GCE Designs is introducing a new initiative that allows customers to purchase Shoes For Crews® slip‑resistant footwear at a discount while directly supporting local workforce development. With $1 contributed back to GCE Designs for every pair sold, this program helps fund job training and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence in Northwest […]
For Nii Odartey, creativity has always been at the heart of his work. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Nii holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing from KAAF University College in Fetteh Kakraba, Ghana, and a Master of Arts in strategic communication and leadership from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Fla. Today, […]
For Jenni Nealy, helping people has always been at the heart of her work. With more than 15 years of experience leading customer service teams and overseeing operations in the commercial printing industry, Jenni built a strong career rooted in collaboration, creativity and care. In November 2025, Jenni joined GCE Designs—a new business venture from Global […]
GCE Designs extends its sincere gratitude to Spectrum Designs Foundation for their generous donation of a BuddhaBooth® to support our team members! A BuddhaBooth® is a thoughtfully designed relaxation space that offers relief from chaotic or overwhelming environments. Equipped with light suppression and noise-cancellation technology, it provides a space for individuals to step away from […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2026) – GCE Designs celebrated its official launch with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Minority Chamber of Commerce. The event marks the opening of the new 8,744‑square‑foot Pensacola facility, which will serve as a national hub for custom apparel, […]
Being a mission-driven individual, GCE Designs was a natural fit for Mike Craney, general manager of GCE Designs—a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola, Fla. “What drew me to GCE Designs was the opportunity to be part […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2025) – Jenni Nealy has been selected as the customer service and promotions manager of GCE Designs – a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola. With more than 15 years […]
Mike Craney has been named general manager of GCE Designs – a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola. Craney is a seasoned executive with deep roots in Pensacola and more than 30 years of […]
