Northwest Florida is Flying High
Successful courtship advances economic development objectives
An Evolving Vision Begins to Take Shape for The Arena District
A planned expansion of Florida State University is set to break ground in 2019.
Wakulla Public Schools Score High Marks
Looking to give their students every opportunity possible.
The Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship Has Grown Dramatically
Producing top-notch entrepreneurs that think beyond the classroom.
The Capital City Turns It's Magnetic Attraction Into World Class Business
The Office of Economic Vitality furthers Tallahassee's progress.
Lake Tribe Brewing is Diversifying Tallahassee's Craft Beer Scene
The brewery, which employs about 10 people, joins a growing Tallahassee craft beer industry.
Tallahassee’s Cissy Proctor Looks After State’s Economic Welfare
Proctor excels in the executive director role for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Municode Embraces Technology-Driven Advances
Helping to ensure that the businesses take advantage of emerging technologies.
Okaloosa Touts Features of Shoal River Ranch Industrial Megasite
The site boasts many features that have in the past attracted manufacturing plants.
Tyndall Air Force Base Confident of Landing New Aircraft
Northwest Florida’s superior climate and the region’s culture of piloting unmanned systems solidified Tyndall as a supreme location.
Everything You Need To Know About The New Tax Reform
The most far-reaching overhaul of the country’s tax system in 30 years
Walton County’s Tourism Reach Extends to Atlanta
Fully 10 percent of visitors to South Walton County are from the Atlanta market.
Circle Grill and Grady’s Seafood Have the Friendliest Rivalry Around
Rivalry restaurants serve diners’ palates well
Black Lab Inspires Entrepreneur's Shrimp Marinade Business Venture
Abandoned dog and a shrimp marinade kick-starts major entrepreneurial success
Chancellor Madeline Pumariega is in the Business of Opportunity
Miami native leads students to aim higher and secure employment
What a Difference a Penny Makes
Three times since 1989, Leon County voters have approved adding a penny to the local sales tax. In the third vote in 2014, voters agreed to extend the tax from 2020 to 2040.
OEV ignites economic vitality with layered, holistic effort
In February 2016, the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) was formed as part of a newly created Tallahassee/Leon County department for Planning, Land Management and Community Enhancement — acronym PLACE.
Writing Code
The demand for certain high-tech skills has grown much faster than the supply. Computer code schools are emerging to groom candidates to fill IT jobs.
Unfinished Business
The 2017 legislative session resulted in limited lawmaking affecting businesses, but funding was preserved for tourism promotion and economic development.
Pinnacle Award Honorees 2017
This year’s Pinnacle Award winners represent fields ranging from broadcast journalism and motivational speaking to economic development and corporate communications. The awards, presented by 850 Business Magazine, honor women who have distinguished themselves professionally and as community servants.
