|  | | | Crunching the numbers. It’s the first official day of Spring and we’re starting to see pollen on our cars. Capital City Chamber shared their latest stats. Black-owned businesses in the area are thriving. From local shops to innovative startups, the community is growing, opening the door for even more entrepreneurial success. Let’s look at the figures and see how these milestones are making their mark. |
| Quick SummaryIn our 356th edition, here’s the stats: Year in Review: Capital City Chamber in 2024 Local: No. of Black-Owned Businesses Featured: Finale Events | TEDxGainesville Sponsorship TLH Weekend Events
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| 💙 Here are the highlights of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce for 2024. | CCC Last year was particularly special as they proudly celebrated 30 years. For 3 decades, they have stood as a steadfast catalyst for community development, economic growth, and meaningful partnerships. | President’s Message One of the highlights was the series of events and initiatives designed to promote local businesses and encourage economic development. Signature gatherings like: Black business month, Economic Impact Homecoming Breakfast, Coffee and Commerce, and the Advantage Conference/30 years anniversary celebration.
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| 📈 2024 Key Stats and Resources | CCC |
| 35.9% - increase in members 61k - post reach per year 4,993 - total social followers
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| ✨ Local Economic Impact Awards | CCC |
| Somo Walls - $11M Earley’s Kitchen - $850K Children’s Services Council - $13.93M TNL Performing Arts Center - $30K Leon County Schools - $19M
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| StarMetro, City of TLH - $20M Bond Community Health Center - $865K Skyline Xpress - $6M Institute for Music Business - $175K Early Learning Coalition - $7.8M
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| 🫶🏽📋 A survey by Lending Tree revealed that over 500 businesses in Tallahassee are Black-owned. | WCTV Black-owned businesses in Tallahassee made up double the national average, but with a 3rd of the population being Black, there's still plenty of opportunity for new entrepreneurs. Lending Tree's survey found over 500 Black-owned businesses in Tallahassee. | WCTV News Katrina Tuggerson, the president of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, said the study means things are trending in the right direction. And she gives major props to Florida A&M University. “It’s the largest Black business in the state of Florida. So if you look at what trickles down in the community that holds FAMU, it can’t be nothing but greatness,” she said. “The challenge that minority businesses have is that those families don’t have access to those financial resources for their investors to invest at a level that provides any level of significance, right?” Antonio Morris, the president of the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, said. Fun fact: Tallahassee ranks 14th in the states for Black-owned businesses.
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| Finale Events | Sponsorships 2025 TEDxGainesville is now accepting sponsorships for their 2025 Event! The sponsors have the opportunity to connect with the 250+ participants at the event, 1500 TEDxGainesville social media followers, and millions of TEDx viewers around the world. 🤔 Know a local business that may be interested in sponsoring? Here’s the list of sponsor levels and their benefits. Please contact Jennifer Phelps at info@tedxgnv.org for more info about In-Kind sponsorship. | Sponsor Page
Reach out to Thomas Puketza: 📧 Email: tom@finaleevents.com 📱 Phone: 352-448-8538 ☑️ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly 📺 Watch Tom's TEDx Talk |
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| TLH EVENTS CANTEENS & CAMO |
|  | | Entertainment / Things To Do Saturday, Mar. 22 2025 Tallahassee History Festival | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 9 AM | Kleman Plaza | Free Learn More Featured Event: 2025 Canteens & Camo | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 6 PM | Aero Center Tallahassee | 3249 Capital Circle SW Suite 5 | Tickets Learn More 311 by MegaSeats | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 8 PM | The Moon | Tickets Learn More Spring Yard Sale by Indianhead Lehigh Neighborhood Association | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 8 AM | Optimist Park, 1803 E Indianhead Dr. | Learn More
Thursday, Mar. 27 Friday to Saturday, Mar. 28 to 29 Saturday, Mar. 29 The Fuzzy Pineapple Plant Festival | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 10 AM | The Fuzzy Pineapple, 1205 Adams St. | Free Learn More Lucky? Nah...We Just Funny by CGYLO | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 9 PM | 1002 N Monroe St. | $20 Tickets
Thursday, Apr. 3 Friday, Apr. 4 Violent Femmes with The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra by Leon County, Word of South & Scott Carswell | Friday, Apr. 4 | Doors Open: 7 PM; Show: 8:30 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | From $52 Tickets Learn More
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