Love Your Local: Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters
|
|
|
Small businesses are more than the storefronts and services that shape the daily experiences of residents across Tallahassee-Leon County; they are a critical foundation of our regional economy. Each year, OEV’s Love Your Local campaign highlights the essential role these businesses play and encourages our community to recognize the value of supporting locally owned enterprises.
The data makes one thing clear: choosing to “Love Your Local” has a tangible and significant impact on the prosperity of our region.
|
| |
|
Registration is now Open for the 5th Annual Black Business Expo Tallahassee
|
|
|
Mark your calendar for February 27–28, 2026. This year, we’re expanding with a dynamic new location for the Friday, Feb. 27 “Direct Connect” matchmaking event.
Our venue host, The Moon, is gearing up for an even bigger and better experience. We’ll have an increased presence of agencies onsite to assist with registrations, certifications, and business growth opportunities.
Get ready for the premier networking event of the year. Registration for the 5th Annual Black Business Expo Tallahassee is now open! Here's the link!
|
|
|
Save the Date: 2026 Leon Works Expo
|
|
|
The 11th annual Leon Works Expo is set for April 17, 2026, and we invite you to be part of this high-impact workforce event! Connect with emerging talent, showcase career pathways within your industry, and help inspire the next generation of professionals in Tallahassee-Leon County.
Your involvement not only supports workforce development, it also helps inspire the next generation of professionals who will drive our community forward.
|
| Check out highlights from our 2025 event!
|
|
|
FANG Business Incubator Accepting Applications for 2026 Program
|
|
|
Ready to launch or level up your business in 2026? Applications are now open for the FANG Incubator’s Business Startup & Existing Business Accelerator Programs—crafted to equip both aspiring and established business owners with the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to thrive. The Founders Accelerated Network Group (FANG) Incubator is an inclusive, innovation-driven initiative powered by Wells Fargo and developed by the Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University. Designed to advance entrepreneurship, economic growth, and community revitalization.
|
| |
|
Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners
|
|
|
Beyond the Basics - Taking Flight with DISC
|
In this dynamic workshop, participants will learn about themselves and others by linking DISC styles to four intuitive bird types: Eagles (Dominant), Parrots (Interactive), Doves (Supportive), and Owls (Conscientious). This engaging approach helps employees remember and apply the DISC model effectively, leading to better teamwork, communication, and results.
|
| |
|
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!
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
315 S. Calhoun Street Suite 110 | Tallahassee, FL 32301 US
|
|
| This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
|
|
|
|
