Students have long had a home at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. This summer’s student collaborators included cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy participating in the Cadet Summer Research Program. Learn more: bit.ly/3yZ4AJi. 📸: IHMC

As of last year, the DCWAF has distributed $32 million in donations to children’s charities in Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties and benefitted an estimated 100,000 youths. 📸: Destin Charity Wine Auction. Learn more: bit.ly/4dUJ734

In 2014, Eastman Chemical Co. acquired the Taminco Corp., including its plant located in Pace in Santa Rosa County. Today, the facility employs over 100 workers and has about 50 resident contractors. Learn more: bit.ly/478mEO2. 📸: Mike Fender

Matt Algarin, director at Walton County Tourism, favors a regional approach to tourism promotion. That sentiment is shared by Algarin’s counterpart in Okaloosa County, Jennifer Adams Kemp. bit.ly/4ghJQO3. 📸: Photo courtesy of CCA Florida

Developed through a joint venture with The St. Joe Company, @thrivewatermark and BRW Watersound Fountains, a 148-apartment resort-style independent living community located in Inlet Beach, Florida, has opened its doors to residents. Learn more: bit.ly/4g7GGMo

Congratulations to Alex and Mitch, the winners of our 2023–24 Ultimate Hilton Sandestin Getaway! Learn more: bit.ly/3X7GeFg Stay tuned for your chance to enter to win the 2025 Ultimate Getaway! 📸: Jessica Rae Photography

Phillip Gainer, a product of Washington County, is the secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation’s District 3, headquartered in Chipley, where Gainer resides. Learn more: bit.ly/3MnHOOq. Illustration by Sierra Thomas

Enjoy the last days of summer this Labor Day Weekend! 😎

The ITEN WIRED | TechNet CyberCoast | TechNet CyberCoast 2024 conference will take place Oct. 16–18 at Hilton Pensacola Beach, welcoming entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts and all who are interested in the region’s success through technology and innovation. 850businessmagazine.com/charged-up-for…

Welcome to Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, a 55-and-better community inspired by the music and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett. Built on food, fun, music and escapism, this community redefines active adult living for those growing older but not up. ⁠850businessmagazine.com/a-change-in-la… ⁠ #sponsored

Spanning the streets of @grandboulevard Town Center, sample all the flavors at the @sowalwine from April 24–27! 🍷⁠ ⁠ Over 500 fine wines and spirits will be on hand along with delectable bites from the area's top chefs.⁠ ⁠⁠ #sponsored 850businessmagazine.com/south-walton-b…

🏡 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County invites you to the 2025 Valentine Tour of Homes in beautiful south Walton County!⁠ ⁠ #sponsored Learn more at 850businessmagazine.com/local-events/?…

We are accepting nominations for our 30 Under 30 Awards. Do you know someone blazing the trail for the future of Northwest Florida? Nominate them (or yourself) today! 850businessmagazine.com/850-business-m…

Only 6 more days to nominate for 850 Business Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Awards honoring the brightest up-and-coming leaders and entrepreneurs living and working in the 850 region.Nominate today! 850businessmagazine.com/850-business-m…

Our 2025 Spring issue of 850 Business Magazine is hot off the press with a focus on small businesses making big impacts. 850businessmagazine.com/digital-editio…

Do you love art and nature and beautiful waters of #NorthwestFlorida? Enter to win The Underwater Museum Getaway #Adventure! The winner will enjoy two tickets to the 5th annual Dine + Dive #fundraiser and a one-night stay at the Hilton #Sandestin Info: tr.ee/t4TD_9iW2V

Read our summer issue now! 850businessmagazine.com/digital-editio…

Buc-ee’s is not your ordinary, corner convenience store. With 75,000 square feet on 73 acres of land, this behemoth will make a massive impact on Leon County and the surrounding region. 850businessmagazine.com/more-than-conv…

Growth at any stage requires a certain threshold for pain. As a new bridge enters a new phase, locals on the Emerald Coast look to the Around the Mound project in Fort Walton Beach and concur with this sentiment. 850businessmagazine.com/growing-pains/

An explanation of cryptocurrencies, the blockchain, and mining crypto is briefly explored. 850businessmagazine.com/trading-in-a-d…