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!!
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!
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!
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.
Wishing everyone the best. Have a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Business NetLink will not have a Christmas Party this year, but we do intend to have a New Year/ Mardi Gras gathering tentatively planned for the 22nd of January.
Our next meeting is Thursday January 6th. Until then, enjoy!
