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It’s a beautiful day in Tallahassee for Earth Day. Speaking of global celebrations, did you know there is such a thing as Global Meetings Industry Day? Same here. Learn how meetings, events and conferences impact locally.
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TLH People: Access Tallahassee Announced 2024 Future 5 Honorees
International Day: Global Meetings Industry Day 2024
NE Florida: Bank of America’s $200 Million Investment
Featured Partner: Innovation Park Member | COAPS
Networking + Business Events
TLH PEOPLE
FUTURE 5 HONOREES
Image Credit: Miron Richardson via LinkedIn
Access Tallahassee has announced the 2024 Future 5 honorees! These five up-and-coming leaders were nominated by their peers for their outstanding work in their professional careers and their community efforts outside of the office. | Access Tallahassee FB Post
The 2024 Future 5 honorees:
Alexis Bondi, Tallahassee Downtown
Kate Murray Chase, Lemon & Thyme
Brian Marquez, Southern Scholarship Foundation
Michael McDougall, Florida Department of Transportation
Miron Richardson, VyStar Credit Union
Join Access Tallahassee in celebrating this group at the annual YP Summit on April 26th, presented by Capital Health Plan! Register here.
INTERNATIONAL DAY
GMID 2024
Image Credit: Visit Tallahassee via LinkedIn
Global Meetings Industry Day 2024 is an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities. Visit Tallahassee celebrated the power of meetings and the historical roots that make Florida's Capital City a unique gathering spot. | Visit Tallahassee LI Post
Two centuries ago, a pivotal meeting between John Lee Williams of Pensacola and Dr. Williams Simmons of St. Augustine in Tallahassee marked the start of the city's historic journey.
Tallahassee has become the premier destination for memorable meetings, reunions, and conferences. The enduring legacy and economic impact of meetings in our community and beyond is truly worth celebrating.
Interesting Facts:
🤝🏻 1 in 4 visitors to Tallahassee come to attend a meeting or conference.
🤝🏻 24% of visitors visit the Capital City of Florida to attend a business meeting or conference.
🤝🏻 Global campaign by the U.S. Travel Association, which took place April 11th, 2024. Save the date for next year, April 3rd, 2025!
NE FLORIDA
BANK OF AMERICA
Image Credit: Bank of America
Bank of America has been working on a $200 million investment to update its Jacksonville Operations Center at the campus. They continue to pursue renovations of its Southside campus with more than $6 million in permitting work in review. | Jacksonville Daily Record
Marand Builders Inc. and Auld & White Constructors LLC are handling renovations.
Bank of America’s $200 million investment includes construction of a six-tier, 1,447-space parking garage that is being built at a job cost of $24.66 million.
“The addition of a covered parking facility will be another welcomed amenity for our employees and again demonstrates our commitment to the Jacksonville community as we make Bank of America a great place to work,” said Mark Bennett, president of Bank of America, Jacksonville.
As of year-end 2023, Bank of America anticipated completion of the projects over the next two years.
FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: COAPS Website
Innovation Park Member: Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS)
Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) is part of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Arts and Sciences. They take an interdisciplinary approach to scientific research about ocean-atmosphere interactions.
Their mission is to promote interdisciplinary research in air-sea interaction, the coupled ocean-atmosphere-land-ice earth system, and climate prediction on scales of weeks to decades in order to increase our understanding of the physical, social, and economical consequences of coupled ocean-atmospheric variations. | Learn More
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
Image Credit: SBDC at FAMU
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.
Apr. 26th, Fri. 9 AM to 4 PM EST at FSU Turnbull Conference Center: 2024 YP Summit & Future 5 Awards by Access Tallahassee | Ticket price: Full day $125 Register Learn More
Apr. 26th, 30th Anniversary Dinner by Capital City Chamber of Commerce is postponed, but they will be combining this event with their Advantage Conference in September | Learn More
Featured Event: Apr. 29th to May 1st, Mon to Wed.: 41st Annual Big Bend Regional Small Business Week by Florida SBDC | Learn More
Apr. 29th, 5:30 PM to 7 PM EST: Opening Reception at FAMU Foundation Building SBDC Office | Free Register
Apr. 30th, 8:30 AM to 5 PM EST: Workshop Day at Turnbull Conference Center | Free Register
Workshop topics: Legal Insights, Estimating Strategies, Financing Tips, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Sector Growth Projections
A Panel Discussion on "Capital Readiness" to boost your funding prospects
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
Episode 38
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