Bay County, Florida News & Highlights

Site Selection Ranks Gulf Power Top Utility in Economic Development

admin September 9, 2014 No Comments

Each year Site Selection salutes the top utility economic development teams in the US. Chief among the criteria is analysis of corporate end-user project activity in 2013 in those utilities'…

Port Panama City Maximizes Space

admin July 7, 2014 No Comments

With five and 10-year master plans in the works, the Port Authority at the small but busy facility is exploring ways to adapt best to the changing game of world…

US Navy Orders DeTect MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System

admin June 30, 2014 No Comments

DeTect, Inc. announced that it has received an order for a MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system for the US Navy Townsend Bombing Range in Georgia.

Governor Scott Awards Two Bay County Businesses with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award

admin June 18, 2014 No Comments

Jensen USA and NantHealth were among four Northwest Florida businesses recognized by Governor Rick Scott for their efforts in creating jobs and opportunities for Florida Families.

EDA Continues Aerospace Push Overseas

admin June 2, 2014 No Comments

For the Bay County Economic Development Alliance, the effort to lure aerospace manufacturing projects to Northwest Florida is a marathon, not a sprint.

Port Panama City is in the Top Five Florida Ports for Cargo Value

admin May 22, 2014 No Comments

The Jacksonville Business Journal lists Port Panama City as the fifth port in the state based on value of cargo.

EDA Launches New Site Database

admin May 15, 2014 No Comments

The Bay County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) has launched an online tool to help make Bay County ’s offerings more visible to the rest of the world.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Selected as a Finalist for U.S. Coast Guard Contract

admin February 13, 2014 No Comments

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. of Panama City, FL is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of the three finalists to design the United States Coast Guard’s…

NWFL to Receive $450,000 Defense Grant for Bay, Walton and Okaloosa Counties

admin January 24, 2014 No Comments

Recently, Governor Rick Scott announced that local defense partners in Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties were awarded over $450,000 through Florida’s Defense Reinvestment Grant. These three counties were chosen among…

Northwest Florida’s Ports See a Bright Future on the World Stage

admin January 13, 2014 No Comments

There’s an old saying that goes: “A rising tide lifts all boats.” And as a wider Panama Canal opens its locks for the world’s mega-ships, Northwest Florida’s local ports —…

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