❇️ Average FSU Student Debt. vs. National | CityClips #235

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“Success begins with a single step.” Today, we are featuring FSU, Florida’s Great Northwest, and Vanderbilt University — all have taken not just a single step but huge steps toward growth. And yes the subject line in which we mentioned the horrid “d” word… that is “Debt.” The average college student graduates with 5-figures in debt. FSU is on a mission to claim No. 1 for the lowest student debt with highest quality of education. Team CityClips is getting in gear for a peak event season before the holidays hit.✨

Quick Summary

In this 235th edition, here’s the preview:

• Education: FSU Aims to Provide Lowest Cost Quality Education

• Economic Dev: The Impact of Lightcast’s Gazelle on FGNW

• Coming Soon: Vanderbilt University in West Palm Beach

• Featured Partner: Impact Week | Vision + Save the Date

• Networking + Business Events

EDUCATION

LOW STUDENT DEBT

Image Credit: FSU News

FSU sets sights on becoming the nation's top research university with minimal student debt. | FSU News

• “I think it’s really important that we not only deliver an amazing education to our students, but we also do it in a way that’s the lowest cost,” said FSU President Richard McCullough.

• Currently ranked among the top 12 public research universities for low student debt, FSU is on track to potentially claim the No. 1 spot in the coming years. Presently, about 32% of FSU undergraduates graduate with some debt, averaging $14,500—well below the national average of $29,400.

• Florida State’s affordability is bolstered by Florida’s already low public university tuition rates, with FSU’s tuition remaining unchanged for the past 11 years. This makes FSU one of the most cost-effective options for students seeking a top-tier education. Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies Joe O'Shea emphasizes that these factors position FSU as a leader in making higher education accessible and affordable.

ECONOMIC DEV

LIGHTCAST’S GAZELLE

Image Credit: Lightcast

Florida’s Great Northwest leverages Gazelle to attract companies. | Lightcast

• The team at Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) is dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being of communities by fostering growth and creating jobs. Economic developers are pivotal in providing opportunities for residents to prosper and for local businesses to thrive. FGNW has successfully identified these opportunities using Lightcast’s Gazelle platform.

• Lightcast is a worldwide authority on labor market data, offering detailed insights into skills, jobs, supply, and demand across the global labor market.

• Gazelle is an AI-powered platform that identifies growing businesses aligned with community goals, playing a crucial role in their success.

• "Three of our region’s recently announced projects were identified from the intelligence we gathered from Gazelle. Our region is expected to see over 600 new manufacturing jobs created with more than $75 million in capital invested. The effect of these investments on our local community and industries is significant," said Shane Chadwick, FGNW’s Business Intelligence and Marketing Manager.

COMING SOON

VANDERBILT IN FL

Image Credits: Vanderbilt and Florida of Tomorrow

Vanderbilt University proposes to build a $520 million campus in West Palm Beach. | Florida of Tomorrow

• Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It provides over 70 undergraduate majors and an extensive selection of graduate and professional degrees within 10 schools and colleges.

• It recently delivered a presentation to the Palm Beach County Commission, possibly paving the way for the establishment of a new campus in West Palm Beach.

• The university aims to invest $519.6 million in a facility spanning over 300,000 sq. ft., potentially creating 1,346 full-time jobs and accommodating around 1,000 students. The projected economic impact is $7 billion over a span of 25 years, resulting in the creation of 35,000 new jobs.

• John O'Brien, a spokesperson for Vanderbilt, has verified that they are considering expanding their business education and computing programs to West Palm Beach due to the city's growth in private equity, venture capital, fintech, and investment banking.

• Vanderbilt's presentation outlined its vision for the West Palm Beach campus, focusing on business, AI, data science, and an innovation hub. It hopes to launch initial programs in West Palm Beach as soon as fall 2026.

FEATURED PARTNER

Image Credit: Impact Week via IG

Impact Week: About + Vision

• Impact Week is an exciting annual event driven by the community and aligned with Global Entrepreneurship Week. As a nonprofit organization, they are dedicated to giving back and fostering positive change for the local community.

• They aim to create an opportunity where changemakers are empowered to take purposeful action and drive meaningful change.

• Follow their socials to stay up to date: LI | IG

🗓️ Save the Date: Impact Week on November 19th to 21st, Tues. to Thurs. at Challenger Learning Center, Tallahassee | Tickets

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Credit: Tallahassee Chamber via FB

Featured Event: Sept. 10th, Tues. 2 PM to 3 PM EDT via Zoom Meeting: Future Ready - Essential Skills for Work & Learning in the Age of AI by Tallahassee Chamber | Register Learn More

Sept. 10th to 11th, Tues. to Wed. from 9 AM EDT at 1729 W Paul Dirac Dr.: SBIR/STTR Proposal Writing Workshop by Ignite FSU | Free Reserve a Spot

Sept. 10th to 11th, Tues. to Wed. from 8 AM EDT at Florida State Conference Center: Florida Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit 2024 by Government Technology | Free Register| Open to Public Sector only | Learn More

Sept. 11th, Wed. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at Foundation Meeting Room 625 E. Tennessee St.: Building Strong Financial Projections by Capital City Chamber | Register

Sept. 11th to 13th, Wed. to Fri. at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld: Florida Broadband Summit 2024 by Florida Commerce and CareerSource Florida | Learn More

Sept. 12th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EDT at The Monroe, 1327 South Monroe Street, Suite 5: Business After Hours by Tallahassee Chamber | Ticket price: $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members Register

Sept. 20th, Fri. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at TSC Main Campus, WD Ballroom, Room 105: Design-Thinking Session - Future of Work in the Age of AI: What's Next? by Tallahassee Chamber and TSC | Register

Sept. 23rd to 24th, Mon. to Tues. 8 AM to 7:30 PM EDT at FSU Turnbull Center: Advantage Conference 2024 + 30th Anniversary Celebration by Capital City Chamber | Ticket price: $99, Sponsors: $500 to $5000 Tickets Register

Sept. 27th, Fri. 8 AM to 4 PM EDT at the TSC Workforce Development Building, 444 Appleyard Dr: Sector Forward Conference by INIE | Learn More

Oct. 1st to 2nd, Tues. to Wed.: TalTech Annual Conference '24 - Elevate Tallahassee

• Oct. 1st, Tues. - Pre-Conf. Kickoff Event at North Florida Innovation Labs | Register

• Oct. 2nd, Wed. - Conference Day at TSC Workforce Center | Members and Students: $0, Non-Members: $75 Tickets

• Interested to be a Sponsor? Learn More

Oct. 3rd, Thurs. 5 PM EDT at Wildwood Church, 100 Ox Bottom Road,Tallahassee,32312: City on a Hill Leon 2024 by Safe Families for Children North Florida | Reserve a Spot Learn More

Oct. 24th, Thurs. 6 PM to 8 PM EDT at Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL: 2nd Annual "Taste in the Garden" | Ticket price: $125 Tickets Learn More

• All proceeds will benefit Second Harvest of the Big Bend

EPISODE 55

Shoutout to "Kara", you are the lucky winner of CityClips Live Ep. 54 Drawing! You have won a special prize from us, and we will be reaching out to you soon for more details. Get ready for an exciting session this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “Growth Tactics Part 2,” and you won’t want to miss it. Got questions? Join us live!!

- Julia & Ali (editors@cityclips.net)