Episodes
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
They call it the "Great Resignation" or the "Big Quit". With statistics showing two jobs to every applicant, employers are having to get creative with employee recruitment and retention.
When the City of Tallahassee reached out to the Tallahassee Chamber team about getting the word out about job openings, we knew our TalentHub platform would be the perfect tool to host a Virtual Hiring Event.
On this week's episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Tammy Edwards, City of Tallahassee Human Resources Consultant joins our very own Corrie Melton to talk about the upcoming job fair taking place on June 9.
These virtual hiring events will take place every other month exclusively on TalentHub. Employers looking to hire are encouraged to participate and connect with a number of jobseekers live online.
For employers looking to join the virtual hiring event, e-mail Katie Harwood at kharwood@talchamber.com for more information. Job seekers can create their profiles ahead of time and join the event live directly on www.TalentHub2030.com.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
When we met Calvin Ford, Owner of Tremont Concrete Services (and many other ventures), he was a true testament to the fact that Tallahassee is open for business and there is a lot of opportunity in the Capital City.
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by The Health Network Sue sits down with the new friend of the Chamber as they discuss the amount of growth happening within the region and how small businesses like Tremont are expanding their footprint through local connections.
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
The Tallahassee International Airport has been a busy place lately. Last month, TLH released statistics showing the demand for air travel has significantly increased, nearing record-breaking numbers marked in 2019. Through the first quarter of 2022, passenger traffic at Tallahassee International Airport is up 93.9% compared to the first quarter of 2021. So, what does this mean for travelers?
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by The Health Network, we are joined by Airport Director, David Pollard who addresses the latest challenges at the airport, including the recent news about longer security lines and flight times. We encourage you to tune into this episode to hear directly from David about how he and his team are investing in improvements to enhance passenger travel while helping to establish Tallahassee as a competitive and sustainable place to do business.
Learn more about what's happening at the TLH Airport at https://www.talgov.com/airport/airport.aspx.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Tallahassee roots run deep – especially in the capital city’s Southside neighborhoods. Something that needs to be remembered and honored. This is why the Soul of Southside Festival was created back in 2021 and has already grown into a weeklong celebration with more than 12 events.
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, community advocate Christic Henry joins us to talk about the rich and diverse history of Tallahassee’s Southside neighborhoods and the importance of this festival in the capital city. Christic and a team of volunteers have been hard at work over the past 12 months to accommodate the tremendous growth and put together a jam-packed schedule of events.
For more information on this year's Soul of Southside Festival, visit https://sosfesttlh.com/.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
You’ve heard the name at the beginning of every Tallahassee Business Podcast episode, but what exactly is The Health Network?
Dustin Rivest, the Founder of THN joins us for a special sponsor highlight this week as he talks about the history of the tech company and where it’s headed next. Dustin and The Health Network team have worked closely with a number of local healthcare practices to change the patient experience while helping local businesses advertise on a unique platform.
Learn more about The Health Network at www.thnadvertising.com.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Ep. 107 - 2022 Legislative Session Recap with Herbie Thiele, Partner, Sachs Media
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
This year’s legislative session ended with the largest budget passed in state history of $112B with a surprisingly low number of bills filed. What is even more interesting is what passed (and what didn’t).
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Sachs Media Partner, Herbie Thiele joins Sue to discuss some of the major items that landed on the Governor’s desk including COVID liability laws, hometown heroes program, gas tax and more. Tune in to learn more about what these bills mean for you and your business.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
On March 23, the Tallahassee tech industry will finally have something many have been waiting for. Launch Tally is a hub for resources, opportunities and talent where tech folks can discover the best news, events, programs and jobs from across the community. Tech companies will now have a one-stop-shop to post jobs, share wins and connect with fellow tech peers.
On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Launch Tally leader, Eddie Gonzalez-Loumiet talks with Corrie Melton about the official liftoff of the community resource. The LaunchPad is already up and running, loaded with information and even merchandise to get you ready for the big day.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
It’s always a competition between Leadership Tallahassee classes as to who truly is the #BestClassEver. The LT experience is so much more than a leadership program and with the 40th anniversary upon us, this year’s LT class might truly be the best class ever.
In this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Leadership Tallahassee Class 38 member Dionte Gavin joins Sue to share his experience within the LT program and what potential applicants can look forward to in Class 40. Dionte is this year’s Recruitment Chair and he is ready to break records. Tune in to learn more about the application process and tips on how you can stand out.
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
CESC, Inc. is a local non-profit organization that not only provides emergency shelter and immediate services to those experiencing homelessness but programs to help individuals get back on their feet and lead a self-sufficient life.
On this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by The Health Network, CESC Executive Director, Samantha Vance, and the local businessman who brought the project to life, Rick Kearney join Sue to talk about the critical services they provide to combat homelessness. The COVID pandemic has presented an entirely new set of challenges for the homeless population but through the support of the community, they see a promising future.
Learn more about how you can help at www.cesctlh.org.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
On February 2, 20 local college students will embark on a half-day to visit six area tech companies that are looking for interns and employees from our local universities. Unbeknownst to many students (and residents), Tallahassee is home to more than 60 tech-based companies and the industry is responsible for creating 13,000+ local jobs. In 2016, Access Tallahassee decided it was time to take students out of the campus bubble.
In this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by The Health Network, Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean of FSU’s College of Communication & Information joins Access Tallahassee Manager, Katie Harwood to talk about the unique opportunity that was created to help attract and retain talent. Ebe has been a major advocate for the tech community and shares the impact the Job Hop has on his students and their careers.
For more information on the Tally Job Hop, visit www.tallyjobhop.com.