Once the consumer gains connectivity to the Internet they have the same resources available to them as any other city in the United States or even the world. We're making progress. We're getting there. New technology enables Pensacola to compete in the global marketplace. Pensacola ranks high in terms of creating new businesses and new jobs.
Housing is affordable and people want to be here.
The technical job force in Pensacola has been growing steadily in recent years. With today's technology it is important to realize that as a business it is not always necessary to be located where your customers are. Money from other states is coming here. New technology has allowed many businesses in the Pensacola area to expand their operations and their staff. Today many University of West Florida graduates are finding technically challenging jobs right here instead of having to go to larger metro areas.