#355 WED | National Women's Month

Celebration: Big Bend Cares 40th Anni. + New CEO

In the Spotlight: Pinnacle Awards Honorees

Featured: Finale Events | TEDxGainesville Highlights

Networking + Business Events

Big Bend Cares / Care Point celebrates its 40th anniversary of delivering comprehensive care and advocating for sexual health for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the eight-county region surrounding Tallahassee. 💕

Big Bend Cares, originally known as Tallahassee AIDS Support Services (TASS), was formed in 1985 by volunteers to provide supportive services to local individuals with HIV/AIDS. In 2017, it expanded by opening Care Point Health and Wellness. The vision for Care Point was to be a one-stop-shop where clients and community members can receive primary care, radiology, dental, prescription refills, and lab work all in one location.

After a thorough nationwide search, the Board of Directors announced that Amber R. Tynan will be the new CEO of the agency. Her vast leadership experience and deep understanding of the community make her an excellent fit to lead the organization into its future. She will join the agency as President on April 1st, and assume the official role of CEO on October 1st.

Prior to joining the agency, Amber served as Executive Director of United Partners for Human Services and has more than 18 years of nonprofit management experience.

“I am deeply honored to join Big Bend Cares / Care Point at such a pivotal moment. I look forward to building on our proud legacy and furthering our mission to enhance community health and wellbeing through strategic, compassionate care,” said incoming President Amber R. Tynan.

For 11 years, the Pinnacle Awards by 850 Business Magazine have celebrated the prestigious achievements of women leaders and influencers in the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast. These visionaries play vital roles in their communities as entrepreneurs, educators, volunteers, and industry pioneers. 12 exceptional winners who have made significant strides in their careers and beyond will be highlighted at this event.

The 2025 Pinnacle Awards Luncheon will take place on March 26th, from 11 AM at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. | Tickets

The keynote speaker will be Carol Carlan, a former Pinnacle award winner and the current director of philanthropy at Institute of Human and Machine Cognition. She is the president of Carlan Consulting, a company focused on leadership development. She is also a founding member of the John Maxwell Team, a worldwide training organization for leaders boasting over 50,000 members.

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and thrilled at TEDxGainesville's monumental 5th event! Saturday, June 21st at 12 PM | From $25 Tickets

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Featured Event: Jubilee Music Festival by Visit Tallahassee & The Adderley Amphitheater | Friday to Saturday, Mar. 21 to 22 | 7 PM | $87 to $176 Tickets Learn More

2025 Tallahassee History Festival | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 10 AM | Kleman Plaza, Downtown | Free Learn More

Family & Youth Services Expo by Children's Services Council of Leon County | Saturday, Mar. 22 | 10 AM | Free Learn More

Springtime Tallahassee Festival | Friday to Saturday, Mar. 28 to 29 | 6 PM on Mar. 28, 9 AM on Mar. 29 | Free Learn More

The Fuzzy Pineapple Plant Festival | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 10 AM | 1205 Adams St. | Free Learn More

Springtime 10K/5K/1 Mile by Gulf Winds Track Club | Saturday, Mar. 29 | 8 AM for 5K and 10K, 7:30 AM for 1mi | From $15 Register Learn More

Making Awesome's Birthday Party | Sunday, Mar. 30 | 2 PM | Making Awesome, 2818 Industrial Plaza Drive #STE H | From $0 to $20 Tickets

The 9th Annual Tallahassee Wine Mixer by For The Table Hospitality | Saturday, Apr. 5 | 4 PM | Downtown Tallahassee, 225 South Adams St. | From $45 Tickets

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival | Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 24 to 27 | 9 AM | 495 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach | Tickets Learn More

Growing Forward Employer Resource Luncheon | Thursday, Mar. 20 | 11 AM | CareerSource Capital Region - Leon Career Center, 2601 S Blair Stone Rd, Bldg C #200 | Register

2025 Women Who Mean Business Awards & Business Expo by Tallahassee Woman Magazine | Friday, Mar. 21 | 11:30 AM | Tallahassee State College, 444 Appleyard Dr. | From $45 Tickets

Benefits and Breakfast by Tallahassee Chamber | Wednesday, Mar. 26 | 8:30 AM | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, 300 E. Park Ave. | Free Register

2025 Business of Healthcare Summit by FSU | Wednesday, Apr. 2 | Augustus Turnbull Conference Center | $100 for Virtual Attendance, $200 for Regular Tickets until Mar. 26 Register Learn More

Adapt to Improve: How to Thrive in the Extreme - Professional Women's Forum by Tallahassee Chamber | Tuesday, Apr. 10 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club | $45 for Members, $55 for Non-Members Register

WOW 2.0 Hiring Fair in partnership with the Tallahassee Talent Development Council and TSC | Tuesday, Apr. 8 | TSC, Workforce Development Building, Room 105 | Deadline to register for employers: Friday, Mar. 21 Register Learn More

2025 Domi Awards with Keynote Princess Ousley | Thursday, Apr. 10 | 5:30 PM | Capital City Country Club | Early Bird Special at $40 until Mar. 20, General Admission at $60 Tickets

SBIR+STTR Series: Budget Management & Reporting Essentials by IGNITE Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 10:30 AM | Innovation Park | Register