Chamber Blog

Tax Planning On The Move

Guest Blogger: Adam Watson, Watson & Associates, PA, CPAs This year marks my tenth year in the field of public accounting. As with many professionals leaving college, I quickly learned how little my schooling had to do with the real world. This is especially true in the field of tax planning and preparation. We are […]

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Why Wouldn’t You Want To Hit Your QTI Target On the First Try?

Guest blogger: Margo Thomas, owner, Marlynn Consulting The other day, while driving home from a doctor’s appointment, I noticed a gentleman shooting arrows at a target. It was amazing to see that he didn’t have any trouble hitting his mark, even from a far distance. His ability to successfully hit his target probably came from […]

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Chamber Board Members Playing Crucial Role In Leon County One Cent Sales Tax Committee

When voters passed the one-cent sales tax born from Blueprint 2000, an assembly of citizens envisioned major construction projects needed to improve Tallahassee’s infrastructure. That money helped pay for more lanes on Capital Circle Southeast and Capital Circle Northwest. And the Cascades Connector Bridge, Cascades Trail and a flood-relief project for Franklin Boulevard are all […]

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Chamber Provides Feedback On Proposed Revisions to Sign Ordinance

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce was asked by the City of Tallahassee to attend the August 17, 2011, Open House on the Proposed Revisions to Sign Ordinance  (Ordinance No. 11-O-14) to provide comments and input to the proposed changes. Chamber representatives and members attended the event and discussed possible recommendations with City staff. In addition, […]

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Common Mistakes Companies Make With Their Incentive Projects

Guest blogger: Margo Thomas, owner, Marlynn Consulting Thousands of Florida’s businesses participate in economic development incentive programs. Many of these businesses succeed in proving to the State that they have met their incentive project commitments and are eligible to receive their scheduled payments (reimbursements, credits, refunds, etc.). However, the reality is that many businesses do […]

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Why Your Haphazard Approach To Marketing Is Hazardous To Your Health

Guest Blogger: Stacey Getz, APR, Taproot Creative “Where do you want to go today?” That was the slogan Microsoft used in its first global image advertising campaign. Too bad it’s also become the way many so businesses and organizations run their marketing and communications programs. You know — a quarter-page ad here, a Twitter post […]

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Why Wouldn’t You Take Advantage of Florida’s Training Grants?

Guest Blogger: Margo Thomas, owner of Marlynn Consulting Did you know that training your team may result in increased revenue? The State of Florida provides assistance for businesses to train their employees through its Workforce Training Grants. Why you ask? Not only does training your team benefit your business, it also improves the workforce skills […]

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Best & Brightest Awards Ceremony Air-Dates

The 2011 Best and Brightest Awards Ceremony is airing on Channel 23 at various times throughout the rest of the year.  The Leon County Schools’ channel will host the World Class Schools program highlighting the 156 talented students who received recognition for their academic excellence and community service.  View the ceremony with keynote speaker Coach […]

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