The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Mob: Purple Martin Outpost

Dana Noles — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:05 +0000

Lunch & Learn

Dana Noles — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:41 +0000

Business Nuts & Bolts

Dana Noles — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:05 +0000

Taproot Creative Expands Public Relations Staff, Expertise

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:05 +0000

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — May 16, 2013 — Taproot Creative, a Florida-based integrated marketing firm, today announced a new addition to its public relations strategy team. Sandi Copes Poreda, APR, joins the agency to focus on communications strategy, specifically crisis management. Poreda brings with her nearly a decade of communications experience with the State of Florida.

“Following our acquisition of an international research firm in 2012 and recent expansion into cross-cultural marketing, Sandi’s addition marks another significant milestone in the growth of our business,” said Sean Doughtie, president and CEO of Taproot Creative. “Her experience and expertise add breadth to our services and will no doubt prove to be invaluable to our clients.”

As a senior public relations specialist, Poreda will focus on further developing the company’s public relations services, including a variety of crisis communications options. She will also assist in new business development.

Prior to joining Taproot Creative, Poreda served the State of Florida for nearly a decade in various capacities, including as communications director for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and for the Florida Attorney General’s Office. She possesses in-depth experience providing counsel on communication strategies, public relations and crisis management.

In addition to her public service experience, Poreda has worked on and with political campaigns, including several statewide races. A nationally accredited public relations professional, she also currently serves as the president-elect for the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association.

To learn more about Taproot Creative and read Poreda’s full bio, visit www.taprootcreative.com.

In Tents Events Welcomes Cara Dollinger to their Event Team!

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:11:07 +0000

In Tents Events welcomes the party prowess of Cara Dollinger to our professional event team! With over seven years of event experience Cara is a true veteran in the field. Previous Director of Special Events at Honey Lake Plantation as well as Director of Sales at Southwood Golf Club and Southwood House, we are thrilled to add Cara’s knowledge and colorful event insights to our stellar line up! Here’s a ten confetti launcher salute for Cara! Welcome to the world of In Tents Events!

The Big Vote – Vote for Your Favorite Nonprofit

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:31 +0000

The Community Foundation of North Florida is exciited to announce The Big Vote with $10,000 in grants to be given away during the promotion.

The Big Vote is a promotion to increase awareness about local nonprofit organizations and the good work they do. From May 13 – May 24, go to FindLearnGive.org and vote for your favorite local nonprofit. The ten charities receiving the most votes will be eligible to win 1 of 5 $2,000 grants awarded by the Community Foundation. The online poll is located on FindLearnGive.org.

FindLearnGive.org is an initiative of the Community Foundation of North Florida funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the grant dollars are from the Ethel and Edwin Ramsey Fund.

For more information on FindLearnGive.org, please contact Joy Watkins at (850) 222-2899, Ext. 104 or Debara Jump at (850) 222-2899, Ext. 103 or djump@cfnf.org.

Savvy Senior presented by Capital Health Plan

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:52 +0000

Join Capital Health Plan on Friday, June 7, 2013, or Friday, June 21, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. for a lunch and learn discussion on “Diabetes” by Dr. Suma Dondapati. Dr. Dondapati is an Internal Medicine physician within the Physician Group of Capital Health Plan. The Savvy Senior Program will be held at CHP Governor’s Square Health Center, 1491 Governor’s Square Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida.

The Savvy Senior is a lunch and learn program for individuals who want to learn more about creating and maintaining healthy, happy, and active lifestyles. There is no charge; just bring your lunch. Drinks will be provided.To RSVP, please call 850-523-7441 or 1-877-247- 6512 (TTY 850-383-3534 or 1-877-870-8943), 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week, October 1 – February 14 and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, February 15 – September 30.

Marriage 101 Class

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:01:21 +0000

This three-hour workshop is designed to help couples develop skills for building a strong, vibrant marriage. Through experiential learning participants will acquire essential communication skills, be able to assess and better understand their different personality styles, and gain practical insights into what it takes to have a satisfying marriage. “Marriage 101” is designed for couples at any age, stage, or place in their relationship. You can turn a good marriage into a great one, find hope in a struggling one, or take a great marriage to a deeper, more passionate level.

This class consists of three of the most popular and effective tools found in Adventures in Marriage 1 and should be considered by anyone seeking a “refresher” for their marriage.

Cost of registration is $29 per couple. Coffee will be served.

For more information please visit: http://live-the-life.mybigcommerce.com/marriage-101-class-tuesday-june-11th-6-30pm-9-30pm/ OR call us at (850)668-3700.

Community Foundation of North Florida

James Miller — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:11 +0000

Visit FindLearnGive.org to vote for your favorite nonprofit May 13 – 24.

http://findlearngive.guidestar.org/Home.aspx

Michael P. Spellman and Jeffrey D. Slanker of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., Co-Author Article

James Miller — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:59:44 +0000

Michael P. Spellman and Jeffrey D. Slanker of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., recently co-authored an article entitled, Social Media, At-Will Employment, and Internal Investigations: The Ever-Expanding Reach of the National Labor Relations Board to Union and Non-Union Workplaces. The article is featured in the current edition of “Trial Advocate Quarterly” (Volume 32, Number 2), a publication of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

For more information on the article or on Sniffen & Spellman, P.A., please visit: http://www.sniffenlaw.com.