Jun 23, 2016
Colin reinforces importance of flood insurance
The majority of Florida residents do not have flood insurance, according to Insurance Agency AAA. In fact 20 percent of claims come from homes not considered “high-risk.”
Jun 23, 2016
Workers’ comp rates take another hit
The Florida Supreme Court has struck down yet another pillar of workers’ compensation law, threatening to drive business costs even higher to an estimated 20 percent according to the National Federation of Independent Business in Florida (NFIB).
Jun 16, 2016
Florida Chamber: Homeowners’ insurance rates pushed up by hurricane threat
Florida residents pay twice the national average for homeowners insurance according to the Florida Chamber Foundation, and the risk for catastrophic hurricanes may be to blame.
Jun 16, 2016
Days Inn receives national recognition
A complete renovation paid off for Days Inn and Suites Navarre Conference Center this May when it received the 2015 Days Inn Chairman’s Award of Excellence.
Jun 9, 2016
Morgan appointed to Global Travel Trace and Air Committee
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan was appointed to the Global Travel Trade and Air Committee (GTTAC) Friday, June 3, by Visit Florida.
Jun 9, 2016
Court ruling could increase workers’ compensation costs for businesses
The Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the Workers’ Comp Task Force via webinar Friday, May 27, to discuss legislation to be proposed to the Florida Legislature to prevent a workers’ compensation rate increase.
Jun 2, 2016
MIT grad’s idea for recycling wastewater in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City (AP) — Anurag Bajpayee said he wants to expand his wastewater recycling system to Oklahoma to help the state deal with triggered earthquakes.
May 26, 2016
New overtime exemption rules
It’s been two years in the making, and on Wednesday President Obama and Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez announced the finalization of the Department of Labor’s rule updating overtime regulations. The new rule will potentially affect 4.2 million white-collar workers.
May 26, 2016
Gulf Coast Community Bank is Business of the Month
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber announced Tuesday its Business of the Month for May is Gulf Coast Community Bank.
May 19, 2016
Keller Williams lends a helping hand on RED Day
The humidity is almost thick enough to cut with a knife on a Thursday morning at Oak Haven Ranch and Rescue off Bob Tolbert Road in Holley.