Samantha McArdle & Sue Bruno
Zach & Tiffany Smith, Clay Ingram
Jessica Simpson & Cameron Brennan
Al Brown & Willa Licata
Patty Spradling & Eddie Murray
T
he Greater Pensacola Chamber hosted their annual Christmas Business After
Hours on December 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Airport Boulevard. The
festivities were open to the public, and over 100 local businesses were in attendance
throughout the evening. Clay Ingram spoke about the immense growth of the
Greater Pensacola Chamber during the year, making note of the economic impact, to recognize
each new business ribbon cutting and grand opening. Several area business owners spoke
about the benefi ts that being a part of the Greater Pensacola Chamber has given them, and
encouraged involvement in the networking opportunities and sharing of stories to build business
relationships. Several door prizes were raffl ed off, including one-night stays from the Residence
Inn Downtown, Courtyard Inn, Hampton Inn and gift cards from Rodizio Grill and Olive
Garden.
The Hilton Garden Inn showcases a wonderful meeting space in the middle of Pensacola
that is able to host over 200 people and provide full catering with complimentary audio/
video accommodations to suit any need that may arise for a business gathering. Christy Smith
Manderson, with Highpointe Hotel Corporation and the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/
Medical Center graciously sponsored the December Business After Hours provided catering
and decorated the meeting room with festive holiday spirit.
photos & story by
Kristina Wright
Genna Anderson & Caitlin Orkzesick
VIP Pensacola at Hilton Garden Inn
Elmira Hayes, Tania Dean & Kay Mitchell
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