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Workshops Continue to Shape Future Local Economic Growth

May 27, 2016

Input Sought on Community-Wide Economic Development Strategic Plan The Tallahassee/Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) is hosting its second Economic Development Strategic Plan listening and networking sessions on Friday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Domi Station, 914 Railroad Avenue. This is an opportunity for all entrepreneurs and startup businesses to get […]

Tallahassee|Leon County Office of Economic Vitality Opens for Business

March 10, 2016

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 […]

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April 17, 2026

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 […]

May 5, 2026

Join us for the 43rd Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week—the region’s premier celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development—from May 5 to 7, 2026. Hosted by the SBDC at FAMU, this three-day event brings together small business owners, corporate leaders, government agencies, and community stakeholders from across the nation. Expect inspiring speakers, valuable […]