Tallahassee techies are talking – and mobilizing – with Launch Tally initiative
Other tech-based groups and efforts already exist. Launch Tally, according to Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, isn’t meant to replace anything but rather to promote what’s here and serve as a launch pad to find companies and tech-based events. […]
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Developing Tech Talent in Florida’s Capital City
Most assume that a good tech job can only be found in better known Southeastern tech hubs like Atlanta or Austin. But with more than 70 tech companies in the capital region and the state’s reputation among other state agencies for sought-after innovative technologies, Tallahassee is primed for a booming tech community. […]
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Launch Tally initiative aims to connect city’s high-tech offerings with many more technology consumers
The audience of more than 300 represented technology companies, university research, government and non-profits. Launch Tally program founder Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet said it’s all about connecting the various players. […]
‘Launch Tally’ to Support Big Bend Tech Business
“If you Google technology in Tallahassee, your response is a little cloudy,” Gonzalez Loumiet added. That means it can be hard to find what tech companies are hiring, what resources start-ups may have and where economic growth may be possible. […]
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Ready for liftoff: Launch Tally embarks on mission to turn Tallahassee into a tech hub
A group of business leaders and technology experts are launching a new movement this month to address Tallahassee’s tech talent gap and turn the Capital City into a tech gold mine. […]
Tallahassee community creates new initiative to get health care positions filled
Harwood said their mission is to get people interested in health care now, so they’ll have enough time to complete the necessary courses for employment. […]
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Launch Tally with Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet
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Launch Tally Network Created To Put Capital City On National Tech Stage
The goal of Launch Tally is to bring together Tallahassee’s tech companies, non-profits, government, universities and entrepreneurs to create awareness and resources around technology opportunities and talent in the community. […]
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Amazon’s goals for Florida include delivery robots and Amazon Fresh stores, official says
From the Tallahassee Democrat TALLAHASSEE – Amazon plays it close when it comes to the company playbook. However, in Tallahassee, an audience of hundreds of business leaders and CEOs created a recent and rare opportunity to hear priorities and future growth plans for the world’s largest e-commerce company. Sam Blatt, Amazon’s South Florida-based manager of […]
Getting your team together requires a human touch | Dowling
The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s TPM initiative is currently focused on healthcare and technology, meeting regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities as well as hosting speakers on different topics key to improving Tallahassee’s talent, workforce, and education. […]
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Amazon manager provides Project Mango update to local businesses
Project Mango in Tallahassee will be the 14th Amazon fulfillment center in the Sunshine State once it’s complete. The Amazon robotics sortation fulfillment center is coming to the Mahan Drive/I-10 interchange in Leon County. […]
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Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce holds annual breakfast
The chamber also highlighted multiple growing programs, like Access Tallahassee, targeting young professionals and retaining talent. Leadership Tallahassee and its partnership with Leon County Schools was also a topic of discussion. […]
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Amazon offers glimpse into Tallahassee’s fulfillment center, talent approach at Chamber event
While Amazon is positioned to be Tallahassee’s largest job creator in the private sector, it’s bound to have an impact on the local labor pool. Some see Amazon’s impact as a catalyst to attract more residents to work in Tallahassee, including those living outside of Leon County. […]
With change comes new opportunities | Opinion
Now, we are even more prepared to deal with the unexpected. If we can approach change as something to be embraced, think how much stronger we will be as a community. […]
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Chamber’s Economic Forecast highlights workforce gaps, inflation, supply chain challenges
“This is an ongoing problem,” said Snaith, adding consumers will see seemingly random items missing from store shelves. “It’s a Forrest Gump supply chain at this point. We don’t know what’s going to be missing from the box of chocolates when you go to the store.” […]
Tallahassee Chamber gives city a mixed score — job increases, violent crime rise
The scorecard, which uses various employment, crime and economic data points, had yearly figures updated in its first edition of 2022. The data highlights improvements in nonagricultural jobs in the Tallahassee metropolitan area, while highlighting rising violent crime rates and falling 3rd grade reading scores. […]
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Tallahassee Chamber Announces Melinda Baker as New Membership Director
I’m very excited to be joining the amazing Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce as their new Membership Director. It feels like coming home! […]
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Chamber’s Economic Forecast highlights workforce gaps, inflation, supply chain challenges
From the Tallahassee Democrat Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce challenges remain one of the largest issues impacting local businesses. More than 200 business leaders and others gathered earlier this week at the annual Economic Forecast hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to address economic indicators and predictions, including a snapshot of the Chamber’s Community […]
The Tallahassee Chamber’s education and jobs partnership has attracted a national grant
An arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is giving Tallahassee’s Chamber a large grant to help bring more education and job equity to the community. Tallahassee Community College and the City of Tallahassee will be partners in the effort. […]
City Commission bolstering TEMPO, plotting future of Northwood, aiming at legislative priorities
The city’s successful TEMPO program (Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity) could continue its impact on the city’s disconnected youth by pairing with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and Tallahassee Community College. […]
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