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Education: The Big Book Give for Leon County Schools

Grants: TIA secured $20.3 Million from FAA

TLH Cares: Tallahassee Foodies | Hurricane Helene Support

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Leon County School Board member Alva Smith, supported by KPMG, organized The Big Book Give which aims to close the gap on the number of books in the community’s elementary schools.

The grant funding aims to support two critical infrastructure projects at Tallahassee International Airport – enhancements to Taxiway Bravo and the terminal's central utility plant.

"We set a goal five years ago to increase our receipt of annual grant awards as part of our focus on strong fiscal stewardship practices, and I could not be prouder of the results the team has achieved," City Manager Reese Goad said. "Through our aggressive approach to identify and apply for competitive state and federal grants, we have brought over $300 million dollars to our community since 2020, which exceeds the total amount of property taxes received by the City during the same period."

The FAA has allocated $20.3 million, with $17 million designated for the restoration of Taxiway Bravo, which runs parallel to TLH's main runway 9-27. This funding is one of the largest grants given in Florida. The remaining $3.3 million will be used to upgrade the airport terminal's main and secondary chilled water system within its central utility plant, supporting the continuous efforts to modernize the terminal.

Second Harvest of the Big Bend is working around the clock to provide food, water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. The Big Bend area is in desperate need of assistance to replenish nutritious meals as they are having difficulty keeping up with the supply. The team on the ground has been working tirelessly to address the community's needs, as the requirement for emergency food aid has surged during this critical period.

Second Harvest has given out more than 500,000 pounds of food and now requires more supplies. They have been working both on weekends and weekdays, most recently in Mayo, FL.

Their service counties to the east - Taylor, Madison, Dixie, Lafayette, and Columbia are devastated. Many of these areas were still recovering from Idalia.

Let's support our less fortunate neighbors by donating whatever you can to assist in this initiative. Every dollar is valuable during these difficult times and will be utilized to provide food for those in need! 💝 | Donate

Access Tallahassee Business and Brews by Tallahassee Chamber | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5:30 PM | Café de Martín, 2743 Capital Cir NE | $0 for Members, $10 for Non-Members Register

2024 FBIA Fall Conference | Thursday to Friday, Oct. 17 to 18 | North Florida Innovation Labs | $0 for Members, $300 for Non-Members Register

Unlocking the Door to Homeownership by Leon County | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 AM | 615 Paul Russell Road | Free

Featured Event: Creating Your Narrative by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station | Register

2nd Annual "Taste in the Garden" | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6 PM | Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Road | Donate

2024 Worlds of Work Career Expo | Thursday to Friday, Oct. 24 to 25 | 8:30 AM | Tallahassee State College and Lively Technical College

Economic Impact Homecoming Breakfast by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 8 AM | AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol | $25 for Members, $35 for Non-Members Tickets

Access Tallahassee Coffee and Connections by Tallahassee Chamber | Friday, Nov. 1 | 8 AM | The Current Agency, 3707 Apalachee Pky | Register

Best of Tallahassee by Tallahassee Magazine | Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 6:30 PM | The Moon in Tallahassee | $75 for General Admission, $115 for VIP Tickets

Impact Week | Tuesday to Thursday, Nov. 19 to 21 | Challenger Learning Center, Tallahassee | $49 for 1-Day Pass, $99 for 3-Day Pass, $149 for VIP, $49 for Virtual Pass Tickets