Bay County, Florida News & Highlights

Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemption Aimed at Economic Growth

admin April 17, 2015 No Comments

Gov. Rick Scott is asking the Legislature to make a manufacturing sales tax exemption proposed in his 2015-16 budget a permanent measure to give Florida businesses a real opportunity for…

DeTect, Inc. Celebrates Third Anniversary of Opening Office in United Kingdom to Support International Projects

admin March 30, 2015 No Comments

DeTect, Inc. (www.detect-inc.com) celebrates the third anniversary of opening of its European Division Office to meet growing demand for its radar products in the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU),…

Panama City Metro Area Among Fastest-Growing

admin March 26, 2015 No Comments

The Panama City metropolitan area was the 19th-fastest growing metro in the United States last year, according to new population estimates released by the Census Bureau.

New Flights Coming to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in March

admin March 2, 2015 No Comments

United Airlines, Silver Airways, and Southwest Airlines will all be offering new flights this month.

US Becomes Hots Spot for Aerospace Manufacturing

admin February 12, 2015 No Comments

Bay EDA joins the Florida's Great Northwest delegation at the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference. The conference focused on how the aerospace industry is shifting more manufacturing investment to the…

ECP Announces New Southwest Flight to Dallas

admin February 12, 2015 No Comments

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has announced that Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service to Dallas, Texas.

EDA, FDOT Discuss Roadway Projects

admin February 11, 2015 No Comments

Jason Peters, director of transportation development for FDOT’s Northwest Florida office, spoke at the Bay County Economic Development Alliance’s (EDA) investors meeting, outlining several multimillion-dollar roadway projects prepping for construction…

Panama City Shipping Company Welcomes Newer, Larger Ships

admin January 22, 2015 No Comments

Linea Peninsular, based at Port Panama City, upgrades its fleet for its container trade with Mexico.

EDA Staff Attends Enterprise Florida Board and Stakeholders Meetings

admin January 22, 2015 No Comments

At the recent Enterprise Florida Board Meeting, Secretary of Commerce and president & CEO of EFI, Gray Swoope, gave his final address to the Board. It was announced that Bill…

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Announces the Addition of Silver Airways

admin January 19, 2015 No Comments

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is pleased to announce Silver Airways is bringing their intra-Florida service to Panama City Beach with two new nonstop flights.

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