The Economic Power of Place: How Placemaking Drives Growth
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Discover how creating a strong sense of place fuels economic growth in Tallahassee-Leon County. Host Keith Bowers sits down with Betsy Couch, Executive Director of the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI), to explore how placemaking transforms communities into destinations where people want to live, work, build businesses, and invest.
From the iconic TLH letters and The Stacks project to the Community Catalyst program, learn how thoughtful investments in public spaces, neighborhood identity, and community amenities enhance quality of life, attract and retain talent, encourage private investment, and strengthen the region’s competitive advantage. This conversation highlights why placemaking is more than community enhancement—it’s a strategic economic development tool that helps build a resilient, prosperous economy.
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We Want Your Input: AI Readiness Survey
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We're gathering input from local employers to better understand how artificial intelligence is shaping workforce needs across our region. Your responses to this brief survey will help guide future workforce development initiatives, training opportunities, and AI resources that support businesses like yours.
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Out Now: 2025 Annual Economic Review
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The Annual Economic Review is a one- and five-year retrospective of the 13 indicators featured in the quarterly economic dashboard. Annual data gives a broader context than quarterly updates, enabling the evaluation of long-term strategic objectives.
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Explore the Largest and Highest-powered Magnet Lab in the World!
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Now anyone can take a look inside the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world! Housed at Florida State University, the National MagLab now offers an immersive, interactive virtual tour showing where its transformative research takes place. The comprehensive tour features immersive, 360° high-resolution views of dozens of lab spaces and nearly 150 points of interest with detailed information.
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Zoe Medlock
Florida SBDC Network
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| Tallahassee State College News
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Upcoming Opportunities
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| Business after Hours by VITAS Healthcare
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Join the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce and VITAS Healthcare for Business After Hours, an evening of networking and community connection on July 9, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Meet local business leaders and professionals, enjoy refreshments, and build valuable relationships while celebrating the opening of VITAS Healthcare's new office with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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| 30-Minute Product Development Advisory Session
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Get 1-on-1 guidance on product development and manufacturing, including design considerations, prototyping, quality control, and scaling production processes for new and early-stage ventures. Appointments required.
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Read Past Issues of the OEV Newsletter Online!
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Delve into past issues of the OEV Newsletter to catch up on updates, insights, economic development initiatives, programs, and opportunities in Tallahassee-Leon County!
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