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Florida State Open To Realignment: College Football World Reacts

In a recent meeting with the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Florida State president Richard McCullough said that the Seminoles will do whatever it takes to remain competitive. To that end, he says that the team will be aggressive in finding the best conference for its programs. […]

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CFB world reacts to Florida State president’s realignment comments

McCullough (seen above ahead of that speech) kicked off a lot of buzz with that “very aggressive” comment in particular, with a lot of Florida State fans liking the idea: […]

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Florida State University’s president says school is going to be ‘very aggressive’ in remaining competitive

Despite continuous speculation, no more dominoes have toppled in the months since USC and UCLA shocked the college football world by announcing a move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten. Florida State sounds ready to make a move when the time is right, though. […]

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FSU President says Seminoles will be “very aggressive” in conference realignment

Over the last year, it’s become apparent that teams need to figure out a way to get into the Big Ten or SEC. If not, they risk falling behind in the modern landscape of the sport. […]

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FSU President McCullough: University hopes to invest $1B in construction, $500M in research

Through research and development, Florida State University President Richard McCullough said the school is poised to seize its place among top rankings in the country and put more students on track to be entrepreneurs. […]

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‘Invest early’: Childcare, labor challenges draw talk at Tallahassee Chamber Conference

The introduction was designed to cast the audience forward to what Chamber members can do on an individual and collective level to advance the community and local business interests. […]

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Tallahassee team: Lawmakers Ausley, Shoaf, Tant find common ground at Chamber conference

When it comes to advancing the Tallahassee region, the Leon County legislative delegation says it’s people before politics. […]

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Election elephant in the room: How politics plays out at the Tallahassee Chamber conference

Efforts to set the capital city’s future course through weighty policy discussions will hang in the balance of the ballots. […]

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Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce holds annual conference at Amelia Island

From WCTV.tv TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce kicked off its annual conference Friday, with 500 people from various industries across the Capital City in attendance. Business leaders came together to discuss issues facing the Tallahassee community. There are several panels happening Saturday on a variety of topics–from improving childhood learning in […]

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Tallahassee’s business community is invaluable to our quality of life. It doesn’t deserve to be denigrated. | Steve Evans

One of the troubling trends of the local political cycle has been the open denigration of the business community and the people who work for these businesses. […]

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Six things to know about the annual Tallahassee Chamber conference at Amelia Island

Expect to hear big-picture analysis of how national issues, including inflation and product prices, are trickling down to a state and local level. In addition, local experts will give a run down on major projects to watch and development trends. […]

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HCA, Tallahassee Chamber partner to address healthcare worker shortage

Talent Pipeline Management is a workforce strategy helping regions across the country meet the evolving business needs of the community. […]

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HCA Healthcare, Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce partner to remedy healthcare worker crisis

From The Capitolist HCA Healthcare’s foundation awarded a $200,000 grant to the Tallahassee Chamber Of Commerce, as first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. The funding will be utilized to educate and develop a stream of healthcare workers in Florida’s capital, which like the rest of the state, is experiencing a severe shortage of healthcare professionals. The […]

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HCA, Tallahassee Chamber partner to address healthcare worker shortage

It’s part of HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, an $80 million community impact fund announced in 2021 that is designed to support innovative initiatives focused on addressing high priority community needs and health equity. […]

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HCA awards $200,000 grant to Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

From WTXL TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — There are over 2,100 open healthcare positions in Leon County, 400 of which are open at HCA Capital Hospital. Thursday’s event announced $200,000 to help recruit and attract top talent. With the large amount of open healthcare positions needed, the organizations partnered to help fill that need. HCA’s CEO […]

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TLH Talent Pipeline Management Academy launching

This national project is being championed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce adopting it in 2020 ″based on the needs of the community” during the pandemic. […]

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Project Alpha revealed: North American Aerospace Industries eyeing Tallahassee airport

From the Tallahassee Democrat North American Aerospace Industries — specializing in aircraft teardown and recycling  — is the mystery company behind Project Alpha. Tallahassee International Airport director David Pollard revealed the company’s name during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting, a day after the Tallahassee Democrat published an article about the project that could become the largest job creator in the capital […]

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Over 2,200 healthcare job vacancies in Tallahassee region

According to the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce there are currently over 2,200 healthcare job vacancies in the Tallahassee region. […]

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Godby High School Recognized for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Rates

With the help of volunteers over the course of the school year, 62.4% of seniors completed the FAFSA compared to just 18.3% last school year – a 44% improvement. […]

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