be addressed to move forward.  The two main initiatives Studer Community Institute focus on improving early childhood brain development by creating America’s First Early Learning City, and training small businesses and entrepreneurs in universally recognized best practices and leadership development tools to help grow their business. Quint says he has a human responsibility to act and to do so with a sense of urgency. Quint will always connect his actions back to purpose.

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Powerful Women Gulf Coast

Founded after Hurricane Ivan, Women’s Business Lunch (WBL) was organized by Kathleen Shoop, Natasha Parvey, and Kolleen Edwards Chesley to provide a venue for women in business to come and share ideas, information, networking contacts, etc to help each other be more successful in business.

In the Fall of 2013, the WBL reorganized and took on the name “Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast” and are a recognized not-for-profit organization.

Meeting information — Like clockwork, we meet for PWGC-Pensacola always on the 1st Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House on 12th Avenue. We also have PWGC-Gulf Breeze, always on the 3rd Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Gulf Breeze. There is no charge to attend our meetings. They are WOMEN ONLY events, so feel free to grab a couple of girlfriends to bring with you and help share the WBL experience!

PWGC EVENTS LINK
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Pensacola Business Radio: Maui Whitening Pensacola joins the PBRX Ambassador Affiliate

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Maui Whitening understands that with today’s fast-paced lifestyle, you need a teeth whitening salon that fits your schedule and is affordable. That’s why we accept walk-in clients. Teeth whitening sessions last from 20-60 minutes in length.  At Maui Whitening, you can relax, because you know you will receive quality products and equipment, to produce an overall effective whiter smile.  We use only professional-grade  whitening products. We offer professional teeth whitening sessions at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay to have your teeth whitened at other locations and we use the same grade equipment and products used in dental offices across the country.

Putting convenience directly into our customer’s hands, Maui Whitening launched the industry’s first  Online Check-In  service, allowing customers to add their name to the wait list of a Maui Whitening salon—before they arrive.

Maui Whitening’s mission is to make teeth whitening affordable, convenient and effective.   We currently have salons located throughout Pensacola and many more scheduled to open soon.

You can find us on Facebook and contact us to book your next appointment.

Pensacola Business Radio: ECSB Visits to talk about Options for Career Path and Academies offered to get you there!

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Career Academies-Learn More Here

 

The School District of Escambia County’s career academies are small learning communities within middle or high schools that focus on a career pathway for a two-, three-, or four-year span. Students enter through a voluntary application process; they must apply and be accepted, with parental knowledge and support. Students in a career academy take a mixture of career (usually one or two) and academic (usually three or four) classes each year. Classes meet entrance requirements for four- year universities. Students develop knowledge in a given industry, and—in most academies—students have opportunities to earn industry certification relevant to the career academy. Students’ senior year may include work experience, paid or unpaid, in the community.

Please contact us for more information about our career academy opportunities.

 

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Pensacola Business Radio: Powerful Women Gulf Coast Series-Guests Donna Kirby/Pensacola Blue Wahoos-Vice President, Operations

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Raised in southern California, Donna Kirby relocated to Pensacola in January of 2009, and is proud to call Florida home. Prior to joining the Blue Wahoos’ front office staff, Donna’s career was mainly based in the entertainment industry working for such leaders as Warner Bros, NBC/Universal, and The Walt Disney Company. During her tenure with the Blue Wahoos, Donna has managed several departments including merchandise, community relations, promotions, non-traditional revenue and stadium operations. In her role as vice president of operations, Donna manages an award-winning game day staff and oversees a robust surveying platform that has helped earn the Wahoos the title of #1 Fan Experience in Minor League Baseball. Donna studied Economics at California State University, Long Beach. On her days away from the stadium, Donna enjoys spending time with her dog, Maggie, learning new recipes for vegan cooking and exploring all of the exciting things there are to do along the Florida Gulf Coast.

 

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Powerful Women Gulf Coast

Founded after Hurricane Ivan, Women’s Business Lunch (WBL) was organized by Kathleen Shoop, Natasha Parvey, and Kolleen Edwards Chesley to provide a venue for women in business to come and share ideas, information, networking contacts, etc to help each other be more successful in business.

In the Fall of 2013, the WBL reorganized and took on the name “Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast” and are a recognized not-for-profit organization.

Meeting information — Like clockwork, we meet for PWGC-Pensacola always on the 1st Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House on 12th Avenue. We also have PWGC-Gulf Breeze, always on the 3rd Friday of every month, always from 11:30-1:00pm, always at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Gulf Breeze. There is no charge to attend our meetings. They are WOMEN ONLY events, so feel free to grab a couple of girlfriends to bring with you and help share the WBL experience!

 

Pensacola Business Radio: Guests Max Zoellner/Zoellners Insurance Agency,LLC and Ed Rouse, CPA / Ducker and Company,INC.

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Max Zoellner / Zoellners Insurance Agency, LLC

Zoellner’s Insurance is a full-service independent insurance agency representing a multitude  of insurance companies.  We specialize in homeowners,  auto, business, condo, renters, flood,  motorcycle, boat/watercraft, rv, umbrella and inland marine policies.

Our main objective is to educate our clients and to insure your homes, businesses and other assets  accordingly with companies that are financially secure.  We are dedicated in providing excellent, professional  customer service and superior claims support.  You are not  just a number at Zoellner’s Insurance we value and respect our clients!  Call us today for competitive rates and opportunities to SAVE money!

We respect our clients and are here to respond to their needs. We offer house-calls when you can’t make it to our office and emergency service for urgent matters during off-hours. Contact us at (850) 475-4255 for more information or email us at kgarth@zoellnersins.com  for any questions or feedback.

 

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Ed Rouse,CPA / Ducker and Company, INC

Edward Rouse, CPA, has more than 28 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. His areas of expertise include accounting, taxation, litigation support, and fraud investigations. In addition to his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Ed also is a Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr. FA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE). Ed graduated cum laude from Lehigh University and received his M.B.A. from George Washington University. He is married with three children and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Ed is known and respected as an accountant who places his client’s needs first and foremost.

I specialize in income, estate and gift tax planning and preparation as well as business taxation. In addition I am certified for forensic accounting and fraud investigations.

For my business clients my goal is to make your business more profitable and valuable. This involves many non-accounting areas of your business including financial planning, succession planning, market analysis, technology use and planning as well as the traditional tax planning.

I believe my success to be firmly rooted in my value as a creative problem solver, proactive adviser, attentive listener, technical expert and trusted business partner. I promptly return phone calls from my clients who need my help. It is the hallmark of a good partner.

Specialties: Individual Income Tax Preparation, Business Income Tax Preparation, Quickbooks Consulting, Business Plans, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Bookkeeping, Expert Witness Testimony, Fraud Investigations.

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BRX Studios Pensacola: FoodieLife Series-EGGFEST 2016 What it really means to succeed

Pensacola Egg Fest

 

Imagine nearly 100 Big Green Eggs lined up inside beautiful Blue Wahoo’s Stadium on Pensacola Bay. Now imagine you get to sample every delicious bite that is being cooked on those Eggs.  Well stop imagining and get your tickets now!  The $25 ticket includes entry to the event, samplings, entertainment and Big Green Egg demonstrations! We have some of the best EggChef’s coming from all over the Southeast to enjoy a cold beer, eat some delicious food.

Pensacola EggFest is a 100% volunteer led event to support local Children’s & Teen causes such as Chain Reaction, Rally #MoreThan4Pensacola and AMI Kids.

 

Pensacola EggFest is presented by Pensacola’s Kia AutoSport.  Thank you to all of our sponsors!  We could not make this event possible without your support!

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Official Beer: St. Arnold Brewery

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