From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV)– The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is taking a sharp stance on the future of Tallahassee and Leon County. On Tuesday, the Chamber announced that it plans to fund an independent study to look at the impact of consolidating local government. Chamber Chair Heidi Otway said the idea came after the […]
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From WTXL.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – Could Amazon find a second home in Tallahassee? The Capital City is one of more than 200 cities and regions in North America vying for the attention of the business giant. Amazon says it’s looking to invest $5 billion in construction and provide up to 50,000 jobs to add a […]
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – Local business leaders say, Tallahassee’s reputation is negatively affecting how the city wants to brand itself. They’re calling for a study to look at possibly consolidating city and county governments. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors met this morning and unanimously approved the start of an independent study examining […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce plans to conduct an independent study on consolidating Tallahassee and Leon County governments. Chamber board members unanimously voted to underwrite the study during its meeting Tuesday. Its results will be shared with the community upon its completion, expected by mid-January. “The Tallahassee community is suffering through a climate […]
From the Tallahassee Democrat More residents are losing trust in city and county government, especially in the last two months, results from an independent survey show. Tallahassee’s crime rate — the highest in the state for three consecutive years — and an ongoing federal public corruption investigation are two factors responsible for the erosion of public confidence. Sachs Media Group released […]
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From WTXL.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – A special program took place in the community Thursday. Opportunity Tallahassee is an annual, day-long gathering. Participants get an overview of the city, traveling around town to learn about the social, economic and educational structures that help Tallahassee thrive. Some are long time residents who want to learn more about […]
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From WTXL.com TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – Some students at FSU now have a unique opportunity to learn about their careers in a real world setting. The opportunity is all thanks to a new partnership between the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and the new Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship aimed at helping students thrive. This school […]
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The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with the recently founded Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University. The partnership will provide students “courtesy” Chamber memberships so they can connect more easily with local business leaders. Students will be paired with mentors, who will offer business advice […]
From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Tallahassee business leaders gathered Tuesday morning for the annual “Chamber of Commerce” breakfast. This gathering consists of the chamber hitting on pressing matters, including the fact that the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in 80 years, and jobs are up by nearly three percent. This includes the […]
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“I've found tremendous value in learning from other business owners and getting to know community leaders by being active and attending events like the Annual Breakfast Meeting and Chamber Conference. When I think back to how I met some of the great leaders and mentors in Tallahassee, it was all because of my decision to join the Chamber. ”
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