Home to cutting-edge research centers, one of the top engineering colleges in the state, and world-class research universities, Tallahassee-Leon County is in a unique position to cultivate a business environment that thrives on the technology and innovation that is researched and developed at these Centers of Excellence. The Office of Economic Vitality is committed to working […]
Kianna Brown, Marketing Coordinator The busiest shopping season of the year is upon us, and I’m sure if your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s full of big retailers vying for your dollars. Although it may be tempting to just order online from a big-box store or drive over to its numerous locations around town, […]
Daniel Lucas, Division Coordinator Raw data can be difficult to distill into usable, understandable, and consequential information. And, once released, people can sometimes embellish or distort data past its integrity. OEV understands its audience is an eclectic mix of political and economic participants, some local and others external, who may be seeking different implications from […]
Micah Cho, WTXL TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With Christmas now a month away, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Now more than ever, it’s important to shop small because of the pandemic. Socially-distanced shoppers across North Florida and South Georgia flocked to shops hoping to get a head-start on the holiday shopping season. With […]
Cristina Paredes This year, local, small businesses have been faced with many unprecedented challenges. The impact of COVID-19 on small businesses has been nothing short of devastating as owners have had to innovate and reimagine their operations considerably when COVID-19 hit the community in March. Restaurants, like Jeri’s Midtown Café and Catering with Care, shifted […]
Kristian Thomas, ABC27 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Highlighting businesses that have had a tough year with the pandemic is what the Love Your Local campaign aims to do. For many, COVID-19 is still impacting their ability to make money. Some are dealing with a tough reality that they might not make it through the holidays. […]
TaMaryn Waters, Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) has three words for residents this year — Love Your Local. Sounds simple, but the sentiment when put into action can plunge desperately needed dollars into Tallahassee’s bruised economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. OEV Director Cristina Paredes said the “Love Your Local” concept is about spreading […]
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. […]
In October 2016, OEV had the privilege of preparing a response to Amazon’s RFP for its second headquarters facility, dubbed HQ2. Amazon recently announced it identified 20 communities to focus on after evaluating the 238 submissions it received in response to its RFP. Though Tallahassee-Leon County did not make the short list, the Office of […]
The Florida SBDC Network will host a special Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event on January 21, 2026! You are invited to attend a special showcase event featuring network small business clients, stakeholders, and community partners. The purpose of the event is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and to provide […]
The Economic Vitality Leadership Council is a 14-member advisory group that brings together business, public, and nonprofit leaders to assess Tallahassee-Leon County’s economic competitiveness, guide OEV’s strategic implementation, and recommend actions to the BPIA Board.