Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Pensacola GE Plant Tour a Success!

Business Net Link's tour of the GE Wind Turbine Plant here in Pensacola was a resounding success!

Not many know what a gem this plant is to the local community and how important it is to the rest of the world. But those who got to tour the plant on Thursday got an education on the importance of the facility and the multitude of value the plant offers.


We would like to thank Blair Simmons, the plant manager and our tour guide, his staff and all the plant personnel who were so gracious in hosting us.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Port of Pensacola Tour: May 12

We're happy to announce that our group will be touring the Port of Pensacola on Thursday, May 12th at 8am. There are a couple requirements; One, there is a sign up. Two, those that sign up have to provide a copy of a picture ID prior to the visit so that we can quickly be admitted to the Port. (I will hand deliver those the day prior and they will be returned at the end of the tour to avoid any chance of foul play) The number is limited so be sure to get signed up before we run out of spots! 
To sign up send a email here with your full name with "Pensacola Port Tour" in the subject line.
Port of Pensacola 1885

Some information on the Port:

 Tracing its history back to the mid-1700s, the Port of Pensacola has evolved into northwest Florida's leading deep-water port. With its eight deep-draft berths and more than 400,000 square feet of covered storage, the Port is located on the Gulf of Mexico just 11 miles from the sea buoy. The 50-acre facility offers a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #249), an Enterprise Zone (EZ #1702), and stevedoring and marine terminal services for all descriptions of bulk, breakbulk and unitized freight.


The Wharf in Pensacola late 1800s

Among the Port's leading commodities are bagged agricultural products, cement, paper, aggregate, power plant and power generation equipment, animal feed and animal feed components, construction supplies and materials, and frozen cargo. In addition to its stellar labor force and extraordinary access to international waters, the Port of Pensacola is widely regarded for its attractive rates and expertise in handling project and heavy-lift cargoes.

A deepwater port master plan embraces long- and short-term goals for the Port's growth, as does a recently-completed Port Business Strategic Analysis.


The Port of Pensacola is an enterprise department of the City of Pensacola and is governed by the Pensacola City Council.

Port of Pensacola Website    Map

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Event: Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida Open House

The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is holding the annual Baby Shower Open House and Supply Drive this Saturday.

Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is a non-profit organization based in Pensacola, Florida, that works to provide appropriate care to injured or orphaned indigenous wildlife. They receive injured or orphaned wildlife, provide medical care and fostering during recovery, and rehabilitate and release wildlife, if possible. They work in cooperation with local, state, and federal wildlife agencies. They also provide educational outreach and conduct educational programs.
Saturday April 16 noon to 3pm.

105 North "S" Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 433-9453

Map

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Medical Supplies and Equipment Donations

John Werner of Welker Werner Realty is looking for medical and dental supply donations for MedikCANCUN, a Hospital currently being constructed in Cancun, Mexico.  

Donations are sought from hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists, etc. that he pick up and deliver to Cancun.  The hospital needs everything from MRI and CAT Scan machines to medical billing software to bandages, gauze, tongue depressors, stethoscopes, dental and optical equipment, glasses, eye charts, etc. 



If it has to do with medical and dental related services and is still usable and still has a reasonable degree of shelf life left, the hospital will make use of it. 

Contact John if you have a connection that may help.