Community Roundtable: Building Pensacola - Economic Growth & Impact

📢 Join the Community Roundtable: Building Pensacola - Economic Growth & Impact

Pensacola Young Professionals, in partnership with CO:LAB and FloridaWest, invites you to an insightful evening of discussion, learning, and connection at our upcoming Community Roundtable on Economic Development.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

🕠 5:45 PM – Doors Open

🗣 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.

Hear from local leaders and experts on the exciting growth taking place in our area—from housing and infrastructure to business innovation and workforce development. Learn what's underway, what's coming next, and how you can be involved. This panel will be moderated by our Chair of Community Engagement, Scarlett Sullens.

🎤 Featured Panelists:

• Patrick Rooney – Director of Entrepreneurial Development, CO:LAB
• Danita Andrews – Chief Business Development Officer, FloridaWest
• Nicole Gislason – Executive Director, UWF Haas Center
• Dr. Richard Hawkins – Professor, UWF Dept. of Commerce, Supply Chain Logistics, and Economics
• David Bear – CEO, The Lewis Bear Company & Chair, Tourism Development Council

This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with people driving real impact in Pensacola.

🧾 Tabling Organizations:

• Pensacola Young Professionals
• CO:LAB
• FloridaWest
• EEG
• One Million Cups

🍴 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.