November Business After Hours Nov. 18, Dick’s Last Resort Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while networking with fellow chamber members, from 5–7 p.m. This event is exclusive to Beach Chamber members. If you would like to attend as a prospect, please contact Shannon at Shannon@pcbeach.org. Panama City Beach Marathon, Dec. 4,...
The Tax Collector’s Office is often referred to as the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), but while it provides DMV services it is, in fact, not the DMV. The Tax Collector is an independent, constitutional officer elected by the citizens of the county in which they serve. While Tax Collectors...
By Jeremy Neel Dear APEX, I am a local property manager, and I have dealt with several different restoration companies in my career. I am curious to know why some companies only install drying equipment, and others remove damaged material from the properties before installing equipment? Can you help me understand...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager We often get the question or the comment regarding a market correction or worse, a bear market. We also take note that, historically, many corrections have been made in September and October. Why that is so is the subject of speculation. Most...
By Claire Sherman A simple flip of the coin in Pensacola, Florida, landed Charles W. Lamar Sr. the opportunity of a lifetime. In 1908, when Mr. Lamar and J.M. Coe decided to dissolve their business partnership, a coin toss was used to divide their assets which included the Pensacola Opera...
By Brendan Smith Dancing Goats® Coffee began in 1988, serving locally-roasted Batdorf & Bronson® coffee (which was established two years earlier, in 1986). A few years later, the two beloved institutions merged, paving the way for decades of innovation in the quest to create great coffee. We are a family-owned, independent...
By Jeremy Neel Have you ever had an insurance claim denied? There are several reasons a claim can be denied. 1. The incident was not covered in your insurance policy. It is extremely important to read an insurance policy, and understand which perils may be covered and which ones are not...
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our area we recognize the need for many to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. We wanted to highlight the many services we offer which can be accomplished over the phone, online or by mail. If you visit our...
By Sean Mackenny Originally from North Carolina, Tina Nastasi fell in love with the Emerald Coast and has made it her home for more than three decades. Over the years, she has become an established real estate investor and entrepreneur, drawing from her extensive experience with the launch of Emerald...
PCB Chamber Valued Member Spotlight For years Jimy Thorpe had felt the urge to give back. A veteran, Jimy had served as a young man in the U.S. Army for eight years and had always held the highest regard for the men and women who serve our country and keep...