It includes a dozen metrics that range from Leon County’s 20.5% poverty rate to 1,805 incidents of violent crimes in 2020, up from 1,699 the year before. […]
Chamber News
Tallahassee is facing short and long-term challenges. Leon County’s unemployment rate was 5.4% in June, up from 4.5% in May. To meet the state’s lofty goal of creating two million new net jobs by 2030, Leon County’s contribution will need to be 17,994 jobs. […]
Protocols prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be in effect and may evolve as cases linked to the Delta variant rage on statewide. As of Aug. 10, 475 attendees were registered — representing a drop from the record 532 expected three weeks ago. […]
The Chamber released new and revised safety protocols that will be implemented throughout the conference, including mandatory masks for all attendees participating in sessions, unless they are eating, drinking or outdoors. […]
From the Tallahassee Democrat Outside a church on Tharpe Street, 7-year-old Caleb Stewart — dressed in a suit — held onto a pair of scissors almost as long as he is tall. Soon, his father cut a red ribbon and Caleb’s new popup library was officially open. Caleb, who wore a mask with Mario Kart characters on […]
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From WCTV TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – After City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow penned an opinion piece critical of the business climate in Tallahassee, the Chamber of Commerce responded with a public censure. The op-ed was published in the Tallahassee Democrat on July 30. Commissioner Matlow explained why he wouldn’t be attending the upcoming Chamber Conference in Amelia Island, […]
From the Tallahassee Democrat Re: “I’m not going to the Chamber of Commerce Amelia Island getaway. Here’s why | Jeremy Matlow,” July 30 First and foremost, I appreciate that Jeremy Matlow had the conviction and passion to run for local office. My appreciation for his public service ends there. The tone and approach of Commissioner Matlow […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Chamber of Commerce leaders voted to censure City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow after he penned a blistering column criticizing the annual conference set to happen next month and linking it to an ongoing public corruption trial. The Chamber’s executive committee voted Friday to express disapproval not only of Matlow’s column, which appeared Friday on Tallahassee.com, but what […]
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The agenda features nationally acclaimed keynote speakers for the general sessions as well as the opportunity for attendees to choose from eight breakout sessions which feature local experts and panelists. […]
Why I joined the Chamber
“Target Print & Mail has been in business in Tallahassee for more than 35 years, and we’ve been a proud Chamber member since day one. Over the years our business has grown and changed quite a bit, and the Chamber has played a key role along the way. Among other things our Chamber membership has helped us meet new customers, build relationships with existing partners, share ideas with fellow business owners, and learn from thought leaders through events like Lunch & Learns, CEO Breakfasts and the Chamber Conference. There is no question that Tallahassee and Target Print & Mail are better off thanks to the Chamber!”
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