We’re excited to announce that Danfoss unveiled their second expansion in Tallahassee-Leon County earlier this week. Over 100 attendees—including local leadership, descendants of Danfoss founder Mads Clausen, Danfoss executives, and Danfoss customers from across the globe—heard remarks from Danfoss President & CEO Kim Fausing and Ricardo Schneider, President & CEO of Danfoss Turbocor® leading up to a […]
In the aftermath of the devastating North Florida tornadoes on May 10, OEV is compiling a comprehensive list of small business recovery resources to assist those impacted. These resources will include information on financial aid, grants, loan programs, technical assistance, and other support services designed to help small businesses rebuild and thrive once again. Check […]
Tallahassee received high marks as a leading metro area in the 2023 Leading Metro Locations report published in the Q4 2023 issue of Area Development magazine. Leading metro areas are those poised for long-term growth and are often hubs of high-tech industry, where workers may benefit from an affordable cost of living. Area Development magazine […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) proudly announces its receipt of the 2024 Regional Deal of the Year award bestowed by the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). OEV Director Keith Bowers accepted the award, which was presented at the FEDC Foundation Annual Conference Diamond Jubilee Awards Dinner on the night of April 16, […]
Rolling Unit, LLC., the North American expansion of Estonian-based MDSC Systems, is a trailblazer in manufacturing portable solutions designed for use in critical sectors such as military, emergency management, and healthcare. Their product is designed to be towed by standard vehicles—such as cars, SUVs, or vans—and boasts an impressive deployment time of just 15 minutes. […]
The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) proudly announces the inclusion of 500 local businesses on the Love Your Local directory at LoveYourLocalTLH.com. This milestone is a testament to our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and underscores the rich tapestry of businesses that make our community unique. Love Your Local was launched by OEV in 2018 as a […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality today announced the events lineup for the 30th Anniversary Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
SizeUpOEV provides free market research and business intelligence to help small businesses TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is launching SizeUpOEV on the OEV website today. SizeUpOEV uses big data, cloud computing, and computer algorithms to deliver custom analyses for local businesses. This powerful market research and business intelligence data is industry-specific and hyperlocal. […]
The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality today announced the events lineup for the 30th Anniversary Big Bend Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.
The Leon County Opportunity Zone 2.0 Workshop, hosted by FloridaCommerce and the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV), will provide an overview of the updated Opportunity Zone program and its impact beginning in 2027. Attendees will gain insight into new eligibility criteria, investment incentives, and strategies to leverage OZ-2.0 for local economic development, with a focus […]
The 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 […]