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| Growth by Design. If you like to get up at 5 AM, you are feeling North Florida’s crisp air and fall seasonal temps. We are lovin’ it. The Economic Club of Florida (ECF) hosted another insightful luncheon today, we’d also like to highlight ECF’s Aug. event featuring the CEO of The Florida Council of 100. The discussion centered on strategies to create a resilient, thriving economy across the state. Meanwhile, a local digital and creative agency earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list as one of the best workplaces. ICYMI, we’re also recapping key takeaways from the CityClips Live episode, where Julia featured Chuck Howell of Charles Street Realty Partners. BTW for high school parents, the 2025 College & Career Fair by Leon County Schools is happening today at TSC from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. ✨
Quick SummaryFor our motivational Monday + 479th issue, here’s what we’ve got: Event Recap: ECF | Blueprint for Econ. Dev. In the Spotlight: Inc. 500 | The Current Agency CityClips Live Recap: Chuck Howell Featured: Oceans | Client Testimonial Networking + Business Events
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| 📈 Florida's Blueprint for Economic Development: From Growth by Chance to Growth by Design | The Economic Club of Florida via YouTube At last month’s Economic Club of Florida luncheon, Michael Simas, President & CEO of The Florida Council of 100, introduced “Beyond Sunshine,” a new strategy aimed at boosting high-wage, resilient job sectors across the state, including in rural areas. The plan addresses Florida’s rising cost of living through targeted economic development, with key priorities in competitiveness, talent, health, housing, and water. Drawing on his experience leading major initiatives in New York City, Simas emphasized the importance of strategic public-private partnerships to drive sustainable growth. Key takeaways: Regional Economic Clusters: The Florida Council of 100 has pinpointed key industries in different regions to promote high-wage, resilient jobs. This targeted approach could generate up to 200,000 new jobs and nearly $100B in GDP growth by 2030. Workforce Development: Strategic investment in education and job training is essential to align Florida’s workforce with the needs of high-growth industries, ensuring long-term economic stability. Infrastructure & Quality of Life: Upgrading infrastructure and sustaining a high quality of life are critical to attracting talent and businesses, keeping Florida competitive on a global scale.
🩵 Florida’s economic development strategy focuses on intentional planning, regional partnerships, and strategic investments in talent and infrastructure – shifting from a chance-driven growth model to a strategically designed approach aimed at building a resilient and thriving economy for all Floridians. |
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT CURRENT AGENCY |
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| 👏 The Current Agency is named as one of Inc.'s 2025 Best Workplaces. On September 1st, The Current Agency announced that it has been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces for 2025, recognizing companies that foster exceptional workplace cultures across in-person, remote, and hybrid settings. Founder and CEO Chirag Shah emphasized the personal nature of this recognition, dedicating it to the team. He said, “I don’t wake up each day chasing awards or paychecks. This recognition is for my people – my team who lifts me up every single day. Savannah, Hannah, Anna, Ben, Brooke, Dakota, and Gabby: thank you. I love you all, and congratulations to us." | YouTube The Current Agency is an award-winning digital and creative agency operating in Tallahassee, Savannah, and Orlando. Known for their innovative strategies and forward-thinking mindset, they build diverse, long-term client partnerships. At the heart of their mission is a deep commitment to celebrating diversity in background, culture, experience, and perspective. 🤩
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| | CC LIVE RECAP CHUCK HOWELL |
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| 🎙️ Chuck Howell on CityClips Live Ep. 96. Julia had the pleasure of featuring Chuck Howell, the Principal and Co-Founder of Charles Street Realty Partners. | CityClips Live Ep. 96 Here are the takeaways of his interview with Julia: Chuck shared insights into the commercial real estate market, outlining key trends, challenges, and regional differences. He highlighted the ongoing shortage of affordable housing, driven by an imbalance between supply and demand in many areas. Additionally, he described student housing as a unique segment with steady demand, but noted its operational challenges and seasonal nature. He emphasized that even with team members working from different locations, team alignment, strong leadership, and organizational culture are crucial for managing projects efficiently and supporting business growth. He concluded by expressing a confident outlook on downtown Tallahassee, describing it as a vibrant, emerging hub where strategic real estate developments are reshaping the cityscape and creating long-term value.
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| | Oceans* | Client Testimonial
"They fit in awesomely. They've done a great job for us and they've made us a lot more financially sound and everybody knows what's going on. So it's been a really good thing!" - Chuck Sebastiani, Co-Founder & COO, Mechanical X Advantage LLC (MXA)
🦪 Ready to dive in? Connect with Oceans.*
*Affiliate Link |
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| | EVENTS NETWORKING + BUSINESS |
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| Tuesday, Sept. 16
Wednesday, Sept. 17 Top 25 Women You Need To Know Speaker Series by Capital City Chamber, JMI for Global Entrepreneurship, and Women Wednesdays | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 12 PM | Jim Moran Institute, 111 S. Monroe St. | Register
Thursday, Sept. 18 ABCs of Exporting Roadshow by SelectFlorida | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 9 AM | CareerSource Bldg., 2601 Blairstone Rd. | Register Featured Event: Risk Management Essentials for Small Business Owners by Florida SBDC | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register Innovations & Libations: 4th Quarter Connections by Domi | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5:30 PM | Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar, 750 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage Opening Reception by MOFA | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5:30 PM | 530 West Call St., 250 Fine Arts Building | Learn More
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Wednesday, Sept. 24 The 4th Quarter Fall Social by Working Class Wednesday | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6 PM | The Monroe, 1327 S. Monroe St. #Suite 5 | $0 General Admission, $21.50 (with food and beverage) Tickets
Thursday, Sept. 25 Distinguished Leadership Awards by Leadership Tallahassee | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 6 PM | Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way, UCB Doak Campbell Stadium | From $175 Tickets | Learn More
Tuesday, Oct. 7 The Economic Club of Florida presents Robert Long, CEO of Space Florida | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 11:30 AM | Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Dr. | Virtual (coming soon) Onsite Registration
Tuesday, Oct. 21 FSU Discovery Days: IGNITE Tallahassee Grand Opening | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 9 AM | IGNITE Tallahassee, 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Register FSU Discovery Days: Third Annual Discovery Challenge Pitch Competition | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 3 PM | Augustus B. Turnbull Conference, 555 W Pensacola St. | Register
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| Get ready for an exciting session this Thursday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative. We are excited to have Katrina Tuggerson, President of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce and Chairperson of the Board at AERO. Got questions? Join us live!
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