Meet the 32nd Annual Big Bend MED Week Award Winners!
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Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of minority-owned businesses in the Tallahassee-Leon County region. Currently in its 32nd year, the week-long celebration includes various workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities aimed at empowering minority entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth within the community. MED Week underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving the region's economic vitality.
Without further ado, meet the incredible winners of the 32nd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards! These outstanding leaders have demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact.
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Reggie L. Rolle Economic Development Champion
of the Year
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Brenda Williams
Tallahassee Housing Authority
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Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
of the Year
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Taroon "Tony" and Sameera Shah
Express Printing and Copying
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Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
of the Year
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Linda Hunkiar
Bannerman Landscaping
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Join us as we honor their outstanding achievements!
MED Week 2024 Business Awards Celebration
Thursday, October 10,
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center
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MWSBE Rise & Thrive Academy:
Workforce Options
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Unlock the talent you need to grow your business with confidence!
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Whether you're expanding or building your team, finding the right workforce is essential. Discover how our distinguished partners at Lively Technical College, Tallahassee State College, and CareerSource Capital Region can support your business in meeting its hiring and workforce development needs. Join us to learn how your business can access skilled talent and strengthen your workforce development efforts.
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Monday, September 23
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
315 South Calhoun Street, Suite 450
Tallahassee, FL 32301 (Find on Google Maps)
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| Highlight from the IEDC Annual Conference!
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OEV Director Keith Bowers proudly accepted two prestigious awards at the 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference! OEV took home the Silver Award for Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year and the Bronze Award for promoting Economic Equity & Inclusion through the Amazon Tallahassee Robotics Fulfillment Center project. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating inclusive, innovative, and impactful economic growth for our community!
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Out Now: Quarterly
Economic Dashboard
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OEV is the #1 source for Tallahassee-Leon County economic information and data. Our team of expert analysts track, collect, and distill over 80 metrics—driving the information gathering and strategic planning efforts of businesses, ecosystem partners, and government offices throughout the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Photo source: Florida State University
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Bill Wellock
Florida State University News
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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners
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| Monday, September 23, 2024 | 8:00 AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM
FSU Turnbull Center
555 W. Pensacola St.
Tallahassee, FL
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| Advantage 2024: Conference and Anniversary Celebration
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Join us for a transformative two-day Advantage Conference 2024, combined with our 30th Anniversary Celebration. The Capital City Chamber of Commerce, marking 30 years as Tallahassee's pioneering minority Chamber, invites you to an exclusive Anniversary Dinner. Join us as we honor our founders, members, and supporters—celebrating our commitment to wealth, equity, and inclusion. Discover how we continue to empower business growth, community outreach, partnerships, and advocacy.
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| TalTech Conference 2024 - Elevate Tallahassee
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Join us at Tallahassee's premier technology event of the year! The annual Tallahassee Technology Alliance conference gathers business leaders, educators, government officials, and students to drive growth in our local technology industry. This exciting event features insightful panels discussing local achievements and relevant IT topics.
This year's keynote speaker is Mike Dennison, CEO of Dennison Leadership Group and a highly sought-after
leadership coach, customer experience executive, organizational consultant, and speaker. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book Clarity Principles and is the creator of Clarity.
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| BBMC 2024 Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser
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The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BBMC) has taken its golf tournament to exciting new levels and partnered with Leon County Schools. Designated proceeds from the tournament will benefit Title One Schools in Leon County!
Friday, October 4, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Southwood Golf Course
3750 Grove Park Drive Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Read Past Issues of the OEV Newsletter Online!
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Delve into past issues of the OEV Newsletter to catch up on updates, insights, economic development initiatives, programs, and opportunities in Tallahassee-Leon County!
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The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is the economic development organization for the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. Our economic development model values diversity, equity, and economic inclusion. We assist businesses with navigating & competing in today’s marketplace while leveraging existing resources to maximize the infusion of capital into our community. For more information, visit OEVforBusiness.org
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