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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 […]

Thirty-Five Prominent Tallahassee Business Leaders Selected for 2024 Florida 500 List Published by Florida Trend Magazine

October 28, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that 35 business leaders from Tallahassee have been named to the 2024 Florida 500 list by Florida Trend magazine! This annual publication highlights the 500 most influential figures in different economic sectors throughout the state. The presence of Tallahassee executives on the Florida 500 list underscores our growing impact on Florida’s economy while […]

Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality Announces 32nd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Schedule and Award Recipients

September 24, 2024

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is proud to announce the schedule of events and award recipients for the 32nd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, taking place October 7–11, 2024. This weeklong celebration highlights the contributions of minority-owned businesses and fosters connections between local entrepreneurs, government, and industry leaders. This […]

Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality Receives 2024 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award for EDO of the Year

September 6, 2024

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) proudly announces its receipt of the 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award for Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year and a Bronze Award for promoting Economic Equity & Inclusion through the Amazon Tallahassee Robotics Fulfillment Center project. This recognition represents […]

Danfoss Celebrates Second Expansion in Tallahassee-Leon County with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

May 31, 2024

We’re excited to announce that Danfoss unveiled their second expansion in Tallahassee-Leon County earlier this week. Over 100 attendees—including local leadership, descendants of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen, Danfoss executives, and Danfoss customers from across the globe—heard remarks from Danfoss President & CEO Kim Fausing and Ricardo Schneider, President & CEO of Danfoss Turbocor® leading up to a […]

Tallahassee MSA Named Strongest Economy in the United States

May 8, 2024

Tallahassee received high marks as a leading metro area in the 2023 Leading Metro Locations report published in the Q4 2023 issue of Area Development magazine. Leading metro areas are those poised for long-term growth and are often hubs of high-tech industry, where workers may benefit from an affordable cost of living. Area Development magazine […]

Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality Honored with 2024 Regional Deal of the Year Award for Amazon Project

April 26, 2024

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, […]

Love Your Local Celebrates Milestone: 500 Local Businesses Showcased on the Online Directory

November 27, 2023

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 […]

Love Your Local this Small Business Saturday

November 16, 2023

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 […]

OEV Announces 31st Annual Big Bend MED Week Schedule of Events, Award Recipients

September 29, 2023

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality today announced the events lineup for the 30th Anniversary Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.