OEV
Newsletter 

December 19, 2025

The Market District is Worth the Detour

You may have noticed construction is happening in the Market District area, but your favorite shops, restaurants, and wellness spots are open and ready to welcome you in. Follow updated routes, find easy parking, and enjoy everything you love.

How to Get to Your Favorite Market District Spots

While construction changes some streets and entrances, every business is open. Follow our simple route guide and find parking near your favorite spots.

North (Download Map): Thomasville Rd → Village Square Blvd → Financial Plaza Dr → Maclay Commerce Dr → Market St

South (Download Map): Thomasville Rd → Timberlane Rd → Market St → Maclay Commerce Dr → Financial Plaza Dr. All parking areas are open.

Why Supporting Local Matters During This Time

Market District is home to dozens of locally owned small businesses—many are women-owned, family-owned, and long-time Tallahassee favorites. Your choice to take the detour helps keep these businesses thriving during a challenging season. These businesses are open and ready to serve you: view the Market District Map with Business Listings.

TWM Feature: Executive Leadership & Economic Empowerment

Honoring women who lead with intention, impact, and innovation.

Meet the women on the latest cover of Tallahassee Woman Magazine—Marina Lickson, Katrina Tuggerson, Autumn Calder, Tangela Lofton, and Kara Holbert! These phenomenal leaders exemplify strength, vision, and service. They are innovators, advocates, and bridge-builders shaping a more vibrant, equitable, and resilient Tallahassee. Their work will inspire you. Their leadership reminds us: When one woman rises, we all rise. 

SBDC Business Consulting Lab Program Applications Now Open!

Small business owners! Applications are open for the SBDC Business Consulting Lab! This multi-week program pairs your business with a dedicated team of Florida A&M University graduate students from the School of Business and Industry to tackle real projects that help you grow.

From market research to digital marketing to financial forecasting, you’ll get fresh insights and practical recommendations you can actually use. You’ll meet weekly, and wrap with a analysis report and presentation focused on strengthening your capacity, revenue, and impact.

Register for the Leon Works Expo!

Notable News

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Deidre Williams
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Tech Trends 2026

As technology innovation and adoption accelerate, five trends reveal how successful organizations are moving from experimentation to impact 

Kelly Raskovich
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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners

Venture Funding 101

Learn the fundamentals of venture funding from a private equity investor.

Join Michael Kramer, Principal at K3 Investments, for a focused session on the fundamentals of venture funding. This workshop will cover how to effectively pitch to investors, what criteria funders prioritize, and practical insights to help you secure capital and position your venture for strategic growth.

Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol

You are invited to attend a special showcase event featuring networking with small business clients, stakeholders, and community partners. The purpose of the event is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida's economy and to provide an opportunity for business owners to share their insights and experiences while showcasing products and services to our legislative officials.

Read Past Issues of the OEV Newsletter Online!

Delve into past issues of the OEV Newsletter to catch up on updates, insights, economic development initiatives, programs, and opportunities in Tallahassee-Leon County!