❇️ Do You Wanna Build an Airport? | CityClips #502

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Featured

Design the Future. Calling all development teams interested in shaping the future of Tallahassee International Airport–this is your opportunity to showcase innovative, future-ready designs that can elevate our airport system. In the world of education and workforce, WOW 2025 is set to guide high school students toward high-demand careers and training pathways. The event will also be open to the public, offering a chance to explore career worlds and connect directly with participating employers. ICYMI, we’re also sharing highlights from our recent CityClips Live episode featuring Scott Fenstermaker, Managing-Owner of Strategic Health Insurance Consultants.


Quick Summary

For our motivational Monday + 502nd issue, here’s what we’ve got:

  • Dev Opportunity: Hotel and Optional Vertiport at TLH

  • Workforce: Explore North FL WOW 2025

  • CityClips Live Recap: Scott Fenstermaker

  • Featured: KB Studio | Website Design & Management

  • Networking + Business Events

DEV OPPORTUNITY

TLH

📢 Calling Developers: Hotel and Optional Vertiport Development Opportunity at Tallahassee International Airport. | Talgov

  • The City of Tallahassee is seeking qualified development teams to submit proposals for a full-service hotel with meeting and conference space at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH). | Preswerx Trends of Florida via LI

  • The project may also include an optional vertiport, supporting future-ready, multimodal transportation. Proposals should cover financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities. 🏨🛬

  • Joint venture partnerships are strongly encouraged to foster collaboration across engineering, hospitality, and aviation sectors. All necessary licenses and permits must be provided.

  • 🛎️ Important Dates:

    • Thursday, Nov. 13th at 12:30 PM - Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting (Hybrid Meeting)

    • Thursday, Nov. 20th at 2:30 PM - Questions Due Date

    • Friday, Jan. 9th at 2:30 PM - Deadline for Submissions

WORKFORCE

WOW 2025

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❤️ Explore North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) 2025. | WOW

  • The North Florida Worlds of Work (WOW) is a dynamic, industry-focused career expo designed to guide high school students toward in-demand professions and training pathways. It was inspired by the proven success of similar events hosted across Alabama’s workforce system, AlabamaWorks.

  • More than 3,000 ninth-grade students, along with their teachers and parents, will explore hands-on, industry-specific career worlds–from healthcare and construction to technology and hospitality. The event will also feature participation from over 125 business and industry employers, supported by 150 dedicated volunteers. 🤩

  • Event Details: WOW will take place October 23 and 24 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Tallahassee State College (444 Appleyard Dr.) and Lively Technical College (500 Appleyard Dr.), with all 9th-grade students from Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Taylor, and Liberty counties invited to attend.

  • Community WOW: On October 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, the event will be open to the public, offering an opportunity for community members to explore the career worlds and connect directly with participating employers.

  • WOW is designed to spark early career awareness by highlighting high-demand, high-wage job opportunities across North Florida. By engaging students early in high school, the event encourages purposeful planning of academic and career paths–helping them prepare for success in college, technical training, or the workforce.

CC LIVE RECAP

SCOTT FENSTERMAKER

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🎙️ Scott Fenstermaker on CityClips Live Ep. 100.

  • Julia had the pleasure of featuring Scott Fenstermaker, the Managing-Owner of Strategic Health Insurance Consultants. | CityClips Live Ep. 100

  • Strategic Health Insurance Consultants offers personalized health insurance solutions tailored for small businesses, individuals, and those eligible for Medicare. Led by Scott, who brings over 35 years of industry experience, the firm takes the complexity out of insurance by guiding clients through plan selection, claims management, and renewals with confidence. Known for their clear, efficient, and trustworthy approach, they serve as a reliable partner for navigating today’s health insurance landscape.

  • Here are the takeaways of his interview with Julia:

    • Scott opens up about his initial experience with Medicare–navigating the complex system, learning the options, and understanding what coverage best fits his clients’ needs. He highlights the importance of staying informed and proactive when approaching Medicare enrollment.

    • He discusses how to prepare for retirement with Medicare in mind, emphasizing the importance of understanding coverage options early. He highlights the need to plan ahead, be aware of enrollment timelines, and align Medicare choices with overall retirement goals to ensure a smoother transition and stronger healthcare security. 💙

    • Scott encourages everyone to try self-employment, as it offers a new perspective and can be rewarding for those who are willing to work hard and are passionate about what they do.

    • To learn more, reach out to Scott via scott@strategic-healthinsurance.com

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EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

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Tuesday, Oct. 21

  • Beyond the Basics - Trust First Marketing: The Secret Formula to Consumer Loyalty by the Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 8 AM | Courtyard by Marriott North, 1972 Raymond Diehl Rd. | From $0 to $15 Register

  • 📎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


Wednesday, Oct. 22

  • Featured Event: How to Access $3B+ in Non-Dilutable, Small Business Funding | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 11 AM | Florida SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register

  • 📎Rotary Club of Tallahassee | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 12:15 PM | FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W. Tennessee St. | $25 Guests Learn More


Thursday, Oct. 23

  • 2025 CCI Research Summit: Advancing Health Through Research | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 8:30 AM | FSU Conference Center, 555 W Pensacola St. | RSVP


Thursday to Friday, Oct. 23 to 24

  • 📎2025 FBIA Fall Conference in Orlando | Thursday to Friday, Oct. 23 to 24 | 6300 Hollywood Wy. Orlando | Free for FBIA Members, $400 General Admission Tickets

    • Thursday, Oct. 23 at 1:15 PM | Friday, Oct. 24 at 12 PM

  • 2025 North Florida Worlds of Work Expo | Thursday to Friday, Oct. 23 to 24 | Lively Technical College and Tallahassee State College | Learn More


Monday, Oct. 27

  • Tallahassee 100 Club - Dinner Meeting | Monday, Oct. 27 | 6 PM | Tallahassee Elks Lodge #937 | Learn More


Monday to Tuesday, Oct. 27 to 28

  • 2025 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting by Florida Chamber of Commerce | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | $399 for Livestream Registration, $585 for In-Person Registration Register | Learn More

    • Monday, Oct. 27 at 10 AM | Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 2 PM


Tuesday, Oct. 28

  • 📎BNI Big Bend Business Builders | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 11:45 AM | Wahoo Seafood Grill, 2714 Graves Rd. | Learn More


Thursday, Oct. 30

  • 📎2025 Opportunity Tallahassee presented by Leadership Tallahassee | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 8 AM | ParkView at Cascades, 1001 S. Gadsden St. | $295 Register


Tuesday, Nov. 18

  • The Economic Club of Florida presents Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Chief Counsel of Government and Public Affairs & Executive Director, Americans for the Arts Action Fund | Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way Building B | Virtual Onsite Registration


Tuesday to Thursday, Nov. 18 to 20

  • Impact Week TLH | Tuesday to Thursday, Nov. 18 to 20 | 8 AM | Challenger Learning Center, 200 S. Duval St. | From $79 Tickets | Learn More


Wednesday, Nov. 19

  • Florida Aging Summit by News Service Florida | Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 8:30 AM | DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee, 101 S. Adams St. | From $53.61 Tickets | Learn More


📎= Team CityClips will be attending this event

THIS WEEK

Get ready for our 101st episode tomorrow on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative. We are excited to have George Sumpter, Business and Marketing Director at GenXGrownUp. Got questions? Join us live!


- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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