Pensacola Expert Panel

Todd Thomson, President/CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and his guest, Anna Lochas, President of Pensacola Young Professionals join PEP Talk with Meg to host the: Pensacola Chamber Connection. Todd and Anna discuss the partnership between the Chamber and PYP, upcoming events and how you can get involved with both orgranizations.  For more info go to : www.pensacolapyp.com or www.pensacolachamber.com

Maloclm Ballinger, Owner & Publisher joins PEP Talk with Meg to share the latest news from Ballinger Publishing, community events found in the February issue of Downtown Crowd and gives away tickets to the Pensacola Ice Flyers.  To see all Ballinger publications go to: www.ballingerpublishing.com

PEP Talk host Meg shares with listeners the history of Groundhog Day, fun facts and exciting upcoming community events coming to Pensacola in February!

Brandi Winkleman, Executive Director joins PEP Talk with Meg on "Frisky Friday' to talk about the animal welfare services and advocacy provided by A HOPE (Animal Health Outreach Prevention Education) and the "Snip Happens'  Spay and Neuter Clinic in Milton, FL. To make an appt., volunteer, donate or for more info go to: www.ahope4src.com or call the clinic at: 850-795-2287.

Stefan Schmitt, Marine Services instructor at George Stone Technical College and Bill Kidwell, Services Manager at Key Marine Center of NW FL join PEP Talk with Meg to  host: "Boat Smart".  This week they discuss "winterizing" your boat for the cold Winter weather, the success of many GSTC Marine services students now in the workplace  and give away a prize package to a lucky listener.  For more info go to: www.georgestonecollege.edu or www.keymarinecenter.com

Elden Scott, Chief Kindness Officer, joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about all things Sonny's BBQ! Every Friday Elden gives away a Sonny's BBQ Gift Certificate to a lucky listener. To see the new menu items, locations and to download the Sonny's BBQ app go to: www.sonnysbbq.com

Nicole Stacey, VP of Destination Development joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about the role Visit Pensacola plays in promoting Pensacola and Northwest Florida as a premier destination.  This episode Nicole discusses the Conde Naste Traveler Magazine selection of Pensacola Beach and Navarre Beach as the #1 and #2 Best Beaches in the U.S. ahead of Hawaii! Plus, she talks about the upcoming Mardi Gras events and more! For the Events calendar, how to become a Visit Pensacola Partner and more info go to: www.visitpensacola.com

Adrianne Walker, Strategic Initiatives Project Officer with the City of Pensacola joins PEP Talk with Meg to discuss the New Palafox Project already underway in downtown Penascola.  For more info go to: www.newpalafox.com

Julio Diaz,  Director of Marketing and Guest Services joins PEP Talk with Meg to tell us all about the 2026 Pensacon,  February 20-22, 2026.   "Pensacon is an all-inclusive pop culture convention for the fan community, spanning the genres of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming and fantasy."  For tickets, schedules, events, celebrity info, locations and more go to:  www.pensacon.com

Jeff Rogers, President of the Board of Directors joins PEP Talk with Meg to talk about Pensacola's Finest Foundation.  Their mission: "To raise and provide funding for mental health, department morale, organizational wellness, technology, equipment, programs for community and youth engagement, and training.  To sponsor the upcoming Gala, donate, volunteer or for more info go to: www.pensacolasfinestfoundation.org