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My Take: Love Your Local

June 15, 2020

By Cristina Paredes, Director of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality Tallahassee-Leon County has a special place in my heart. From the award-winning parks and outdoor adventures to the innovation that thrives from our world-class universities and research institutions, there are a lot of incredible and unique qualities that keep our community beating strong. […]

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April 9, 2026

The Leon County Opportunity Zone 2.0 Workshop, hosted by FloridaCommerce and the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV), will provide an overview of the updated Opportunity Zone program and its impact beginning in 2027. Attendees will gain insight into new eligibility criteria, investment incentives, and strategies to leverage OZ-2.0 for local economic development, with a focus […]

April 17, 2026

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality and Leon County Government are hosting the 11th annual Leon Works Expo. The event aims to connect employers, academic institutions, and students, allowing students to explore skilled trades. Students will learn from individuals with local success stories and engage with employers to discover the career that best fits […]