A Great Day For Our Community and One Local Small Business

Patti Marine Services, Dignitaries, and Economic Development professionals from around the region celebrate the news that Patti Marine Services received a massive grant from the DOT to improve their facility.  7-31-2018 

I was honored to be asked to come and speak as Chairman of the Board along with the Mayor and many other public figures, dignitaries, and professionals in Economic Development.  Keith Hoskins, Scott Luth, John Hutchinson, Alan McMillan, Jane Birdwell, and several members of the extended Patti family were also present.

Patti Marine Services is celebrating 40 years in business here in Pensacola with the announcement that they will be receiving a nearly $500,000.00 grant from the Department of Transportation to purchase heavy equipment that will allow their operations to be more efficient.

"I've been here 40 years working, and the last couple of years have been tough in this industry but this will really help our business and allow us to bring in more ships" said Frank Patti Jr., the owner of the company.  "These are good jobs where people do good work with their hands--this is important" he continued.

Mayor Ashton Hayward addressed the crowd with a rousing speech, focused on the vital importance of small businesses in our community.  "Small businesses like this are the backbone of our country!" he exclaimed to a rousing ovation from the crowd of fifty workers, onlookers, and dignitaries.





I was asked to give brief remarks and I simply congratulated the employees of the yard and reiterated my support for economic development that helps small businesses like these thrive and create jobs.

This was a great day for Escambia County, Pensacola, and the west side of Pensacola!