The Greater Pensacola Chamber

The idea of having a “paperless” office is a trending topic among of many business owners. The ability to never lose a document, share information, and control access; it is easy to see why so many businesses are attempting to ditch paper and embrace technology.  The simple truth is that going “paperless” may not be the best strategy for your office. For the appropriate office going “paperless” is a dream come true, for the wrong office it can be a workflow overhaul that garners little benefits.  Ask yourself and your staff the following questions to see if going “paperless” is right for your business.

How often do I retrieve the documents that would be imaged? 1 being never and 5 being constantly

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How many people will be retrieving the documents that would be imaged? 1 being only me and 5 being the entire staff

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How many different locations will be accessing the documents that would be imaged? 1 being one office and 5 being five or more

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What is your records retention schedule? 1 being less than 2 years and 5 being indefinitely

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So is going paperless right for your office? Add all of your answers to find your results

Scoring

6 and Under- Going paperless is probably not right for your office. Call a records management professional to discuss hard copy storage solutions. There may be a more efficient way to manage your paper documents than the current strategy.

7 to 13- Possibly. It depends on your offices specific needs and goals. Call a records management/ document imaging professional to discuss your goals and the options available.

14 and Up- Your business would see the benefit of a “paperless” environment. Call a records management/ document imaging professional to discuss your office’s needs and goals.

Different businesses need different systems and approaches to handle their documents.  If you are interested in going paperless or need an effective Records Management system, please contact us and we will be happy to present a solution that best meets your unique needs.

The law firm of Wade, Palmer & Shoemaker, P.A. is proud to present Critical Legal Issues for Small Businesses designed to assist those professionals in the areas of premises liability, employment law, and insurance demands.  The agenda for the seminar is structured to provide practical information for a broad cross-section of businesses.  The seminar is designed to provide substantive information from an interactive discussion with the attorneys and other professionals such as Mike Eddins, Vice President of Hiles-McLeod Insurance.  March 1, 2012, Portabello Market, 7:30-11:00am, Call with questions or to register: 850-429-0755.  Limited availability remaining.

Join us at the Gulf Coast Energy Network’s Power Up Energy Expo at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front in Pensacola Beach, Florida, March 19-21, 2012. Florida’s Gulf Coast is the perfect place to host our event to draw energy leaders, policy makers, scientists and engineers, and green building enthusiasts from all across the country.

Power Up Energy Expo provides an unmatched opportunity to connect with other energy industry experts, influential business leaders, policy makers, conservationists, and green building enthusiast, as they share innovative techniques to address the energy issues and advance the green building movement. Attendees will hear presentations and panel discussions across all energy sectors including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, ocean, and bioenergy.

Power Up Energy Expo will connect energy professionals and exhibitors for three days of networking to foster the exchange of important ideas and information impacting the renewable energy industry. Join us and develop new contacts in the exciting world of emerging energy technologies.

Join Sue Straughn from Channel 3 News to “Take the First Footsteps to a Forever Family” on Nov.12, 2011. The event starts at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House at 10 a.m. The walking course is 1.5 mile walk starting on 3401 N. 12th where guests walk down 13th street to Hayes St. for six blocks and then down Magnolia to turn down N. 20th St. to Bayview Park. Visitors can park cars at Bayview Park and catch a trolley from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. so when guest finish the walk they will end up right back at their cars. There will be food, cake, music, plenty of children activities, tons of fun, and long sleeve t-shirts for the first 250 registrants. You can register online at www.familysfirstnetwork.kintera.org by Nov.10 or call (850) 595-3746 for more information. 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are hosting the Annual Andy Ballinger Memorial Golf Tournament at Tiger Point Country Club and Sunset Grill Thursday, November 17th, 2011. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are benefiting the efforts for lifesaving research and to support people who are battling cancer. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 a.m. with shotgun start at noon. Anyone can play with teams of 4 players minimum. The cost for each team is $400 and all proceeds go directly to the patient aid, patient services, and research to find a cure. More information can be found at www.tigerpointclub.com 

The Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts is showing an art exhibition featuring work designed by professional staff of the visual arts. The Exhibition will start on Oct. 31 to Dec. 14 in building 15 on the Pensacola Campus. Highlights work created by the staff representing a large array including ceramics, drawing, digital imaging, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, and sculpture. Admission to the gallery is free and you can make tour arrangements prior to your visit. The Galley will be open from 8am - 9pm Mon-Thurs and 8am-3:30pm on Fridays. For more information call (850) 484-2550.

Self Salon and Skin Coutoure along with the Gulf Coast Entertainment App network hosts “Boobies Rock” benefit party. All proceeds from the event will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Ouidad’s ‘Curls For a Cure’.  Entertainment includes live music by Brooks Hubbert, Limozine and Tribe Zion. Light hors D’oeuvres, beverages and chair massages are also provided.

There will also be a silent auction during the event. Packages include Los Lonely Boys’ tickets, a two-night condo stay on Pensacola Beach, North Mississippi Allstars’ tickets with dinner at Callaghans plus an overnight stay, a sailing excursion for six and more!

This Benefit has no shortage of fun and prizes! It takes place on Friday, Nov. 4 at Paradise Gardens Pensacola from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Get tickets in advance at Self Salon & Skin Couture (located at 528 W. Garden St.) and receive five free raffle tickets.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pensacola.selfsalon or call (850) 437-0007.

Gulf Coast Healthcare hosts a career fair for registered nurses. The event will include on-the-spot interviews, free appetizers and free prize drawings.

If you are an experienced RN looking for rewarding career advances in several areas throughout North Florida, bring your resume to The Pensacola Fish House on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The event will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

If unable to attend, email resume to: Jobs-Pensacola@gchc.com, eoe. For more information about Gulf Coast Health Care, please visit: www.gulfcoasthealthcare.com.

Italian artist, Andrea Spinelli will give a demonstration of fresco painting which includes preparing, laying mortar and transferring a drawing onto fresh lime and painting. Spinelli is a Renaissance inspired artist from Florence and will provide videos about inventions he devised and built for art.

All is welcome to this free event. It takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15 on the Pensacola campus.

The first annual Andy Ballinger Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Tiger Point Country Club and Sunset Grill. All the proceeds from the event go to the efforts for lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer.

This event is expected to have a large turn out, but sponsors are still needed. There is no better way to show support for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while connecting with people and businesses in the community.  Several different sponsor options are available and no contribution is too small.

For more information, please visit the Tiger Point Country Club website at www.tigerpointclub.com.