Listen Now!

Business Talk 24-7

Curated Collection Of The Best Interviews From Our Pensacola Studio





Pensacola Business Radio

gulf breeze

Pensacola Business Radio: FoodieLife Series-Pieology, Tropical Smoothie, Boneheads and Ninja Suite

Posted on

Podcast: Download

FINAL FINAL FINAL FOOFIE LIFE 3 COLOR

 

 

 

Foodie Life is a Culture Brand who’s mission is  “To Seek the Flavor of Life through Food, Culture and the Human Experience.”

Foodie Life people—lovers of flavor, food, adventure, culture, night life, travel and —are a true community of their own. Our first move was to tap into the strength of that community by telling Foodie Life stories and uniting them around a lifestyle. Next, we are building the ecommerce program, launching with a fresh Foodie Life website design and a strategic email marketing plan to fuel online shopping. Introducing visuals and messaging giving the brand an edge that matches the energy of Foodie Life.

Foodie Life Radio Hour is a platform for Fellow Foodies to share some of their passions and experiences in the Hospitality and Culinary arena. A collection of funny stories, cultures, flavor and human experiences!!!

 

 

Pensacola Business Radio: Guests Jack Jacobs /  Coastal Moving and Storage and Pensacola Moving and Storage

Posted on

Podcast: Download

Jack M Jacobs / Coastal Moving and Storage and Pensacola Moving and Storage

I have been in the moving industry since 1978. In my career, I have been a packer, a loader, a driver and Sales. Most recently I accepted a position as Business Development Director for Coastal moving and Storage / Pensacola Moving and Storage. My position is to help grow our business, work with our sales people to improve their abilities and provide quality service to the moving public. Over the last 38 years, I have worked for most major van lines.  I thoroughly enjoy helping people move and feel I am a big part of people changing their lives and moving on to bigger and better opportunities.  

YOUR EXPERIENCED PENSACOLA MOVING COMPANY

Since 1969, Coastal Moving & Storage has been committed to the moving and storage needs of families and businesses in Pensacola and the greater Gulf Coast area. Including relocation services for members of the Armed Services community, commercial facilities, and families, you can trust our Pensacola Moving Company for packing, loading, storing, and transporting professionals to care for your household goods or commercial property.

Pensacola Business Radio: Working From The Heart Series-Making Changes in Culture and Consciousness, Improving your Community, Mind, Body and Soul

Posted on

Podcast: Download

From Left

Arvind Mani / Founder & President
MODE Mind & Body

Rethinking health and the human experience through float therapy, whole body sonic vibration, far infrared, and magnetic resonance therapy.

sep
sliderrelax

Who We Are

MODE Mind and Body is the result of having internet access and desire to do something awesome for our community. What began as an obsession with sensory deprivation evolved into a deeper understanding of how stress effects us and the people around us. What we’ve created for you is a place to powerfully relieve chronic stress and improve all aspects of your life, from health to relationships. Our team is ready to share what we’ve learned and help you reach the next level!.

We offer more than just Floating

We are obsessed with bringing you the most effective wellness technologies around so you can adapt to the demands of modern life without slowing down.

 

Kolleen Edwards Chesley / Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast

Kolleen Edwards Chesley has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and spent the majority of her career as a financial advisor. In that role, Kolleen was responsible for finding her own clients and quickly learned the value of networking, networking, and even more networking. It was in 2004 and during her sales career that she, along with two other professional business women met for lunch with the purpose of helping to motivate each other after Hurricane Ivan had blown through our area and changed not only the physical landscape of the area, but also impacted the business landscape as well. Out of that lunch was born what is now a thriving not-for-profit organization for business women.

 

Kolleen currently serves full-time as the Founding Director of what was originally called Women’s Business Lunch and is now known as Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast. The organization advocates a culture of confidence building, lifelong learning, collaboration, empowering others and a spirit of charitable giving. The mission of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast is to promote, advance and improve women in business and the organization accomplishes these in a number of different ways.

–             Monthly networking meetings in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. These are open to all women and free to attend. We run a structured meeting with open networking, an educational segment, a sponsor presentation, an opportunity to hear about the businesses of all attendees, and a whole lot of fun. We frequently hear from attendees that these meeting are chock full of value and a great way to build new relationships to help support their businesses.

–             Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Magazine. We are in our third year of production of the magazine and our goal is for this to be a quarterly publication. Each edition features interviewees of local successful leaders in business who share their honest thoughts on leadership, success, obstacles, and inspiration as it relates to women in business. We also include other articles on leadership, networking, and other skill development. It is geared for anyone in business or looking for business motivation and tips.

–             Annual Pursue Your Passion Women’s conference. To help celebrate National Business Women’s Week, we hold a full day conference during the third week of October along with several other events leading up to the conference. We feature a national keynote speaker, several local successful leaders in business, along with Speed Networking, an Experience Hall, structured and unstructured networking exercises and plenty of laughter, relationship building and excitement. Our attendees are not only motivated by the conference but they leave with tangible tips they can take back and implement in their businesses to lead them to success.

–             Power Up Challenge is a 12 week educational series where we hold classes once a week for an hour and a half focused around four main areas of business: Networking, Marketing, Business Efficiency, and Sales Skills. Open to men and women and all classmates (whether they attend in person or not) receive the full audio recording of each class along with class notes, expanded notes, and extra resources. Classes are affordable and attendees are elated with the amount and quality of the information that is shared.

–             Women in Leadership radio podcast show – sponsored by Pensacola Business Radio X. We hold shows twice a month and bring in mostly women but some men for in-depth interviews. Interviewees share their advice on topics such as mentoring, keys to success, time management tools, personal mantras and favorite inspirations, and what men can do to help support women in business.

Membership in Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast is also available. Contact kolleen@powerfulwomengulfcoast.com for more information or visit our website at powerfulwomengulfcoast.com or Facebook at Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast.

 

Jon Shell / Upward Intuition

In the spring of 2015, Upward Intuition was created with the purpose of facilitating positive change in Pensacola. The three-word phrase that we center our work upon is simple: Thoughts Create Reality.

Taking the time to assess the needs of our community, led us to the realization that there is a great need for a bridge between the young innovative people with great ideas, and the local leaders who have the ability to help effect change. Today’s youth are important; they are our future, and should be part of a vibrant and growing Pensacola. We strive to lead by example in an effort to inspire and empower them to live with a sense of purpose, and to show the value of giving back the community. Through youth-driven programs we provide opportunities for young people to make good decisions. They are encouraged to be innovators by identifying problems and crafting solutions, and we support their goals by offering them ways to become involved in projects with lasting significance.

Upward Intuition is committed to creating positive change in Pensacola and we greatly value the support of those who share our vision. With openness to new ideas, effective partnerships, and collaborations with community stakeholders, we are confident in our city’s future as we act today to make a difference.

After nearly two years of hard work, The Blake Doyle Community Park is ready to move forward! Upward Intuition will be responsible for design and construction and recently, in October 2016, the City of Pensacola formally agreed to assume responsibility for operations and maintenance once the park is completed.

With that critical approval by the City secured, we at Upward Intuition are now able to begin Phase I of the skatepark project: Fundraising for soft costs (design/development, engineering, surveying, geotechnical, and architectural). Our fundraising goal for Phase I is $100,000.

The core of the project will be an iconic, destination skatepark that will serve, among others, the ‘Forgotten Youth’ of our community, the non-traditional athletes. (i.e. skateboarders, BMXers, rollerbladers). This top-notch public facility will even be suitable for professional skateboarding events. However, with additional areas in the park focused on such elements as general health, early learning, art and music, there will be activities and amenities for people of all ages and interests, from children to seniors.

 

Meghan McCarthy / Baptist Health

Meghan McCarthy has a vision to turn Pensacola Blue. “We are almost the least healthy county in Florida,” she said. “At what point are we going to get angry.”

A Blue Zone is a place where people live a measurably longer, more healthy life. Cities that have gone Blue have experienced dramatic health changes as a result.

Meghan’s plan involves starts with a shared vision of what a healthier Pensacola looks and feels like, and having Blue “pockets” throughout our community. We are working with Meghan and Baptist Hospital to make the skatepark one of these pockets.

What makes the Blue Zones so healthy? There are many factors.  They are called the Power 9:

  1. Move Naturally- Don’t think marathons, think gardening and walking.
  2. Have a Purpose- It is the reason you wake up every day.
  3. Down Shift – This requires the ability to manage our stress.
  4. 80% Rule – Eat until you are 80% full.
  5. Plant Slant – Make plants the center of your diet.
  6. Wine at 5 – One serving of alcohol daily with food and friends.
  7. Belong – Being part of a faith-based community.
  8. Loved Ones First – Invest in family with time and love.
  9. Right Tribe – Have social circles that support healthy behaviors.

What they all center on is that our environment is very powerful. If the healthy choice is the easiest choice, we are accidently healthier.

Some people think that the major factor of how long you live is your genes, but research has shown that genes only account for 20%. The other 80% is lifestyle.

To learn more about Blue Zones visit www.bluezones.com

 

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

Posted on

Podcast: Download

2016-12-20-12-55-06

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.

LINKS TO EVENTS

http://studeri.org/training-development/upcoming-events/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capturing-the-hearts-and-minds-of-employees-reg
istration-30130308564

https://www.facebook.com/events/170596560082813/

 

2016-12-20-12-54-40

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
https://www.facebook.com/events/221584174953927/

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

Posted on

Podcast: Download

donna-kirby-headshot

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.

 

2016-12-09-11-42-44 2016-12-09-11-42-51

 

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: Spotlight Episode-Mitch Stephen / LiveComm.com Founder

Posted on

Podcast: Download

mitch-stephen

LiveComm.com was founded by Mitch Stephen with Javier and Manuel Oblitas to solve some particular marketing and sales issues they recognized were happening in their own businesses.

The main issue was missing inquiries and the need to improve communication with people who wanted more information.  LiveComm became the solution and more!

Can you imagine having the ability to capture the cell phone number of every customer who ever inquired about your business?  Then imagine being able to text every inquirer, at will, for pennies per text.

Technology is constantly changing the way entrepreneurs are staying in touch with their prospects and the pace at which businesses can grow. CLICK HERE to see how cutting edge entrepreneurs are using LiveComm.com to completely surpass last year’s net profit!

Mitch Stephen / Founder

Self-employed RE investor for 20 years, starting at the age of 23.

  • Married to his wife, Tommi, and has a daughter, Shannon.
  • Bought and sold over 1,300 properties in and about San Antonio, Tx since 1996, specializing in buying distressed properties with OPM and selling those properties with Owner Financing.
  • Purchased and manages Self-Storage and Boat Storage facilities primarily around Canyon Lake (Texas).
  • Mitch is the author of 2 books: MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES: Failing Forward to Financial Freedom and its successor MY LIFE & 1,000 HOUSES 200+ Ways to Find Bargain Properties (currently available in audio version)
  • Mitch offers Online Education, Group Coaching, and Full-on Mentorships as it relates to all the aspects of Owner Financing.
  • Partnered with Raymond Braun in 2005 to create R.E. Capital, LLC, which specializes in loaning on exactly the kind of investor deals they wish they’d have found themselves
  • Forged the creation of Livecomm, a mass texting software designed to help eliminate problems that arise when you get 50 to 100 non-qualified calls a day from bandit signs advertising Owner Financed Houses.
  • Mitch and Partner Carlos Balido teamed up to get off the beaten trail of inflated house prices and started buying manufactured homes in  Mobile Home Parks they did NOT own.
  • Bought 140 manufactured homes and sold 50 of those notes to Jim Clayton of Clayton Manufactured Homes
  • Mitch likes to hunt and fish when he’s not writing songs or playing the drums.

Pensacola Business Radio-FoodieLife Series-Guests: Casino Beach Bar and Grille and Tacos Mexicanos

Posted on

Podcast: Download

Pensacola Business Radio: FoodieLife Series-Guests: Casino Beach Bar and Grille and Tacos Mexicanos

FINAL FINAL FINAL FOOFIE LIFE 3 COLOR

Foodie Life is a Culture Brand who’s mission is  “To Seek the Flavor of Life through Food, Culture and the Human Experience.”

Foodie Life people—lovers of flavor, food, adventure, culture, night life, travel and —are a true community of their own. Our first move was to tap into the strength of that community by telling Foodie Life stories and uniting them around a lifestyle. Next, we are building the ecommerce program, launching with a fresh Foodie Life website design and a strategic email marketing plan to fuel online shopping. Introducing visuals and messaging giving the brand an edge that matches the energy of Foodie Life.

Foodie Life Radio Hour is a platform for Fellow Foodies to share some of their passions and experiences in the Hospitality and Culinary arena. A collection of funny stories, cultures, flavor and human experiences!!!

 

 

20161110_151509

 

LEFT-Joey Lanier GM-CBB/Frisbie (yes that is correct Frisbie) Bar Manager/ CBB 

Right-Calvin Bonifacio/ Grub Ninja, Catalyst Group Int. and Foodielife Radio Co-Host

Gabriel Hernandez-Tacos Mexicanos creator and ONE BAD ASS TACO MAKER!!!

 

OUR STORY

A LITTLE GLIMPSE OF CASINO BEACH HISTORY

Casino Beach is named after The Casino Resort that first opened its doors in the summer of 1931. It was one of the first tourist retreats on the island and flourished from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. Thousands of visitors from all over the country came together to eat, drink, dance and fish from the Gulf Fishing Pier. Many events were hosted from this little location including fishing tournaments, beauty pageants, and boxing matches. It was even equipped with tennis courts, bath houses, a restaurant and bar. This beloved resort thrived until the late 1960’s, when it ultimately fell into disrepair and closed. Although we have lost the old building of The Casino Resort, we have not lost it’s spirit. Pensacola’s Casino Beach is still home to many attractions and Casino Beach Bar & Grille is the prime location for many of them including the Blue Angels Air Show, which brought in a over 10,000 people in 2014 alone, and the New Year’s Eve Fireworks display held at the end of the Pensacola Gulf Fishing Pier. As the Casino Beach culture continues to evolve, we evolve with it in hopes of giving both tourists and locals the best beach experience possible.

Bringing Back a Piece of History

In honor of Pensacola Beach’s proud and rich history, it just felt right bringing back the Casino Beach name. Casino Beach Bar & Grille is one of three different dining and entertainment concepts under the Culture Focused Brands umbrella founded by entrepreneurs, Scott Zepp and Matt LaFon. Zepp and Lafon are true natives to the Gulf Coast area and have always shared an appreciation for Pensacola Beach and the culture that has been created on their favorite little island. Their dream was to build the best beach hangout for locals and travelers alike to enjoy. After finding the perfect location, Casino Beach Bar & Grille was born in June 2014.

Where Everyday Feels Like Vacation

From the beautiful panoramic views of the Gulf, to the warm and friendly smiles that greet every guest, Casino Beach Bar & Grille is all about customer experience. We offer signature island cocktails made from hand squeezed fruit juices, quality coastal cuisine & delicious shareables. With our relaxed island vibe and unique location nestled at foot of the Pensacola Gulf Pier, Casino Beach Bar & Grille makes for the perfect beachfront hangout. Stop in and experience what it feels like to be on vacation everyday!

 

CONTACT US

Casino Beach Bar & Grille

Address: 41 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Phone: (850) 932-6313
Restaurant Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm
Fri 11am – 10pm
Sat 9am – 10pm | Brunch 9am – 1pm
Sun 9am – 9pm  | Brunch 9am – 1pm

Email
General Inquiries
info@casinobeachbar.com

Event Inquiries
events@casinobeachbar.com

General Manager
joey@casinobeachbar.com

 

TACOS MEXICANOS

14980757_683165778528089_1987071047835162704_n

33 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

Gulf Breeze, Florida
@tacosmexicanospensacola
Call (850) 291-7195
HOURS
clock
Open Now
11:00AM – 12:00AM
grub_ninja-blk

Food of the week

Expand your customer base without having to expand the size of your dining room. Let us handle the complexity so you do not have to.

Get in touch with us now by completing this form.completing this form.

ORDERING ONLINE SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANTS

Expand your customer base without having to expand the size of yourdining room. Let us handle the complexity so you do not have to.

Get in touch with us now bycompleting this form.

Pensacola Business Radio: FoodieLife Series-Guests: Drinkitz and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Posted on

Podcast: Download

Pensacola Business Radio: FoodieLife Series-Guests: Drinkitz and Aunt Annie’s Pretzels

 

FINAL FINAL FINAL FOOFIE LIFE 3 COLOR

Foodie Life is a Culture Brand who’s mission is  “To Seek the Flavor of Life through Food, Culture and the Human Experience.”

Foodie Life people—lovers of flavor, food, adventure, culture, night life, travel and —are a true community of their own. Our first move was to tap into the strength of that community by telling Foodie Life stories and uniting them around a lifestyle. Next, we are building the ecommerce program, launching with a fresh Foodie Life website design and a strategic email marketing plan to fuel online shopping. Introducing visuals and messaging giving the brand an edge that matches the energy of Foodie Life.

Foodie Life Radio Hour is a platform for Fellow Foodies to share some of their passions and experiences in the Hospitality and Culinary arena. A collection of funny stories, cultures, flavor and human experiences!!!

20160927_140503

 

A PRETZEL COMPANY ON THE RISE

Auntie Anne’s got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmers market. After some experimentation, “Auntie” Anne created a masterpiece. We continue to bake by a certain philosophy that keeps people coming back for more delicious dough. It’s easy to see: We are so much more than just pretzels.

Our Story

AUNTIE UP

Rise Up, Freshen Up, Auntie Up your snacking standards. Join the movement!

LEARN MORE

drinkitz-logo

DrinKitz was formed in 2012 to develop, produce, and market an innovative and unique line of powdered cocktail drink mixes. The company was formed by a group of US Navy guys far too cheap and lazy to fully stock and mix drinks from their own bars or the endurance to carry it all around.  After discovering that mixing drinks from a bartenders guide got more difficult with the number of drinks consumed they asked the golden question —why can’t we just add a packet to  our favorite alcohol, mix, and drink. Now you can!

Far different than anything on the market, these drinks  are easy to use and mix, require no knowledge of bartending or mixology, and save you time and money. Whether you’re hanging out by the pool, hosting an event at home, heading out on vacation, or want to impress family and friends, you’ll want these by your side. With  one shot of your vodka, rum, or tequila, a little water and ice, and your choice of over 30 drink mixes, with a quick shake you become an instant bartender. Want something different? No problem, just grab a different mix packet! Want something we don’t have, let us know.

Made in America with high-quality ingredients, and available through regional liquor distributors, various retail  markets, caterers, and on our own Amazon storefront (coming soon),  these great products put fantastic tasting, full-bar quality mixed drinks at your fingertips—without the bar tab.

Kevin Parr is minority owner and Chief Operating Officer of DrinKitz LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.  A former Navy Lieutenant, Kevin first served as an enlisted Navy Cryptologist, and was later granted a commission as an Information Warfare Officer; he served from 1986-1992 & 2003-2015. Kevin has extensive experience in Risk Management and Human Resources.  A resident of South Dakota, Kevin spends a great deal of time in the Pensacola area, and also travels the US as he works to launch and market DrinKitz, and recruit additional sales teams.

Pensacola Business Radio-Spotlight Episode – Baptist Hospital Foundation with KC Gartman

Posted on

Podcast: Download

 

20160922_140304

KC Gartman is the executive director of the Baptist Health Care Foundation. KC is responsible for generating income and public awareness through fundraising programs targeting a broad base of donors — with a primary focus on strategic planning and major gifts. She also manages the daily operations of the Foundation office and team.

Prior to joining the Baptist Health Care Foundation, KC served for four years as the VP of Membership and then Chief Operating Officer for the Greater Pensacola Chamber. She previously was the Director of Alumni Relations for the University of West Florida.

KC is married to Mike Gartman and has two sons, Palmer and Matthew

 

Bras Across the Bridge 2016

 

 

Join us Saturday, October 1, 2016 for

Bras Across the Bridge!

Registration is $20, plus a donation of a new bra. First 300 people registered receive a free event T-shirt.

  • 8am – 9am             Register at The Grand Marlin

  • 9am                        Bras Across the Bridge

  • 9:30am – noon       The Grand Marlin after party

[ Register online and support the cause here ]
Baptist Health Care Foundation and Pensacola Honda are teaming up for the seventh annual Bras Across the Bridge event. Join us, along with our partners Cumulus Media and The Grand Marlin Restaurant & Oyster Bar, at the foot of the Bob Sikes Bridge on Pensacola Beach. Breast cancer survivors, their loves ones and the community are invited to join together to increase breast cancer awareness.

Beginning at 9 a.m., the crowd will make its way across the bridge with bras strung together as a show of awareness and support for the fight against breast cancer. The bras will be donated to local organizations that help women and girls in need. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Baptist Health Care Foundation Mammogram Fund, which provides free mammograms to women in our community who are unable to receive one on their own.

Join us for the Bras Across the Bridge after-party featuring live music and a silent auction at The Grand Marlin.

For more information call Heather Moorer or Maegan Leonard at 850.469.7906.

A special thank you to our sponsors: Pensacola Honda, Cumulus Pensacola, The Grand Marlin Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Broadway in Pensacola, WEAR ABC3 – WFGX 35, Acumen Medical Imaging & Interventional, Performance Machining Services, Inc., Skopelos at New World, Cox Communications, and Pensacola New Journal.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, click here.

40th Annual Stepping Out in Style

 

 Bluetique in 2014 Stepping Out in Style Indigeaux Denim Bar & Boutique in 2014 Stepping Out in Style  The Market and Mainly Shoes - 2014 Stepping Out in Style
Photos by Jordan Burch Photography

 

Get ready! The glitz and glamour of New York, Paris and Milan is coming to our own fair city with the 40th annual Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show, presented by the Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation and Gulf Coast Health Care. The show is set for October 13 at New World Landing, doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Professional models and local celebrities will showcase the latest fashions fromBluetique; Cabi by independent stylist Jennie Barrow; DUH for Garden & Home;The Market and Mainly Shoes; and The South Outfitters! In addition to the runway show, this event will feature both silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Proceeds from this year’s show will support foster care at FamiliesFirst of Lakeview Center.

Sponsorships are available, to purchase a sponsorship online click here.
Printable sponsor form

To purchase tickets online click here.

 

 

This Show Sponsored By-
Sirius Logo tony-tejas-salsa 314d95_1a57d9fedb0e4673823f9b3f27fb2008 gilmore_logo3solvability_logo_FINAL_CMYK 2 HOPE Logo SQAURE Kyani-Independent%20Distributor-Vector-Logo-BLUE

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode-Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce / Dan Mckenzie Golf Classic

Posted on

Podcast: Download

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode-Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce / Dan Mckenzie Golf Classic

20160922_100612

Donna Tucker / Santa Rosa County Chamber

Larry Strain / Synovus

20160922_102608

 

The 23rd Annual Dan McKenzie Classic Golf Tournament will be held Friday, October 7th, at Stonebrook Golf Club. There are many sponsorship opportunities, including but not limited to the following: t-signs $100, hole sponsors $325, beverage cart $325, hospitality cart $325, and many more. Additionally, we need volunteers throughout the day to make this event a successful one. Whether you are a sponsor, volunteer, spectator or player, this is one of the Chamber’s greatest events. I encourage each and every one of you to get involved in one or more capacities. You do not want to miss this opportunity! This is an amazing event to sponsor, get your name out there and have a great time. These sponsorship opportunities are limited. Contact your Chamber today to see what opportunities remain available.

This Show Sponsored By-
Sirius Logo tony-tejas-salsa 314d95_1a57d9fedb0e4673823f9b3f27fb2008 gilmore_logo3solvability_logo_FINAL_CMYK 2 HOPE Logo SQAURE Kyani-Independent%20Distributor-Vector-Logo-BLUE