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OEV Staff Recognized by SEDC

June 30, 2017

Congratulations to Engagement & Operations Manager Lindsay Volpe for receiving the Southern Economic Development Council Educational Foundation scholarship to assist with the advancement of her professional career in economic development. The scholarship ensures that dedicated individuals are given the opportunity to become trained and prepared in economic development in the U.S. Lindsay is working toward […]

MWSBE Launches Industry Roundups

June 6, 2017

In order to create a greater demand for certified MWSBEs in the professional services as well as create member benefits for certified MWSBEs, staff will be initiating Industry Roundups in cooperation with the FAMU Small Business Development Center, the Big Bend Minority Chamber, and Career Source. This Roundup will be held on June 27, 2017. […]

OEV Staff Earns Economic Development Certificate

To achieve the highest levels of program performance and to ensure best practice service provision as Tallahassee-Leon County’s leading economic development organization, OEV staff has undertaken several professional development opportunities to further their education and leadership within the profession. Cristina Paredes, Engagement and Operations Deputy Director, is now the second staff member to successfully complete […]

Co-working Wednesdays

Reenergize your weekly routine with a visit to one of Tallahassee-Leon County’s collaborative Wednesday events. From Women Wednesdays at Domi Station to Terrance Barber’s Working Class Wednesdays, there are ample options to get connected with other local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Women Wednesdays Barbara Wescott, founder and CEO of the local startup Swellcoin, has created […]

Cost of Living Report for Florida’s Capital and New Economic Indicators

C2ER Cost of Living Index The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) recently published the first quarter, 2017 Cost of Living Index and the cost of living in Tallahassee-Leon County was found to be competitive within the region and lower than the average of the 265 urban areas that participated in the index. Covering […]

City of Tallahassee to Receive $300,000 in Brownfields Grants

June 1, 2017

The City of Tallahassee continues to have one of the most successful Brownfields programs in the southeastern United States. The City of Tallahassee is among 172 communities across the country set to receive funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites. Specifically, the City will receive two […]

Godby High Trains Budding Pilots

May 15, 2017

Tallahassee-Leon County High School Inspires, Trains Students for Careers in Aeronautics Teaching flight has changed. While three of Godby High School teacher Col. Jeff Spraggins’ aviation students hovered a drone over a ping-pong table last week, the 30-year veteran Air Force pilot and instructor explained how technology affects how he trains future pilots. “The big […]

Landscaping Roundup for MWSBEs

May 9, 2017

Attention all certified MWSBE firms: Don’t miss out on upcoming procurement opportunities for landscaping and lawn maintenance companies through the City of Tallahassee’s Community Beautification and Waste Management Department. Eligibility for these bid opportunities requires participation in a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Training. For a limited time, certified MWSBEs can enroll in the training for […]

Startup Grind Spotlight

Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting a million entrepreneurs in more than 200 cities. They nurture startup ecosystems in 98 countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Entrepreneurs. The cornerstone of their global community is a series of monthly events featuring successful local founders, […]

Tallahassee-Leon County One of Several Florida Communities to Host 8th Americas Competitiveness Exchange

April 7, 2017

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), in coordination with the Organization of American States (OAS) and the U.S. Department of State, announced the list of host cities and counties for the 8th Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, also known as ACE 8. From December 3-9, the tour will showcase […]

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October 3, 2025

Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is an annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of diverse local businesses in the Tallahassee-Leon County region.

October 15, 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.