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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View past Reggie L Rolle Economic Development Champions
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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The Tallahassee-Leon County Intergovernmental Agency (IA) Board unanimously approved a $375,000 funding request for Neighborhood Medical Center’s new on-site pharmacy, a project designed to expand healthcare access in an underserved area while creating new workforce opportunities. In addition to improving patient access to prescriptions and healthcare services, the project is projected to generate nearly $3.9 […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV), in partnership with FloridaCommerce, will host an Opportunity Zone 2.0 Workshop on April 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Lively Technical College (Building 9), 500 N. Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Fla. The workshop is part of FloridaCommerce’s statewide Opportunity Zone 2.0 Tour, a community-driven initiative designed to gather […]