Feb 14, 2019
No love lost: Valentine’s spending up despite fewer celebrants
The number of people actually celebrating Valentine’s Day has slowly declined over the past decade to roughly 51 percent according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Feb 14, 2019
#AskAdam gets temporary twist
A new face will be offering free small business advising services to members of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce over the next few weeks.
Feb 7, 2019
New chamber board sets sights on future of business
Seven new board members officially joined the leadership team for the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday as they took the oath of office during the Boots and Bling Annual Awards Banquet and Installation Gala.
Jan 31, 2019
StRIVE to improve business looks across county
Days may be numbered for shabby signs and cracked facades across Santa Rosa County as the commissioners approved a grant last week to spruce up the look of local business.
Jan 24, 2019
Airbnb brings $3.5 million to Santa Rosa County
At least 23,500 tourists who stayed in Santa Rosa County in 2018 did not do so through a hotel, campsite or traditional condominium rental service.
Jan 10, 2019
Aldi grocery chain among retailers eyeing Navarre
New retailers, including Aldi grocery stores, could be coming to Navarre and Pace as the Birmingham-based firm NextSite provides market analysis and retailer courting services for Santa Rosa County.
Jan 3, 2019
Gulf Power solar program celebrates 1 year
In September 2017, Gulf Power and its partners flipped the switch on a 330-acre solar field on the retired Holley Outlying Field at Naval Air Station Whiting, ceremonially adding the renewable energy generated there to the power supplied to homes and businesses throughout the Panhandle.
Dec 20, 2018
Five things to know: Holiday spending
Christmas is around the corner, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is keeping a close look at what consumers have spent and plan to spend this year in their annual 2018 Holiday Spending Survey. Here’s what you should know.
Dec 13, 2018
Bed-tax surge points to strong tourism trend
Shortly after announcing its first $3 million year, the county Tourist Development Office reported Dec. 2 that October’s bed-tax collections blew past the previous October by 51.61 percent.
Dec 13, 2018
NABOR recognizes contributions of members
During the Navarre Area Board of Realtors annual awards luncheon Dec. 5, members took a moment to honor founding member Ira Mae Bruce.