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Sixteen Tallahassee Leaders Graduate from Elite U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation TPM Academy®

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 […]

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Leon County commissioners press for answers on Amazon’s delayed fulfillment center

From the Tallahassee Democrat Several county commissioners want Amazon to provide an update on its delayed fulfilment center in Tallahassee, hiring status and other matters during this month’s board retreat. In a Jan. 4 letter to Commission Chairman Nick Maddox and the board, Commissioner Bill Proctor asked for an Amazon representative to be invited to […]

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Minority and small business boot camp coming to Tallahassee to help grow the local economy

From WTXL In Florida, 99.8% of all businesses are considered small businesses. Small businesses also employ 41.1% of Florida workers. That’s why several Big Bend organizations are teaming up to make sure those local businesses in our community can grow in a changing labor market. Because of this, local businesses will now be able to […]

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New trade program working to fill jobs in in-demand industries

From WTXL According to the latest data from Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties had a total of 5,432 unemployed residents. Now, Tallahassee Community College is working to help train people for jobs in in-demand fields and their new partnership will help workers find immediate job placement. Skilled trade workers are […]

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The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce turns 100 years old

From WFSU The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce turns 100 on Jan. 9, 2023. A century after it began, the chamber’s fundamental mission of moving the community forward in business and industry hasn’t changed. But, like many businesses and organizations, the chamber is having to adapt to a changing culture. That includes efforts to solve the worker […]

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Delayed delivery: Amazon ‘hoping to launch’ Tallahassee fulfillment center in 2023

From Tallahassee Democrat The multi-million dollar question on when Amazon will begin its hiring blitz to generate 1,000 new jobs in Tallahassee is still a mystery. According to one person close to the project, exterior construction work wrapped up nearly two months ago for the $200 million, 635,000-square-foot robotics fulfillment center off Mahan Drive near […]

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Inauguration infuses Tallahassee businesses with new opportunities

From WTXL Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters from across Florida poured into Tallahassee Tuesday to watch him take the oath again. All those people are pumping a lot of money into our area economy. From restaurants to lodging, the inauguration’s economic boost reaches far beyond the capitol building. The people who work nearby year-round said it’s […]

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