This week, Ausley McMullen, one of Florida’s most established law firms and a proud member of the Chamber, hosted its inaugural Law & Leadership Program, a day-long experience dedicated to preparing the next generation of legal professionals. Recognizing the limited access many young people have to early career exposure in the legal field, the firm designed […]
Tallahassee-based startup Piersica Inc. has developed next-generation technology to make batteries faster and more efficient. It specializes in “solid-state batteries,” which refers to a rechargeable battery that uses a solid electrolyte (the material that allows batteries to recharge and discharge energy) instead of the liquid or gel electrolyte that’s in traditional lithium-ion batteries. Founded in […]
Karen Moore, Founder and CEO of The Moore Agency, has been named a Florida Icon by Florida Trend, a prestigious honor recognizing her decades of visionary leadership and enduring contributions to Florida’s business and civic landscape. Moore joins an elite group of leaders whose work has shaped the future of the state. Her selection celebrates […]
Since 2014, ABC 27 & the Second Harvest have teamed up to collect frozen turkeys and monetary donations for Thanksgiving meals. Even though the government shutdown is over, as we know, many people didn’t receive their SNAP benefits for November, and Thanksgiving is soon approaching. The need for donations is more dire than ever. Nearly […]
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The Greater Tallahassee Chamber Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with the Florida Blue Foundation to support talent, education, and workforce development programming. Florida Blue’s investments will help expand a portfolio of programs designed to increase economic mobility through education and employment, including the North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo, the […]
Opportunity doesn’t always knock quietly. Sometimes, it bursts through the door, inviting everyone to step inside. That’s exactly what will happen later this week when the Worlds of Work (WOW) Career Expo returns to Tallahassee. For two days, on Oct. 23–24, the campuses of Tallahassee State College and Lively Technical College will be transformed into […]
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For the first time, the community is invited to join North Florida students in exploring career pathways, participating in hands-on job explorations, and on-site interviews with employers during Community WOW. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This year marks the 3rd Annual North Florida Worlds of Work career exploration event, presented by the Talent Development Council, which will take place Thursday, Oct. 23 […]
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The “Tallahassee Data Hub Roundtable” event was part of a statewide tour discussions hosted by the Florida Chamber Foundation, which is hosting similar events in cities like Jacksonville and Orlando. Two dozen program directors, business leaders and others gathered Tuesday to dive into what’s working and still needed to build out Leon County’s talent pipeline […]
Hong Potomski is a visionary healthcare leader with a passion for building healthy communities. As Florida Blue’s Northwest Market Leader, she spearheads market strategy across the Panhandle, focusing on improving the health and well-being of the communities served. With a legacy of over 80 years, Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, serves […]
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Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) have approved the structure for a historic partnership agreement to create an academic health center in Tallahassee, a development that will transform health care in North Florida and expand FSU’s mission in education and research. In a joint statement, FSU President Richard McCullough and TMH CEO Mark […]
“As a young cutting edge tech company, we did not know what to expect when joining the Chamber and wow were we surprised. From the excellent networking and mentoring opportunities in Leads groups, to introductions to local decisions makers, to opportunities in actively contributing in the Chamber’s future, we have been consistently amazed on the returns of our membership. We are always looking forward to continuing to invest in this relationship for the chance to advance our business, shape the Chamber, and take the regional business community to the next level.”
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