❇️ North FL's Future is Bright | CityClips #310

Featured: Piersica

On this rainy, gloomy day, we hope to brighten up your evening with positive vibes. Tallahassee’s Raa Middle School Steelband was among the chosen few to perform at the Florida Music Education Association Conference in Tampa. Discover how JA of North Florida continues to equip young people for a successful future through their various programs and activities. Curious about the local businesses and organizations that celebrated their milestone in 2024? Keep reading to find out more. ✨

Quick Summary

For the 310th issue, here you go:

• Local Talent: Raa Middle School Steelband

• Education: JA of North FL Inspires Young People

• Celebration: TLH Biz and Organization Milestones in 2024

• Featured: Piersica | Timeline of Wins

• Networking + Business Events

LOCAL TALENT

RAA STEELBAND

Image Source: Raa Middle School Advanced Steelband

🥁🎶 Raa Middle School Steelband performed in the President's Concert at All-State conference. | Tal Dem

• The Raa Middle School Advanced Steelband was chosen from numerous applications to showcase their talent at the prestigious President's Concert during the 2025 Florida Music Education Association Conference in Tampa, Florida.

• 25 students will perform to open the conference with well-known pieces like Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" and Beethoven's "Fur Elise." This event unites music educators and the best Florida band, orchestra, and chorus students for All State.

• In Florida, there are only three full time steelband programs in Florida. Two are high schools, one being Tallahassee's very own Leon High School. Additionally, Raa is the sole middle school that provides a full-time steelband course, which includes three different levels of instruction throughout the day.

• "Because this concert is for my fellow music educators, the goal for me with this concert is to showcase what the steel pan can play," said William Sahely, Raa Middle School steelband director.

EDUCATION

JA OF NORTH FL

Image Source: JA of North Florida

🌟 Junior Achievement continues to inspire and prepare young people for success.

• Junior Achievement (JA) was founded in 1919. Its first program, JA Company Program®, was offered to high school students on an after-school basis. In 1975, the organization entered the classroom with the introduction of Project Business for the middle grades. Over the last 39 years, Junior Achievement has expanded its activities and broadened its scope to include in-school and after-school students.

• JA USA is headquartered in Colorado Springs, and provides strategic direction, leadership, and support to over 100 JA Areas across the nation. JA of North Florida was founded in 1963, they are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. | Learn More

• JA of North Florida has a Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid (formerly Guidestar), the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. This rating puts them in the top tier of charities nationally in terms of transparency. 💝 | Donate with confidence today.

• Get involved and motivate the next generation by volunteering with Junior Achievement! 🙌 | Learn More

CELEBRATION

BUSINESS MILESTONES

Image Source: FSU, TC Federal Bank, Envision CU, TOC, Prestige Cleaners, The Moon

🥂 Several businesses and organizations in Tallahassee celebrated significant milestone anniversaries in 2024. | Tal Dem

• In 2024, Tallahassee commemorated its 200th anniversary with a series of celebrations and events throughout the year, and many local businesses joined in the festivities, finding reasons to celebrate as well.

🥳 Here are some of the establishments that have stood the test of time | Additional anniversaries that are over 20 years

1. Florida State University School of Dance (90 years)

2. TC Federal Bank (90 years)

3. Envision Credit Union (70 years)

4. Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (50 years)

5. Bond Community Health Center (40 years)

6. Prestige Cleaners (40 years)

7. The Moon (40 years)

8. Ingram Accounting and Consulting LLC (30 years)

9. Cornerstone Learning Community (25 years)

10. Riccardo's Restaurant (25 years)

11. SalterMitchell PR (25 years)

12. Tiger Rock Martial Arts (25 years)

FEATURED TLH BUSINESS

Image Source: Piersica

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Source: Tallahassee Chamber via FB

Tuesday, Jan. 14

• Beyond the Basics - 7 Trends Driving Success in 2025 by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 8 AM | Hotel Duval, 415 N Monroe St. | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register

Thursday, Jan. 16

• Featured Event: 2025 Chamber Annual Breakfast Meeting by Tallahassee Chamber | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 8 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | $50 for In-Person Registration, $750 for Corporate Table Registration (for 8 with Logo) | Register

Wednesday, Jan. 22

• Benefits and Breakfast by Tallahassee Chamber | Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 8:30 AM | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, 300 E. Park Ave. | Register

Saturday, Jan. 25

• Pints for Paws by the Animal Shelter Foundation | Saturday, Jan. 25 | 12 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | $10 to $75 Tickets

Wednesday, Feb. 5

• 535 Social Gathering by Network of Young Professionals | Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 5:35 PM | Flamingoz - A Taste of Miami

Thursday, Feb. 6

• 2025 Chamber Economic Forecast by Tallahassee Chamber | Thursday, Feb. 6 | 8 AM | Dunlap Champions Club | Register

  • Individual Registration: $40 for Members, $45 for Non-Members

  • Corporate Table (Reserved Seating for 8 with Logo): $375 for Members, $425 for Non-Members

Friday, Feb. 7

• First Friday Happy Hour by Domi | Friday, Feb. 7 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station | Learn More

• Coffee and Connections by Access Tallahassee | Friday, Feb. 7 | 8 AM | Learn More

  
  

Tuesday, Feb. 11

• Professional Women's Forum by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club | Details TBA

Wednesday, Feb. 12

• Benefits and Breakfast by Tallahassee Chamber | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 8:30 AM | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Register

Thursday, Feb. 20

• AI Webinar Class with OpenOcean's Logan Higuera by Domi | Thursday, Feb. 20 | Follow their socials for updates: LI, IG, and FB

Wednesday, Feb. 26

• Tabling at Art + Entrepreneurship Expo by Domi | Wednesday, Feb. 26 | Follow their socials for updates: LI, IG, and FB

EPISODE 68

Get ready for an exciting session this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. We’ll be talking about “Boost Engagement,” and you won’t want to miss it.

Soon we will also share an interview with Annie DeStefano from FIS, and Heather Horovitz from VyStar Credit Union, who will share their take on the upcoming “PS27’s Female Founders Forum.”

- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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