Why Tallahassee?
Why Tallahassee?

FLORIDA’S CAPITAL FOR BUSINESS

As the capital of the third most populous state in the U.S., Tallahassee-Leon County is home to three major institutions of higher learning, world-class research institutes, and a host of companies large and small. With innovative startups and a highly educated workforce, Florida’s Capital City is a cutting-edge, diverse community that continues to grow. The Office of Economic Vitality offers a streamlined process to assist you in growing your business, leveraging research and innovation funding or developing customized training for your workforce. Contact us today. Companies, like Danfoss Turbocor and DivvyUp, are choosing to be a part of this unique community because there’s a lot more to it than Southern hospitality and small-town charm. Florida’s Capital City offers an affordable cost of living, vacation-like quality of life, and fabulous parks and green spaces with close proximity to stunning beaches.

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Average Age
$46,000
Average Wage
93%
High School Graduation Rate

Experience

Tallahassee is home to diverse areas that support a wide variety of interests, both business and personal. With over 700 miles of greenways and trails, larger-than-life festivals, exhilarating nightlife, and award-winning cuisine and breweries, our community is welcoming, boasting a multitude of activities for people of all ethnicities, cultures and ages. Florida’s Capital City has deep roots in history and a large array of culture and arts. Come and experience Tallahassee!

Innovate

Tallahassee is home to a thriving research community anchored by world-class facilities, like the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and High Performance Materials Institute, and business incubators, like Domi Station. The research conducted in Florida’s Capital City is more than theoretical – products are going to market and high-wage jobs are being created every year.

Education

There’s an abundance of educational opportunities in Florida Capital! As the most educated city in the state, Tallahassee is home to 3 major institutions of higher learning, contributing to more than 48 percent of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher. We know that the development of our talent pipeline is critical and our public school system boasts a 93 percent graduation rate – exceeding state and national averages.

Living

The Living Index from the Council for Community and Economic Research shows the cost of living in Tallahassee to be 2.9% below the national average! Not only is Tallahassee-Leon County cost-effective for living but also is home to multiple beautiful nature escapes and historic landmarks. Come enjoy all we have to offer all while living below the average cost of living for the US!

Success Stories

Since 2016, the Office of Economic Vitality has worked to create a stronger economy for Tallahassee-Leon County. From manufacturing and health care to information technology and applied sciences, companies across a broad variety of industries have chosen Tallahassee as their place of business. Discover success stories of local businesses that chose Florida’s Capital to launch, build, and grow their business.

Municode

Municode is a nationwide tech company that is proud to call Tallahassee home. Founded in 1951, Municode has grown to serve over 4,000 municipalities with solutions that unify agendas, meetings, websites and municipal codes of ordinance.

DivvyUp

The inspiration for DivvyUp was born when sophomores from Florida State University’s Entrepreneurial Program took a trip to a local homeless shelter looking to help. Their huge need: Socks. Since then, DivvyUp has become a custom sock empire.

Digital Infrastructure

With companies relying more and more on digital channels, take control of your fiber future. Tallahassee is home to a strong digital infrastructure, where companies of all sizes can benefit from our hi-speed fiber connectivity.

Real Estate

Whether you are looking to expand your business in Florida’s Capital or considering a relocation, our Business Development team ensures an in-depth site selection process to find the perfect home for your business.

Employers

Tallahassee is a diversified economy with a wide variety of businesses and industries. Our employers help define our community and represent leading companies in healthcare, tech, manufacturing and more.

Workforce

Our community has the lowest median age in the State, which gives business the benefit of tapping into the change agents and dreamers who help Tallahassee become a better community each and every day.

Get In TOUCH

The Office of Economic Vitality is here to answer questions, provide additional information, and create an effective solution for your relocation, expansion, and business needs. We offer customized assistance from site selection, market research, minority and women business support, and technical assistance. Call on us. We are here for you.

Recent Stories
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December 13, 2023

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. […]

November 27, 2023

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 […]

Upcoming Events
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April 3, 2024

The Economic Vitality Leadership Council is responsible for quarterly meeting to increase the community’s competitiveness across the six economic development initiatives, provide advice upon implementing the strategic plan, encourage collaboration across all community sectors, and recommend improvements to improve competitiveness.

April 3, 2024

The Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Citizen’s 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. It will form subcommittees and a task force to determine milestones and […]