Sheriff David Morgan speaks to Pensacola Biz Net - August 4th

Our Sheriff will be addressing us again. It's been a few years since he last visited and a great deal of things have changed... for the better! Sheriff Morgan will be talking about innovative things the Sheriff's office has done to reduce budgets, increase efficiency and deter crime all while bringing the community together and partnering with other offices to deliver more with less. Sheriff Morgan has used the team approach, given most of the credit of his success to the team of people around him. Quite an achievement and something that could be applied to business for sure.

Capt. Miller's Biz Net Presentation

It was an exceptional presentation! Even people who have lived in Pensacola and visited the Naval Aviation Museum many times learned some facinating new things. In addition we all learned the bright future for the Museum and our area with the new and exciting developments. And all in less than 30 minutes!

Feel free to check it out yourself!







A few links you may be interested in.

The Naval Aviation Museum
Hanger Bay One
The Model of the Enterprise by Gabriel Suranyi
The National Flight Academy
The History of the Battle of Midway - Ensign George Gay

Speaker Announcement! June 30th - Captain Kevin Miller of the Naval Aviation Museum.

Retired Captain Kevin Miller will be addressing Pensacola BizNet on Thursday morning June 30th. He is currently the Exective Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. He will speaking about why it is important to visit our national treasure, the Naval Aviation Museum, especially this centennial year.  

He graduated from the University of Mississippi and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1983. He flew the A-7E Corsair II and FA-18 Hornet.

In 1998 he commanded the “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five aboard USS ENTERPRISE, participating in combat operations Desert Fox and Southern Watch. He subsequently served in the Pentagon on the Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs staff. After leaving the service he was employed as an associate at two Washington DC defense consulting firms.

Captain Miller earned a Master of Science in Business Management from Florida State University and a Master of National Security Policy and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He has accumulated over 3,600 flight hours and 1,000 carrier landings from the decks of 11 aircraft carriers. His personal decorations include the Bronze Star, the Air Medal (with combat “V”), and two strike-flight Air Medals. He serves as Vice President for Legislative Affairs for the Tailhook Association, and lectures on the Battle of Midway.

Pensacola Business Expo 2011

“Bringing Business to the People!”. The Expo will be held inside the Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds June 11 and 12, 2011 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The Pensacola Business Expo will be sponsored by a partnership of local businesses and media outlets. The Expo will have over 80 exhibitors..., speakers, free workshops, door prizes, and have large attendance. The Event will provide business leaders products, services, and resources needed to remain competitive, gain market share, and move their companies to the next level. The Conference also provides Entrepreneurs community resources that can make their business dreams a reality.

For more information Pensacola Business Expo 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.

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

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

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