Celebrate Small Business Saturday:
Love Your Local!
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This Small Business Saturday, let’s shine a spotlight on the businesses that make Tallahassee-Leon County such a special place to live and work! From unique local boutiques and handcrafted products to family-owned restaurants and professional services, small businesses are more than storefronts—they’re the heart of our community.
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Shopping small has an enormous impact. Every dollar spent at a local business generates about three times as much economic activity as spending at a chain store. That’s more money staying here to support local jobs, schools, and businesses while fostering growth and community pride!
Need help finding your next local treasure? Visit LoveYourLocalTLH.com to explore a growing directory of amazing Tallahassee-Leon County businesses. Whether you're hunting for holiday gifts, dining options, or professional services, the site is your ultimate guide to discovering and supporting our local gems.
This Small Business Saturday (November 30, 2024), take a stroll downtown, shop at neighborhood boutiques, and grab a bite from a local eatery. Many small businesses are offering specials to celebrate! Don’t forget to tag your favorite spots on social media, share your finds, and use hashtags like #LoveYourLocal and #ShopSmall to spread the word!
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the entrepreneurs and innovators who bring Tallahassee-Leon County to life. Love Your Local, Shop Small, and explore all Tallahassee-Leon COunty has to offer at LoveYourLocalTLH.com!
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Get a Shop Small swag bag at the Capital City Chamber!
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Small businesses, don’t miss out!
Stop by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce to claim your Shop Small swag bag! It’s the perfect way to gear up for Small Business Saturday and show your support for our incredible local businesses. Supplies are limited, so swing by soon and grab your goodies!
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Power Forward Speaker Series with Artificial Intelligence Futurist Zack Kass
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Join local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for the 11th Annual Power Forward Speaker Series presented by First Commerce Credit Union in partnership with the FSU Division of Research.
About the Speaker
Zack Kass is the former Head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI, where he built sales, partnerships, and solutions teams for the AI research and deployment company behind the massively popular ChatGPT. Kass now advises businesses, including some of the largest and most established companies in the world, on how to harness AI's full potential and use the technology in ways that benefit society.
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| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
222 S Copeland St.
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Key Highlights from the Tallahassee MSA October Employment Data
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Employment: Preliminary October employment was 197,841, a slight decrease (-0.1%) from September and down -0.8% year-over-year.
Unemployment Rate: Tallahassee MSA unemployment rose to 3.7%, slightly higher than Florida’s 3.5% but lower than the U.S. rate of 3.9%.
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Labor Force: October labor force totaled 205,528, up slightly (0.1%) from September but down -0.6% from October 2023.
Earnings: Private-sector average weekly earnings dropped -0.7% year-over-year, with inflation-adjusted real earnings down -3.2%.
For additional insights, visit OEV's updated Monthly Dashboard.
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| Melina Druga
Transportation Today
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Billy Adams
Tampa Free Press
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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners
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Join us on Tuesday, December 3 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM at IGNITE Tallahassee to learn how NSF I-CORPS can help transform your research into real-world impact.
Our expert panel includes:
Satyanarayan Dev, Assoc. Prof. FAMU
Robert Wandell, Teaching Faculty FAMU
Glenn Whichard, I-CORPS Instructor, FSU
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The December 6, 2024 Power Hour Lunch and Learn will provide a space to learn new strategic planning techniques that can help you effectively achieve your goals. Guest speaker: Greg Cowan, Director of Strategic Planning, Justice Administrative Commission
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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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