BECAUSE EVEN THE SMALLEST ACTION CAN CREATE AN ENORMOUS CHANGE. o WACHOVIA IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES OF PANAMA CITY. PLEASE VISIT A FINANCIAL CENTER NEAR YOU. Led by a strong commitment to the communities we serve, we collaborate with our community partners for the betterment <strong>of</strong> the cities and neighborhoods where we live and work. By understanding challenges and supporting goals, possibilities become realities with Wachovia. 12 Relocation Guide & <strong>2008</strong> Membership Directory PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org ©2007 Wachovia Corporation 076018
Community • DEMOGRAPHICS • MILITARY • FEEDER MARKETS • MEDICAL FACILITIES • ATHLETIC COMMUNITY • ECOTOURISM & NATURE • YEAR-ROUND GOLF ftentimes the assets <strong>of</strong> a community are invisible and cannot be measured in currency. A clear, clean sky void <strong>of</strong> smog. Expansive, white beaches and warm, golden sunshine. The tendency <strong>of</strong> the locals to smile, say hi, and look you in the eye. <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is a safe place to bring up your children, become an active part <strong>of</strong> a thriving community, or enjoy a relaxing retirement. With a low crime rate, citizens feel secure as children and adults play or go about their daily lives on the <strong>Beach</strong>es <strong>of</strong> <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. Both the <strong>City</strong> and Bay County provide police and fire services, and patrol the <strong>Beach</strong>es. Military <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> and surrounding areas are fortunate to be home to two major military bases, Tyndall Air Force Base and Naval Support Activity. Tyndall Air Force Base encompasses nearly 29,000 acres in Southeastern Bay County and houses three operational runways. Tyndall employs 2,747 civilians as well as 4,828 active-duty military. With the value <strong>of</strong> Demographic Comparison from 2000 to 2011 Area Codes 32407, 32408 and 32413 all base expenditures taken into count, the base has an economic impact <strong>of</strong> $669 million. The Naval Support Activity station is located on 656 acres <strong>of</strong> waterfront property along St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. NSA is the Navy’s premier installation for research, development, testing and training in mine countermeasures, expeditionary warfare, special warfare, and diving missions. The infrastructure includes 309 buildings, and the activity employs more than 2,000 civilians and 410 permanent party military personnel, training over 1,400 students annually. Commands at NSA PC have a combined economic impact <strong>of</strong> more than $535 million. 2000 2007 2012 (projected) Total Population 28,007 38,924 45,099 Median Age 41.1 42.3 46.4 Average HH Income $52,061 $62,970 $73,901 Figures provided by the Haas Center, UWF Feeder Markets The top ten states our visitors travel from include Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The top five cities include Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN; and Louisville, KY. TOP: Peoples First Community Bank in <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. ABOVE: <strong>Panama</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> jetties, photographed by Tim Allen. PC<strong>Beach</strong>.org Relocation Guide & <strong>2008</strong> Membership Directory 13
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