🥁 Marching Ahead. This week, we’re spotlighting women leading the charge, literally. From a historic first in the Marching 100 to funding opportunities for beauty entrepreneurs, there’s plenty to applaud (and apply for). Add in muffins, mimosas, and conversations with local entrepreneurs and business leaders, and August is off to a strong, stylish start. 💃

Quick Summary

In this 452nd edition, here she goes:

• In Sports: Herstoric Drum Majors

• Grants: WomensNet | Hair Care & Skincare Businesses

• Featured: AERO | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

• Community, Things To Do, Networking + Business Events

IN SPORTS

HERSTORIC DRUM MAJORS

Image Source: FSU Marching Chiefs via IG

🎺 HERstory in Step: FAMU & FSU Name Female Head Drum Majors | Tallahassee Democrat

• For the first time in its 79-year legacy, FAMU’s Marching 100 has named a woman, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede, as Head Drum Major.

• Over at FSU, Kate Curley becomes the sixth woman in history to lead the Marching Chiefs, joining a small but powerful legacy of trailblazers dating back to the 1980s.

• Both of Tallahassee’s college marching bands are being led by female head drum majors for the first time in history.

• "I hope this moment reminds young women that they don't have to wait for permission to lead, whether it's on the field or in life. You're allowed to take up space, to be powerful and to be excellent," Curley said in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat. 💥

GRANTS

HAIR CARE & SKINCARE

Image Source: WomensNet

💇‍♀️ August's Business Specific Grant: Hair Care & Skincare | WomensNet

• WomensNet is awarding a $10,000 grant this August to a female-owned business in the hair care or skincare space, whether you're styling, formulating, or running your own salon or spa.

• While women make up 90% of the hair care industry, many still face funding gaps that make it hard to grow their services or scale their brand.

• This grant is part of WomensNet’s monthly “Business Specific” series, and your single Amber Grant application makes you eligible for this and all other grants they offer. | Learn More

• 💡 Have a passion-fueled product or beauty business that could use a boost? Apply here.

FEATURED

Image Sources: Big Bend AERO

AERO | Community Partner - Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

📈 Fueling Growth, Together

• The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO) is your one-stop, no-cost hub for navigating entrepreneurship in Tallahassee and the Big Bend. Backed by the Jim Moran Institute, AERO connects business owners with public agencies, nonprofits, and expert support to help ventures at every stage grow and thrive.

• The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, an AERO community partner, represents over 1,200 member businesses and nearly 65,000 employees. As the voice of the region’s business community, the Chamber works to strengthen the local economy through strategic initiatives and deep-rooted partnerships.

• From startups to scaling businesses, AERO offers access to certifications, mentoring, education and training, funding resources, networking, business incubators, and more.

• 💡 Ready to grow? Reach out to AERO for resources and programs that move your business forward.

  
  

EVENTS

FOR HER

Image Source: LeMoyne Arts via FB

Community

Friday to Sunday, Sept. 12 to 14

• Fall Family Consignment Event by The One Week Boutique | Friday to Sunday, Sept. 12 - 14 | 9 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Free | Learn More

Things To Do

Saturday, Aug. 9

• Saturdays in Silence by Midtown Reader | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 4 PM | 1123 Thomasville Rd. | Register | Learn More

Entertainment

Sunday, Aug. 10

• NextUp Festival 2025 Presented by Fresco Vision x Goldie Sound Productions | Sunday, Aug. 10 | 4 PM | Goldie Sound Productions, 1367 E. Tennessee St. | $13.45 | Learn More

Tuesday, Aug. 12

• Tallahassee Showcase by Bay Kings Band | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 8 PM | House of Music Tallahassee | Learn More

Saturday, Aug. 23

• Fruit Tree Pruning with Mark Tancig by Native Nurseries of Tallahassee | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 10 AM | 1661 Centerville Rd. | Learn More

• Featured Event: Muffins & Mimosas with Quilito by LeMoyne Arts | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 11 AM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More

Network + Biz

Thursday, Aug. 7

• NAT20 Meetup with The Current Agency | Thursday, Aug. 7 | 5:30 PM | The Current Agency, 3707 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free | Learn More

Monday to Tuesday, Aug. 18 to 19

• 2025 Small Business Summit by The Florida SBDC Network | Monday to Tuesday, Aug. 18 to 19 | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | $300 General Registration Rate Register | Learn More

  • Agenda:

    • Monday, Aug. 18: Registration Opens at 9 AM

    • Tuesday, Aug. 19: Registration Opens at 7 AM

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  Onsite

Thursday, Aug. 21

• Major Considerations for Managing Employees by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register

UPCOMING

If you missed our episode earlier today, tune in on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative. Julia had the pleasure of featuring Nick Walker and David Arendt, Co-Founders and Owners of Ology Brewing Co., who shared their insights into scaling an award-winning brewery.

Join us live next week, where we’ll be featuring Marina Lickson, Director of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship (JMI).

- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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