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“It’s not that deep” is what teenagers say when they mean “it’s not that big of a deal” or “don’t take it so seriously.” Julia here. That is what I need to tell myself, when I realize I did not press “publish” after finalizing an issue scheduled for today. It’s only happened twice this whole year. Clearly, I need to lighten my load. At some point, it will be a bigger deal. That’s the beauty of early-stage startups to “Fail Fast. Fail Forward.” You all, the loyal subscribers, keep us motivated to keep going! For Stat Thurs. we dug up some facts and stats with a unique case of triple E’s for Events, Economics, and Education.

Quick Summary

In this 238th edition, geek out on this:

Event Recap: AERO Innovation Tour
Economic Dev: 2024 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report
Education: FSU Sets New Highs in Graduation And Retention Rates
Featured Partner: Impact Week | Business Resource Speakers
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EVENT RECAP

AERO TOUR

Image Credit: Julia Holly

Participants checked out four different labs during the AERO (Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations) Tour on September 5, 2024, diving into cool innovative projects and research. Most Tallahassee folks do not even realize this is in our own backyard.

Co-founder of CityClips, Julia Holly, and other fellow participants were in attendance at this event. They had a lab tour at the High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) together with its Director, Zhiyong Richard Liang.
They paid a visit to the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP) as well as the newly furnished North Florida Innovation Labs (NFIL).
They also went to the Center for Intelligent Systems, Control, and Robotics (CISCOR), a lab dedicated to robotics, AI and machine learning, which is affiliated to FSU College of Engineering.
Did you know? Many global companies come to town to utilize these research labs. Representatives from the likes of Google, NASA, Tesla, Navy, and the Air Force come to town to test out projects. Yes, they are top secret. If we tell you, we’d have to…

ECONOMIC DEV

FL REPORT

Image Credit: Florida Chamber of Commerce

2024 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report | FL Chamber

The 2024 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report is part of an annual mid-year report series aimed at keeping Florida leaders in the know regarding Florida’s economic headwinds and tailwinds impacting the way Florida does business.
This analysis serves as a level set to guide Florida businesses and key decision makers through the remainder of the year as they plan and budget for 2025.
Follow @FloridaBTN on X to get updated economic data for Florida and analysis upon release. Visit TheFloridaScorecard.org to view hundreds of state and county level metrics reflecting Florida’s economic progress in becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. View other Florida Chamber Foundation Research here.

EDUCATION

FSU GRAD RANKINGS

Image Credit: Florida State University News

Investment reaps rewards: FSU sets new highs in graduation and retention rates. | FSU News

FSU’s four-year graduation rate reached a new high of 76%, up from 75% last year, while the university’s retention rate maintained a stellar 96%, matching last year’s record. Using the most recent publicly available data, FSU’s Office of Institutional Research projects these numbers will secure FSU in the Top 10 among all public universities nationally in both categories.
The six-year graduation rate also climbed to 86%, up from last year’s record of 85%, which is projected to rank FSU in the Top 20 among public universities. Notably, FSU’s three-year graduation rate for transfer students shot up to 78.3% from last year’s 74.4%, which led all State University System institutions. The university’s six-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients is 83%.
FSU's success has been attained by making strategic investments in initiatives to support student success, including improvements to academic advising and the implementation of programs aimed at guiding students through their educational journey.
“Our investments in comprehensive advising and student support programs are paying off in remarkable ways,” President Richard McCullough said. “We are dedicated to ensuring that every student has the resources they need to succeed.”

FEATURED PARTNER

Image Credit: Impact Week

Impact Week | Business Resource Speakers 🎤

The 2024 Impact Week Lineup of Speakers covers many Industries.✨

Tangela Lofton - Regional Director, SBDC FAMU Consultant & Business Owner
Doug Luciani - Performance Innovation Institute Tallahassee State College, Entrepreneur & Business Owner
Christina Lynch - CEO, Trydent Consulting, Consultant & Business Owner
Terri D. Sherman P.A. - Certified Business Intermediary Florida Business Exchange, Inc., Business Exit Expert

WEEKEND EVENTS

GHOST & GRIM TALES

Image Credit: Visit Tallahassee

Entertainment / Things To Do

Featured Event: Sept. 14th, Sat. 7 PM to 9:30 PM EDT at Downtown Tallahassee: Ghosts & Grim Tales Tour Presented by Storied Paths | Tickets Learn More

Adults $25, Youth (17 and under) $10

Sept. 22nd, Sun. 12 PM to 5 PM EDT at 717 S Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FL: Marauders Market by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Marauders Market | Learn More

Sept. 28th, Sat. 10 AM to 2 PM EDT at Jack McLean Community Center: 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck | Free Learn More

This free family event offers an up-close experience to explore some of your favorite vehicles and equipment!

Sept. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket price range: $40 to $100 Tickets Learn More

Sept. 28th, Sat. 7 PM EDT at 1122-8 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, Florida 32303: 1st Annual Taco Eating Competition by El Rey Tacos & Beer | Register Learn More

The first-place winner will take home a $250 cash prize!

Oct 6th, Sun. 7:30 PM EDT at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band | Ticket price: $85 | $70 Tickets

Oct. 20th, Sun. 7:30 PM EDT at Lee Hall Auditorium at Florida A&M University: Samara Joy With her Grammy Award-winning Verve Records Debut | Ticket price range: $15 to $65 Tickets Learn More

Oct. 26th, Sat. 12 PM to 8 PM EDT at 1205 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4321: TFP Food Festival by Fussy Pineapple | Free Learn More Register

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FEATURED PARTNER

GHOST & GRIM TALES

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