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Third Quarterly Economic Update

June 30, 2017

OEV will release its third Quarterly Economic Update on Monday, July 10. Read on for a few of the key points to expect from this report. The Tallahassee-Leon County economy has continued on an expansionary path into 2017. As of May 2017, employment growth in the Tallahassee MSA has increased by 4.4% over May 2016 […]

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

June 6, 2017

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrating One Year of OEV

April 4, 2017

It’s hard to believe OEV first opened its doors one year ago. From day one early last spring, and with the support of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, we hit the ground running and built a dynamic staff dedicated to the accountability, transparency, citizen engagement and professional management of economic development initiatives. It’s been a great […]

Explore Outdoor Adventures with Leon County

February 2, 2017

Leon County is hosting Exploring Our Backyard on Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event offers an interactive day learning about the rich natural environment in the Big Bend region, gaining practical skills for outdoor adventures, and discovering the best places to explore. The day aims to break down barriers and […]

Upcoming Events
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April 23, 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.

April 25, 2025

OEV and the Leon County Government are hosting the 2025 Leon Works Expo. The event aims to connect employers, academic institutions, and students to allow students to explore skilled trades.