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 […]
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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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For the last 11 months, I have had the pleasure of serving as chairman of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. As I approach the end of my term, a year that saw some of the toughest economic conditions in a generation, I could not be more proud of our staff, our members and the […]
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Health care providers are important to our community because of the essential services they provide. They also are important because they make up a thriving industry sector that has a significant impact on our local economy. They are businesses – from large hospitals to individual practices – that provide vital jobs even in a tough […]
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The “Vote No on 4” campaign is working to develop a list of advocates. Please help by encouraging your employees to register as “Advocates Opposing Amendment 4” on the online portal. This list of advocates is vital to the successful execution of the Education & Persuasion phase of the Vote no on 4 Campaign. A high-level of […]
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The Chamber is probably best known for its big events and large gatherings of business and community leaders, but there is a new, small-group activity that has been creating a buzz lately — in groups of three and four at a time. The Connect For Lunch program is bringing Chamber members together for lunch at […]
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The membership of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce represents businesses from virtually every business sector, including those who make their living providing services outside the comfort of an air-conditioned office. In fact, the service industries make up some of the Chamber’s most active and enthusiastic members – in part because the Chamber brings people […]
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Why I joined the Chamber
“The Chamber offers significant value to our organization by facilitating meaningful partnerships, providing access to resources, and advocating for causes that benefit for-profit and non-profit businesses. Through events, networking opportunities, and programs, we can engage with others who are passionate about social responsibility, and this helps to further our work in combating food insecurity. ”
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