❇️ $11.3M Fund for TLH | CityClips #202

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Featured Partner: TalTech Alliance

We woke up with a crazy news cycle that involves Biden, Microsoft/Crowdstrike and the list goes on. Thankfully, we don’t focus on that. Locally, Tallahassee and its neighbors are basking in some fantastic news! Our city’s bus system just scored more funding from the FTA – maybe this will help out StarMetro to stay on schedule.😏 FSU continues to rake in the awards, and CareerSource Capital Region expanded its services to Jefferson County. Good news all around!

Quick Summary

In this 202nd edition, here’s what we found:

• Local: $11.3M Federal Funding for TLH

• Workforce Dev: CareerSource Capital Region in Jefferson County

• Education: FSU is the ‘Best Value’ Public College in Florida

• Featured Partner: TalTech + Elevate Tallahassee (Save the Date)

• Networking + Business Events

LOCAL

GRANT FOR TLH

Image Credits: FTA and StarMetro

The City of Tallahassee was awarded $11.3 million in federal funds. Tallahassee was among only 117 projects nationwide to receive this federal funding. | WTXL

• More than $11.3 million grant for Tallahassee was from the Federal Transit Administration for StarMetro, the city's bus system, to support its goal of achieving a fully electric fleet by 2035.

• Funds will be used to purchase 8 electric buses, expand essential charging infrastructure and support workforce development programs to maintain the city's growing electric fleet.

• This funding adds to the $36 million in federal grant funding StarMetro received in 2023 to support construction of the Southside Transit Center.

WORKFORCE DEV

CAREERSOURCE IN JEFFERSON

Image Credit: CareerSource

Jefferson County businesses and residents are now served by CareerSource Capital Region. | LI

• Starting July 1st, Jefferson County businesses and career seekers will benefit from enhanced workforce services from CareerSource Capital Region. This move by the State of Florida aims to streamline talent development and training solutions, ensuring support for the local economy.

• For Businesses: email cbes@careersourcecapitalregion.com for prompt assistance

• For Career Seekers: visit staff who are onsite every Wed., 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the R.J. Bailar Public Library, 375 South Water St., Monticello, FL 32344 or call (850) 922-0023.

• Follow CareerSource Capital Region on social media to learn about upcoming job fairs, recruitment events, workshops and other solutions that are available. | FB, LI, X, and IG

EDUCATION

TOP PUBLIC COLLEGE

Image Credit: FSU News

FSU is the top-ranked ‘Best Value’ public college in Florida, No. 16 in the nation by The Princeton Review. | FSU News

• “Florida State University’s rise in the rankings is a direct reflection of our unwavering focus on reducing financial barriers and prioritizing student success,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “We are honored to be recognized as the top public institution in Florida for making higher education accessible and valuable to all students, regardless of their background.”

• The Princeton Review surveyed more than 650 colleges and universities for the Best Value Colleges 2024 list. The schools earning a place on the list received the highest return on investment (ROI) ratings, which are based on the company’s more than 40 data points covering academics, affordability and career preparation.

• The Princeton Review also included FSU in the Top 20 among public schools for Best Alumni Networks at No. 14, up two spots from the previous year.

FEATURED PARTNER

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Credit: AFP via eventbrite

July 25th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Dunlap Champions Club (DCC) in Doak Campbell Stadium: Business After Hours by Tallahassee Chamber | Ticket price: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members Register

Featured Event: July 31st, Wed. 8:30 AM to 10 AM EDT at Care Point Health & Wellness Center: Roundtable Exchange: Grants, Stewardship, and Capital Campaigns by Association of Fundraising Professionals | Ticket price: $15 for AFP Members, $25 for AFP Non-Members Tickets

Aug. 6th, Tues. 8:30 AM EDT at the Parkview at Cascades: Black Business Annual Breakfast by Capital City Chamber | Register

Aug. 6th, Tues. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at Dunlap Champions Club: Professional Women's Forum by Tallahassee Chamber | Ticket price: $45 for Members; $55 for Non-Members Register

• Corporate Table Registration (Reserved Seating for 8): $350 for Member, $450 for Non-Member

Aug. 15th to 18th, Thurs. to Sun. at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island: Annual Chamber Community Conference by Tallahassee Chamber | Register

Aug. 21st, Wed. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Foundation Meeting Room 625 E. Tennessee St.: Major Considerations for Managing Employees by Capital City Chamber | Learn More

Aug. 21st to 22nd, Wed to Thurs. 5 PM to 7 PM, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT at the TCC Workforce Development Building, 444 Appleyard Dr: Sector Forward Conference by INIE | Learn More

• Networking connection event on August 21st, 5 PM to 6:30 PM.

• Julia Holly will be the speaker on August 22nd, 10:15 AM to 10:50 AM.

• Member Registration here

• Non-Member Registration here

Aug. 26th, Mon. 8 AM to 9:30 AM EDT: JH Creative Labs by Julia Holly | Ticket price: $49.99 Reserve a Spot

• JHC Creative Labs are designed for people or teams for a one-time session. This is for group access to get constructive feedback, design critiques, or creative inspiration.

• Min. of 6 to max. of 10 spots.

Aug. 29th, Thurs. 5:30 PM EDT at Domi Station: Strategizing Your Business Success by Capital City Chamber | Learn More

Sep. 23rd to 24th, Mon. to Tues. 8 AM to 7:30 PM EDT at FSU Turnbull Center: 30th Advantage Conference 2024 + 30th Anniversary Celebration by Capital City Chamber | Register

EPISODE 49

Join us this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube sponsored by JH Creative channels. We will talk about “Funding for Tech”. We are also excited to have Michael Tentnowski, Senior Licensing Manager at Florida State University, to talk about his story and insight into the community. Got questions? Join us live!

- Julia & Ali (editors@cityclips.net)