From the Tallahassee Democrat Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce challenges remain one of the largest issues impacting local businesses. More than 200 business leaders and others gathered earlier this week at the annual Economic Forecast hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to address economic indicators and predictions, including a snapshot of the Chamber’s Community […]
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An arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is giving Tallahassee’s Chamber a large grant to help bring more education and job equity to the community. Tallahassee Community College and the City of Tallahassee will be partners in the effort. […]
The city’s successful TEMPO program (Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity) could continue its impact on the city’s disconnected youth by pairing with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and Tallahassee Community College. […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is one of seven organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a new national program to help strengthen chamber of commerce partnerships with community colleges and community organizations to increase the number of adult learners of color who earn an industry-relevant credential or degree. […]
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The technology industry is exploding and credited with producing nearly 13,000 jobs in Tallahassee. Yet, for example, there are more than 540 computer and mathematical jobs available in the market, according to CareerSource Capital Region. […]
Here’s a list of those businesses, as provided by Ruvos CEO Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet. He’s leading a local charge to bring more awareness to Tallahassee-based tech companies. […]
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The two-phased plan includes three core goals, including the creation of a one-stop online resource for workforce and education information through a website and social media. […]
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Next, we want to fully leverage the local ecosystem, bringing together tech organizations, TCC, FAMU and FSU and more partners, to plan for the future. […]
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As Santa spent time with each child, asking them what they wanted for Christmas, the students would also think of their family when making their requests. […]
Read More… from Early Christmas for Riley kindergarteners as Moore Agency, community raise $15,000
Friday was a Christmas surprise for the kindergartners of John G. Riley Elementary as The Moore Agency, Second Harvest and countless other businesses pitched in to give them presents and food. […]
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“AMWAT Moving Warehousing & Storage value its relationship and membership with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce greatly. We find the resources provided by the Chamber are extremely beneficial to us. As a small growing business, we value the many resources the Chamber provides for professional and business growth; government advocacy and ensuring its members are receiving value. We owe much of our growth and success to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce; but like any membership, it is up to the member to access the many programs offered by the Chamber and get involved.”
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