The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is a powerful advocate for business, working to create a thriving economy and driving a higher quality of life for our community. This role is responsible for leading the Chamber’s strategic direction, advocating for business interests, and driving initiatives that foster economic growth, attract new businesses, support and grow […]
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Six kindergartners and their families at John G. Riley Elementary School received a life-changing surprise: scholarships to cover tuition for their first year of college. The inaugural Classroom Connection Scholarships at Riley came as the result of donations from five local businesses and one family participating in the Tallahassee Chamber’s Classroom Connection Program. A partnership […]
More than 100 graduating high school seniors attended Tuesday’s Worlds of Work 2.0 event and left with job offers from local employers. The first annual event was a scaled-down version of the North Florida Worlds of Work, better known as “WOW” — a two-day interactive job showcase that launched in 2023. The larger event is […]
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The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce announces that Sue Dick, who has dedicated 30 years to the organization, including 25 years as President and CEO, will be transitioning from the Chamber to explore new opportunities. Sue will continue to lead the Chamber until December 2025, ensuring a smooth and effective transition. Named President after a […]
The 2025 M.Cast™ Trends Report highlights the unique and fascinating intersection between the rapid advancement of technology-driven solutions and the enduring quest for human connection. With the mega trend of artificial intelligence reshaping nearly every industry, from healthcare to finance to marketing, education and entertainment, the magnitude is so significant we’ve included considerations and implications […]
Sports tourism, welding and public safety — all career options that Big Bend high school students got to explore at the Worlds of Work Expo Friday. But one field at the source of it all — education. The Worlds of Work expo introduced thousands of students to the futures they could have. With a real […]
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For the second year, the Worlds of Work event immersed more than 3,000 high school students in an interactive career expo designed to introduce them to careers readily available in their backyard. The layout was split into 10 “Worlds of Work” that included public safety, technology, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, professional services, construction and engineering […]
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A coalition of groups in North Florida organized the “World of Work.” The annual event, held at Tallahassee State College, is designed to introduce high school students to high demand and high paying careers. With an emphasis on hands-on experiences, it’s not your typical career fair. https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/10-24-24-capitol-update-extended-event-exposes-youth-to-promising-careers […]
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, this correspondence is to underscore the critical importance of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency’s (IA) commitment to the vision for investment in infrastructure and economic development projects within our community given the most recent Blueprint IA meetings and discussions of projects. For […]
The inaugural North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) welcomed over 2,000 high school students to the campuses of Tallahassee Community College and Lively Technical College last Thursday and Friday. By all accounts, the event was a huge success! Over 100 employers (bringing at least 300 employees with them) engaged with students through a variety of […]
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