The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) proudly announces its receipt of the 2024 Regional Deal of the Year award bestowed by the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). OEV Director Keith Bowers accepted the award, which was presented at the FEDC Foundation Annual Conference Diamond Jubilee Awards Dinner on the night of April 16, […]
Rolling Unit, LLC., the North American expansion of Estonian-based MDSC Systems, is a trailblazer in manufacturing portable solutions designed for use in critical sectors such as military, emergency management, and healthcare. Their product is designed to be towed by standard vehicles—such as cars, SUVs, or vans—and boasts an impressive deployment time of just 15 minutes. […]
The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) proudly announces the inclusion of 500 local businesses on the Love Your Local directory at LoveYourLocalTLH.com. This milestone is a testament to our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and underscores the rich tapestry of businesses that make our community unique. Love Your Local was launched by OEV in 2018 as a […]
Small businesses are the heart and soul of Tallahassee-Leon County, and they need our support now more than ever. This upcoming Small Business Saturday, November 25, we are encouraging citizens to show their love for our local businesses by participating in the “Love Your Local” movement and visiting LoveYourLocalTLH.com. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality today announced the events lineup for the 30th Anniversary Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
Save the date for Friday, July 7, because we are hosting the second Amazon Information Session to coincide with the First Friday Festival at Railroad Square! During this session, the Amazon Team will cover hiring prerequisites (application, background check, drug screening, etc.), provide an overview of benefits, and highlight the opportunities for growth within the […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting series of Amazon Pre-Hiring ‘Information Sessions’ aimed at providing valuable insights and resources to job seekers in our community. These information sessions will serve as a valuable platform for individuals interested in joining Amazon’s dynamic workforce. The sessions will offer an overview of the […]
MWSBE Academies are a series of trainings and workshops for local businesses. They are a valuable resource for firms that want to bolster their business profile and tackle larger projects with confidence. Participating companies have the opportunity to network with other businesses, learn about new opportunities, and gain the skills & knowledge they need to […]
In anticipation for Small Business Saturday, OEV has created a new website to find and support local businesses in Tallahassee-Leon County! Get involved with the movement by visiting LoveYourLocaltTLH.com/participate. When you #LoveYourLocal, you’re supporting:
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.
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 […]