OEV Offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas Day Holiday.
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Meet Our New Business Development Manager, Dineta Ohara
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We are pleased to announce that Dineta Ohara has joined our team as Business Development Manager!
In this new role, Dineta will manage activities to support economic and business development opportunities in Tallahassee-Leon County.
Before her current position at OEV, she served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Gwinnett County Government—successfully leading community engagement initiatives for the County's 2045 Unified Plan and spearheading project management efforts in workforce development for the Division of Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization. Dineta also served as Economic Development Coordinator at the City of Clarkston, where she directed a varied portfolio of economic development projects— emphasizing job creation, business expansion, and community development in Georgia’s most diverse city.
Welcome to the OEV family!
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Rolling Unit Presents Demo Product to Local Stakeholders
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Rolling Unit, LLC., the North American expansion of Estonian-based MDSC Systems, is a trailblazer in manufacturing portable solutions designed for use in critical sectors such as military, emergency management, and healthcare. Their product is designed to be towed by standard vehicles—such as cars, SUVs, or vans—and boasts an impressive deployment time of just 15 minutes. This adaptability ensures that emergency response teams can swiftly transport the unit to any location, maximizing its utility across various scenarios. Their products have been used as mobile vaccination clinics, on-site command centers, and corporate logistical support.
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Leadership Tallahassee Class 41 Explores Local Economic Development Projects
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OEV successfully coordinated an Economic Development Program for Leadership Tallahassee Class 41 that featured:
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A presentation from the Tallahassee International Airport team about the economic impact of the International Processing Facility currently under construction and a visit to the construction site.
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A visit to the MagLab, which included a discussion about how OEV and community partners promote magnetics research and technology in Tallahassee-Leon County.
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A tour of Danfoss’ manufacturing facility.
- A tour of North Florida Innovation Labs, which is scheduled to open in early 2024.
- A tour of Proof Brewing Company and
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A visit to the SoMo Walls construction site, including a discussion on the investments made by the local government and community leaders to revitalize the South Side.
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These economic development projects provide a firsthand understanding of the dynamic initiatives shaping our community's growth.
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| If Florida were an independent country, it would be the 14th-largest economy in the world!
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Upcoming Opportunities
from Our Partners
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Domi Station Incubation Scholarship Program applications are Open!
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Domi Station’s Incubation Scholarship Program applications are now open for the upcoming cohort starting in January 2024. Are you looking to start or grow your business in the New Year, but you're feeling overwhelmed in doing so? We understand the pain points of entrepreneurs, and we are here to help. Our incubation participants have access to a tailored curriculum, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, a network of over 75+ mentors, and over ten entrepreneurial resources.
The deadline to apply is January 5, so apply today!
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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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