Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce holds annual breakfast
The chamber also highlighted multiple growing programs, like Access Tallahassee, targeting young professionals and retaining talent. Leadership Tallahassee and its partnership with Leon County Schools was also a topic of discussion. […]
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Amazon offers glimpse into Tallahassee’s fulfillment center, talent approach at Chamber event
While Amazon is positioned to be Tallahassee’s largest job creator in the private sector, it’s bound to have an impact on the local labor pool. Some see Amazon’s impact as a catalyst to attract more residents to work in Tallahassee, including those living outside of Leon County. […]
With change comes new opportunities | Opinion
Now, we are even more prepared to deal with the unexpected. If we can approach change as something to be embraced, think how much stronger we will be as a community. […]
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Chamber’s Economic Forecast highlights workforce gaps, inflation, supply chain challenges
“This is an ongoing problem,” said Snaith, adding consumers will see seemingly random items missing from store shelves. “It’s a Forrest Gump supply chain at this point. We don’t know what’s going to be missing from the box of chocolates when you go to the store.” […]
Tallahassee Chamber gives city a mixed score — job increases, violent crime rise
The scorecard, which uses various employment, crime and economic data points, had yearly figures updated in its first edition of 2022. The data highlights improvements in nonagricultural jobs in the Tallahassee metropolitan area, while highlighting rising violent crime rates and falling 3rd grade reading scores. […]
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Tallahassee Chamber Announces Melinda Baker as New Membership Director
I’m very excited to be joining the amazing Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce as their new Membership Director. It feels like coming home! […]
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Chamber’s Economic Forecast highlights workforce gaps, inflation, supply chain challenges
From the Tallahassee Democrat Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce challenges remain one of the largest issues impacting local businesses. More than 200 business leaders and others gathered earlier this week at the annual Economic Forecast hosted by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce to address economic indicators and predictions, including a snapshot of the Chamber’s Community […]
The Tallahassee Chamber’s education and jobs partnership has attracted a national grant
An arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is giving Tallahassee’s Chamber a large grant to help bring more education and job equity to the community. Tallahassee Community College and the City of Tallahassee will be partners in the effort. […]
City Commission bolstering TEMPO, plotting future of Northwood, aiming at legislative priorities
The city’s successful TEMPO program (Tallahassee Engaged in Meaningful Productivity for Opportunity) could continue its impact on the city’s disconnected youth by pairing with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and Tallahassee Community College. […]
Tallahassee Chamber Selected for National Workforce Training Program
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is one of seven organizations selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a new national program to help strengthen chamber of commerce partnerships with community colleges and community organizations to increase the number of adult learners of color who earn an industry-relevant credential or degree. […]
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The Tallahassee tech disconnect: Qualified candidates hard to come by for hidden sector
The technology industry is exploding and credited with producing nearly 13,000 jobs in Tallahassee. Yet, for example, there are more than 540 computer and mathematical jobs available in the market, according to CareerSource Capital Region. […]
A roll call of Tallahassee-based tech companies
Here’s a list of those businesses, as provided by Ruvos CEO Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet. He’s leading a local charge to bring more awareness to Tallahassee-based tech companies. […]
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Community Action Plan takes aim at regional workforce gaps in North Florida
The two-phased plan includes three core goals, including the creation of a one-stop online resource for workforce and education information through a website and social media. […]
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‘Nerds’ are cool, in demand and working to address Tallahassee’s tech gap | Opinion
Next, we want to fully leverage the local ecosystem, bringing together tech organizations, TCC, FAMU and FSU and more partners, to plan for the future. […]
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Early Christmas for Riley kindergarteners as Moore Agency, community raise $15,000
As Santa spent time with each child, asking them what they wanted for Christmas, the students would also think of their family when making their requests. […]
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‘I just want everyone to be happy’: Tallahassee kindergartners feel the Christmas love from the community
Friday was a Christmas surprise for the kindergartners of John G. Riley Elementary as The Moore Agency, Second Harvest and countless other businesses pitched in to give them presents and food. […]
Access Tallahassee launches mentorship program aimed at growing young adults
One organization in Tallahassee is taking its game to the next level! […]
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Young professionals working to shape Tallahassee’s future | Opinion
Within Access, we recognize that the decisions of the Tallahassee we will live in 10 and 20 years from today are being made now and there are many young professionals who are helping drive those decisions. […]
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Classroom Connection: Business shows it cares | Opinion
What my students have recently received is a whole lot more than “a little bit.” Thanks to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber’s Classroom Connection program, my students have been showered with attention and more is on the way. […]
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Businesses needed for Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s Classroom Connection
Caroline Berryman with Architects Lewis and Whitlock is a Classroom Connection sponsor. She says she encourages more businesses to take advantage of this opportunity. […]
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Why I joined the Chamber
“As an active Chamber member and member of Leads Group 4, I have been able to significantly grow our brand in this area. The networking opportunities are endless - my favorite being the Professional Women's Forum. They always have dynamic speakers and have an excellent turnout. I definitely recommend businesses to not only join The Chamber but to get involved! Attend the events, join a Leads Group and take advantage of all the opportunities The Chamber provides. You won't regret it!”
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