Business

By Dr. Jeff and Robin Cerny Because of technology change and the associated worker turbulence, greater attention is being placed on workforce development. Workforce Development refers to policies and initiatives aimed at improving the skills, education, and overall employment prospects of workers in the labor force. The rapid pace of technological...

Hana Hawkins has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida as Managing Broker for the Destin location. Hawkins will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing brokerage transactions, implementing agent training programs to ensure the delivery of quality customer service, and recruitment. The Destin office is located at...

By Joe Capers With Spring Break and Summer around the corner, a lot of us locals (and our guests) will be out in our golf carts. You might even want to purchase one. Just remember, as there are different kinds of golf carts, which you’ll discover when you go to...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Should investing be about fear or should it be about optimism? And which is the greater motivator of behavior and action? We have often heard that perception without any confirmation indeed becomes reality. Investors are bombarded almost daily with messages of fear....

Last year, Cox Media gave over $1.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to Gulf Coast charities and non-profits with a primary focus on youth, education, diversity and conservation initiatives. Last November, Cox also presented the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast with a $20,000 grant to...

In 2023 the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Miramar Beach will celebrate its 50th anniversary. For decades, the resort has drawn visitors to its beautiful white sand beaches, made from quartz carried from the Appalachian Mountains 20,000 years ago. After 50 years, it›s no surprise that the largest...

At Specialty Roofers, the same person who wrote your contract, whether it be commercial or residential, is the person who will manage every aspect of your job moving forward. Many other companies have a sales team that is followed by a production team, which can make the flow of...

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As we head into March, we are seeing some early trends or patterns for investors. First among these are short-term interest rates. The Federal Reserve raised rates to 4.75 percent in early February. That was a .25 percent smaller rate increase than...

By Dr. Jeff and Robin Cerny Currently there is much confusion and strife in our world. In uncertain and trying times, people seek guidance and understanding. So, what would you think if we stated that what we really need is WAR for our time? The WAR we are referring to though...

The American Work Pattern May Be Changing By Courtney Lindberg Change is the name of the game. It seems as if almost every facet of society is changing, some for better, some for worse. Today though, we will keep those subjects minimized to business only. Numbers show that while the majority of...