Through the efforts of our volunteers, with the support of Susan and Desmond, the percentage of seniors that completed the FAFSA increased from 18% in March 2021 to 41% in March 2022. […]
Read More… from Godby High School Principal and Head of Guidance Recognized for FAFSA Efforts
Numbers don’t lie and the staggering statistics we saw through our Community Scorecard and the Florida Chamber’s Scorecard prompted us to take action as a business community on an issue that will have great effects on the future of our community. Currently, there are more than 10,000 students living in poverty in Leon County. Nearly […]
Read More… from Classroom Connection: An Investment in our Future Leaders
“Chamber Leads Groups bring together members of different sectors to build business relationships, gain business advice and generate quality referrals and leads.” […]
From the Tallahassee Democrat The job crisis in our community is a crisis of skill – not job availability. The growth debate in our community is not about whether we will grow – but more importantly, how we will manage this growth. This is why the Tallahassee Chamber is laser focused on addressing the skills and talent […]
From the Tallahassee Democrat An economic forecast for Leon County shows more than 15,000 jobs are needed by 2030 in order for the capital city to be competitive in the future. Terrie Ard, who chairs the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said the organization has for three years tracked the number of jobs […]
The story dates back to 2016, when Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean of FSU’s College of Communication & Information (CCI), and tech industry leader, Lester Hutt were looking for a way to attract and retain recent college graduates in the capital city. Tallahassee is home to more than 100 tech-based companies and the industry is responsible […]
Read More… from Ebe Randeree and His Solution to Talent Retention
Danfoss Turbocor® has been delivering energy-efficient technologies across the globe from their campus in Innovation Park for more than 15 years. Tallahassee, home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College, provides a talent pipeline for its operations and an opportunity for research collaborations with students and faculty. “In order to continue […]
Read More… from Tallahassee: A Place Where Industries Can Thrive
New year, new team member! Please help us in welcoming Blaire Bennett, Front Desk – Membership Services. “I am originally from Sarasota, Florida but this will be my eighth year living in Tallahassee. I have 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry in various positions at restaurants, country clubs, event venues, and more. I […]
From Forbes.com Florida has been a long-time favorite destination for retirees. But in the past few years, working households have been flocking to the state for promising career opportunities, a relatively low cost of living and no state income tax. Not to mention the mild winters and approximate 825 miles of beaches along the Atlantic […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce announced that more than 15 local leaders graduated from Cohort XXII of its premier workforce development program, the TPM Academy®. This program is facilitated by the U.S. Chamber Foundation based on their Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM) framework and was funded […]
““The Tallahassee Chamber was one of the first organizations that genuinely supported me in launching CPS23 Marketing, now known as The Current Agency. Since then, the Chamber has continued to be an incredible partner—connecting me to opportunities, relationships, and platforms to grow. From becoming a sponsor to serving as a speaker, the Chamber has been a key part of my journey as a business owner in this community.” ”
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