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
DetailsThe Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality and Leon County Government are hosting the 11th annual Leon Works Expo. The event aims to connect employers, academic institutions, and students, allowing students to explore skilled trades. Students will learn from individuals with local success stories and engage with employers to discover the career that best fits them. Register now with Eventbrite! Check out highlights from our 2025 event! https://youtu.be/N9-vYAeM2WY
DetailsJoin us for the 43rd Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week—the region’s premier celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development—from May 5 to 7, 2026. Hosted by the SBDC at FAMU, this three-day event brings together small business owners, corporate leaders, government agencies, and community stakeholders from across the nation. Expect inspiring speakers, valuable resources, meaningful connections, and a renewed focus on helping businesses grow and thrive throughout the Big Bend region.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizens 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.
DetailsLeon 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, comprising the Leon County Board of County Commissioners and the Tallahassee City Commission, provides leadership for the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency and implements the programs and projects of the Office of Economic Vitality. Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors Bylaws
DetailsLeon 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
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsThe Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizens 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.
DetailsLeon 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
DetailsLeon 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
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsNewly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that the Tallahassee-Leon County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded strong economic growth in 2024, outperforming both the State of Florida and the nation. According to the BEA, Real (inflation-adjusted) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Tallahassee-Leon County MSA reached $21.3 billion in 2024, an […]
Real progress rarely happens overnight. In Tallahassee-Leon County, that progress is becoming easier to see and national data shows we are moving in the right direction. Independent rankings that track jobs, workforce strength, and market potential all point to the same conclusion: Tallahassee-Leon County is building a solid foundation for long-term success. At the Office […]