Health care providers are important to our community because of the essential services they provide. They also are important because they make up a thriving industry sector that has a significant impact on our local economy. They are businesses – from large hospitals to individual practices – that provide vital jobs even in a tough […]
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The “Vote No on 4” campaign is working to develop a list of advocates. Please help by encouraging your employees to register as “Advocates Opposing Amendment 4” on the online portal. This list of advocates is vital to the successful execution of the Education & Persuasion phase of the Vote no on 4 Campaign. A high-level of […]
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“I have been in the hotel industry for 25 years, but I am new to the area and was looking for a way to meet new people on both a business and social level. Connect For Lunch allowed me to meet people outside the hotel business and find out who’s there and what they’re doing. […]
Read More… from Robyn Evans, Value Place Extended Stay Hotel
“I love how Connect for Lunch works. I don’t like crowds. I much more enjoy a one-on-one or small group with better conversation — where I don’t feel like I am there to hand out business cards. When I first signed up, I said this was the best thing the Chamber has ever come up […]
“Since we started hosting lunches, I noticed a difference right away. The people we are attracting now are a different crowd — in a positive way.They are people who may not have thought to try us before. People tell me their friend did Connect for Lunch and told them to come by and try it. […]
“I think the concept is cool, plus it keeps dollars in the local economy. For me, it is an opportunity to bring more people in who might come back again. I am pleased that the Chamber is doing this to promote our community and economic development. It is another way to bring people together and […]
Read More… from Andy Reiss, Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar and Andrew’s 228
The Chamber is probably best known for its big events and large gatherings of business and community leaders, but there is a new, small-group activity that has been creating a buzz lately — in groups of three and four at a time. The Connect For Lunch program is bringing Chamber members together for lunch at […]
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“Knowing other business people is still what makes a business successful , and the Chamber provides us with both leads and connections that build relationships. In our business, we are in people’s homes every day, but we don’t see a lot of other business people. Programs like Connect for Lunch give me a chance to […]
Read More… from Patrick Barineau, Barineau Heating and Air Conditioning
“We came into the Chamber four years ago with plenty of work, and I didn’t even really think I needed it. Then things started slowing down, and while other sources dried up, the Chamber has been a predictable source of work for me. My employees also are involved in Chamber activity, which opens their minds […]
The membership of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce represents businesses from virtually every business sector, including those who make their living providing services outside the comfort of an air-conditioned office. In fact, the service industries make up some of the Chamber’s most active and enthusiastic members – in part because the Chamber brings people […]
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“The Chamber offers significant value to our organization by facilitating meaningful partnerships, providing access to resources, and advocating for causes that benefit for-profit and non-profit businesses. Through events, networking opportunities, and programs, we can engage with others who are passionate about social responsibility, and this helps to further our work in combating food insecurity. ”
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