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| Invest and Expand. So much to celebrate, including the city of TLH winning top honors for “Community Excellence” among top 10 All-American Cities nationwide. There’s more to the trifecta win, but we look forward to resharing as soon as we find out more. A local craft beverage company is inviting community investment as it shares its plans for growth and expansion. An inspiring leader from Ocala has been honored with this year’s Webster Young Innovator Award. Don’t forget to check out our latest CityClips Live episode, where Julia featured the driving force behind Target Print & Mail. ✨
Quick SummaryFor the 426th issue, here’s what’s up: Invest: Own a Piece of Ology In the Spotlight: Bryce Morrison CityClips Live Recap: Target Print & Mail Featured: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants Networking + Business Events
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| | 📢 Become part of the expansion of a craft beverage company that is making a splash throughout the Southeast. | Ology Brewing Co. Ology began in June 2017, rooted in Head Brewer Nick Walker’s passion for craft beer and background in science and sensory research. Nick started homebrewing and soon partnered with longtime friends Paul Woodward and Brian Clark. Together, they built Ology around their shared enthusiasm for creating a wide range of beverages, including Hazy IPAs, BA stouts, lagers, fruited sours, unique rums, and coffee. Over the past seven years, they have expanded from one taproom to four locations, developed an award-winning spirits line, and gained retail placements in Publix, Whole Foods, and other stores. They are seeking to raise funds through a community round on Wefunder to support their growth. Early backers can receive a 10% bonus in units, which is available until they hit $150k. Additionally, they have some fantastic perks available, such as the opportunity to work alongside their Master Distiller to create a very own custom whiskey. 🤩 They are utilizing this funding to keep up their remarkable momentum: achieving 50% growth year-over-year since their inception. They plan to broaden their grocery presence, enhance their sales team, and boost production capacity, all while remaining committed to the community that supported them. | Projected Revenue
🍻 Fun Facts: $4.2M in revenue last year 75+ Publix stores today — growing to 100+ this year Stocked in Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and thousands of bars and restaurants in Florida Awards from Best Florida Beer and participation in top beer festivals including Mikkeller and the Great American Beer Festival Grown 51% annually over the past 7 years. Now scaling their footprint across the Southeast
Disclaimer: This is not considered financial advice, please do your own research to make informed decisions. |
| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT BRYCE MORRISON |
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| Image Source: Ray Villegas, Florida High Tech Corridor via LI Post |
| 🏆 Bryce Morrison from Ocala has been chosen as the recipient of the Webster Young Innovator Award. | Florida High Tech Corridor Bryce Morrison, who serves as the director of business development for the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) and an entrepreneur, has been named the latest recipient of the Daniel Webster Young Innovator Scholarship Award. The $5,000 scholarship, presented by The Corridor at the Florida Economic Development Council’s annual conference, supports a young innovator in Florida pursuing the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. Awarded on May 15 in Port Charlotte by Florida High Tech Corridor CEO Paul A. Sohl, the scholarship was established in 2015 to honor U.S. Rep. Dan Webster’s contributions to economic development in the state. Morrison, 30, is from Niceville, Florida, and moved to Ocala in 2016 to earn an associate’s degree in business administration from the College of Central Florida. In addition to being a director of business development for the CEP, he also owns Strategic Drone Services, the exclusive video provider for the Florida Duke Energy Economic Development Site Readiness Program since 2022. At the CEP, he led the award-winning "Live Life Here" campaign, supported by a $10,000 monthly Google Search grant, which attracted professionals in high-demand industries to the area. 👏 “My role in Florida’s Economic Development has been deeply fulfilling,” Morrison wrote in his essay for the Webster award. “I get to market some of the best industrial sites in the state, as well as those in communities with fewer opportunities. Helping rural communities’ market their industrial assets is the most rewarding part of the job because every bit counts, and the potential for impact is immense.”
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| | CC LIVE RECAP TARGET PRINT & MAIL |
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| 🎙️ Target Print & Mail on CityClips Live Ep. 87. Last Wednesday, Julia had the pleasure of featuring Tracey Cohen, the President of Target Print & Mail, along with her husband and partner Jeremy Cohen. | CityClips Live Ep. 87 Target Print & Mail is Tallahassee’s premier provider of commercial printing, signs, mailing, promotional products and graphic design solutions. | Learn More Here are the takeaways of their interview with Julia: Local and national peer groups of CEOs and printers have supported them in enhancing their business processes. They also attribute their growth and success to their strong and longstanding team. It is essential to inform the team about the impact of their work on the success of another business or its customers. Valuing their opinions regarding new equipment and technologies that could enhance their efficiency is also a key aspect of their team culture. With business acquisitions comes the responsibility of not only focusing on numbers but also prioritizing the well-being of the people, addressing their expectations, and concerns. The Tallahassee community is filled with amazing, inspiring, and driven individuals and businesses, and supporting one another enhances the strength of the community.
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| Strategic Health Insurance Consultants 🤔 FAQ: How do I enroll in a health insurance plan in Florida? You can enroll through: Online: Visit HealthCare.gov. Phone: Call the Marketplace Call Center at (800) 318-2596. Assistance: Get help from licensed agents, navigators, or certified application counselors.
📧 For more info, contact Managing-Owner & Consultant Scott Fenstermaker at scott@strategic-healthinsurance.com. Scott’s expertise is your greatest benefit. He has extensive knowledge in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Marketplace, and the Medicare Advantage sector. |
| | EVENTS NETWORKING + BUSINESS |
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Thursday, July 10 Business After Hours hosted by Full Press Apparel by Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, July 10 | 5:30 PM | Full Press Apparel, Inc., 3445 Garber Dr. | $15 to $25 ($10 for Access Members - YPs) Register
Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16 2025 Annual UPHS Conference for Nonprofit Management & Leadership | Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16 | 4 PM | FSU Student Union, 2nd Floor, 75 N. Woodward Ave. | $135 for UPHS Members, $200 for Non-UPHS Members Register
Thursday, July 17 Featured Event: Minimizing Business Risks and Threats by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, July 17 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register The Economic Club of Florida Presents Jackie Benson, VP of Corporate & Investment Banking at Wells Fargo | Thursday, July 17 | 11:30 AM | FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W Tennessee St. | Virtual Registration (coming soon), Onsite Registration
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Thursday, Aug. 7 Resiliency Through Change by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Aug. 7 | 8 AM | Parkview at Cascades, 414 E. Bloxham St., Suite 110 | Register
Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 14 to 17
Tuesday, Aug. 19 The Economic Club of Florida Presents Michael Simas, President and CEO, Council 100 | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 11:30 AM | Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Dr. | Virtual Registration (coming soon), Onsite Registration
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| This week, we take a short break from livestreams and resume our weekly lives next week. We are excited to have our next guest, Phuong Truong. She has an extensive background in restaurants and hospitality, marketing and economic development. Host and CityClips CEO, Julia will talk to her about all things business and her reason for being a part of Domi’s Board. Got questions? Join us live!
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