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Ausley McMullen Helps Prepare the Next Generation of Legal Leaders with Inaugural Law & Leadership Program

This week, Ausley McMullen, one of Florida’s most established law firms and a proud member of the Chamber, hosted its inaugural Law & Leadership Program, a day-long experience dedicated to preparing the next generation of legal professionals. Recognizing the limited access many young people have to early career exposure in the legal field, the firm designed […]

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Kids Incorporated Launches New Childcare Center Management Services for Local Organizations

Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend is proud to expand its services by offering childcare center management and operations support for organizations, businesses and community partners that want to provide exceptional early learning environments without managing the day-to-day operations. Childcare center management services include: full program management, staff recruitment and training, quality educational curriculum, regulatory […]

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First Commerce Selects Marcus Lemonis, CEO & Reality TV Star, as Power Forward 2026 Speaker

Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026. As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker […]

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Gulf Winds Credit Union to Break Ground on New Nine Mile Headquarters in Pensacola

Pensacola, Florida (December 4, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce plans to soon break ground for a new headquarters on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, Florida. This will mark a major milestone in the credit union’s continued growth and commitment to serving the community. For more than 70 years, Gulf Winds […]

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Grova Creative Strikes Gold at The Angel Awards

Grova Creative brought home three Gold Angel Awards from the American Advertising Federation’s Angel Awards, honoring the best in public service advertising across Florida and the Caribbean. Gold Angel Awards include:– Jamaur Law Foundation Rebrand Campaign: Organization or Cause Promotion Category– Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association Brand & Website Transformation: Organization or Cause Promotion Category– Tallahassee […]

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Shareholder Brooke Humphrey Joins Stearns Weaver Miller’s Tallahassee Office

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Stearns Weaver Miller announced that Shareholder Brooke Humphrey has joined the firm’s Tallahassee office. Brooke has over 20 years of experience in energy regulatory and permitting, administrative and environmental law. She has represented clients in proceedings before all levels of the Florida court system, the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, the Florida […]

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HCA Florida Capital Hospital providing nutritious meals for neighbors with annual food drive

In this season of giving, HCA Florida Capital Hospital is grateful to be able to support Second Harvest of the Big Bend with a donation of 340 lbs. of food, which equates to approximately 285 meals, collected by our colleagues to help our neighbors in need. As part of HCA Healthcare’s 5th annual Healthy Food […]

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Chamber Past Chair, Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of The Moore Agency, Recognized as a Florida Icon in Florida Trend

Karen Moore, Founder and CEO of The Moore Agency, has been named a Florida Icon by Florida Trend, a prestigious honor recognizing her decades of visionary leadership and enduring contributions to Florida’s business and civic landscape. Moore joins an elite group of leaders whose work has shaped the future of the state. Her selection celebrates […]

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ABC 27 & Second Harvest of the Big Bend Team Up for 12th Annual Turkey Drive

Since 2014, ABC 27 & the Second Harvest have teamed up to collect frozen turkeys and monetary donations for Thanksgiving meals. Even though the government shutdown is over, as we know, many people didn’t receive their SNAP benefits for November, and Thanksgiving is soon approaching. The need for donations is more dire than ever. Nearly […]

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HCA Florida Capital Hospital among the nation’s top hospitals for surgical care, recognized for excellence in multiple categories

HCA Florida Capital Hospital announced today it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical outcomes from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Notably, HCA Florida Capital Hospital was named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care in 2026 and received the Healthgrades […]

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