JANUARY 2011 SPECIALS In an effort to help revitalize our local economy, Tallahassee Mayor John Marks along with the City of Tallahassee, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Capital City Chamber of Commerce and local businesses have announced, that every second Saturday of the month in 2011 will be designated as a Local Business Saturday. This […]
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By Donny Barstow, President of MCCi, Leadership Tallahassee Class 26 Graduate, and member of the Chamber’s Small Business Resource Committee We help guide others and help them form goals periodically, and then expect everyone to be off and running/executing. We know to let them have ownership and not to meddle in things in between goal […]
By Matt Thompson – Director of Digital Strategy for The Zimmerman Agency In November 2010 Groupon burst onto the Tallahassee scene offering steep discounts to any Tallahassee subscriber. In 30 days, a lot has changed with the service, making the revenue split with Groupon a bit more palatable for many of the Chamber’s small businesses. […]
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If you talk to anyone involved with economic development in our region, the phrase “targeted industry sectors” is certain to be mentioned at some point in the conversation. And while it may sound like insider jargon, it actually is a fundamental building block for smart, sustainable growth in our area for years to come. Like […]
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In the spirit of the holidays, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is opening up one of its most popular member benefits to the entire business community. From now until the end of the year, the Chamber is making available coupons in its exclusive Member-to-Member Discount program to all local business owners and their employees, […]
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In the world of economic development, like many other areas of business, it is often the behind-the-scenes events that have the greatest impact. While the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County gets lots of attention from the community when a company relocates here, (or even as we pursue those opportunities), it is our day-to-day work […]
Cutting back on business expenses is often easier said than done, especially when it comes to products or services that are essential to basic business operations. That is why the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce offers a program to members that provides special pricing on perhaps the most basic necessities of all — office supplies. […]
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The Chamber believes in effective grassroots advocacy, powerful partnerships, and well-informed and politically engaged communities. And while members certainly benefit the more they get involved in the Chamber’s many offerings, the Chamber’s staff and committees are continuously working behind the scenes to provide a return on investment to its members through its advocacy. The Chamber […]
Thank you for allowing your Chamber to be the businesscommunity’s voice in the halls of government for policies and laws that promote business enterprise and protect our community. Together, we prevented Amendment 4 from resulting in higher taxes, fewer jobs and a weaker economy. An impressive 67% of Florida voters, and an even more impressive […]
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Having a well-defined target audience is important for any business or organization, and the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County is no exception. Although in our case, we have six. While we seek out and follow-up with all opportunities to enhance local business and attract innovative companies to our area, there are a half dozen […]
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Why I joined the Chamber
“Tallahassee is flourishing - from new businesses in technology to highly-skilled workforce moving to our city to make an impact in business and in the community. Much of the success and growth experienced in Tallahassee is influenced by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and its amazing members. As a small business owner and an involved member of the Chamber, I have had the opportunity to meet dozens of like-minded entrepreneurs and community leaders sharing their passion to make Tallahassee continue to standout across the US. We are very lucky, and I am very grateful for all that the Chamber does to position our business, professionals and families to flourish.”
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