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Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses: Protecting Your Operations Before the Storm  

May 22, 2025

As the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, which is projected to have above-normal hurricane activity, businesses in Tallahassee-Leon County must prepare for potential storms before they strike. Hurricanes can cause widespread disruption, but a solid preparedness plan can help your business weather the storm and recover quickly. Why Hurricane Preparedness Matters   Natural disasters like hurricanes can lead […]

Celebrating National Economic Development Week & Reflecting on OEV’s Impact in Tallahassee-Leon County 

May 16, 2025

This week marks National Economic Development Week, and the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is proud to celebrate the partnerships, programs, and progress that move our community forward.  Since our founding in 2016, OEV has been committed to building a strong, inclusive, and resilient economy. Together with our community partners, we have generated […]

The FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband Grant Registration Portal is now open!

May 8, 2025

The FloridaCommerce Office of Broadband has launched the Broadband Grant Registration Portal to streamline the application process for future broadband grant programs. The Office is preparing to open grant application windows for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, the BEAD Workforce Grant Program, and the Digital Capacity Grant Program. These programs will provide […]

Tallahassee Among Top Metropolitan Locations in the Nation for Second Consecutive Year

March 11, 2025

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality is proud to announce that the latest Leading Metro Locations report published by Area Development magazine highlights the continued economic strength and competitiveness of the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The rankings, which evaluated all 410 metro areas across the nation based on key economic indicators such as […]

Take Our Regional Workforce Needs Survey

March 7, 2025

We’re partnering with local organizations to assess workforce needs in our community, and we need your insight! This survey is designed to help us understand the workforce challenges businesses face and identify areas where training, resources, and support can make the biggest impact. Your feedback will help shape programs that strengthen our local workforce and […]

Tallahassee Among Top 15 Metros Nationally for Black-Owned Businesses  

March 5, 2025

According to the 2023 Annual Business Survey (ABS) published in December 2024 by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranks #14 nationally for the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses. The ABS, which reflects data from 2022, found approximately 7,828 employer firms in the Tallahassee MSA, of which 549 (7%) were Black […]

Innovation in Motion: Tallahassee-Leon County Hosts the 2025 Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics Conference 

February 21, 2025

The 2025 Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) Conference has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible event for Tallahassee-Leon County! From February 18–20, 2025, our community transformed into a global hub for innovation—attracting more than 260 industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in magnetics, motor design, drive systems, and motion […]

Tallahassee State College Honors OEV Director Keith Bowers with President’s Award

February 18, 2025

Tallahassee State College (TSC) is spotlighting local Black business leaders with the 25th annual Cherry Hall Alexander African American History Calendar. This year’s theme, “African Americans in the Workforce,” recognizes change agents, barrier breakers, and influencers propelling our region forward. Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) Director Keith Bowers is the 2025 President’s Award […]

Tallahassee-Leon County to Welcome the 2025 Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) Conference in February 

January 8, 2025

The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is excited to announce that Tallahassee-Leon County will host the 2025 Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) Conference, taking place this February 18–20, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. This event attracts more than 400 industry experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the world to explore advancements in […]

Empower Your Financial Future with the Money Smart Program for Adults

December 31, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the Money Smart Program for Adults, a comprehensive 15-week hybrid course designed to empower residents of North Florida with essential financial skills and knowledge. This program, developed by the FDIC, offers practical, unbiased education on budgeting, credit management, homeownership planning, and more. Sessions will be held both in-person at Tallahassee State […]

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August 20, 2025

The Economic Vitality Leadership Council is responsible for quarterly meeting to increase the community’s competitiveness across the six economic development initiatives, provide advice upon implementing the strategic plan, encourage collaboration across all community sectors, and recommend improvements to improve competitiveness.

August 20, 2025

The Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) explores strategies for engaging and empowering MWSBEs to meet goals identified in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. This citizen-led committee provides critical input, oversight, and transparency toward OEV’s MWSBE goal attainment. It will form subcommittees and a task force to determine milestones and […]