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FEDC Florida Economic Development Week 2025

March 17, 2025March 21, 2025

Mark your calendars for a jam-packed week of economic development advocacy in Tallahassee from March 17 to March 21.

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Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol 2025

March 26, 2025 | 9:00 am1:00 pm

The Florida SBDC Network will host a special Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event on March 26, 2025 in Tallahassee, FL. You are invited to attend a special showcase event featuring network small business clients, stakeholders, and community partners. The event's purpose is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida's economy and provide an opportunity for business owners to share their insights and experiences while showcasing products and services to our legislative officials. The Florida SBDC Network will also provide tours…

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Economic Vitality Leadership Council Meeting

April 23, 2025 | 11:30 am1:30 pm

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.

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MWSBE Citizen’s Advisory Committee Meeting

April 23, 2025 | 3:00 pm5:00 pm

The Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) explores strategies for engaging and empowering MWSBEs to meet goals identified in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. This citizen-led committee provides critical input, oversight, and transparency toward OEV’s MWSBE goal attainment. It will form subcommittees and a task force to determine milestones and deliverables associated with the Tallahassee-Leon County Disparity Study.

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Leon Works Expo 2025

April 25, 2025 | 8:00 am12:00 pm

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.

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Blueprint IA Board Budget Workshop

May 8, 2025 | 1:00 pm3:00 pm

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee created the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 163.01(7). The Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors, comprised of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the Tallahassee City Commission, provides leadership of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and implements the programs and projects of the Office of Economic Vitality. Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Bylaws

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Blueprint IA Board Meeting

May 8, 2025 | 3:00 pm6:00 pm

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee created the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 163.01(7). The Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors, comprised of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the Tallahassee City Commission, provides leadership of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and implements the programs and projects of the Office of Economic Vitality. Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Bylaws

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Economic Vitality Leadership Council Meeting

August 20, 2025 | 11:30 am1:30 pm

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.

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MWSBE Citizen’s Advisory Committee Meeting

August 20, 2025 | 3:00 pm5:00 pm

The Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) explores strategies for engaging and empowering MWSBEs to meet goals identified in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. This citizen-led committee provides critical input, oversight, and transparency toward OEV’s MWSBE goal attainment. It will form subcommittees and a task force to determine milestones and deliverables associated with the Tallahassee-Leon County Disparity Study.

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Blueprint IA Board Meeting

September 18, 2025 | 3:00 pm6:00 pm

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee created the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 163.01(7). The Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors, comprised of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the Tallahassee City Commission, provides leadership of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and implements the programs and projects of the Office of Economic Vitality. Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Bylaws

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Blueprint IA Board Budget Public Hearing

September 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm6:00 pm

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee created the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 163.01(7). The Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors, comprised of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the Tallahassee City Commission, provides leadership of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and implements the programs and projects of the Office of Economic Vitality. Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Bylaws

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Economic Vitality Leadership Council Meeting

October 15, 2025 | 11:30 am1:30 pm

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.

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March 11, 2025

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality is proud to announce that the latest Leading Metro Locations report published by Area Development magazine highlights the continued economic strength and competitiveness of the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The rankings, which evaluated all 410 metro areas across the nation based on key economic indicators such as […]

March 7, 2025

We’re partnering with local organizations to assess workforce needs in our community, and we need your insight! This survey is designed to help us understand the workforce challenges businesses face and identify areas where training, resources, and support can make the biggest impact. Your feedback will help shape programs that strengthen our local workforce and […]