With the help of volunteers over the course of the school year, 62.4% of seniors completed the FAFSA compared to just 18.3% last school year – a 44% improvement. […]
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The problem, in many cases, is matching skilled job seekers with available employment vacancies. Trades, such as heating and air conditioning mechanics and installers, remain in high demand but employers are having trouble filling positions. […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Local retirees and property owners voiced their concerns about next year’s millage rate for the Children’s Services Council of Leon County. During public comment at a meeting Thursday, Leon County residents cited rising costs as the reason for the council to keep the same millage rate or reduce it. “You need to think […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat A $28-million capital investment to Tallahassee’s airport is expected to unlock international access for travelers and economic development. In a few years, residents will be able to book non-stop flights overseas, including charter, business or general aviation flights. Some could include flights to the Caribbean, Central and South America and Canada. The International Processing Facility is arguably one […]
The Children’s Services Council (CSC) has provided information on the selection process and approval of funds. […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Roughly $1.6 million from the Children’s Services Council of Leon County is slated to be distributed this summer to more than 50 programs. This is the CSC’s first wave of funding following a key decision by the county’s electorate nearly two years. In 2020, voters passed a referendum to generate funds — up […]
Launch Tally, an initiative kicked off in March, attracted roughly 200 to 300 industry leaders and rallied the tech sector to highlight what’s taking place in Tallahassee. Some say a bold statement is needed to punctuate what’s here. […]
“The data right now really tells us a very important story about the crisis that we’re in,” said Sha’Ron James, a government affairs consultant and attorney at Gunster law firm, who chairs the Chamber’s Community and Prosperity Committee. […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Industry experts at this week’s 2022 Prosperity Forum cautioned the business community about Tallahassee’s high-cost housing market and the dangers ahead if more isn’t done to address it. The forum sponsored by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce shined a light on Tallahassee’s affordable housing crisis and how it’s impacting renters, property […]
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“We believe that every citizen in this community deserves to live in a safe, quality, and affordable space,” said Tallahassee Chamber Community and Prosperity Committee member Sha’Ron James. […]
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