850 — The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida

01/02/2026

Printing technology on the nano scale is getting big attention. Learn all about the latest innovations.

According to the U.S. Organ Donation & Transplantation System, more than 100,000 patients are awaiting organ transplantation, with roughly 16 people dying per day on the waiting list. Patients with advanced kidney disease make up approximately 87% of these cases. With 3D Nano Printing, this could al...

12/29/2025

Katrina Tuggerson is a transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, community development, and economic empowerment. As president and CEO of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, she revitalized the organization after a period of dormancy, restoring its programs, partnerships, and role as an advocate for small-business growth.

Katrina Tuggerson is a transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience in higher education, community development, and economic empowerment. As president and CEO of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, she revitalized the organization after a period of dormancy, restoring its programs...

12/23/2025

2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships set for Apalachee Regional Park. Learn more about this monumental happening!

In January 2026, Tallahassee, Florida will step into the global spotlight as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Cross Country Championships, an elite international event that will bring together top distance runners from across the globe for a race unlike any other. An economic impact study by...

12/17/2025

The National Academy of Inventors welcomes four Florida State University faculty members.

Photos by Scott Holstein : FAMU-FSU College of EngineeringSince its unassuming beginnings in 2009 as a luncheon for patent-holding faculty at one of Florida State University’s “neighbor” schools, the University of South Florida, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has settled in the academ...

12/15/2025

Diane Scholz has spent more than two decades advancing economic development across rural Florida. As the economic development director at the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, she works closely with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFEDP) to strengthen opportunities for rural communities.

Diane Scholz has spent more than two decades advancing economic development across rural Florida. As the economic development director at the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, she works closely with the North Florida Economic Development Partnership (NFED...

12/10/2025

When industry and academia meet, great inventions result. Learn all about FSU InSPIRE (Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education).

In a world that tends to be fast, companies are seeking what lasts. Fueled by the need to create a resilient and relevant regional workforce, FSU InSPIRE (Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education) was conceptualized. InSPIRE’s mission is to foster high-skilled, hig...

12/08/2025

Meet the 12 women who compose this year’s class of Pinnacle Award recipients. These community leaders are determined to lift others up, serving their communities while running businesses, managing clients, and caring for their customers. Throughout the coming months, we will highlight each woman’s unique profile.
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12/05/2025

Hot off the press and heating up this December, the winter issue of 850 Business Magazine is here. This issue honors the 2025 Pinnacle Award recipients, 12 remarkable women whose leadership strengthens the cultural, economic, and civic fabric of Northwest Florida. Read their stories and get to know these leading ladies making profound impacts in our region and beyond. We spotlight Tallahassee from academic initiatives happening on FSU’s campus to James Moore & Company’s impressive expansion to the city’s gearing up to host the World Athletics Cross Country Championship and more. On the coast, things get cool and creative with the team of Gannet Creative House and defense technology company, Beast Code’s rapid growth as a leader in data management. Read from cover to cover: https://www.850businessmagazine.com/issue/850-the-business-magazine-of-northwest-florida/winter-2025/

11/24/2025

Learning a new skill or trade can be daunting, but there’s a lot of money that goes into these pursuits. In this closing bell, these entrepreneurs share the thoughts behind forming or maintaining their businesses.

Fashionable halftones collage business concept. Concept of saving, saving, saving, collecting money. Trendy modern retro illustration on financial theme. Vector illustration of business, contract approval, finances, marketing materials. Vector illustrationLearning a new skill or trade can be dauntin...

11/20/2025

From the coast to the city, business leaders are being awarded and new ventures are being pursued.

Capital // Local Honors Distinguished bankers in the Capital In keeping with tradition, the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers during its 137th annual meeting. The distinguished awards recognize individuals for their dedication and contributions...

11/18/2025

Using small business venues to test products are an incredible soft entry into several markets. In addition to produce, craftsmen can now peddle their wares alongside food trucks and boutique shops. Thanks to vendors such as Square, Shopify, and PayPal, stores can be set up anywhere, allowing creators and innovators to open shop everywhere there is a demand.

Photos by Drew McIntosh / Life’s a Beach PhotographyWhile many people remember a cash-centered square with tables and tents offering mostly fruits, vegetables, and potted plants, innovations have transformed the farmers market into a laboratory for the entrepreneurially minded. There are many adva...