✨ Sips, Shifts & Skate Night. Swifties are swooning over the announcement of Kelce and Tay’s engagement. What does this have to do with North Florida? The 8-carat ring was designed by FSU Alumna, Kindred Lubeck (Artifex Fine Jewelry) | Tal Democrat. We may have to do a deep dive on the stats of that bling bling. Now back to Tallahassee, ADELE Creative takes center stage with a bold rebrand, while Texan Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi story shows what’s possible with persistence and fizz. Add in resources from INIE, a throwback skate night, and conversations with local business leaders, and August is rolling strong. 🥂🛼

Quick Summary

In this 467th edition, here she goes:

• Women-Owned: Adele Creative Rebrand

• Shepreneur: Allison Ellsworth | Poppi

• Featured: AERO | INIE at TSC

• Things To Do, Networking + Business Events

WOMEN-OWNED

ADELE REBRAND

Image Source: Florida Politics

💼 Adele Creative Expands, Rebrands to ADELE | Florida Politics

• After more than a decade working with hundreds of organizations, Adele Creative is rebranding to ADELE, marking a major expansion of its marketing and communications services.

• The firm welcomes FSU alumna Valerie Wickboldt as Chief Strategy Officer, a veteran communicator with nearly 20 years of experience and recognition as one of Florida’s top “Great Communicators.”

• Founder & CEO Lauren Wootton says the new name, inspired by adal, meaning noble, reflects ADELE’s values of purpose, partnership, and service.

• Internal promotions also strengthen the team, including new roles for Joshwa Copeland, Ben Fairbrother, Israel Wootton, and Shea Davenport.

• 💡 Learn more about ADELE’s expanded services here.

SHEPRENEUR

ALLISON ELLSWORTH

Image Source: Poppi

🍹 Allison Ellsworth Led Poppi Through Triumphs & Challenges | Fortune

• Ten years after mixing fruit, soda water, and apple cider vinegar in her kitchen, Allison Ellsworth sold her “healthy” soda brand Poppi to PepsiCo for $1.95B.

• Since its official 2020 launch, Poppi has soared to $500M+ in annual revenue and expanded into 120+ retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Target, and CVS.

• With bold neon branding, a strong influencer community, and celebrity investors like Post Malone and Olivia Munn, Poppi has become a cultural icon in the functional beverage space.

• Ellsworth, who pitched Poppi on Shark Tank while nine months pregnant, says she’s proud to see the brand thrive under PepsiCo’s wing: “We did good. Poppi is in good hands.”

• 💡Read Poppi’s story here.

FEATURED

Image Source: AERO

AERO | Institute for Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence at TSC

🤝 Strengthening Nonprofits, Expanding Impact

• The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO) is Tallahassee’s no-cost hub for entrepreneurs, bringing together public agencies and nonprofits to provide resources, events, and expert support.

• The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence (INIE) at TSC serves as the region’s support hub for nonprofits, helping organizations grow their impact through training, tools, and community connections.

• Whether you’re launching a nonprofit or scaling an established one, AERO and INIE offer access to certifications, education and training, financial resources, mentoring, networking, incubators, and programs designed to strengthen missions and build capacity.

• 💡 Want to tap into these opportunities? Connect with AERO here.

EVENTS

FOR HER

Image Source: Skate World Center, Inc. via FB

Things To Do

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Featured Event: M.J. Skate Night by Skate World Center, Inc. | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 6 PM | 2563 Capital Circle N.E | $13 Tickets | Learn More

  
  

Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 30 to 31

• Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light Presented by Tallahassee Film Society | Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 30 to 31 | 3 PM | Challenger Learning Center, 200 S. Duval St. | $ 9 for TFS Members, $ 11 - General Admission Tickets | Learn More

• Last Chance: Join Honcho’s Fall Season 2025 at The Pickle Pad | Sunday, August 31 | 11:59 PM | Promo code PICKLEPAD for 14% off Register

Thursday, Sept. 4

• Artist Talk with Sue Isaac by LeMoyne Arts | Thursday, Sept. 4 | 6 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More

Friday, Sept. 5

• Dinner & Show Series: A Salted Stage by E. Marie Enterprises | Friday, Sept. 5 | 6 PM | Tally ClubHouse, 1606 S. Monroe St. | Learn More

• Jeff Goldblum by Opening Nights at Florida State University | Friday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Westcott Memorial Building, S. University Way | $85 to $135 Tickets | Learn More

Friday, Nov. 7

• A John Williams Cinematic Celebration with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | $32 to $51 Tickets

Network + Biz

Thursday, Aug. 28

• Access to Capital for Startups by IGNITE Tallahassee | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 10:30 AM | IGNITE Tallahassee 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Learn More

• NEBA Luncheon: FSU & the Future of Local Healthcare | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 11:30 AM | Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Dr. | Register

Thursday, Sept. 4

• IGNITE After Hours: Fall Kickoff by IGNITE Tallahassee | Thursday, Sept. 4 | 4:30 PM | IGNITE Tallahassee, 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Register

Friday, Sept. 5

• Access Tallahassee Coffee and Connections | Friday, Sept. 5 | 8 AM | Capital Health Plan, 1264 Metropolitan Blvd. | Register

Thursday, Sept. 11

• Building Strong Financial Projections by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register

• Business After Hours by the Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, Sept. 11 | 5:30 PM | Hayward House, 228 S. Adams St. | $10 for Access Members - YP, From $15 Register

TODAY

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