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May 18, 2023

MSWBE Industry Academy
Empowers Certified Firms

The MWSBE Division hosted a new Industry Academy at the FAMU Federal Credit Union on Monday. MWSBE Academies are designed specifically for certified businesses to maximize their competitiveness.

This workshop featured a presentation by the FAMU SBDC, detailing services available to small businesses.

Information on participating in MWSBE Academies is sent to certified firms via B2Gnow. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date so you don't miss any upcoming workshops! 

Out Now: Quarterly
Economic Dashboard

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.

Meet the TechGrant '23 Winners!

We proudly sponsored the 2023 TechGrant Pitch Night Competition last Thursday. This sponsorship is a community investment that promotes technology commercialization and diversifies the local economy by creating new technology companies that offer high-wage, skilled jobs in #FLCapital4Biz! There were five finalists in total, but the two companies below pitched their ideas the best.

Piersica

First Place Winner | $15,000

Piersica is developing a next-generation solid-state power source that can provide a safer, more efficient, and more effective power source than current standard Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries.

SX Technologies

Second Place Winner | $10,000

SX Technologies is redefining sexual health through innovation and conversation. They are developing the first Rapid Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Urine Test. 

About TechGrant

The Innovation Park Technology Commercialization Grant (TechGrant) program was launched in 2005 to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Leon County. Since then, 35 companies have benefited from $562,000 in grants awarded for the commercialization of their technologies. Many of those companies are still flourishing in the local community today.

with the Major Ongoing & Proposed Developments Map

Notable News

Biden-Harris Administration Launches First Tech Hubs Funding Opportunity

Our Take: Our community is well-equipped to access these Federal funds to further position our region as a global leader in magnetics technology and applied sciences.

For-profit hospital giant HCA Healthcare touts joint venture with Envision Radiology

Our Take: It is no surprise that the medical industry in Tallahassee-Leon County continues to expand rapidly, with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities popping up left and right, the research infrastructure at Innovation Park, and a highly educated workforce. 

Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners

TalTech Luncheon

SmartSteps Microloan Program

Apprentice Capital Region

Registered Apprenticeships allow you to custom-train a ready workforce for your business to better prepare for its needs and growth. Today, many businesses have apprenticeship programs in Information Technology, High Tech Manufacturing, Finance and Business, Health Care, Hospitality, Transportation as well as Construction/Trades. Click here to find out if an apprenticeship might be right for you and your business. Contact the CareerSource Capital Region team to get started.