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Co-working Wednesdays

June 6, 2017

Reenergize your weekly routine with a visit to one of Tallahassee-Leon County’s collaborative Wednesday events. From Women Wednesdays at Domi Station to Terrance Barber’s Working Class Wednesdays, there are ample options to get connected with other local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Women Wednesdays Barbara Wescott, founder and CEO of the local startup Swellcoin, has created […]

Landscaping Roundup for MWSBEs

May 9, 2017

Attention all certified MWSBE firms: Don’t miss out on upcoming procurement opportunities for landscaping and lawn maintenance companies through the City of Tallahassee’s Community Beautification and Waste Management Department. Eligibility for these bid opportunities requires participation in a Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Training. For a limited time, certified MWSBEs can enroll in the training for […]

Tallahassee-Leon County One of Several Florida Communities to Host 8th Americas Competitiveness Exchange

April 7, 2017

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), in coordination with the Organization of American States (OAS) and the U.S. Department of State, announced the list of host cities and counties for the 8th Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, also known as ACE 8. From December 3-9, the tour will showcase […]

MWSBE #GetsInTheLOOP

April 4, 2017

Ensuring that all businesses have an equitable chance to grow and thrive in Tallahassee-Leon County is central to OEV’s mission to promote economic development in our community.   “With our partners, we can help minorities and women take advantage of all the tools in the OEV tool kit to help them grow” – Darryl Jones, […]

#GetInTheLOOP

Are you in the LOOP? OEV’s brand new Business Retention and Expansion initiative, the Capital Local Outreach Opportunity Program (CapitalLOOP), is underway and ready for business. Take advantage of our cutting-edge business intelligence and customized data analytics to perform location marketing and grow your business. Interface between community and government partners to ensure you are […]

Celebrating One Year of OEV

It’s hard to believe OEV first opened its doors one year ago. From day one early last spring, and with the support of the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, we hit the ground running and built a dynamic staff dedicated to the accountability, transparency, citizen engagement and professional management of economic development initiatives. It’s been a great […]

2016 Performance Report Now Available

February 23, 2017

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Performance Report was made available earlier this week and highlights the successes of 2016 as well as the goals that will carry the Blueprint promise forward in years to come. Read the Performance Report>>

Jim Moran Institute Opens Applications for Small Business Executive Program Class VI

October 28, 2016

The Jim Moran Institute has opened applications for its Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) Class VI in Tallahassee.  The program is designed to assist CEO’s in thinking differently to become more efficient in running their business. Those interested should visit www.jmi.fsu.edu and click on Programs to apply. Businesses that have been operating for more than […]

Free CoWorking Spaces Available for Affected Businesses

September 6, 2016

To help local businesses rebuild after Hurricane Hermine, Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality is coordinating with Domi Station and Co-Lab @ The Pod to offer free working space to those businesses affected by the storm and recent power outages. Domi Station and the Co-Lab @ The Pod will provide is free co-working space through […]

After Hermine, County and City Waive Permit Fees to Rebuild

To help the community rebuild after Hurricane Hermine, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee will waive growth management and building permit fees for storm-related repairs. Fees will also be waived retroactively for completed projects. Permit fees to remove storm-damaged trees will also be waived. To be eligible for the waiver, the person performing the […]

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August 27, 2026

The 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. 

August 27, 2026

The 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.