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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Ready for liftoff: Launch Tally embarks on mission to turn Tallahassee into a tech hub
A group of business leaders and technology experts are launching a new movement this month to address Tallahassee’s tech talent gap and turn the Capital City into a tech gold mine. […]
Tallahassee community creates new initiative to get health care positions filled
Harwood said their mission is to get people interested in health care now, so they’ll have enough time to complete the necessary courses for employment. […]
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Launch Tally with Eduardo Gonzalez Loumiet
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Launch Tally Network Created To Put Capital City On National Tech Stage
The goal of Launch Tally is to bring together Tallahassee’s tech companies, non-profits, government, universities and entrepreneurs to create awareness and resources around technology opportunities and talent in the community. […]
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Amazon’s goals for Florida include delivery robots and Amazon Fresh stores, official says
From the Tallahassee Democrat TALLAHASSEE – Amazon plays it close when it comes to the company playbook. However, in Tallahassee, an audience of hundreds of business leaders and CEOs created a recent and rare opportunity to hear priorities and future growth plans for the world’s largest e-commerce company. Sam Blatt, Amazon’s South Florida-based manager of […]
Getting your team together requires a human touch | Dowling
The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s TPM initiative is currently focused on healthcare and technology, meeting regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities as well as hosting speakers on different topics key to improving Tallahassee’s talent, workforce, and education. […]
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Amazon manager provides Project Mango update to local businesses
Project Mango in Tallahassee will be the 14th Amazon fulfillment center in the Sunshine State once it’s complete. The Amazon robotics sortation fulfillment center is coming to the Mahan Drive/I-10 interchange in Leon County. […]
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Why I joined the Chamber
“I've found tremendous value in learning from other business owners and getting to know community leaders by being active and attending events like the Annual Breakfast Meeting and Chamber Conference. When I think back to how I met some of the great leaders and mentors in Tallahassee, it was all because of my decision to join the Chamber. ”
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