Featured Partner: Infinity Con
Thursdays are all about Tallahassee & Stats. We found some more inspiring developments including an article about an interactive kiosk showcasing TLH 200 year history. It is not easy to run start and run a local & small business, but some are able to stand the test of time and look ahead to see who has survived and thrived. Plus, Director of North Florida Innovation Labs, Bill Lickson was interviewed by WTXL’s Terry Gilliam Jr. for a quick update on how things are going.
Quick Summary
In this 107th edition, here are the highlights:
Local: TLH's Bicentennial through Interactive Experiences
TLH Legacy: Longtime Black-Owned Businesses
Tech Hub: Finishing Touches on North Florida Innovation Lab
Featured Partner: Infinity Con | Vendor & Artist Application
Events: Business + TLH events
LOCAL
TLH 200 IS NOW INTERACTIVE
Image Credit: WTXL
Celebrate 200 years of Tallahassee-Leon County's rich history, bold ambition, and visionary innovation. 🎉 From 1824 to 2024, this bicentennial journey chronicles the story of a community filled with doers, dreamers, and believers. | WTXL
Leaders in Leon County are working to commemorate Tallahassee’s 200-year history through interactive experiences.
An interactive kiosk and website are designed to familiarize modern residents and visitors with the history of our community.
A new touchscreen kiosk and website featuring “Leading the Way: 200 Years of Representation and Progress in Leon County” and an online platform, "History in Your Hands: Bicentennial.” | TLCGIS
TLH LEGACY
OLDEST BLACK-OWNED BIZ
Image Credit: Sheffield Body Shop via Tal Dem
Longtime Black-Owned businesses bring rich history, legacy to Tallahassee. In Tallahassee, Black businesses have a long history of contributing to the local economy by providing a range of commerce, including groceries, products and services. | Tal Dem
Here's top 10 businesses owned by African Americans that have stood the test of time:
Strong & Jones Funeral Home - 79 years
Economy Drug Store - 75 years
Sheffield Body Shop - 60+ years
Gilliam Brothers Barber Shop - 58 years
Capital Outlook Newspaper - 49 years
Perk's Bonding Agency & Academy LLC - 46 years
Florida Developers - 44 years
Earley's Kitchen - 41 years
Larry K. White, LLC Attorneys at Law - 40 years
TECH HUB
NORTH FL INNOVATION
Image Credit: WTXL
Finishing touches being added to North Florida Innovation Lab; new jobs expected. Construction continues to progress as the individual laboratories begin to take form. The installation of lab equipment serves as a reminder that the Lab's anticipated opening in early 2024 is swiftly approaching. | WTXL
The final finishing touches include setting up internet access and adding furniture.
Innovation Park has spent $160 thousand dollars to fully furnish labs and offices.
The labs are expected to give the community an economic boost. Innovation Park is promising to bring more than 600 full-time, permanent jobs.
FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: Infinity Con
Vendor/Artist Application is still ongoing for Infinity Con Tally on July 6th to 7th, 2024. The spaces are limited, so hurry and apply here: Vendor Application | Artist Application
Their venue is Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Add [email protected] to your email contacts so you don’t miss the emails and your chance for a spot.
Choose the type of space you are interested in. You will register & fill out the form on their Eventeny page. Have questions? Contact [email protected].
➡️ Infinity Con 2024 | Tickets
BUSINESS + TLH EVENTS
Image Credit: Domi
Music & Dance
Mar. 9th, Sat. 8 AM EST at FAMU AL Lawson Multipurpose Center: Black Culture Cheer & Dance Mental Health Competition | Ticket Range: $15 to $20 Tickets
Mar. 9th, Sat. 7:30 PM EST at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano | Ticket Price Range: $55 to $70 Tickets
Mar. 9th, Sat. 10 AM to 3 PM EST at The Grove Museum: Grove Day 2024 | Free Learn More
Entertainment
Mar. 16th, Sat. 1 PM to 8 PM EDT at Tallahassee, Florida 32310 United States: Tallahassee Shamrock Stroll St Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl | Tickets
Food
Mar. 19th, Tue. 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dedman College of Hospitality: FSU Little Dinner Series | Napa Valley: Dine Through the Grapevine | Tickets
Festival
Mar. 23rd, Sat. 10 AM to 2 PM EDT at Kleman Plaza: Tallahassee History Festival by Tallahassee Community College | Learn MoreSave the DateMar. 28th, Thurs. 6 PM to 9 PM EST at Domi Station: 2024 Domi Awards Gala | Learn More | Tickets
General Admission + Dinner | Ticket Price: $60
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