After years of planning, growth, and anticipation, Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents have officially moved into their new headquarters at Freedom Tech Center, marking a significant milestone for the two Fort Walton Beach-based technology companies.
The new 50,869-square-foot facility is the culmination of decades of perseverance, innovation, and community support. For these two homegrown companies, the headquarters represent their continued evolution, which has contributed to Northwest Florida’s emergence as a center for technology, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Bit-Wizards, founded in 2000 by Vince Mayfield and Louis Erickson, grew from a bootstrap startup into an award-winning Managed IT Services provider serving organizations throughout the region and beyond. And TalkingParents, launched in 2011 by Stephen Nixon, Vince Mayfield, and Louis Erickson, has grown into a leading co-parenting communication platform that’s supported nearly a million families worldwide.
Together, the companies employ close to100 professionals and continue to expand, delivering technology services and software solutions for businesses, courts, legal professionals, and families locally and across the globe.
"This move signifies far more than having a new space to do business," said Vince Mayfield, CEO of Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents. "It represents the people who invested their time, talent, and trust into something bigger than themselves.
We're incredibly grateful to our employees, customers, partners, community leaders, and families who helped make this possible. Every milestone we've achieved has been a team effort, and this new headquarters is a testament to what can happen when people believe in a shared vision and work together to bring it to life."
While the headquarters increases capacity for expanded operations, it also reflects a long-term investment in the future of Northwest Florida. As Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents continue to grow, their new building provides the space and infrastructure needed for future hiring, staff development, and advancements in tech support.
When construction began, leaders described the project as an example of what can happen when local businesses, government organizations, economic development leaders, and community stakeholders work together toward a common goal. Today, the completed facility stands as a visible reminder of that partnership and the momentum it continues to generate throughout the region.
"For more than two decades, we've been fortunate to grow alongside this community," Mayfield said. "This building symbolizes our commitment to innovation, our belief in the potential of this region, and our determination to continue creating opportunities that positively impact our customers, employees, and communities."
As the teams settle into their new home at Freedom Tech Center, both companies remain focused on the same mission that fueled their growth from the beginning: serving others through people-first care and support, delivering exceptional technology solutions, and building organizations that make a lasting difference.
About Bit-Wizards
Bit-Wizards is an award-winning managed IT company. Founded in 2000 and recognized for excellence at the national, regional, and state levels, Bit-Wizards is the result of a vision to create a company where innovation and creativity flourish. With the latest certifications in cutting-edge technologies, Bit-Wizards provides the highest level of expertise to drive their clients' vision forward. Visit BitWizards.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for more information.
About TalkingParents
TalkingParents is a communications and coordination platform that offers co-parents secure and accountable tools for the responsibility that matters most—raising children. Founded in 2011 on the idea of mutual accountability with an Unalterable Record of all communications and activities, TalkingParents has helped nearly a million families find support and peace of mind with tools like Accountable Calling, Accountable Payments, Secure Messaging, and Shared Calendar. With the ability to request unalterable, court-certified Records, TalkingParents is trusted by parents and legal professionals nationwide. TalkingParents strives to increase family harmony through better communications and transparency. For more information, visit TalkingParents.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and X.
