Chamber Blog

Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Tallahassee as a Top 50 City for Entrepreneurs

TALLAHASSEE – Tallahassee, Florida has been named a Top 50 City for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking comes in the August edition and is part of a partnership between Entrepreneur Magazine and Livabillity.com. Tallahassee is ranked at 46 and is one of only three Florida cities on the list (Orlando #15 & Miami Beach […]

Read More… from Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Tallahassee as a Top 50 City for Entrepreneurs


Based on Chamber Proposal, City of Tallahassee Votes to Repeal Business License Tax

TALLAHASSEE – On Wednesday, July 12, at the City of Tallahassee budget workshop, the City Commission voted unanimously to repeal the City’s long standing business license tax. The repeal will require an ordinance change from the Commission, but Commissioners indicated their desire to pass such an ordinance as soon as possible with a 5-0 unanimous […]

Read More… from Based on Chamber Proposal, City of Tallahassee Votes to Repeal Business License Tax


Florida State University President John Thrasher to Speak at This Year’s Chamber Conference

John Thrasher, a Florida State University alumnus and former state legislator, is the university’s 15th president and will be the speaker during our Saturday Lunch Session at this year’s conference. Thrasher earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Florida State in 1965. He subsequently joined the U.S. Army where he received the Army Commendation Medal in […]

Read More… from Florida State University President John Thrasher to Speak at This Year’s Chamber Conference


Finalists Announced for the 2016 Chamber Awards

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2016 Chamber Awards taking place Tuesday, June 7 at 11:30am at the University Center Club. The Chamber Awards is an annual ceremony recognizing businesses for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. The announcement of the 21 finalists from over […]

Read More… from Finalists Announced for the 2016 Chamber Awards


A Letter from Your Chair

February 1, 2016 Dear Tallahassee Business Friend and Member: It’s still early in 2016 and that provides a great opportunity to give you an update on several fronts – as one of our valued, loyal members of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. We’re proud to promote and advocate for you and the more than […]

Read More… from A Letter from Your Chair


Economic forecast: ‘Bright 2016’ with focus on growth

From the Tallahassee Democrat As 2015 comes to a close, more small businesses are encouraged to see Tallahassee’s economy strengthening and that will likely lead to more new hires, expansions and relocations. Owners may also decide to invest back into the business with major purchases. Key economic factors point up. Business are seeing increased sales. […]

Read More… from Economic forecast: ‘Bright 2016’ with focus on growth


TLH Selected to Host National Airports Conference

Heather Teter, City of Tallahassee Today, Sixel Consulting Group announced that the Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) will be home to the 14th Sixel Airports Conference. According to Sixel, the Airports Conference, which will take place next spring, will have an estimated economic impact of $90,000 to the Tallahassee tourism market. Airports from all over the […]

Read More… from TLH Selected to Host National Airports Conference


TLH Shows Support to JetBlue

Lizzy Kelley, City of Tallahassee Yesterday, Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) sent 40 letters of support to JetBlue showing a strong community desire to have the air carrier offer service in Tallahassee. Many businesses have also sent letters directly to JetBlue. “At the recent Chamber Conference, TLH staff gave a presentation to more than 500 business […]

Read More… from TLH Shows Support to JetBlue


Chamber moves 2016 conference over Confederate flag

Sean Rossman, Tallahassee Democrat The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce won’t return to the Sandestin Hilton next year for its annual conference since a Confederate flag still flies outside the Walton County Courthouse. The Chamber’s executive committee voted unanimously Wednesday to break off the second half of its two-year commitment to the beach-side resort. The […]

Read More… from Chamber moves 2016 conference over Confederate flag