❇️ OEV Receives IEDC Excellence Awards | CityClips #240

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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs. Some who do great work get recognition. Today, we highlight OEV’s awards and Tallahassee companies listed on Inc. 5000. We are excited to celebrate these milestones. Plus, we found some cool podcasts. ✨


Quick Summary

In this 240th edition, here’s the preview:

  • Awards: Office of Economic Vitality Receives Accolades from IEDC

  • Business Growth: Inc. 5000 | 2024 Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S.

  • Podcasts: FL + TLH

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

  • Networking + Business Events

AWARDS

IEDC HONORS OEV

Image Credit: OEV

Office of Economic Vitality receives 2024 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award for Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year | OEV

  • The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) also receives a Bronze Award for championing Economic Equity and Inclusion through the Amazon Tallahassee Robotics Fulfillment Center project.

  • The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,500 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind.

  • The IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards recognize organizations that show outstanding performance in the field of economic development. The judges emphasized the crucial role played by OEV in generating employment, drawing significant investments, and bolstering economic stability during their review.

  • Among the accomplishments noted were OEV’s $1 billion economic impact in its first five years, securing the Amazon Tallahassee Robotics Fulfillment Center—the region’s largest private-sector job creator—and earning the distinction from Area Development magazine as the strongest economy in the U.S.

  • These accolades will be celebrated alongside other distinguished awardees at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado from September 15th to 18th.

BUSINESS GROWTH

FASTEST-GROWING

Image Credits: Inc., Tallulah, Native Pest, and F&I Sentinel

Inc. revealed the 43rd edition of the Inc. 5000 which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Companies on the 2024 list are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over the last 3 years and is considered America's entrepreneurial benchmark. | Inc. 🥳🏆


In order to qualify for the Inc. 5000, a company needs to:

  • be privately owned, operating for profit, and independent (not a subsidiary or a division of another company)

  • have been founded and generating revenue as of March 31, 2020

  • have generated a minimum of $100,000 in revenue in 2020

  • have generated a minimum of $2 million in revenue in 2023 | See full methodology


🎉 Total companies in Southeast U.S.: 1428

🎉 Total companies in Florida: 466

🎉 Total companies in North Florida: 47

🎉 Total companies in Tallahassee: 3

PODCASTS

FL + TLH

Image Credit: Dall-E

As of June 2024, there are over 460,526 active podcasts in Apple Podcasts. Podcasts have the potential to educate, motivate, or captivate their listeners. Their popularity continues to grow due to their accessibility, diverse range of content, and ability to be enjoyed while multitasking. | The Podcast Host


Here are some suggested podcasts:

Tallahassee Podcast: | FeedSpot 🎙️


FL-Based Podcasts: | FeedSpot 🎙️


Are we missing any? We’d love to hear from you. Note: These are what we found as listed, but cannot guarantee if all are still actively publishing.

FEATURED PARTNER

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Impact Week | Sponsorship + Save the Date

Impact Week is dedicated to raising up people, businesses and community to achieve meaningful connections.


With your sponsorship, Impact Week can grow and offer even more value to the attendees and the community. | 2024 Sponsorship Packages

  • Single Sponsor: $1,000

  • Track Sponsor: $2,500

  • Day Sponsor: $5,000

  • Event Sponsor: $10,000


🔗 Stay in the loop! Follow their socials for updates: Instagram & LinkedIn


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

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Credit: TSC

Sept. 18th, Wed. 6 PM to 8 PM EDT at Island Wing Company, 1370 Market St, Tallahassee: National Suicide Prevention Month by Grow Tallahassee | RSVP


Featured Event: 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. 25th, Wed. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 Southeast Veitch St. Gainesville: Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship - Gainesville Chapter Launch! | Free Reserve a Spot


Sept. 25th, Wed. 8:30 AM to 10 AM EDT at United Partners for Human Services: Unlocking Donor Potential and Strengthening Relationships on LinkedIn by AFP Big Bend | Ticket price: $15 for AFP Members, $25 for AFP Non-Members Tickets Learn More


Sept. 25th, Wed. 10 AM to 3 PM EDT at Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, FAMU: Fall 2024 Career Expo by FAMU | Learn More


Sept. 26th, Thurs. 9 AM to 4 PM EDT at Donald. L. Tucker Civic Center: Seminole Futures Career & Internship Fair by FSU Career Center | Register Learn More


Canceled Event: Sept. 27th, Fri. 8 AM to 4 PM EDT at the TCC Workforce Development Building, 444 Appleyard Dr: Sector Forward Conference by INIE


Oct. 2nd, Tues. to Wed.: TalTech Annual Conference '24 - Elevate Tallahassee | Tickets Learn More

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

  • 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. 7th to 11th, Mon. to Fri.: 32nd Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week by Office of Economic Vitality | Learn More

  • This week-long event is dedicated to honoring and uplifting minority and women-owned businesses in the community. Follow OEV’s socials and stay tuned for more details | LI, FB, and IG


Oct. 8th, Tues. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EDT at Dunlap Champions Club: Professional Women's Forum by Tallahassee Chamber | Register

  • In-Person Registration: $45 for Member, $55 for Non-Member

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


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

EPISODE 56

Get ready for an exciting session this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “Build Your Base Brick-By-Brick,” and you won’t want to miss it. Got questions? Join us live!!


- Julia & Ali (editors@cityclips.net)
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