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|  | | | Florida’s Job Growth. While the last bit of ice melts away in North FL, Team CityClips has been fully aware of the devastation of CA wildfires. We have deep CA roots, loved-ones and friends who live there. Our hearts go out to those suffering unthinkable loss. We also are closely following the lawsuit and career burning scandal between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Not quite “Nicepool” of us. IYKYK. The online chatter is not trending well for Blake, we delightfully stumbled on a Florida YouTuber Christina Randall’s take on it. Speaking of career burning, how about career development? CareerSource Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce are working together to support talent development for high-demand jobs of the future. Tallahassee MSA exports reached a historic high in 2023. JMI launched its new initiative that honors accomplished alumni business leaders and non-profit executives. ✨
Quick SummaryFor the 319th issue, here’s what’s cookin’: Events: JMI 30 Awards Economic Dev: Tallahassee MSA Exports Reached $315.6M in 2023 Future FL: Collaborating for Economy and Workforce Featured: Piersica | FAQ: Challenges of Solid-State Batteries Networking + Business Events
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| 🏆🥂 JMI 30 Awards Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship launched the JMI 30 Awards, a fresh initiative inspired by the success of the Seminole 100 awards that began in 2018. This program highlights the 30 fastest-growing businesses that are owned or led by JMI alumni. Applications are due by February 28th. The grand celebration will be on June 13th during the final day of JMI’s Annual Leadership Conference in St. Pete, Florida. 📋 | Apply now! The event serves as a celebration of JMI’s most innovative and accomplished alumni business leaders and non-profit executives. These individuals embody the values, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that JMI has proudly supported for thirty years. Be part of a wonderful tradition that recognizes excellence and accomplishment. Register for JMI 30 Celebration and Conference.
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|  | | 📈 Tallahassee MSA exports have achieved a historic high of $315.6M in 2023. | OEV The International Trade Administration (ITA) has just published the metro-level export figures for 2023. In the Tallahassee Metro Statistical Area (MSA), exports reached $315.6M in 2023, marking a significant 35.3% rise compared to 2022. This figure represents the highest level of exports recorded for the Tallahassee MSA since the ITA began tracking data in 2005 (in nominal dollars, unadjusted for inflation). In the last ten years, merchandise exports from the Tallahassee MSA have increased by 81%, achieving an average annual growth rate of approximately 8%.
Key sectors for 2023 included: Machinery Manufacturing: $162.6M Transportation Equipment Manufacturing: $20.6M Minerals and Ores: $20.2M Computer and Electronic Products: $15.6M
The remaining $96.6M was undisclosed due to confidentiality. Major destinations included: Asia, $130.3M; European Union, $91.3M; South America, $19.9M; and Africa, $0.6M. |
| | |  | | 🫱🏻🫲🏽 Collaborating for Florida's future economy and workforce. | Tal Dem CareerSource Florida (CF), the official body for workforce policy and investment in the state, is teaming up with the Florida Chamber of Commerce (FCC), the primary advocate for businesses in Florida, to enhance support for both businesses and workers through creative strategies. They understand that talent is the key asset in any strategy for economic development. One of their key initiatives is the Future of Work Florida, a joint effort by CF, the FCC, and the Florida Department of Education. The initiative aims to address Florida’s workforce challenges by promoting career and technical education. It brings together the business community with education and workforce partners to raise awareness and readiness for the high-demand careers of the future. 🤩 The Florida Chamber Foundation's (FCF) “Top 30 in 2030” report highlights in-demand careers, including registered nurses, construction managers, and specific first-line supervisors, which all provide median hourly wages above $30 and require only an associate’s degree. An additional 13 other careers require just some postsecondary training. To address the distinct industry needs across Florida, the “Top 30 in 2030” list categorizes these high-demand careers by county and workforce region. If you're a business leader seeking to recruit talent, they encourage you to reach out to your local workforce development board and the FCF, to help you discuss your needs, challenges, solutions, and innovative ideas. For students and job seekers, they recommend checking out the career services and training programs offered at your local career center. This is a great way to uncover the exciting job opportunities available in your area and the industries that interest you. 👀
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| | |  | | Piersica | FAQ: What are the challenges of solid-state batteries?
Some of the obstacles facing the advancement of solid-state batteries include: The limitations of large-scale production as a result of the reactivity of solid electrolytes with water or air. Preserving long-lasting performance as variations in volume or thickness can cause cracks in solid electrolytes and dramatically reduce battery lifespan. Balancing the energy density with the use of heavier lithium conductors such as ceramics or glasses, which can prove to be a challenge. Enhancing the interface between solid layers to overcome low conductivity.
Source: Piersica and Stacey Gaswirth |
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