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Pensacola Business Radio – 11.05.15 – Guests: Erin Kadan / Green Clean Detail, Trudy O’Brien / Capstone, Lance Cook / Rubber & Specialties, inc., Mike Findeisen / Coastal Payment Systems

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Trudy O’ Brien / Capstone Learning
Assistant to the President / CEO

 

 

 

Trudy O’Brien, Assistant to the President/CEO – Dr. Sherry A. White.  Employed with “Capstone” for 13 years.  Duties include assisting Dr. White with oversight and management of organization’s 5 group homes, 2 public charter schools, high school transition program, adult day training program, child care center, and 2 children’s therapy clinics and all associated services for infants through adults with and without developmental disabilities.  Employed by United Way of Escambia County for nearly 12 years as Communications Manager before moving to Capstone.  Lived in the area of nearly 28 years.  Before moving to the area worked for an advertising agency in St. Louis, TV stations in Cape Girardeau and Joplin, Missouri, and radio station in Joplin.

 

CAPSTONE ADAPTIVE LEARNING AND THERAPY CENTERS HISTORY

United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc. was incorporated in 1953.  Its original facility was at 900 E. LaRua Street.  In 1960 we moved to 2912 North “E” Street, where the administrative office and day training center is still located.

In 1994, we built a 5,000 sq. ft. six bedroom group home and purchased another three bedroom group home and began providing residential services.  We currently operate five group homes in Pensacola.

We developed a transition program in 2002 for teens and adults which is now located at 2600 West Fairfield Drive.

In 2003, we proudly celebrated 50 years of service to individuals with developmental disabilities in Northwest Florida.  Since 2003, we have experienced drastic funding cuts by the State of Florida to our group homes and our adult day program.

We opened Capstone Academy, the first inclusive charter school for infants to age five in North Florida, in 2004.  Today this program site hosts a public charter school, voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK), early intervention therapies (speech, occupational, physical), applied behavioral analysis therapy, after school programs and a therapy clinic for children/students with and without developmental disabilities or delays.

In October 2008, we merged with Children’s Services Center, adding to our list of programs the Milton Child Care Center.  This child care center gave us the presence to offer additional services for children in Santa Rosa County.

That same year, 2008, we began renovations at Capstone Academy Pensacola (4901 West Fairfield Drive) by adding a new wing (two classrooms) to accommodate additional students.  The project was completed in January 2009.  The expansion allowed us to double the number of preschoolers who attend the school.

January 2010 brought the opening of Capstone Academy Milton, providing early intervention, after school, VPK, and a public charter school to children with and without disabilities and their families in Santa Rosa County.  Property was purchased and renovated at 5308 Stewart Street Milton to accommodate those programs.  The Milton school mirrors Capstone Academy Pensacola.

As we moved into 2013, we experienced still more funding cuts from local, state, and federal agencies; thus placing even more burden on our agency to increase fundraising activities.

We surrendered our affiliate membership with United Cerebral Palsy Associations in February 2014.  This required us to cease the use of the UCP logo.  This move was to save our agency much needed funds.

In the summer of 2014 we hosted a brainstorm session with community leaders to select a new name for the agency.  Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Inc. (Capstone for short) was the outcome. The John Appleyard Agency created our new brand logo.  Our new name and logo have been embraced by our stakeholders and the community at large.

Also in 2014, Capstone purchased a building in Milton (5326 Stewart Street) to offer a children’s therapy clinic and feeding and swallowing therapies for infants and children in North Santa Rosa County and surrounding area.  In 2015, we purchased a portable building and placed it at the Capstone Academy Pensacola campus to offer a Children’s Therapy Clinic in Escambia County.

Even though we have experienced many challenges, we continue to offer the best services for children and students who have an array of abilities and disabilities as well as their families.  We look forward to the future as we embark on a new era of providing innovative and exciting services to those in need.

 

 

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Erin Kadan / Green Clean Detail
Operations Manager

 

 

 

 

 

Green Cleen Detail is exceptionally different from other detailers. Not a giant corporation, they don’t offer a dozen

confusing options, nor is there a team of hourly employees. As the owner, Ben Kadan is personally responsible for the

care of every vehicle that chooses Green Cleen. He puts a lot of effort into making every vehicle as nice as possible.

Green Cleen Detail only offers three options: full detail, half detail, wash. A wash is a light touching of the entire

vehicle. A detail is a thorough, in­depth cleaning. Half details include a wash of the other half, for example: an interior

detail will include an exterior wash. There isn’t a brick & mortar store; Green Cleen Detail arrives at people’s home,

office or wherever they’ll be for a couple hours, able to complete the work in just three parking spaces.

Ben Kadan has been caring for cars since 2002, and opened Green Cleen in 2011 with the purpose of being his own

boss and doing things his way, trying to change the wasteful nature of the industry. He uses only 5 gallons of water to

wash a car. All the chemicals are biodegradable & environmentally friendly.

At the beginning, there was a $500 non­working farm truck that he fixed to run on vegetable oil instead of using diesel

& all the equipment was tied in to also use the oil instead of petro. After three years, he upgraded to the Green Cleen

ambulance, which still ran on vegetable oil, but added a solar array to run all the equipment (much quieter). Just this

week, Green Cleen was able to upgrade to a brand new Nissan van; although it runs on regular gas, it gets about 40

mpg & all the equipment is running on solar.

Over the past 15 years, Ben has spent a lot of time gaining knowledge about the car care industry. He has researched

different chemicals and equipment & strives to find a balance with the environment without sacrificing the results. Ben

prides himself on leaving cars looking as good as (or in many cases better than) when they were purchased. He is

currently researching dent removal techniques and the company is getting ready to offer that as an additional service.

In addition to the van, Green Cleen just purchased a fully electric Nissan Leaf. As someone who spent about 7 years

working for dealerships & cleaning new cars, Ben knows that the staff at the dealership is underpaid & undertrained.

New cars don’t usually come waxed, and when one purchases a new car, that immediate maintenance must be done

or the clear coat is sacrificed, ruining the investment. He is often frustrated with dealerships for the way the cars are

maintained.

Most detail companies are making their money on speed and turnover, but Green Cleen Detail focuses on doing a

really great job on every car touched. Most detail companies are only concerned with getting the cheapest chemicals &

biggest margins, but Green Cleen Detail takes pride in finding chemicals that are good for the world as well as the car.

Many mobile detailers will ask to connect to your water or power source, but Green Cleen Detail arrives fully contained

and ready to work without bothering sleeping clients or busy professionals. Many companies wouldn’t be willing to put

in the additional time and effort that Green Cleen does, and choosing them is a choice for a small business, a choice

for the environment & the world, a choice to keep money in the local Pensacola economy.

Green Cleen Detail has gotten busier over the years, and books cars by appointment only. They are currently booking

about 2 weeks out. In addition to cars & trucks, Green Cleen Detail cares for motorcycles, RVs, and boats. Ben has

experience with show cars, antiques, and exotics.

You can contact Green Cleen at their website: greencleendetail.com, like on Facebook, follow on Twitter

& Instagram @GreenCleenFL, and after they make your car look & feel new, you can Pin a photo to their

Pinterest! Of course, you can always call or text: 850-316-7188.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mike Findeisen / Coastal Payment Systems
Owner

 

 

Coastal Payment Systems provides business guidance on merchant account application, transaction limitations, processing equipment and system options.

Existing businesses require evaluation on current pricing and fees, terminal replacement or system upgrades.

We have expertise in assisting medical, manufacturing, service organizations as well as retail, restaurant and bar operations.

Call for a free evaluation.

877-392-2737 or email

info@coastalpaymentsystems.com

 

 

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Lance Cook / Rubber & Specialties, Inc.
Outside Sales & Marketing

 

 

Lance Cook is a 1st generation Pensacola native, whose family hails from Texas and North Carolina. Born in 1982 at Sacred Heart Hospital and raised in Chumuckla, FL. Lance attended Central High School, Pensacola Junior College, and the University of West Florida. While in high school Lance went to work part time for his grandfather, Charlie Cook, at Rubber & Specialties, an industrial rubber and supply company that was founded in 1975 here in Pensacola. Along the way, Lance has served in various positions within his local church. He also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for six years, which included one deployment to Africa, and foreign military training in Peru and Israel. Lance currently serves on the board of directors with the Greater Pensacola Chamber, and as chairman of the Industrial Council, and most recently a new board member to the Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council. Now the proud father of two beautiful daughters and husband to his wife of seven years, Lance looks forward to deepening his roots here in Pensacola and growing Rubber & Specialties as he continues his more than 17 years of service with the company.

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 11.03.15 – Guests: Jo Lynn Barnicoat / Clever Ogre, Jamie Bates / Liberis Law Firm, Lee Broussard / TrueChoice Telecom

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Jo Lynn Barnicoat / Clever Ogre
Director of Business Development

 

 

 

When you’re looking to be heard!   You will want an engaging team of communicators with the experience and passion to translate business goals into attainable benchmarks thru unique and individualized on-line marketing solutions.

WE ARE – Experienced, friendly, spirited, competitive, business savvy, strategic, empathetic, and knowledgeable with a never say die attitude and desire to always exceed expectations with our clients.

Tired of the double talk, acronyms, invisible results, complicated and often conflicting information available?  It’s time to hire a team who can not only understand and explain how to market your business on line  – but people who are want to leverage your internal resources and work together to accomplish your goals of customer acquisition and profitable growth.  Let’s do this!

  • Website Design & Development – Responsive / Mobile Friendly
  • Logo Development & Branding
  • SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
  • Social Media

 

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Jamie Bates / Liberis Law Firm
Marketing Director

 

 

Liberis Law Firm has experienced attorneys protecting your best interests.  All along the Florida Gulf Coast, if you need help with business issues, a real estate transaction, insurance loss, or estate planning, turn to the experienced and highly professional lawyers at Liberis Law Firm. Our dedication to your legal needs is unsurpassed. We’ll help you navigate the legal process — no matter how complex – to keep your business on a sound legal footing or bring an efficient resolution to your case.

 

 

 

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Lee Broussard / True Choice Telecom
Telecom Solutions Consultant

LEADING PROVIDERS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

TrueChoice Telecom works with the best internet, data and VoIP providers to offer customized, effective and efficient program; each as unique as our valued clients.  We pride ourselves on exceptional, “customer-centric” service before, during and long after the sale.  Regardless of the size of your company, we act as an extension of your staff, meeting all of your telecom needs.  We free you up to concentrate on your business, not connectivity issues.  That’s our job – and we do it well!

OUR HISTORY

TrueChoice Telecom was founded by Anthony Gomez in January 2003, as a way to provide objective telecom solutions and multiple service options for business clients across the United States. Prior to TrueChoice Telecom, most companies purchased their telecom services from employees of a particular telecom provider. The services offered were biased because they could only sell their own solutions. At TrueChoice, we’ve sifted through hundreds of providers to establish strategic alliances and partnerships with the best in the business. By packaging an extensive variety of service options from a single contact we’ve been able to attract some of the best solution-based sales people and leaders in the telecom industry, which is a real benefit for our clients.

The combination of multiple providers from one single contact has proved to be nothing short of incredible. The year 2014 became the eleventh consecutive year that TrueChoice experienced double digit growth in net billings and gross profit. We now have four partners and, by providing effective, cost-saving solutions for our clients, each has enjoyed significant success with the company.

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 11.03.15 – Guests: Dave Reed / Dave Reed Insurance, Merv Griffin / Fresh Coat Painters of Pensacola, Kevin Mason and Jessica Davis / Acentria Insurance

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Dave Reed / Dave Reed Insurance
Owner – Agent

 

Dave, the owner of Dave Reed Insurance, the Peace of Mind People, with two convenient offices in Pensacola at 2170 Creighton Road and 1091 N. Navy Blvd, provides family and business insurance coverage for customers in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

 

 

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Merv Griffin / Fresh Coat Pensacola
Owner

 

Painters You Can Trust

Fresh Coat of Pensacola is a professional painting company that services communities in and around Pensacola, FL. Our team of experienced painters are bonded and insured for your peace-of-mind, and we’ll get the job done on time and on budget. Whether you just need a touch-up, or your entire property painted, we’re here to help make your vision a reality.

Service You Can Rely On

What makes Fresh Coat different is our commitment to customer service. We approach every project as it were for ourselves, and we understand that your time is important. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, and why we’ll be on time, every time. We’ll work hard to get you the look you want.

 

 

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Kevin Mason / Acentria Insurance
President
Jessica Davis / Acentria Insurance                        
Director of Marketing
Anne Kraus  / Acentria Insurance

Pensacola Branch Manager

 

Acentria Insurance is one of the top leading independent insurance agencies in the state of Florida. With over 18 convenient locations across Florida and South Carolina, their team knows about the risks that face our communities and the proper coverage individuals and business owners need.

 

Acentria Insurance provides all of their clients with the utmost service and the latest in products and programs. They recognize that everyone is unique in their insurance needs, so they take the time to get to know you. Whether it be car insurance, home insurance, or business insurance, the Acentria team of professionals will meet with you to analyze your specific needs and customize a plan to fit your unique situation.  To learn more, visit www.Acentria.com

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 11.02.15 – Young Entrepreneurs Acadamy – Guests: Thomas Booker, Cierra Moore, Laura Brewer

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YEA! Pensacola – Young Entrepreneurs Academy 2015

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a ground-breaking program that takes students through the process of starting and running real businesses over the course of a full academic year.

YEA! students, as a class, visit area businesses, meet succhttps://pensacolachamber-fe8.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/100813_First_Class-045_.jpgessful entrepreneurs, meet with professionals (attorneys, accountants, bankers, graphic designers, web developers, insurance providers, etc.), develop a business or social movement idea and plan, and work with mentors.

Students then pitch their ideas to a panel of investors made up of local business and community leaders with real dollars at stake to obtain funding, and then launch their venture. By the end of the class, students own and operate fully functioning businesses.

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YEA! classes meet Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at the University of West Florida’s campus from November through May.
YEA of Greater Pensacola

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Students in grades 6 to 12, from Santa Rosa and Escambia County are encouraged to APPLY NOW!

Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer in the program?

Click here for more sponsorship and volunteer information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cierra Moore / Coterie Beads
CEO

 

Coterie Beads is a female owned, sole proprietorship that imports and sells, beautiful, unique, affordable women’s jewelry, from 5 countries.  My name is Ceirra Moore and I’m the 11 year old CEO of Coterie Beads.  I began my business because, like a lot of ladies, one day my mind just told me to by a  piece of jewelry.   Sadly, most of the jewelry in my local area was either, typical and kind of boring, above my price range or completely fake.  I knew there had to be a solution and importing and selling my own jewelry was it.  Through a 30 week Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program, I learned the skills and received the funding necessary to do just that.  Like the YEA motto said, I began as a student and finished as a CEO!

 

 

 

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Laura Brewer / Pensacola High School
International Baccalaureate Coordinator

 

 

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers a continuum of international education. The programmes encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas Booker / Your Just Desserts
CEO

 

 

Your Just Desserts – Home of the Happy Cupcake
Thomas Booker, CEO
9th Grade, Pensacola High School
Took home $1,200 from investors.

 

 

 

 

Pensacola Business Radio – 10.30.15 – Vision 2015 Guest: Clay Ingram – Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

 

 

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Clay Ingram / Pensacola Chamber of Commerce 
President & CEO

 

 

 

 

 

The Honorable Clay Ingram is a passionate community leader with a history of service to the people of Northwest Florida. He was elected to lead the Greater Pensacola Chamber in December of 2014.Clay_Ingram_small

Ingram was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010 and has been re-elected subsequently. He currently serves as the Chair of the Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee and has been appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Florida Defense Support Task Force and the Joint Legislative Budget Commission.

Prior to being elected to the legislature, Ingram worked in sales, real estate and as a teacher in the Escambia County School District, where he taught courses in the Exceptional Student Education Department at J.M. Tate High School.

A Pensacola native, Ingram is a graduate of J.M. Tate High School and of Florida State University (FSU), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in general communication and a minor in political science. While at FSU, Ingram was a member of the football team, where he started 49 straight games for Coach Bobby Bowden and was a member of the 1999 National Championship team. He was also named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll.

An active member of the community, Ingram is a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, the Cantonment Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow), Century Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and Board of Directors of the Florida State University Alumni Association. Clay and his wife, Leslie, have two daughters, Madilyn and Lydia.

 

 

 

Pensacola Chamber celebrates successful five-year campaign

Vision 2015 results revealed; Investors, community partners recognized

 

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Oct. 29, 2015 – Tonight, the Greater Pensacola Chamber celebrated the success of its Vision 2015 initiative, a five-year job creation program. The campaign focused on recruiting new businesses, helping local businesses expand and strengthening the partnerships between the military and the private sector in the Pensacola region.

 

Between 2009 and 2015, the goals of the Vision 2015 campaign were completed with outstanding results:

  • New Jobs – 8,962 total new jobs were created with an average salary of $53,898. The goal – to create 3,000 new primary jobs in the region – was reached nearly two years sooner than the original target date.
  • A total of 1,191 designated jobs were added in distressed areas.
  • $426,488,728 is the estimated average annual payroll with a total capital investment of $779,498,210.
  • Unemployment – The unemployment rate dropped from 10.4 percent in 2009 to 5.0 percent in 2015.
  • Military Impact – The military impact increased from a 5.1 to a 7.1 billion gross regional product.
  • Graduation Rate – The high school graduation rate in Escambia County increased by nearly 10 percent.
  • Tourism – Tax dollars collected from tourism improved from 5.3 million in 2009 to 8.6 million in 2015.
  • Chamber Membership – Membership increased from 1,055 to 1,314 partners.

 

“Vision 2015 served as a catalyst to stimulate existing business growth, improve the available workforce and spearhead community improvements,” said Clay Ingram, Greater Pensacola Chamber President & CEO. “We are thrilled with the progress made over the past five years, and we will continue to work together as a community to build a bright future for the greater Pensacola area.”

 

The event – which took place at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Community Center – featured Clay Ingram; Scott Luth, FloridaWest CEO; Steve Hayes, Visit Pensacola President; Ashton Hayward, Mayor; Grover Robinson, Escambia County Commissioner; Donnie McMahon, McMahon & Hadder Insurance; Collier Merrill, Merrill Land Company; Debbie Calder, Navy Federal Credit Union; and James Hosman, Florida First Capital Financial Group and AccountingFly. For more information regarding Vision 2015, please visitpensacolachamber.com/impact.

 

 

 

Founded in 1889, the Chamber is committed to promoting, improving and enhancing the Pensacola Region through economic development, community involvement and unity of private and public sectors.

Today, the Greater Pensacola Chamber stands united as a rededicated organization of passionate, innovative leadership and management, driven to provide professional, personable, positive assistance toward your commercial success in Pensacola: be you a long-standing local company, an enthusiastic entrepreneur or a prospective new partner, interested in relocating to our great region.

The Greater Pensacola Chamber is a 4-Star Accredited Chamber.

 

 

Specialties

Tourism, Business Development, Government Affairs, Armed Services

  • Website

    http://pensacolachamber.com/

  • Industry

    Civic & Social Organization

  • Type

    Nonprofit

  • Headquarters

    117 West Garden StreetPensacola, Florida 32502 United States

  • Company Size

    11-50 employees

 

 

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 10.29.15 – Guests: Vitina Feo / Papa Vince EEVO, Malerie Shelton / Naval Aviation Museum Foundation

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Vitina Feo / Papa Vince
Owner

 

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My Family Makes It!

My family has been growing, harvesting, pressing and bottling
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) since 1935.
Our orchards are located in Santa Ninfa, Sicily, Italy.

My mission is to rescue the AUTHENTIC Extra Virgin Olive Oil from EXTINCTION
by introducing YOU to the REAL ONE.

Though it is true that there is plenty of Hanki-Panki
in the industry of Extra Virgin Olive Oil,
It is also true that
SPAMMERS CANNOT IMITATE
the taste of the REAL Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Why?

Because the taste of the REAL EVOO
is connected to the presence of its very peculiar anti-oxidants.
A taste that is NOT CHEAP to imitate.

 

 

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Malerie Shelton /  Naval Aviation Museum Foundation 
Director of Marketing & PR

 

Malerie Shelton is the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the National Naval Aviation Museum. Shelton earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and marketing from the University of West Florida. She is a member of the Florida Public Relations Association were she previously served as the VP of Professional Development/Programs for the Pensacola Chapter. In 2014, Shelton was honored as a member of the FPRA Joe Curley Rising Leader Class.

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 10.29.15 – LeaP – Leadership Pensacola Class Project

LeaP Class of 2016 – Project

 

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Caitlin Newby / Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
Program Manager of Leadership Pensacola

 

Andrew McKay – LeaP class of 2016

 

 

LeaP — Leadership Pensacola

 

 

Leadership Pensacola is a program of the Pensacola Chamber Foundation started in 1982 with the first class graduating in 1983. The goal of Leadership Pensacola is to continually renew the pool of available community leaders. Leadership Pensacola fosters community minded leaders by facilitating a 10 month educational program in which area leaders experience different facets of our community while also developing applicable Leadership skills. The Leadership Pensacola class also has the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on their community by delivering a class project.

 

 

Participants accepted into LeaP are involved in a balanced combination of retreats, day-long seminars and community projects. The program is refined annually by a committed group of LeaP alumni. Area decision-makers offer their time and expertise while tours and interactive exercises are built into each day.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 10.29.15 Guests: Emmanuel, Shepard and Condon – Sally Fox and Shane Rowe

 

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Sally Fox / Attorney
Emmanuel, Shepard & Condon

 

 

Sally Fox has been a practicing attorney since 1983. Sally primarily represents financial institutions and businesses. Ms. Fox’s areas of practice include real estate law, creditor’s rights (including bankruptcy, foreclosures, and collections), business law, commercial litigation, and mediation.

 

 

 

 

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Shane Rowe / Attorney
Emmanuel, Shepard & Condon

 

 

Shane Rowe represents clients in personal injury/wrongful death matters relating to automobile accidents, premises liability and/or defective products. He represents individuals and businesses against BP in the Gulf Oil Spill.  Shane also represents plaintiffs and defendants in medical malpractice cases, as well other general civil litigation.

 

 

 

 

Established in Escambia County, Florida in 1913, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon (ESC) is one of the oldest law firms in Pensacola. With more than 75 attorneys, paralegals and staff, we are one of Northwest Florida’s pre-eminent law firms recognized with Martindale-Hubbell’s most prestigious AV rating. As a full service firm, our experienced lawyers provide services to individuals and institutions alike with legal matters ranging from commercial litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, and estate planning to personal injury, employment,social security and worker’s compensation law.

We invite you to contact us for whatever legal service you may need, from transaction to trial law. We hope you’ll never need us, but if you do, we’ll be right by your side.

View our areas of practice or find an attorney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio – 10.27.15 – PM Guests: Tony Ingram / Tejas Salsa, Mark Robertson / Pensacola Bay Brewery, Laura Spragg / LIPTalk Nation

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Tony Ingram / Tony Tejas Salsa
Creator / Owner

 

 

 

 

 

Company Biography

Tony’s Tejas Salsa is a DBA of Ingram Family Corporation (IFC)

IFC was incorporated in 2011.  IFC’s mission is to “Engineering a new business model that prioritizes humanity”. IFC’s focus is on nourishing entrepreneurship and building financial foundation for families. Founded by Anthony Ingram, a visionary with over two decades of food industry experience. Tony’s Tejas Salsa is the flagship product of the company. Our brand has over 100 members of the Tony’s Tejas Salsa Profit Share Group investing funds, time, and ideas. Tony’s Tejas Salsa is on the path to being the next house whole name in salsa and an international product over the course of the next 25 years. Born in Houston, TX but produced and operated in Mobile, AL. Sold across the gulf coast, our brand has developed a grass roots following with regional demand.

Tony’s Tejas Salsa Product Line

Tony’s Tejas Salsa is an all-natural fresh premium salsa & marinade, which is low in sodium, has  no added sugar and has a bold vibrant flavor.  It was invented 10 years ago to be a salad dressing for a chicken fajita salad off of the “Tj’s Eat Like We Eat” restaurant concept menu.  Blended fresh and kept refrigerated, Tony’s Tejas Salsa is made of the highest quality ingredients. Roma tomatoes for their rich robust flavor. Fresh purple onions, cilantro and garlic to enrich our salsa with antioxidants. Yellow bell peppers for a smooth flavor with a natural sweetness. A combination of 5 chilies that gives your pallet a burst of southwestern kick. Last but not least a blend of healthy spices swirled into the mix, making it the world’s best salsa. Just ask the folks who eat it. Tony’s Tejas Salsa has three flavors. Original; a full zesty flavor with a little kick at the end. Caliente; tongue pleasing heat from beginning to end with Habanero and serrano peppers added. Beverley Ann’s Mild Blend; a smooth tangy mix with no heat, but with an enough chilies to be authentic Texas salsa. Tony’s Tejas Salsa will have a full line of products infused with the world’s best salsa, from “Tejas Southwestern Ranch” to “Tony’s Tejas Injector Juice”.  Our brand will only produce fresh high quality foods that you can feel good about eating, while there is a party in your mouth.

Fresh for Life

Fresh for Life is the philosophy of Tony’s Tejas Salsa.

 

 

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Mark Robertson / Pensacola Bay Brewery
Brew Master / Co Owner

 

 

Once upon a time, two guys who had never met, had a glass of beer.
Who knew that years later, their love of beer would bring them together.

Elliott Eckland and Mark Robertson started this journey in 2009, and in October 2010 opened the doors of the Pensacola Bay Brewery. Focusing on local Pensacola landmarks and lore, the Pensacola Bay Brewery mixes a little Florida history in each pint.

 

 

 

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Laura Spragg / LIPTalk Nation
Host and Empowerment Coach

 

 

 

Life in Purple (LIPTalk Nation) Podcast has launched! Life in Purple is a funny, moving, self-assuring and rebuilding kind of show, where Laura inspires action and motivates people to believe in themselves and to stop the negative talk. Click on the “Go to..” link and see it all.

Every week more great content will be added and I would love it if you would subscribe to Life in Purple and then ask others to give it a try. Change has started my friends, join me (cha cha cha). -Laura

 

 

 

 

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Pensacola Business Radio 10.27.15 – Guests: Drew Hardgrave / Hiles McLeod Insurance, Greg Strader / BRACE, Keysha Royster / Division of Blind Services

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Drew Hardgrave / Hiles Mcleod Insurance
Business Insurance Broker

 

 

Moved to Pensacola in 2007 after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Ole Miss, worked for a different local agency for 7 years in different capacities as a Commercial Insurance Agent before accepting a position with Hiles McLeod in late 2013 and focusing mainly on Commercial Insurance Production.  Background in Commercial Insurance Sales and Commercial Insurance Marketing, gives me a unique advantage over my competition because I complete the entire quoting and purchasing  process for commercial clients, which allows me to provide better service and negotiate the most competitive terms and pricing for my insureds.

 

 

 

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Greg Strader / BRACE
Executive Director

 

Greg is the Founder and Executive Director of BRACE.  He was named a Champion of Change at a White House ceremony in 2012 for the work of BRACE in responding to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and preparing the whole community for emergencies.  He was deployed to the Florida State Emergency Operations Center during 13 federally declared disasters that impacted Florida.  Greg served as the Long Term Recovery Coordinators following Hurricane Ivan in Escambia County.  He served as the CEO of the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida, leading Response and Recovery during and following hurricanes Ivan, Dennis and Katrina.

 

 

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Keysha M. Royster / Division Of Blind Services
Job Developer

Kesha Royster is a graduate from the University of West Florida. It’s there were she obtained a bachelors in Mass Communication. During her senior year she worked with Project Search an organization that helps intellectually challenged students. She served as the Project Leader, guiding her team to exceed the projected goal and raised over $14,000 in goods and money. It’s there were she knew she wanted to work in the Non-Profit arena helping others. Currently, Kesha works for the Division of Blind Services were she serves as the Employment Placement Specialist, helping individuals who are blind or visually impaired become economically self-sufficient.

 

 

 

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