Tallahassee Business Podcast

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The Tallahassee Business Podcast is a bi-monthly show aimed at sharing the unique stories of the leaders, influencers and personalities that are driving Tallahassee's fast-growing future.

Episodes

4 days ago

Ep. 122 - Visit Tallahassee’s Big Plans for Community’s Bicentennial Anniversary, Kerri Post, Director of Tourism

4 days ago

In the midst of our celebration this year for the Chamber’s 100^th Anniversary, we’re already looking ahead to another major milestone for the entire community. In 2024, Tallahassee-Leon County will celebrate its bicentennial.

Visit Tallahassee, Leon County’s division of tourism has already started to put wheels in motion for the big year. Earlier this month the County Commission approved the formation of a bicentennial steering committee and task force to engage the community and begin plans for the next year.

In our latest episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by MillCreek Financial Consultants, Visit Tallahassee’s Director of Tourism, Kerri Post joins us to share their vision for 2024. More than a dozen representatives from local organizations, Chambers of Commerce, higher education institutions, and historical societies will come together to create a community-wide celebration that engages all segments of the community, and shares residents’ experiences and stories of our community from their unique perspectives.

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023

Ep. 121 - Florida Ready to Work: Answering Florida Employers’ Demands, Tiffany Vause, Director of Strategic Initiatives

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023

More than 80 percent of Florida business leaders, across industry sectors, surveyed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce “emphasized the importance of employability skills. These skills which include communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving are universally valuable work competencies that are essential to adapt to shifting demands within and between careers.”

The State of Florida is listening to those employer concerns and invested in a free career readiness solution called Florida Ready to Work. The program focuses on developing a work-ready talent pipeline with the essential employability skills required for individual, business, and whole community economic well-being and growth.

In our latest Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by MillCreek Financial Consultants, Florida Ready to Work’s Tiffany Vause and our own Corrie Melton join us to share how our local employers can find ready-to-work talent and reduce hiring, training, and turnover costs.

On January 17, Florida Ready to Work will host an informational webinar for employers and in partnership with Lively Technical College, they will offer a chance to take the assessment free every Friday starting on January 27.

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022

Ep. 120 - Without Business, There is No Community, Sammie Dixon, 2022 Chamber Board Chair

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022

Over the past 12 months, we have accomplished a lot as a Chamber and as a community. Our team has engaged and worked alongside dynamic leaders on our Board of Directors, moving our Mission forward to drive a higher quality of life in our community. This week, we’ve had the opportunity to reflect on another great year and we’re joined by our Board Chair, Sammie Dixon for our final podcast episode of the year.

Sammie shares some of his fondest moments as Chair and some of the successes we’ve had under his leadership. We hope you’ll tune in for Sammie’s farewell and learn more about the great work being done by your Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.

2022 Tallahassee Business Podcast Presenting Sponsor: The Health Network

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

Ep. 119 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend Creating Big Futures for High School Students Through Career Mentorship, Molly Lord, Executive Director

Tuesday Nov 22, 2022

The Tallahassee-Leon County region is continuing to face an ongoing workforce crisis with an extreme talent shortage. Over the past two years, the Chamber has worked to streamline the talent pipeline, encouraging educators and employers to work together and place qualified candidates in high-paying jobs. Through local partnerships, we’re working towards that goal, and thanks to the latest efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re one step closer.

On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director, Molly Lord joins us to introduce their Big Futures program. With the expansion of their mentorship services, volunteers will work one-on-one with high school students from Godby and Rickards High School to prepare them for life beyond high school.

Learn more about how the Big Futures program is setting youth up for success and how you can make an impact at www.bigbendmentoring.org.

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Ep. 118 Tallahassee Startup Week - Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Capital City

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Following a dream and starting a business is a brave task that not many take on. But it is the risk-takers and innovators introducing new technologies, products, and services that create jobs, and change the economic landscape for the future.

Next week, our community will come together to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit in the capital city at Tallahassee Startup Week. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by The Health Network, Robert Blacklidge, Executive Director of Domi Station, and local entrepreneur, Julia Holly join us to share the details of this year’s events. The schedule is jam-packed with thought-provoking events, led by local entrepreneurial leaders in twelve different industries.

Learn more at https://www.domistation.org/tlhstartupweek/.