Chamber workshops offer insight into hot topic issues
From the Tallahassee Democrat Breakout sessions on day two of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference dumped buckets of information and insight on issues and challenges affecting the business sector. Saturday’s workshops touched on talent retention and recruitment gaps, the airport’s attempt to boost flights and appeal to its 500-acre swath of land, housing, proposed […]
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Chamber conference first-timers share expectations
From the Tallahassee Democrat Roughly 110 first-timers are attending the year’s largest business and social retreat during the annual Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference at Amelia Island. They represent businesses and industries, from startups to longtime staples. They’re bankers, architects, developers, childcare providers and others who touch every corner of Tallahassee. “We continue to inch up […]
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My View – Bennett Napier #BrandNewTallahassee
I have been following with interest the printed and online commentary of the “Branding” initiative for Tallahassee. I respect the back and forth and diversity of thought. However, the sarcasm from some writers suggesting that our city taking field trips to learn from other cities around the country, is a futile waste of time and […]
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Otway: Bicentennial presents opportunity for community
From the Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee and Leon County are on the verge of an incredibly important anniversary. In 2024, our community will celebrate the bicentennial of our founding as the capital city. There will be many celebrations honoring our history, but the greatest opportunity lies within the building of a foundation for our future. Our […]
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Perspectives: Local Business
From WFSU Whether buying into a national franchise or starting your own unique enterprise from scratch, Tallahassee is becoming an ever-hotter place to start (and grow) a business. To discuss this topic in all its ramifications: Jay Revell, vice president of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce; Adam Faurot, CEO of Titus Human Performance Solutions, a […]
Our opinion: A brand new day in Tallahassee?
From the Tallahassee Democrat It’s time for hyper-politicized city to consider consolidation and step outside the shadow of the Capitol “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon OK, we’re in. But if you think this […]
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Chamber Board Chair and Chair-Elect Join The Usual Suspects
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Watch it: Chamber recaps Nashville trip
From Tallahassee.com Sue Dick, president of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Jay Revell, vice president of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, and business and economic development reporter TaMaryn Waters discuss the key takeaways from Nashville trip […]
Chamber highlights Nashville “brand”
From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV)— The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce held a three day retreat in Nashville, Tennessee in an effort to find out what makes the economy thrive in the music city. “We wanted to be able to take away some great ideas and see if they work here,” said Chamber Chairman Reggie Bouthillier. […]
Domi, FAMU, Gillum launch Tallahassee-based code academy
From the Tallahassee Democrat Domi, Florida A&M University, and the Office of Mayor Andrew Gillum launched I/O Avenue, a Tallahassee-based code academy Wednesday. The program, created as a part of the larger Tallahassee TechHire Initiative, will focus on rapidly training workers to enter high-paying tech jobs in North Florida. Announced at The Chamber’s trip to […]
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Best & Brightest seniors brimming with talent
From the Tallahassee Democrat Throughout their past four years of high school, the 2017 Best & Brightest nominated seniors did it all: They painted murals, volunteered countless service hours, started clubs at their respective schools and excelled on the field, court, in the pool or wherever they competed. On Wednesday night, those 160 seniors were […]
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WeatherSTEM startup brings technology to Vanderbilt
From the Tallahassee Democrat NASHVILLE – Ed Mansouri shook off his entrepreneurial jitters in 2014 and turned a hobby into a Tallahassee-based startup that now has a presence at the top of Vanderbilt University’s football stadium. And not just there. WeatherSTEM, a tech-based innovation that provides real-time weather conditions, is now installed at 290 locations, […]
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First impressions from Nashville trip
NASHVILLE — By the first day, strong impressions had already formed. Tallahassee business and economic leaders toured Music City Center, located on a 16-acre site in Nashville’s downtown. It’s spectacular not only in appearance, with its 4-acre green roof, dazzling art and sheer panel fixtures. It’s also a huge economic driver. The delegation took mental notes. Some […]
Is Tallahassee better after Boulder?
Two years ago, a delegation of Tallahassee movers and shakers traveled to Boulder, Colorado. Monday through Wednesday, an even larger group is headed to Nashville, Tennessee. These recon trips happen every few years. The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce acts as the ultimate tour guide. Trip-goers soak up the sights in a daylong itinerary of stops, […]
Cracking Nashville’s secret to success
From the Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce has corralled 80 local movers and shakers — a historic number of trip-goers — to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, for a three-day expedition. These trips are common. Local delegations in the past touched down in cities like Boulder, Colorado, Madison, Wisconsin, Austin, Texas, Raleigh, North Carolina, […]
ATL vs. TLH: Chambers jockey for top talent on social media
From the Tallahassee Democrat Poaching potential talent out of Tallahassee isn’t going to happen without a fight. A tweet from ChooseATL — a subgroup of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce — made a subtle dig at the capital city and other college towns across the nation. The promoted tweet said, “Say farewell to Tallahassee and say hello to […]
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Tallahassee Chamber pushes businesses to invest in local college grads
From WCTV.TV TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The Chamber of Commerce is working to keep more college graduates in Tallahassee. Wednesday morning, the Chamber hosted a Talent and Workforce Forum. The purpose is to bridge the gap between local colleges and businesses, in order to boost the capital city’s economy. One way the Chamber hopes to […]
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Chamber takes stance on urban infill
From the Tallahassee Democrat The shortage of residential lots for redevelopment is prompting the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to push the city of Tallahassee and Leon County for more urban infill on surplus government property. Chamber Chairman and Tallahassee attorney Reggie Bouthillier sent a March 20 letter to City Manager Rick Fernandez and Leon County Administrator […]
CEO Series spotlights Flowers Foods president
From the Tallahassee Democrat Flowers Foods President and CEO Allen Shiver runs a $3.9 billion business that stocks grocery store shelves with bread, buns, snack cakes and tortillas from 49 fresh bakeries and warehouses nationwide. Anywhere from 140 to 160 loaves per minute are produced. “It’s not your corner bakery,” Shiver said. Its growth tells a success […]
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Business leaders planning Nashville trip
From the Tallahassee Democrat In two months, a local delegation of business executives and government officials are headed to Nashville, Tennessee, to learn the city’s branding and economic development secrets. The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is planning the trip from May 15 through May 17. It’s been two years since the last recon trip to Boulder, […]
