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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