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September 15, 2023

Celebrating the Tallahassee Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center Grand Opening

Big scissors and a bigger win for the local economy! That’s what we’re celebrating as the Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center ribbon cutting officially marks the birth of the largest recruitment project in Tallahassee-Leon County history.

Before the big moment, Mayor Daily; Leon County Vice Chairman Commissioner Carolyn Cummings; the General Manager of the Amazon Tallahassee facility, Kim Price; and the Global Director of Amazon Career Choice; Tammy Thieman, welcomed the 2.8 million-square-foot facility with high regard for its forthcoming impact. 

An inaugural tour showcased 10 miles of conveyor belts, hundreds of robots, and over 40 million items housed in the facility, but its economic impact is the true reason for celebration:

Meet the 2023 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Award Winners!

Reggie L. Rolle Economic Development Champion of the Year

Steve Beasley

MLK Foundation

Stephen Beasley serves as the CEO of the MLK Foundation. The foundation aligns with so much of what Stephen stands for: promoting charity, community, and leadership while also spreading the spirit of community pride and equality embodied by Dr. King. Stephen considers himself blessed as a businessman and person, inspiring him to give back. During his youth, his family stressed the importance of civic engagement. This environment of deeply valuing service and love inspired him to do the same for the youth on the Southside. As a result, he has started three Boy Scouts troops and dedicates his time to mentoring.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) of the Year

Dr. Michelle Mitcham-McCord

Tallahassee Woman Magazine

Dr. Mitcham is thrilled to empower women and men in the community as the President and Publisher of the Tallahassee Woman Magazine (TWM).  Through the evolution of TWM, Dr. Mitcham envisioned the RED Gala and the Red Women’s Fall Forum & Fashion Show and has had a fantastic team of women and interns to bring these dreams to fruition. She believes that Empowered Women Empower Women and is honored to lead this charge in our beloved Tallahassee.

Women Business Enterprise (WBE) of the Year

Tracey Cohen

Target Print & Mail

Tracey Cohen is the Owner and President of Target Print & Mail, formerly Target Copy. Founded by Mayda Williams in 1982, Target Copy primarily served walk-up traffic and students from the local universities. Over 27 years, Mayda expanded the business into a large commercial printing company with regional clients. In 2009 Tracey purchased Target Copy from Mayda, making it a proud second-generation woman-owned business. With an eye toward growth and expansion, Target Copy acquired two additional entities under Tracey’s leadership: Lithohaus/Mailhaus in 2015 and Modern Mailers in 2016. This sparked the rebrand to Target Print & Mail, reflecting the extension into large-scale commercial printing and direct mailing services. Target Print & Mail has been a community staple for over 40 years.

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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners

First Friday Happy Hour @ Domi Station

Join Domi Station on Friday, October 6, to enjoy drinks, food, and great conversations with the local community. 

Details:

Friday, October 6, from 5 PM – 7 PM

914 Railroad Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32310

FSU Discovery Challenge

Join FSU’s 1st Discovery Challenge! Five top FSU innovators will compete for up to $50,000 in cash prizes as they work to take their ideas from the lab to the marketplace.

Enjoy hor d’oeuvres, networking, and vote for your favorite pitch!

Details:

Wednesday, October 4, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive