Fill-a-Truck For Florida held for Irma victims
From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — The people from Mulligan Park Retirement home usually hold a “Fill-a-Truck” event two to three times a year. But Thursday’s event is more special than usual. This specific event is being held to help Second Harvest as they continue to help hurricane victims. However, they are also providing for […]
Fill-A-Truck for Florida
From WTXL.com TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) — It’s all about getting ready for the future! The Tallahassee Police Department, along with ‘AMWAT Moving Warehousing’ and the ‘Chamber of Commerce’ were hosts of the “Fill-A-Truck for Florida” event today. Second Harvest of the Big Bend will be taking in the donations, and storing them, for current and future […]
Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to host “Fill-a-Truck For Florida” food drive
From WCTV.tv The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and other community partners are teaming up to host “Fill-a-Truck For Florida,” food and fund drive. The drive will be held on Thursday, September 21, with donations from the event going to Second Harvest of the Big Bend to assist with future disaster relief and local hunger […]
Mixed reaction from business owners on countywide curfew
From the Tallahassee Democrat Local businesses owners largely support the countywide curfew implemented to speed up recovery efforts and keep residents off roads littered with fallen trees and downed power lines. But others said the restrictions hindered businesses from being there for residents. “Better to be safe than to be sorry,” said Lynne Edwards, owner of […]
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce launches Irma updates
From FSView In preparation for Hurricane Irma, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce added a resource page to their website in order to keep the community updated on all necessary information. You can also click on the Chamber homepage to be automatically sent to the Hurricane Irma Local Resources & Information page. The new website addition was […]
Access Tallahassee will host ‘Job Hop’
Access Tallahassee is a program of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce that has been providing young professionals with networking events since 2006. These events help them grow personally and professionally while contributing to the economic development and life in the Tallahassee community. The members meet with local leaders at unique events which help them […]
LIVE IN TALLAHASSEE – 2017 Chamber Community Conference
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Swag bags a hit during Chamber conference
From the Tallahassee Democrat They come to network and leave with a loaded swag bag of goodies that would make your colleagues jealous. Businesses recognized the opportunity for instant exposure during this weekend’s annual Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference at Amelia Island. Even the actual bag — a large tan tweed tote bag stamped with the Chamber’s […]
Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference Recap
From WCTV.tv AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — WCTV has complete coverage of the 2017 Annual Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference. Click on the links below for the latest details from this year’s conference: Business leaders, elected officials meet for annual chamber conference — Hundreds of business leaders and elected officials are meeting on Amelia Island for […]
Watch it: Chamber of Commerce Conference Swag Bag
Business reporter TaMaryn Waters shares some items from the swag bag given out at this year’s Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Community Conference. Hali Tauxe/Democrat Click HERE to view the video.
Photos: Chamber of Commerce Conference 2017
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Violinist hits inspiring notes, challenges Chamber leaders
From the Tallahassee Democrat AMELIA ISLAND – Beams of white lights flashed overhead, creating drama and suspense. Kai Kight stands in the shadows as he begins playing his trusted violin. He suddenly appears, playing and plucking the instrument that freed the genius within and led him to perform at prestigious venues like the John F. […]
Chamber workshops offer insight into hot topic issues
From the Tallahassee Democrat Breakout sessions on day two of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference dumped buckets of information and insight on issues and challenges affecting the business sector. Saturday’s workshops touched on talent retention and recruitment gaps, the airport’s attempt to boost flights and appeal to its 500-acre swath of land, housing, proposed […]
Chamber conference first-timers share expectations
From the Tallahassee Democrat Roughly 110 first-timers are attending the year’s largest business and social retreat during the annual Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference at Amelia Island. They represent businesses and industries, from startups to longtime staples. They’re bankers, architects, developers, childcare providers and others who touch every corner of Tallahassee. “We continue to inch up […]
My View – Bennett Napier #BrandNewTallahassee
I have been following with interest the printed and online commentary of the “Branding” initiative for Tallahassee. I respect the back and forth and diversity of thought. However, the sarcasm from some writers suggesting that our city taking field trips to learn from other cities around the country, is a futile waste of time and […]
Otway: Bicentennial presents opportunity for community
From the Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee and Leon County are on the verge of an incredibly important anniversary. In 2024, our community will celebrate the bicentennial of our founding as the capital city. There will be many celebrations honoring our history, but the greatest opportunity lies within the building of a foundation for our future. Our […]
Perspectives: Local Business
From WFSU Whether buying into a national franchise or starting your own unique enterprise from scratch, Tallahassee is becoming an ever-hotter place to start (and grow) a business. To discuss this topic in all its ramifications: Jay Revell, vice president of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce; Adam Faurot, CEO of Titus Human Performance Solutions, a […]
Our opinion: A brand new day in Tallahassee?
From the Tallahassee Democrat It’s time for hyper-politicized city to consider consolidation and step outside the shadow of the Capitol “A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well.” – Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon OK, we’re in. But if you think this […]
Chamber Board Chair and Chair-Elect Join The Usual Suspects
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