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|  | | | Breaking ground. Congrats to the Eagles on an epic win. QB Tallahassee Airport was awarded a federal grant to modernize and develop new taxiways. The Bank of America Tallahassee Marathon recently marked its 50th year, attracting even more marathoners than ever. Wawa’s second store opening created a buzz among locals. ✨
Quick SummaryFor the 329th issue, here’s what’s cookin’: Economic Dev: $6.7M for TLH Airport Event Recap: Tallahassee Marathon | 50th Year + Premier Race New Biz on the Block: Wawa’s 2nd Featured: Domi | Alumni Networking + Business Events
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| | ECONOMIC DEV AIRPORT TAXIWAYS |
|  | | 💙🛬 $6.7M Federal Grant for the development of new taxiways at Tallahassee International Airport. | TalGov
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, backed by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is putting $332 million into enhancing airport and air traffic control infrastructure. These AIG funds are available for various projects, including airport planning, development, sustainability efforts, terminal expansions, upgrades to baggage systems, improvements in runway safety, and initiatives for noise compatibility. It has granted 171 awards across 32 states to help modernize airports. The $6.7M grant will support the development of a new Taxiway B11, Taxiway B12, and the necessary lighting. Taxiway Bravo will also undergo rehabilitation to reduce foreign object debris, extending its useful life and safety. "The Tallahassee International Airport's economic impact and passenger traffic continue to grow year-over-year, with no signs of slowing down, which underscores the importance of our efforts to secure these grant dollars now – the timing is perfect," said David Pollard, director of Aviation for the City of Tallahassee. "Through our terminal modernization project, runway improvements, parking enhancements and more, we are committed to providing a world-class travel experience."
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| | |  | | 🏃♀️🏃♂️ The Tallahassee Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary and continues to be recognized as a premier destination race. | Tal Dem
The Gulf Winds Track Club launched the Tallahassee Marathon in 1975, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of this event. The marathon has become a cherished tradition in the region, providing runners with the opportunity to race along Florida's capital city. 😍 First-time marathoners have joined this event and expressed their excitement and inspiration for running. The races started on South Monroe St. and ended on West Madison St. in College Town. The Tallahassee Marathon is a certified course by USATF and served as an official qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Runners experienced a mix of gentle hills in the early part of the race, followed by flat sections as they made their way along St. Mark's Trail. Breaking records: The Bank of America Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon set new records. Two weeks before the race, there were already 1,825 runners signed up, exceeding last year's total of 1,612 participants. 👏 Representing Florida and Beyond: Participants were from 50 counties across Florida and 41 different states. Bringing Visitors to Tallahassee: Almost half of the participants – 46%, or 837 runners made the trip from outside Leon County. Furthermore, 13% of the participants, totaling 230 individuals, arrived from outside Florida. Appealing to Female Athletes: Female runners account for 56% of the registrants, with 1,023 women, while male participants represented 44%. Youth and Inclusivity Shine: 43% of the runners were 30 years old or younger. Youth participation was even greater at the half marathons, with 59% of participants in this age bracket.
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| ⛽🍔 Wawa opened its second store in Tallahassee. | WCTV
Wawa debuted its first Tallahassee store in November at Hartsfield Road and Capital Circle Northwest. Nancy Dulaney, director of store operations at Wawa, said the community response to the inaugural store was unbelievable. "Now this second store was non-stop talk," she said. "It's a really, really exciting moment for us, and being in this location, this is where we did the groundbreaking. So we are ready to go, and the community is excited." The 16-pump convenience store is located at 1755 Blair Stone Rd., on the corner of Miccosukee Rd. 👀 Free Wawa shirts were distributed to the first 100 customers. Other freebies included coffee and samples of Wawa's limited-time coffee-flavored caramel cream. Wawa is offering a 1-2-3 deal as part of its rewards program that includes $1 hot coffee, $2 iced coffee and $3 Monster Energy Drinks until Feb. 16th. 🥤☕ | Tal Dem Florida Fact: The Pennsylvania-based company plans to launch 20 stores across Florida's Panhandle, including 4 to 6 locations in Tallahassee within the next 5 to 8 years. Each of these stores is expected to employ up to 35 people.
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| | |  | | Domi | Alumni: DivvyUp + Train. Fight. Win. Domi gives the support and the space you need to get your new business on a solid footing. | Learn more about Domi’s Incubation Program
Featured Domi alumni: DivvyUp is a custom sock company founded with the goal to sustainably provide socks to those in need. For every pair purchased, one pair of socks is donated to a local homeless shelter. To date, they have already gifted more than 2.4M pairs of socks. 🧦 Train. Fight. Win. (TFW) offers fitness programs from kids to adults. They aim to provide a fun, safe, yet challenging environment for everyone. Whether you want to get in the cage for your first MMA bout, or to simply learn how to box, defend yourself, and get in shape, they will help you get you there. 💪
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| | EVENTS NETWORKING + BUSINESS |
|  | | Tuesday, Feb. 11 Professional Women's Forum by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club | Individual: $45 for Members, $55 for Non-Members, Corporate Table (Reserved Seating for 8 with Logo): $375 for Members, $475 for Non-Members Register Business Career Expo by FSU | Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 10 AM | FSU Student Union, 75 N Woodward Ave. | Learn More
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Tuesday, Feb. 18 Featured Event: 10th Anniversary Summit on Children by CSC of Leon County | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30 PM | 2002 Old Saint Augustine Road Bldg. A, Suite A-50 | Free Learn More Forty under 40 by News Service Florida | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 6:30 PM | DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee, 101 S. Adams St. | Register Beyond the Basics - Onboarding by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 8 AM | Hotel Duval | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register
Thursday, Feb. 20 AI Webinar Class with OpenOcean's Logan Higuera by Domi | Thursday, Feb. 20 | 6 PM | Domi Station | Follow their socials for updates: LI, IG, and FB
Saturday, Feb. 22
Wednesday, Feb. 26 Tabling at Art + Entrepreneurship Expo by Domi | Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Follow their socials for updates: LI, IG, and FB
Thursday, Feb. 27 18th Annual Working Well CEO Breakfast by Working Well | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 AM | TSC (SU) Student Union Building | $95 Tickets 29th Annual Distinguished Leadership Awards by Tallahassee Chamber | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 6 PM | Dunlap Champions Club | $150 for Individual Ticket Register
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