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Mark Kessler of Kessler Construction Inducted into BIABB Hall of Fame

TALLAHASSEE, FL, January 29, 2025 – The Building Industry Association of the Big Bend (BIABB) inducts Kessler Construction’s co-owner, Mark Kessler, into the Hall of Fame. Mark was honored for his outstanding contributions to the construction industry and the local community. Since founding Kessler Construction with his wife in 2007, Mark has been dedicated to […]

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Jeff Williams Promoted to Division President

Dothan, Ala. – SmartBank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Williams to Division President, effective immediately. In this new role, Williams will oversee operations across multiple markets with assets totaling $1 billion, including Auburn, Dothan, Fairhope, Mobile, and Montgomery, Alabama, as well as Destin, Panama City, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, Florida. With a proven […]

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Game Changing Tax Credit for Local Not for Profits

The Florida Strong Families Tax Credit was established in 2021 to support eligible charitable organizations that provide services focused on child welfare and well-being and family preservation. Safe Families for Children is honored to be one of only a few organizations in the state approved as a designated charity. (Capital City Youth Services is another […]

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Pennington, P.A. Announces New Board of Directors, Shareholders, Partners and Associates

Pennington, P.A. announces its newly elected Officers and Directors for 2025: Gerald (Jerry) Bryant, Director and President; J. Breck Brannen, Director and Chief Financial Officer; Cody Short, Director and Secretary; Ben Andrews, Director; S. Austin Cattani, Director; Brian Chojnowski, Director; E. Murray Moore, Director and Stuart Poage, Director.Pennington also announces Luke Grabowski and Christopher Hill […]

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Unlock the Power of AI in Marketing

Artificial intelligence is not a replacement for human ingenuity, but it can be a catalyst for it. Whether it’s leveraging AI to personalize emails, power sophisticated chatbots or enhance creativity, moments that “surprise and delight” will heighten the customer experience. As Moore Partner and Associate Vice President D’Arcy Toffolo writes, AI and human touch can […]

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Gulf Winds Welcomes Brad Tanberg as New CFO

Pensacola, Florida (January 24, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Brad Tanberg will be joining the executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 27, 2025. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Tanberg brings exceptional financial acumen and strategic vision to his new role. […]

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Gloria Pugh, CEO – AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage Joins U.S. News & World Report as a Moving & Logistics Expert

Gloria Pugh, CEO of AMWAT Moving Warehousing Storage, has been retained by U.S. News & World Report to serve as an expert in the Moving & Logistics industry.In this capacity, Gloria will contribute her extensive industry expertise to ensure the accuracy and reliability of articles and information published for consumers. As a seasoned leader and […]

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Farm Credit 2025 AgVocator Scholarship Deadline is January 31st

Deadline January 31st! Farm Credit of Northwest Florida’s AgVocator Scholarship Program is offering one scholarship of up to $20,000 to a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. This scholarship will cover $2,500 for eight semesters, totaling $20,000 for a student’s tuition throughout their four-year undergraduate degree. […]

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Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2025-26 Scholarship Program

Pensacola, Florida (January 15, 2024) – Gulf Winds is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025-2026Scholarship Program, available to members and their relatives. This program was established to provide incomingand continuing students with valuable academic support. Applications will be accepted until midnight on March28, 2025.The scholarship program offers five (5) non-renewable scholarships, each valued […]

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