Children’s Services Council of Leon County identifies $1.6 million for summer programs
From the Tallahassee Democrat Roughly $1.6 million from the Children’s Services Council of Leon County is slated to be distributed this summer to more than 50 programs. This is the CSC’s first wave of funding following a key decision by the county’s electorate nearly two years. In 2020, voters passed a referendum to generate funds — up […]
Tallahassee’s final frontier? Launch Tally aims to acquire rocket or some other space symbol
Launch Tally, an initiative kicked off in March, attracted roughly 200 to 300 industry leaders and rallied the tech sector to highlight what’s taking place in Tallahassee. Some say a bold statement is needed to punctuate what’s here. […]
Housing crunch: Prosperity Forum spotlights Tallahassee’s affordable housing crisis
“The data right now really tells us a very important story about the crisis that we’re in,” said Sha’Ron James, a government affairs consultant and attorney at Gunster law firm, who chairs the Chamber’s Community and Prosperity Committee. […]
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Housing crunch: Prosperity Forum spotlights Tallahassee’s affordable housing crisis
From the Tallahassee Democrat Industry experts at this week’s 2022 Prosperity Forum cautioned the business community about Tallahassee’s high-cost housing market and the dangers ahead if more isn’t done to address it. The forum sponsored by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce shined a light on Tallahassee’s affordable housing crisis and how it’s impacting renters, property […]
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Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce brings the community together to expand affordable housing access
“We believe that every citizen in this community deserves to live in a safe, quality, and affordable space,” said Tallahassee Chamber Community and Prosperity Committee member Sha’Ron James. […]
The Tallahassee Chamber’s Prosperity Forum tackles the issue of affordable housing
Tallahassee real estate expert Christic Henry shared extensive data, showing that the purchase price of Tallahassee housing – even in the town’s more “affordable” areas – is relentlessly rising. […]
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New committee to address generational poverty in Tallahassee
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is trying to increase access to affordable housing. They’re teaming up with nonprofits like the Florida Housing Coalition to make it happen. […]
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We must address affordable housing in Tallahassee | Opinion
For some communities, down payment assistance, credit repair and financial literacy programs may increase homeownership, while local government policies to encourage affordable housing development may also be needed to improve access to affordable, high-quality rental units. […]
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We must address affordable housing in Tallahassee | Opinion
From the Tallahassee Democrat Like many communities across the country, Tallahassee is in the midst of a housing crisis. Not only is the lack of affordable housing impacting under-resourced families across the city but having a sufficient stock of housing that is affordable is an integral part of community revitalization and economic development. Solutions to […]
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Local organization, Future Pathways, helping people with disabilities find a job
To expand their reach in the community, Future Pathways will be giving a presentation on the advantages of hiring people with disabilities to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce on May 17th. […]
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Classroom Connection Fund helping students stay on track during summer break
At the end of the year, each student will be sent home with a kit including books, flashcards and worksheets to help them prep for first grade […]
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Leon Works ensures our community’s readiness for tomorrow’s opportunities | Opinion
From the Tallahassee Democrat Across the nation, local communities are working together to strategize on talent development initiatives to cultivate future talent. In our community, we are anticipating more than 70,000 skilled job openings becoming available by 2026. The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is currently working with several new and local companies, […]
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Amazon Primer: A Tallahassee jobseekers guide to landing a job in the coming hiring blitz
From the Tallahassee Democrat The burning question job seekers want to know is: How can they land employment at Amazon’s new fulfillment center in Tallahassee? They’ll have to wait a little while longer for the exact answer, despite Amazon’s announcement last year on its plans to build a giant 635,000 square-foot robotics fulfillment center off Mahan Drive near Interstate 10. It […]
25 Women for 2022: At Chamber, Corrie Melton works to connect students with careers
From the Tallahassee Democrat Corrie Melton may be best known for her work as the Vice President of Membership and Talent Development at the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, but her roots are in education. As a lifelong Tallahasseean descended from educators, she was a fifth grade teacher when DeSoto Trail Elementary School opened its doors. […]
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A new appreciation and fresh perspective of Tallahassee | Opinion
From the Tallahassee Democrat As a fifth-generation Tallahasseean, the quality and diversity of this amazing community has been instilled in me since birth. Only through my recent experience as a member of Leadership Tallahassee Class 38, have I truly come to appreciate what this community means to me. Leadership Tallahassee, a program of the Tallahassee […]
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With efforts like Launch Tally, collaboration is for the greater good | Dowling
The answer is good things come from collaborating, new ideas, new introductions, networking and finding commonality where you assumed there might not be any. Check them out at LaunchTally.com […]
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Tallahassee techies are talking – and mobilizing – with Launch Tally initiative
Other tech-based groups and efforts already exist. Launch Tally, according to Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, isn’t meant to replace anything but rather to promote what’s here and serve as a launch pad to find companies and tech-based events. […]
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Developing Tech Talent in Florida’s Capital City
Most assume that a good tech job can only be found in better known Southeastern tech hubs like Atlanta or Austin. But with more than 70 tech companies in the capital region and the state’s reputation among other state agencies for sought-after innovative technologies, Tallahassee is primed for a booming tech community. […]
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Launch Tally initiative aims to connect city’s high-tech offerings with many more technology consumers
The audience of more than 300 represented technology companies, university research, government and non-profits. Launch Tally program founder Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet said it’s all about connecting the various players. […]
‘Launch Tally’ to Support Big Bend Tech Business
“If you Google technology in Tallahassee, your response is a little cloudy,” Gonzalez Loumiet added. That means it can be hard to find what tech companies are hiring, what resources start-ups may have and where economic growth may be possible. […]
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Why I joined the Chamber
“Being an active member of the Tallahassee Chamber provides a positive boost to our business because of the network of diverse professionals who also are members and with whom we have the privilege of being friends and working together. And as far as the quality of life in this great community, The Chamber sets a trustworthy and ambitious agenda -- and works diligently every day to improve the economic climate for all of our residents.”
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