❇️ Luck, Genius, or Both? | CityClips #353

Featured: Finale Events

Lucky or Genius. Thank goodness North FL did not get any tornados this time around. This Florida guy is the luckiest after winning the lottery 7x | Tal Dem. Tallahassee Foodies recently marked a milestone by reaching 100K members. The “Mural Makeover” project is still accepting applications from local commercial properties interested in having a custom public art mural. If you’re an employer seeking enthusiastic team members, the WOW 2.0 event is an excellent chance to meet potential talent. It’s all a mix of luck and genius if you ask us.✨

Quick Summary

For the 353rd issue, here’s what’s up:

• Event Recap: Tallahassee Foodies’ 100K Members

• Local: Mural Makeover for Property Owners

• Upcoming: WOW 2.0 at TSC

• Featured: Finale Events | TEDxGainesville Highlights

• Networking + Business Events

EVENT RECAP

CHEERS TO 100K

Image Source: Tallahassee Foodies via FB

🥳 Tallahassee Foodies has just reached an amazing milestone of 100K members! | Tallahassee Foodies

• The Tallahassee Foodies Facebook Group that was created to stay connected with lunch buddies has grown and hit 100K members – which is almost half of Tallahassee’s population.

• The FB Group is a vibrant community of local food enthusiasts who are all about sharing positive recommendations.

• To mark this accomplishment, they recently hosted a city-wide celebration called “Cheers to 100K Members,” where every participating establishment offered a complimentary drink. 🥂

• Follow their socials to stay in the loop about local food and events: IG and FB.

LOCAL

PUBLIC ART

Image Source: Tallahassee Arts

🎨 Custom public art murals for Tallahassee’s commercial properties within the CRA districts. | Tallahassee Arts

• Through a $50K grant from the Knight Foundation via the Community Foundation of North Florida with $25K in matching funds provided by the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the CRA and the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) are collaborating to provide select commercial property owners the opportunity to remove or prevent graffiti issues on the exterior of their buildings by way of custom public art murals. | Tallahassee Downtown IG Post

• This funding will support three properties in the Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA district and three sites in the Downtown CRA district.

• “Call for Interested Property Owners” is still open until March 19th by 11:59 PM. | Apply

• Final decisions will be made by April 18th. For any queries, you may reach out to COCA’s Public Art Manager at sam@tallahasseearts.org.

UPCOMING

WOW 2.0

Image Source: WOW

📢 Calling all industry leaders! Are you in search of team members with vibrant energy and innovative ideas? Join WOW 2.0 to connect talent with opportunity! | Worlds of Work

• In partnership with the Tallahassee Talent Development Council, Tallahassee State College (TSC) will host the inaugural WOW 2.0 hiring fair.

• What is WOW 2.0? It is an event connecting local employers with high school seniors interested in entering the workforce full-time following graduation, working part-time while attending college, or enrolling in an apprenticeship program with a regional company. Students will interview with four companies and receive a contingent job offer or an opportunity to explore other options. Employers, students and their families will celebrate successful matches during Signing Day on May 8th.

• When and Where? Tuesday, April 8th, high school seniors will discover local career opportunities, interact with employers, and participate in interviews for jobs, internships, and apprenticeships. It will take place in TSC, Workforce Development Building, Room 105.

📋 Employers Must:

• Have at least five full-time, entry-level positions with benefits for candidates aged 18+.

• Attend training on March 25, 8:30–9:30 AM at TSC.

• Provide at least two interviewers for onsite interviews at the event.

• Assist with follow-up steps such as second interviews or required screenings.

• The deadline to register is Friday, March 21st.

FEATURED

Image Source: TEDxGainesville

Finale Events | TEDxGainesville 2021 Highlights

• The 2nd TEDxGainesville GRIT took place in 2021, with a goal to build bridges among diverse community by bringing together different sectors and groups through shared experiences and common interests. The lineup of speakers and performers reflected resilience, showcasing both mental and physical strength, and served to motivate the audience. | Learn More

• Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and thrilled at TEDxGainesville's monumental 5th event! Saturday, June 21st at 12 PM | From $25 Tickets

• Follow their socials for the latest updates: LI and FB

Reach out to Thomas Puketza:

📧 Email: tom@finaleevents.com

📱 Phone: 352-448-8538

☑️ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly

👀 Watch Tom’s TEDx Talk

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Source: CareerSource Capital Region

Tuesday, Mar. 18

• Beyond the Basics - Wellness & Productivity at Work by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Mar. 18 | 8 AM | Hotel Duval | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register

Thursday, Mar. 20

• Featured Event: Growing Forward Employer Resource Luncheon | Thursday, Mar. 20 | 11 AM | CareerSource Capital Region - Leon Career Center, 2601 S Blair Stone Rd, Bldg C #200 | Register

• Co. Starters Core Program Session 7: Discovering the Bottom Line by Capital City Chamber Of Commerce | Thursday, Mar. 20 | 6 PM |  Florida SBDC at FAMU | Learn More

Friday, Mar. 21

• 2025 Women Who Mean Business Awards & Business Expo by Tallahassee Woman Magazine | Friday, Mar. 21 | 11:30 AM | Tallahassee State College, 444 Appleyard Dr. | From $45 Tickets

Saturday, Mar. 22

• Tallahassee Harley-Davidson 5th Annual Birthday Bash | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 11 AM | Tallahassee Harley-Davidson, 1745 Capital Circle NW | Learn More

Wednesday, Mar. 26

• Benefits and Breakfast by Tallahassee Chamber | Wednesday, Mar. 26 | 8:30 AM | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, 300 E. Park Ave. | Free Register

Thursday, Mar. 27

• Co. Starters Core Program Session 8: Financial Modeling by Capital City Chamber Of Commerce | Thursday, Mar. 27 | 6 PM | Florida SBDC at FAMU | Learn More

Wednesday, Apr. 2

• 2025 Business of Healthcare Summit by FSU | Wednesday, Apr. 2 | Augustus Turnbull Conference Center | $100 for Virtual Attendance, $200 for Regular Tickets until Mar. 26 | Register Learn More

Thursday, Apr. 10

• 2025 Domi Awards with Keynote Princess Ousley | Thursday, Apr. 10 | 5:30 PM | Capital City Country Club | Early Bird Special at $40 until Mar. 20, General Admission at $60 Tickets

Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12

• Think Bold Festival Presented by VyStar Credit Union | Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12 | 9 AM | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | From $49 Tickets

Wednesday, Apr. 16

• SBIR+STTR Series: Budget Management & Reporting Essentials by IGNITE Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 10:30 AM | Innovation Park | Register

• $100K Logos and How to Make Them by Creative Collective Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 6:30 PM | Domi Station | Free Learn More

Thursday, Apr. 24

• Access to Capital: Know All Your Business Funding Options by Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship | Thursday, Apr. 24 | 5:30 PM | Online | Free Reserve a Spot

EPISODE 73

Get ready for an exciting session this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. We are excited to have Ricardo Schneider, Danfoss Executive Advisor & Former President and CEO of Danfoss Turbocor, who will talk about his journey of growing a high-scale company in Tallahassee. Got questions? Join us live!

- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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