Featured Partners: Innovation Park + NFIL
☀️ Sun Block Day. They should have names for these, like they do for hurricanes right? T-minus 3.5 hours until the full coverage of today’s solar eclipse. Have you made plans to watch? According to Tal Dem, the partial eclipse starts around 12:35 p.m. CDT, which is 1:35 p.m. EDT for us. Full totality will occur around 3 PM. Don’t forget to use safety glasses.
Quick Summary
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Travel: Domestic Fares Started to Sink
In the Spotlight: 2024 Domi Awards Winners
Entrepreneur Support: 2024 UPHS Conference
Featured Partner: Innovation Park + NFIL
Networking + Business Events
TRAVEL
AIRFARES DROP
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When travel roared back to life post-pandemic, airfares rose at many airports. But by summer 2023, domestic fares, especially for non-premium seats, started to sink as international travel surged. | Bizjournal
Airfares are falling fastest at these airports:
Among American airports that served at least 100,000 passengers between 2022 and 2023, those in Florida saw the biggest declines in one-way domestic fares. Orlando Sanford Airport saw a 20% decline, and Orlando International Airport where fares dropped by more than 15%.
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina (-14.6%), Cleveland (-14.5%) and Portland, Oregon (-14.4%) also had among the largest drops.
Fares also fell at major hubs including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (-12.7%), Philadelphia International Airport (-12.3%), Los Angeles (-10.8%), San Francisco International Airport (-9.9%) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (-9.7%)
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
DOMI AWARDS '24
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2024 Domi Awards Recap
Julia recently attended Domi’s 3rd annual Domi Awards event. This event recognized local and regional entrepreneurs and small businesses that made an impact within the community.
Check out the winners for different categories:
Innovation: Angela Lofton | Juice Bar Miami
Sustainability: Samantha Carpenter | Totally Baked Sweet Shoppe
Influence: DJ DEMP | Honey DEMP
Community: Nicole Everett | Nicole Everett Enterprises
Resilience: Natasha Acoff | On My Nerves, Inc.
NPO SUPPORT
UPHS CONFERENCE
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Join UPHS on May 7th and 8th as they host the 2024 Annual Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management and Leadership in their 20th year. | UPHS
May 7th from 4 PM to 7 PM will be a Networking Reception and Human Service Awards, followed by a full day of training on May 8th. | Learn More
Keynote Speaker, Corey Fuller will share more than just his football experiences. He invites us to see the potential in our struggles and dreams.
Venue is at FSU Student Union, 2nd Floor, 75 N. Woodward Avenue.
General Pricing (April 1st to May 3rd): $135 for UPHS Members, $200 for Non-UPHS Members | Register
FEATURED PARTNER
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North Florida Innovation Labs is set to open in 2024. When complete, it will fill the missing piece in our entrepreneurial ecosystem and become the focal point of Innovation Park, Tallahassee, and North Florida. | Learn More
The facility is designed to support over 100 early-stage and growing tech companies in high priority targeted industries. North Florida Innovation Labs will sustain over 600 full-time, permanent jobs.
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
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Apr. 9th, Tues. 11:30 AM to 1 PM EST at Dunlap Champions Club: Professional Women's Forum | Register
Individual Registration: Member $45, Non-Member $55
Corporate Table Registration (Reserved Seating for 8): Member $350, Non-Member $450
Apr. 12th, Fri. 9 AM to 1 PM EST at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Leon Works Expo 2024 by The Office of Economic Vitality | Ticket price for Exhibitors (Indoor): $50 to $65 Reserve a Spot
Apr. 17th, Wed. 8 AM to 5 PM EST Online: Professional Development Series (PDS) Free Online Training Course by TCC | Register Learn More
Apr. 26th, Fri. 6 PM EST at FSU Alumni Center: 30th Anniversary Dinner by Capital City Chamber of Commerce | Register
Apr. 26th, Fri. 4:30 PM to 6 PM EST at Oyster City Brewing: Business and Brews by Access Tallahassee | Register
This event is free for all young professionals! Current Access members will receive one (1) drink ticket upon entry.
May 7th to 8th, Tues. to Wed. at FSU Student Union, 2nd Floor, 75 N. Woodward Avenue: 2024 UPHS Conference for Excellence in Nonprofit Management and Leadership | General Pricing (April 1st to May 3rd): $135 for UPHS Members, $200 for Non-UPHS Members Register Learn More
May 7th from 4 PM to 7 PM: Networking Reception and Human Service Awards
May 8th from 8 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast, Sessions and Networking
See You Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube sponsored by JH Creative channels. We will talk about “Highest Ranked Businesses”. Got questions? Join us live!
- Julia & Ali ([email protected])
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