The Office of Economic Vitality is proud to join Florida State University’s newly formed Magnetic Capital Research Advisory Council, a strategic group of business, industry, finance, and community leaders working to strengthen the region’s position as a global hub for magnetic technologies and innovation.
This council will advise FSU’s Office of Research on initiatives that drive economic development, foster groundbreaking discoveries, and support the council’s vision to, “Establish Tallahassee and Florida as global leaders in developing and applying cutting-edge technologies, driving energy solutions, and advancing material science to attract talent and investment, create jobs, and position Tallahassee as the Magnetic Capital of the World.”
The council will also amplify the impact of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab)—the only national lab in Florida—which is headquartered at FSU and generates over $709 million in economic impact nationally and $221 million in the Tallahassee region. The MagLab’s powerful high-field magnets fuel scientific breakthroughs that influence nearly every part of daily life, from improving treatments for stroke recovery to developing next-generation electronics, batteries, and medicines.
As the region’s economic development organization, OEV will contribute expertise and partnerships to help accelerate innovation, attract investment, and create high-wage jobs throughout the community.
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is pleased to announce the calendar of events for the 33rd Annual Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 8, 2025. This week-long celebration features workshops and networking opportunities designed to empower entrepreneurs, foster economic growth, and connect participants […]
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 […]