Economic Competitiveness & Business Climate

We work today to secure a better tomorrow for our community. We are a support system for every business to create jobs, opportunities, and success. Each day, the Tallahassee Chamber advances opportunities that encourage business expansion, retention, and recruitment while supporting business-friendly initiatives.

GOAL:

Advance opportunities that encourage business expansion, retention, and recruitment while supporting business-friendly initiatives.

ACTIONS:

  • Partner with the Office of Economic Vitality and engage in key stakeholder and existing industry meetings to drive business expansion and recruitment.
  • Identify local target industry leaders (applied science, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, professional services) to support and understand the needs for sustainability and growth.
  • Continue to work with local government by providing feedback and recommendations for a business-friendly environment.
  • Recruit private sector representatives to serve on local government policy boards and committees.
  • Convene industry professionals to examine market demand and identify an inventory of local and regional sites for commercial and industrial development opportunities.