Community Roundtable: Innovation & Investment: A Pensacola Economic Forum

📢 Join the Community Roundtable: Innovation & Investment: A Pensacola Economic Forum 📢

Pensacola Young Professionals, in partnership with CO:LAB and FloridaWest, invites you to an insightful evening of discussion highlighting the powerful partnership between two key players in our community's growth at our upcoming Community Roundtable on Economic Development.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

🕠 5:30 PM - Doors Open and Networking

🗣 6:00-7:00 PM - Panel Discussion

🤝 7:00-7:30 PM - Networking

📍 CO:LAB Pensacola

Whether you're a local professional, entrepreneur, student, or simply passionate about our community's future, this event is for you.

Featured Panelists:

👉 Chris Platé - Chief Executive Officer, FloridaWest

👉 Patrick Rooney – Director of Entrepreneurial Development, CO:LAB

👉 Danita Andrews – Chief Business Development Officer, FloridaWest

This forum will feature CO:LAB Pensacola, a business incubator and growth accelerator that helps entrepreneurs thrive by providing essential resources, mentorship, and a collaborative community. We will also spotlight the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance, which works to attract and grow businesses, connecting them with the assets and skilled workforce of the Greater Pensacola region.

Discover how these two organizations are driving economic development, fostering a culture of innovation, and securing Pensacola's future as a hub for industry and prosperity. This is an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders about the strategies and investments that are shaping our economy and creating new opportunities for all.

🍴 Light refreshments provided by our sponsors, CO:LAB and FloridaWest.

🎟 Advance registration required—space is limited, so reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping Pensacola's future!

Community Development Roundtables:

The Community Roundtables initiative is a renewed version of our past EDGA Roundtable events. The Community Roundtable series is designed to provide our members with opportunities to engage with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, local community groups, and small businesses, learning about a variety of initiatives and programs in our area