Good News Bay: Episode 32: Alex King

Good News Bay: Episode 32: Alex King

"Our desire is for our Port to have the greatest impact it can have in our community and our region! The goal of the Port long term is more jobs, more cargo, higher impact!"

In this episode of Good News Bay, Dr. Steve sits down with Port Panama City Executive Director Alex King. The two discuss general port information, recent expansions, and the future of the port. The best days are ahead and the best is yet to come!

Podcast Resources:
-Panama City Port Website: http://panamacityportauthority.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XhLQwU98T3frUIBE17VmFoDvCayoTMxSzmrRWzuV0pGCH-JaamNt-HOg
-Bay County Chamber of Commerce & The Port: https://www.facebook.com/100064788995498/posts/pfbid0Vmr1RdWYuLqtRsP4PqUZeVQHEUnPS75agaXkJU227fua6qyHFfrLT33GLJEJfq6xl/?mibextid=cr9u03
-New Dome: https://www.wjhg.com/2022/09/09/port-panama-city-florida-unveils-new-dome/?outputType=amp
-Record Year for the Port: https://www.wjhg.com/2022/10/21/port-panama-city-has-record-year/?outputType=amp
-Alex King & Economic Development Council: https://flaports.org/port-panama-city-executive-director-alex-king-to-chair-florida-seaport-transportation-and-economic-development-council/?fbclid=IwAR1papdG2b9ZTaFdDSJOpROw0SX9-QKzhBeeLt1yZ3pHQQ2HPaYKvReFIXc_aem_AZ8cPKqh3kvUDX_X8Uiw6sVsly5d1T37CBOatLEnDoc3SFd87TBenPdtezdET-l5yzM

Episode Timeline:
-0:54: Introduction/ Bio
-2:22: Picture of Modern Port Operation
-6:30: How the Port Operates
-7:45: Growth in Panama City
-9:31: Wood Pellets: New Dome
-12:00: Copper
-13:15: Regional Impact of the Port
-15:45: Jobs
-24:00: Future of the Port
-31:17: Lightening Round

About Dr. Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor is the senior pastor at Emerald Coast Fellowship.  Steve and his wife, Christi, live in Panama City, Florida and have two children.  Steve has served at ECF since 2007.  He designed the Good News Podcast specifically to lift and change the conversation...to make it more positive related to our community.  It’s his prayer through this podcast we can make Bay County brighter one conversation at a time! 

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