OEV is proud to unveil a powerful new video illustrating the game-changing research being conducted at the National High Magnetic Laboratory. This video ties into OEV's efforts to recruit companies interested in leveraging our exceptional resources in magnetics technology & applied sciences and ongoing strategies to market Tallahassee-Leon County as the Magnetic Capital of the World.

Procurement Boot Camp introduces Minority and Women-Owned Businesses to the contracting process

The Minority & Small Business Procurement Boot Camp was an amazing opportunity to get started in the Tallahassee-Leon County procurement process. This event was facilitated in conjunction with some of our community partners, such as Enterprise Florida, Florida A&M University, the Florida SBDC Network, the Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, Amazon, the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, and the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce. To receive assistance in certifying your business, click here>>>

Thank you for joining us at the OEV Open House!

We had an amazing crowd at our 2nd Open House event on January 30! Attendees learned about how Foodies Takeout can help local restaurants save $20,000+ in commission fees, the executive programs at the Jim Moran Institute, and they even got a live demo of two free tools available on the OEV website: SizeUpOEV & GIS WebTech. Don't worry if you missed it! The presentation has been uploaded to the OEV Website. 

The purpose of the OEV Open House is to take OEV resources to the community and engage in meaningful dialogue to enhance the local economy.

The Leon Works Expo connects students interested in skilled trades with employers & academic institutions. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to inform the hundreds of students in the Big Bend Region (and our future workforce) about what your great organization offers.

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To learn more about workforce initiatives through OEV, click here >>> 

Foundations of Your Business
selecting the right business identity

February 15, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 PM
The Edison Restaurant

Power Forward Speaker Series
with Spencer Rascoff

February 16, 2023
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall

Sponsored by the Office of Economic Vitality

GROWING FORWARD Employer Resource Luncheon

 Are you curious about local funding and free resources to help grow and develop your business and staff?

Join us
March 1, 2023
11:30am – 1:30pm

Learn about free tools and training opportunities available in our region!

Seating is limited, and this event is filling up quickly. Registration is required to attend.

The MagLab Open House is a free, annual event where the public is invited to explore the world’s largest & highest-powered magnet lab, engage with nearly 100 hands-on demonstrations & activities, and meet magnet science experts! Learn more >>

Register for the 2023 Black Business Expo!

Sponsored by the Office of Economic Vitality

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Black Business Expo!

Meet face-to-face with local financial institutions, major contractors, elected officials, local agencies, and industry professionals to obtain the resources required to grow your business in Tallahassee-Leon County. 

$15,000 in grants (to include cash and cash value) will be awarded!