Contest will look for bright ideas downtown
Tallahassee Democrat –By Elizabeth Mack
August 20, 2010
Illuminate Tallahassee is working to beautify downtown.
The group, consisting of Knight Creative Communities Institute catalysts and other community volunteers, has a vision to light up downtown buildings, creating a skyline, said Michael Campbell, Illuminate Tallahassee chairman.
But there’s a catch.
“When we thought of this idea, we found that …
Tallahassee #5 Among 20 Best Cities to Find Jobs
The Daily Beast –By Richard Florida
August 12, 2010
Wondering where the jobs of the future are going to be? Richard Florida crunched the numbers to create a list of the American cities with the fastest-growing job markets, from New York to Durham to Bethesda.
The U.S. economy can’t seem to catch a break, as the most recent …
Gators versus ’Noles: A Tale of Two Cities and Their Efforts to Build Business
Gainesville Business Report –By Rick Sapp
July 27, 2010
Remember the Choke at Doak and Free Shoes University? Remember the ankle twisting, eye-gouging, blown calls? Burt Reynolds and Erin Andrews? When it comes to sports, Gainesville and Tallahassee have long been tough competitors who battle for the public’s attention.
But there’s rivalry off the field as well.
When …
Dailey: Leon County is on the right path
Tallahassee Democrat –By Dave Hodges
August 16, 2010
DESTIN — Leon County’s further economic progress will require residents to overcome the challenges that remain, among them the need to build on the area’s sense of community, speakers said during the final segment of the 2010 Annual Community Conference.
In his remarks on the state of the county, …
Cooperation topic of Day 2 of Chamber conference
Tallahassee Democrat –By Dave Hodges
August 15, 2010
Speakers at Chamber conference discuss existing collaboration, importance of regional communities
DESTIN — Tallahassee’s economic future is closely tied to the success of the region in the years ahead — a theme stressed Saturday by the CEO of Workforce Florida and other speakers at the 2010 Annual Community Conference.
“It …
‘Talent Lives Here Toolkit’ helps promote internships at local firms
Tallahassee Democrat –By Elizabeth M. Mack
August 12, 2010
To help keep students in the community after graduation, the Knight Creative Communities Initiative, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, universities and community college have joined forces to create a internship manual for local employers.
The project is called Talent Lives Here, part of KCCI’s 2009-10 Catalyst Class efforts where volunteers work …
Our town pulses with eccentric, eclectic beat
Tallahassee Democrat –By Paul De Revere
July 9, 2010
It’s a strange thing growing up in Tallahassee and coming of age in its music scene, as I did. I’ve witnessed so much unique talent here, I’ve come to think there’s something very special, even eccentric, about this town. We don’t get a lot of outsiders …
The Economy of Art
850 Magazine –Local communities accrue financial as well as cultural benefits from healthy arts scene
By Kimberley K. Yablonski
Originally published in the June/July 2010 issue of 850 Magazine
In today’s struggling economy, one would expect funding for the arts to have taken a big hit and, in many cases, it has. However, a recent study gives …
The Fourth Place
The Daily Beast –By Richard Florida
July 6, 2010
More and more workers are plugging in and taking meetings at places, like Starbucks, that aren’t home or the office. Richard Florida on why this trend will change our business world.
Starting July 1, Starbucks is offering free, one-click WiFi to its customers. “We offer many of the …
EDC preparing new program for startup firms
Tallahassee Democrat –By Dave Hodges
July 4, 2010
Small high-tech companies trying to make their start in the commercial marketplace will have one more resource soon as the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County prepares to roll out its Entrepreneurial Excellence Program to support business incubation in the area.
The program is being funded through a …