by Kerri Parker | Jan 6, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, Freeport, Music Scene, Walton & Beyond
Live music can be the key to turning a business into a vivacious cultural space. It can bring energy, add economic, cultural and social significance, and generate community engagement. Music adds a cool factor that makes people want to visit.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 30, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
The Blue Christmas, A Night with Ron Adams event, initially scheduled for December 1, 2023 at Alaqua Animal Refuge, is postponed to Tuesday, December 12, 2023 due to unforeseen and inclement weather conditions.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 18, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Join us as we talk to Tammy Godwin of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Tammy is passionate in her role to oversee Santa Patrol. We hope this episode inspires more donations and helps make a positive impact in supporting these families.
You can reach Tammy directly at 850-520-2821 or santapatrol@waltonso.org.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 23, 2023 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode we talk to Terry Mauer of Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida. While you may be familiar with the SBDC, what you may not know is that beyond start-up assistance, the SBDC offers free resources to help grow your business – and can even help with valuations and other services to sell your business.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 18, 2023 | Businesses, Communities, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Within the past 10 years, Freeport has become the fastest growing city in the fastest
growing county in Florida, according to the city’s Planning and Zoning Department. “We are
very well located for employment opportunities,” says Samantha Graves, senior planner for
the department. “For those who work at the beach or who work for the county, for the
military, as we are close to two military bases (Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field).”