Chamber News

Chamber Events Update Related to COVID-19

March 16th, 2020

All Chamber and affiliate program events have been postponed through Friday, May 8, 2020. We will work to reschedule for later dates. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate information and guidance provided by local authorities as well as state and federal agencies as we go forward. […]

Local businesses worry about livelihood as COVID-19 concerns arise

March 13th, 2020

“Our goal is to try and be there with real time information. Understanding that these are very unusual circumstances, we want businesses to know that we’re here to assist in anyway possible,” […]

Peter Schorsch Announced as 2020 Chamber Community Conference Saturday Lunch Keynote Speaker

March 10th, 2020

Peter Schorsch is the President of Extensive Enterprises Media and is the publisher and executive editor of FloridaPolitics.com, INFLUENCE Magazine and a suite of podcasts and email newsletters, including “Sunburn,” the morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. […]

Business leaders hear pitch for taxpayer-funded Children’s Services Council in Leon

March 5th, 2020

The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce will soon take a position in the coming months on a controversial voter referendum to create a tax-funded Children’s Services Council in Leon County. […]

“Hiring in the Modern Talent Marketplace” Report by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

February 19th, 2020

As the U.S. labor market becomes one of the most competitive talent markets in recent history, hiring managers are faced with a greater number of challenges, and as workers become more confident in seeking better employment opportunities, employers of all sizes across multiple industries are struggling to hire qualified candidates. […]

#TalentLivesHere – Jason Hollister, Indoor Environmental Management

February 12th, 2020

If you ask Jason what he loves most about Tallahassee, he will tell you that it’s a place where you can tailor your life to the way you want to live, while building an impressive career. He wears many hats as a husband, father, coach, advocate and so much more. Jason has mastered the art of balancing between working hard and giving back. […]

State economists share highs, lows of Florida and Leon County economy at annual forum

February 3rd, 2020

Leon County’s low unemployment rate and steady job growth are favorable economic indicators, although like the rest of the state, there’s a significant skills gap for available and future jobs. […]

Medical marijuana industry continues to boom in Tallahassee

January 22nd, 2020

Local business owners and non-profit leaders learned more about the industry in Florida at WCTV’s sponsored Lunch & Learn Event. Employers learned about new legislation that could dictate how they can regulate their employees. […]

2022 Tallahassee-Leon County Major Employers List

January 15th, 2020

Tallahassee is home to major employers and is diverse in industries including healthcare, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, technology and more. We have collected information through employer surveys, direct communication with businesses and the Chamber database to compile a list of our area’s largest employers. […]

FSU’s Online MSIT Program #5 in the Country

January 14th, 2020

According to the latest U.S. News and World Report 2020 Best Online Programs rankings, FSU’s online MSIT program offered by the School of Information (iSchool) is ranked No. 5 among public universities. After being ranked No. 7 in 2018 and 2019, this two-rankings rise to the top five is an exciting milestone. “It is great to see […]

November 2019 Jobs Update

January 8th, 2020

The new year may be upon us, but 2019 continues to bring good news for Tallahassee on the jobs front. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released job numbers for the month of November and the data shows another significant increase in hiring. With a total count of 194,400 non-farm jobs, the Tallahassee […]

#TalentLivesHere – George Johnson & Aaron Milner, Johnson+Milner, Inc.

January 6th, 2020

Both Florida A&M University graduates from out of state, George Johnson and Aaron Milner made their way to the top of a local engineering firm and broke off six years ago to create Johnson+Milner, Inc. The duo took their company to the next level, becoming minority certified and have taken on major projects in the region. Johnson and Milner […]

Leon County Announces Milestone of $1 Billion in Economic Impact From Tourism

December 23rd, 2019

The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) announced record-breaking year-end numbers during its annual marketing industry meeting. […]

Let’s make Tallahassee Florida’s talent capital | Opinion

November 20th, 2019

From the Tallahassee Democrat At the recent Florida Chamber of Commerce Future of Florida Forum, two messages came through: Some 1.5 million more jobs will be needed by 2030, and Florida must prepare. We have an opportunity to ensure talent development is an economic driver by meeting the demands of a global economy and a […]

#TalentLivesHere – Amanda Morrison, Social Catering & Events

November 4th, 2019

Native New Yorker, Amanda Morrison studied Hospitality at Florida State University and fell in love with Tallahassee while she was in school. After making the connections she needed to launch her career, she decided Tallahassee was the place where she wanted to stay. Amanda started out as a employee at College Town’s Madison Social and […]

Help me shape the future of Tallahassee for our children | Opinion

October 9th, 2019

From the Tallahassee Democrat Last week I had the honor of becoming the chair of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. In my career at Capital City Bank and as a citizen of Tallahassee, I have had the opportunity to engage in various leadership roles, but this is one I am particularly excited about because I […]

Tallahassee Featured in Where to Retire Magazine

October 8th, 2019

Houston, TX (Oct. 8, 2019) – Tallahassee, FL, has been selected as a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. The city is profiled in the November/December 2019 issue, available nationwide now. Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said Tallahassee possesses qualities […]

Beth Corum becomes new Chair of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

October 2nd, 2019

From the Tallahassee Democrat Beth Corum rolled out an ambitious to-do list that continues some existing efforts and launches a host of others tackled by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Corum, COO for Capital City Bank, set the tone as she became the new Chair of Chamber’s Board of Directors. During the Chamber’s Annual Breakfast […]

Tallahassee 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live | Livability

September 4th, 2019

LIVABILITY | As the state capital and the home of Florida State University, one thing’s for sure: Tallahassee is seldom sleepy. In Tallahassee you can find live music, art, history, outdoor adventure and an optimistic energy. It’s no coincidence that Livability also named Tallahassee one of the best places in the country to get a fresh start. Tallahassee has […]

Tallahassee’s future is in our hands | Opinion

August 27th, 2019

From the Tallahassee Democrat Last weekend I was thrilled to hear a riveting keynote speech by Tom Fanning, CEO of Southern Company. Fanning said something that resonated with me: “Find it in your spirit to unleash the fire in your belly. Be a patriot for your community.” I heard those words while seated next to […]