OEV Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

October 11, 2022

OEV Updates

Office of Economic Vitality Budget Approved

The Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget and the Fiscal Year 2023–2027 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Budget were approved by the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors at the September 29 budget meeting.

30th Annual Big Bend MED Week Celebration (October 17–21)

Get ready! The 30th Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week will be held October 17–21. This event recognizes the achievements of- and contributions to the local economy by small and minority businesses. The theme for this year’s MED Week is “Power in Capital. Strength in Equity.”

MED Week offers networking opportunities and workshop sessions to assist small and minority businesses. Don't miss this chance to level up your business!

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October is Florida Manufacturing Month

The Big Bend Manufacturer's Association (BBMA), developed by OEV, is working with a local manufacturing organization to schedule a student tour to celebrate.

If you would like to become a BBMA member, please contact Executive Director Kevin Gehrke at Kevin.Gehrke@bigbendma.org.

Project Guard Update

The statement of work agreement between Project Guard and FSU is being finalized. Hopefully, the project will commence within the next few weeks.

Magnetic Capital of the World

Plans are progressing to market the MagLab at this year’s Motors and Magnetics Conference in Orlando. The goal will be to attract attendees to Tallahassee for possible collaboration with our community research partners.

Community Updates

Innovation Park Receives $724,911 Grant to Accelerate Tech Entrepreneurship in Tallahassee-Leon County

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Innovation Park with a $724,911 Venture Challenge grant as part of the 2022 Build to Scale program. The Venture Challenge supports programs that enable high-growth technology entrepreneurship and foster inclusive access to proven entrepreneurship support models.

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FSU Innovation Highlights

Quarterly report highlights latest technologies originating from Florida State University

Research & development activities at Florida State University often result in exciting, new discoveries. This quarterly report, provided by the FSU Office of Commercialization, showcases the innovations being developed right here in Tallahassee-Leon County.

Please direct questions to Michael Tentnowski, Senior Licensing Manager at mtentnowski@fsu.edu.

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