From the Tallahassee Democrat Airport officials at Tallahassee International Airport have set a $1 billion economic impact goal for the region by 2024. It currently generates a $599 million economic impact, according to March results from the Florida Statewide Economic Impact Study. The previous five-year study reported the airport’s impact at $399 million. The lofty goal was […]
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From American City & County An educated workforce can provide a city with major economic and financial benefits. Higher education levels often yield higher wages, which in turn lead to higher tax revenues. Additionally, an educated population is a good way to attract other people with high levels of education. Financial news and information site WalletHub […]
From Livability Is there anything better than a road trip? The sense of freedom and adventure, the random roadside attractions, the hidden gems, the curated soundtrack, the gas station coffee … we’re getting the urge to grab our car keys just thinking about it. As we enter late summer and early fall (AKA prime road […]
From AdvisorSmith Lawyers play an important role in our society by creating, interpreting, and applying the law for their clients. Besides representing clients in court, lawyers may also provide advice, draft legal documents and contracts, and assist in negotiating deals. Lawyers can also represent clients in criminal cases or work for the government in creating […]
From WTXL TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Community leaders got together Thursday to have a discussion about local poverty. They talked about forging stronger neighborhoods, combating economic segregation, and delivering a higher quality of life. It was hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. The chamber says there needs to be new pathways to jobs, housing, and […]
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From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce held a community conversation on Thursday, discussing poverty in the area. Representatives from Leon County schools, Second Harvest, the real estate community, and city and county leaders attended. Many said the community is divided along economic lines. Speakers discussed the importance of early childhood […]
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From the Tallahassee Democrat Bond Community was a fitting neighborhood for the latest community conversation hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. It’s one of several south side neighborhoods in need of an economic lift. The average households earns $17,295. Out of its 3,100 residents, more are renters than homeowners. Talethia Edwards, a rising community advocate […]
Source: Florida Trend Florida Trend Magazine has released its annual ranking of Florida’s 350 biggest companies and there are three headquartered in the greater Tallahassee area. To be considered for this listing, companies must be based in Florida and either be publicly traded or privately held. For the 2019 listing, there are 125 public companies […]
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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Tallahassee metropolitan area continues to see a steady climb in the total number of jobs in the area. In the month of May, there were 187,500 jobs reported which is an increase of 4,000 jobs over the same month last year. This 2.2% increase marks the […]
From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce held a Professional Women’s Forum on Tuesday, discussing the city’s downtown development. According to Downtown Improvement Authority CEO Elizabeth Emmanuel, statistics show people are moving downtown to live. She said the area is on the right track. The Farmer’s Market has helped small businesses […]
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