Pensacola Biz Net Mardi Gras Party

It's that time of the year... our big event for the year. Mardi Gras!

This year we're headed out to the beach... an exclusive location right out on the Pensacola Beach. Courtesy of Derek Ferebe. Be prepared for live music and delicious food... maybe even some door prizes!


Remember, this is a members only event. So if your thinking of becoming a member, this is the time!!

Chris Jones will speak to us on December 1st!

For those of you who weren't privy to Chris Jones' last visit to Biz Net back in 2010. Here's the video:



Chris is one of our finer public servants and although his duty is to take some of your money, knowing the finer points can make a difference which means his presentation could be worth more than you think. So do your best to make his presentation!

Here's his website!

Escambia County Property Appraiser

Bob's Excellent Advice on Hiring, Evaluating Staff and Saving Money

Recently Forbes Magazine released a very useful article called Pre-employment testing: A helpful way for companies to screen applicants. Luckily, we have our very own expert on the subject Bob Hawkins of Robert Hawkins and Associates.

Listen to Bob!



There are a great deal of benefits to pre-employment testing. The following videos explain.

Don't Hire a Cat when your looking for a Dog (If you know Bob's associates you'll appreciate this)

The Social Media Revolution of 2011

A little video on the necessity of social media in today's business environment

The Power of Networking

The professionals of Biz Net represent a wide and diverse group of business professions and businesses with a great deal of experience and potential. Joining a networking group like Pensacola Biz Net can give a business professional the ability to leverage the abilities, knowledge, network and skill of the entire group to further their business.

As a resource here are some articles on the power and importance of networking.

How to Network Effectively

How to Network for Life (and Why You Should)

How to Network like a Pro
 
How to Start, Grow and Nurture your Network

How to Network

It's not what you Know, It's Not Who you Know, It's What you know and Who Knows YOU KNOW IT.

Cronimet to locate manufacturing facility in Pensacola

A recent article in the PNJ reports a stainless steel recycler will be opening up a facility in Pensacola later this year. It should result in at least 15 new full time positions and a $5 million impact to the local economy over the next 5 years. This story also highlights the local Chamber's Vision 2015 Plan to create 3,000 new high paying jobs in the area by 2015.

Pensacola's Vision 2015





PNJ Article Sept.1, 2011

Pennsylvania-based stainless steel scrap recycler Cronimet said today it plans locate a manufacturing facility in Pensacola starting in early November. The announcement was made today by Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Hizer and chamber Chairman Collier Merrill. Cronimet's expansion plans will result in the creation of 15 fifteen manufacturing and administrative jobs in the Pensacola Bay area.

Hizer said Cronimet’s capital investment and jobs created will result in a $5 million impact to the Pensacola Bay area over the course of the first five years. This is the first location for Cronimet in the state of Florida. "We're thrilled for Cronimet to join the Pensacola community," Merrill said. "The creation of these specialized jobs will further enhance opportunities for Pensacola residents and potentially bring additional business to our area." read more here

Cronimet's website




Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

County Commissioner Wilson Robertson to speak to Biz Net

Mark your calenders for Thursday September 29th!

We're extremely lucky to have another fabulous guest speaker. Escambia County Commissioner Wilson Robertson. Wilson was born in Mississippi in 1940 and moved to Pensacola when he was 24. He and his wife, Ann, have four children and seven grandchildren. Wilson established and operated a contracting and a real estate business in Pensacola since 1964.

Commissioner Robertson has been involved in Escambia County government for many years and brings a unique perspective from a small business viewpoint as well. His talk is entitled "Insight into County Government". Be sure to attend!