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| | | Going Green. The EVLC visited Tallahassee’s Amazon Fulfillment Center, a place where robotics, logistics, and the workforce combine to drive global e-commerce from right here at the center of the Big Bend. At the same time, a new report shows Florida’s green industry is booming, driving billions in economic impact and supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs statewide. Florida’s future is being defined by a mix of advanced technology and thriving local industries. |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 472nd edition, here’s the scoop: Local: EVLC Tours Tally Amazon Economic Impact: FL’s Green Industry Featured: Oceans | Services TLH Weekend Events
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| | ✨ EVLC Gets Inside Look at Tallahassee Amazon Fulfillment Center. | OEV OEV's Economic Vitality Leadership Council (EVLC) recently had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art Amazon Fulfillment Center (TLH2). They saw firsthand how Amazon’s robotics, logistics, and workforce power global e-commerce right from Tallahassee-Leon County. The visit showcased the scale of operations – from automated systems that handle sorting and packaging to the thousands of associates who keep everything running smooth daily. EVLC members also met with Amazon leaders to discuss workforce development, community investment, and how the company supports the local economy. The 14-member EVLC helps guide Tallahassee’s economic growth. Its role is to assess how the community competes for new investments, supports existing industries, encourages small businesses and entrepreneurship, and builds a strong workforce. Appointed by the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors (BPIA), members represent local businesses, public agencies, and nonprofits. Together, they addressed the Strategic Plan’s 6 focus areas: business formation, technology and commercialization, business retention and expansion, business recruitment, talent development, tourism and the creative economy, and marketing. Sam Blatt, Amazon’s Senior Economic Development Manager, said they enjoyed hosting the group and giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of the area’s largest private employers. He added that Amazon is proud to call Tallahassee home and is committed to supporting the OEV. The visit highlighted Amazon’s role as both a major employer and community partner, while offering insight into the innovative logistics industry shaping the region’s future.
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| | 🍃 Green Industry Boom: As Florida Grows, So Does Demand for Lawn Care and Landscaping. | Florida Politics A new report shows Florida’s “green industry” is boosting the state’s economy. The study, from Farm Credit of Central Florida and the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), includes sectors like organic farming, plant nurseries, and lawn care services. The report found that in 2023, green industry businesses generated a $42B economic impact in Florida, supported about 279,000 jobs, and provided $14B in labor income. The report shows Florida’s green industry economic impact grew 48% from 2020 to 2023. Over the past 15 years, Florida’s businesses have steadily grown. Since 2011, about 30,000 landscape service jobs have been added, a 43% increase, bringing the total to 27,000 jobs statewide, according to the Farm Credit report. “This kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident,” said Tal Coley, CEO of the FNGLA. “It’s the result of innovation and a willingness to adapt. Florida’s green industry delivers an impact felt in every corner of our state – connecting communities, supporting jobs, and shaping how Florida grows.” Much of the green industry’s growth is tied to Florida’s population boom. From 2020 to July 2024, the state added 1.83M residents. “This population growth has initiated upticks in new housing units (the total includes homes, apartments, townhouses, etc.) and population, driving the need for lawn care. As the total number of people grows in the state, thousands of new businesses are created, also requiring well-manicured exteriors,” the six-page report found.
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