The 32nd Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, held from October 7-10, was a fantastic celebration of the minority business community’s strength and success! More than 200 attendees came together for an exciting week of events that empowered, inspired, and connected entrepreneurs and business leaders. The festivities started with a lively opening reception at Earley’s Kitchen, […]
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 […]
A local Tallahassee bakery made history as the first black, woman-owned bakery in the Tallahassee International Airport. TC Bakery, led by Jennifer Young, began a groundbreaking partnership with Tallahassee International Airport to achieve this historic accomplishment, offering insights into the power of seizing opportunities in the pursuit of success. When Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., an airport concessions company, extended an invitation for local businesses to […]
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 […]
Bannerman Landscape is a MWSBE Certified, women-owned business founded by Linda Hunkiar in 2008. They have over 25 years of industry experience in both commercial and residential landscaping. Their certified professional staff—including a FNGLA Certified Horticulturist; Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector; FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician; and ISA Certified Arborist—ensure all projects meet the […]
As President and owner of Arnold’s Roofing Enterprises (ARE), Inc., Terry Arnold have been serving the greater Tallahassee area for over 25 years. Terry, a Tallahassee native, along with his wife Tammy, has built this family-owned business from the ground up. Since 1995, ARE has been one of Tallahassee’s best with a history of reliable […]
Vincent Raffington is the owner and CEO of Formals by Vince, a Tallahassee mainstay since 2010. Formals by Vince have long been recognized in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas for providing classic and contemporary formal wear. Vincent Raffington began his career in men’s formal wear in 1986 under Sacino’s Formalwear in St. Petersburg, FL. Vincent […]
Johnson+Milner, Inc. (J+M) started in early 2013 when the founders Aaron Milner and George Johnson, Jr. took advantage of an opportunity to start a structural engineering firm while breaking away from an existing firm. They solicited the help of an engineering professor, Primus Mtenga, to bring additional years of knowledge and experience to the firm. […]
SitiART Beauty Studio is Tallahassee’s premier private, boutique-style atelier that provides over a dozen beauty and grooming services. SitiART was founded by Siteria “Siti” Gregory, a professional makeup artist, licensed esthetician, nail tech, brow tech and permanent brow artist, with over a decade of combined experience and with a specialty in skin of Color. Owner […]
Metropolitan Design and Consulting Group, Inc. (MDCG) is a Tallahassee-based business dedicated to assisting organizations and individuals develop creative strategies to maximize their profit and their potential. MDCG welcomes the opportunity to partner with non-profits, for-profits, universities, and community organizations to develop experience-driven solutions that will assist in operating more efficiently, effectively, and strategically. MDCG aims […]
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.
The Small Business Enterprise Citizens Advisory Committee (SBE CAC) explores strategies to engage and empower small businesses to meet goals identified in the SBE Policy. This citizen-led committee provides critical input, oversight, and transparency toward OEV’s SBE goal attainment.