Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week is an annual event celebrating the achievements and contributions of diverse local businesses in the Tallahassee-Leon County region. This year’s theme, Legacy in Motion: “Community, Business, Progress,” emphasizes the lasting impact of entrepreneurship on the region’s future. It reflects how strong community connections, thriving businesses, and forward-looking progress build a resilient and prosperous local economy.
Without further ado, meet the incredible winners of the 33rd Annual Big Bend MED Week Awards! These outstanding leaders continue to shape our community, inspire progress, and prove that legacy is truly in motion.
Dr. Melvin Stith
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Patricia Bates Trotta
Big Bend Rebar, Inc.
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Vaughn Wilson
Mega Ace Media, LLC
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Edward Chapman
3rd’s Drum Line, LLC
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Terriyhan Barber
Tipped by Terri
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Emmanuella Olaitan
Ella’s World, LLC
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Newly 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 […]