The day after the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency appointed itself as the new economic development organization last week, the Office of Economic Vitality began to take shape. “We’ve been exceptionally busy,” said Ben Pingree, director of Planning, Land Management and Community Enhancement, “starting from first thing Tuesday morning after the IA meeting.” Pingree has formally alerted the […]
The Florida SBDC Network will host a special Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol event on January 21, 2026! You are invited to attend a special showcase event featuring network small business clients, stakeholders, and community partners. The purpose of the event is to highlight the critical role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and to provide […]
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.