Business

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...

By Maurice Stouse, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor Many businesses and individuals in the world and America in particular are experiencing and benefiting from (in spite of the increased spread of the virus) a huge growth in the money supply, strong earnings, early retirements and the sales of their businesses....

What began as a niche project building custom greenhouses and barns on a midwestern vineyard has since blossomed into a custom framing company that emphasizes craftsmanship. As the construction industry has evolved to focus on prefabricated processes, the art, mystery, and love of the carpenter’s craft was seemingly lost...

By Aric Bowen Since opening its doors in January of this year, Sundew Solar has been successful in reaching countless Bay County residents to spread the word about the importance of going solar. With so many calls fielded regarding questions about how the solar installation process works, Sundew wanted to...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager The latest reads on inflation have it running at levels not seen in over three decades—CPI at 5.4%, PPI at 7.2% and PCE at 3.9%. One report after another sends the signal that inflation is taking hold. Many economists and even the...

Two opposites are building a business while painting a love story to take them down the final third. Thirty years ago, Cynthia Jordan graduated from Florida State University, but it was only recently that she returned to Florida to help build and design a unique home in Inlet Beach. About...