TALLAHASSEE, Fla., December 23, 2020 – Today, Danfoss Turbocor, the pioneer of the world’s first oil-free magnetic bearing compressor for the HVACR industry, has announced its plan to further invest in and expand the footprint of its Tallahassee manufacturing facility. The new production facility is expected to break ground within Innovation Park in 2021. Danfoss […]

Brandon Spencer, ABC27 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – In order to garner more support for local businesses, the Leon County Office of Economic Vitality launched their “Love Your Local” campaign for the third straight year with hopes that people will visit the over 250 businesses involved, in time for the holidays. “We need all the help […]

A report produced by the Center for Economic Forecasting & Analysis (CEFA) at Florida State University shows business incubator’s impact since 2015 Tallahassee, FL—Domi Station, a non-profit business incubator, accelerator, and coworking office space has contributed significantly to the greater Leon County area economy since it first opened its doors in a converted railroad building […]

This week, under Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-112, certain businesses across Florida will slowly begin to open their doors to customers. Here in Florida’s capital, local businesses that are choosing to re-open are taking extra precautions to be safe as Florida’s recovery begins.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors (IA Board), comprised of Leon County Commissioners and City of Tallahassee Commissioners, activated a $1 million grant program to assist local non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Local Emergency Assistance for Non-profits (LEAN) grant program, which will be administered by the Tallahassee-Leon County […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 6, 2020 – Today, the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) has announced the closure of its COVID-19 Economic Disaster Relief (CEDR) Grant Program after awarding over 487 businesses with over 4,400 employees and rapidly injected a $1 million of direct support to the Tallahassee-Leon County local economy….. Click here for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 26, 2020 – Today, less than 24 hours after activating the COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Relief Grant Program, the County and City have awarded critical grantdollars to local businesses in urgent need. Earley’s Kitchen and Hair on Earth are among the first 25 businesses to receive grant funding.Program, the County and City have awarded […]

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Activates $1M Grant for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 25, 2020 – Today, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors (IA Board), comprised of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Tallahassee Commissions, activated the COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Relief (CEDR) Grant Program […]

Junior Achievement Awarded Workforce Development Funding •  In an effort to close gaps between existing workforce development programs and the needs of local businesses, the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) established, under the Elevate Florida’s Capital for Business Grant Fund, Elevate Your Workforce earlier this year. This grant provides funding to local organizations that demonstrate […]

TaMaryn Waters, Democrat staff writer U-Haul’s plans to build its first ever “Smart Mobility Center” by converting vacant buildings on Tallahassee’s west side cleared a major rezoning hurdle. Last week, city commissioners approved a request to create a Planned Unit Development for roughly 24 acres near Capital Circle Northwest and Tennessee Street. The PUD allows […]