Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence
Happy New Year! Jan. 1st landing on a Monday is like a double-whammy, then making Tuesday feel like a Monday. Anyone else feel like they need to recover from the Winter Break fog? Well, we hope you get some motivation after catching this email. All positive news and signs for Tallahassee & Florida.
Quick Summary
In this 60th edition, here’s the scoop:
Growth: Florida Scorecard
Programs for Entrepreneurs: Domi’s Incubation Scholarship + JMI’s SBEP XX
Local Business: Leon’s at Lake Ella + Chewy
Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence - Sign Up for CFC Clash
January Events
FLORIDA
Image Credit: The Florida Scorecard Website
As of January 1st, the population of Florida is 22,998,501 and the number keeps growing by the minute.
Our Key Takeaways: #1 Ranking for Business Startups, #4 Rank for State GDP, and overall positive improvements for economic developments. However, state of youth education results for reading is declining although scores for math is improving.
State of Florida Metrics:
PROGRAMS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Image Credit: Domi Station via Facebook
Are you looking to start or grow your business this new year? Here are a few programs for entrepreneurs that can help achieve your 2024 business goals:
Ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs
Incubation participants have access to a tailored curriculum, a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, a network of over 75+ mentors, and more than 10 entrepreneurial resources
Deadline to apply is on January 5th, Friday | Apply Here
Created to be a world-class learning experience that accommodates the busy schedule of small business owners
Ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, presidents of small businesses, and immediate successors of businesses
This program is offered at no cost to the accepted participants.
Class XX of the Tallahassee Small Business Executive Program will run from March to May 2024. Deadline of Application is on February 25th, Sunday | Learn More
LOCAL BUSINESS
Image Credit: Leon’s at Lake Ella via Instagram
Enjoy the outdoor dining area at Leon’s at Lake Ella.
They are adding lunch service in 2024 that will feature outdoor dining with this view!
Soups, sandwiches, a weekly rotating menu, with a beautiful city park.
Image Credit: Chewy
Chewy to Open Its First Veterinary Practices with Launch of Chewy Vet Care
Florida-based pet food & products retailer, Chewy is combining its customer focus with veterinary medicine to create an innovative healthcare experience. They plan to launch early 2024 in South Florida with the goal to expand to other states. | Other Sources: Chewy | Yahoo Finance
FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: CFC Instagram
CROSSFIT CONVERGENCE
CFC Clash is CrossFit Convergence’s upcoming event happening on January 27th, Saturday.
9 AM to 3 PM EST
CrossFit Convergence, 2057 N Monroe St, Tallahassee
This is family-friendly and open for family members to watch & support.
Register your team here
JAN EVENTS
Tally Robotics
FTC League Meet & FRC Season Kickoff at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Jan. 6th, Sat. 10 AM to 3PM EST at 2525 POTTSDAMER STREET | Learn More
FTC League Meet 4 from 10 AM to 3PM in Atrium A
FRC Kickoff and Game Reveal 12 PM to 1:15 PM Showing in B135 & Atrium A
Jan. 11th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 7 PM EST at Jeri's, Market Street 1370-1: Business After Hours hosted by Jeri's Love on a Plate | Ticket Price Range: $15 to $25 Register
Save the Date for a Garnet & Green Athlete Celebration
Get ready for a parade and party, Rattlers and Seminoles! They'll be sharing the celebration of their athletic exploits with the Martin Luther King Day Parade on Jan. 15th, Monday.
Jan. 17th, Wed. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST at MagLab: January 2024 Public Tour by MagLab | Learn More
Jan. 18th, Thurs. 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM EST at LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library: Science Night January 2024 by MagLab | Learn More
Jan. 18th, Thurs. 8 AM to 10 AM EST at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: 2024 Tal Chamber Annual Breakfast Meeting | Ticket Price Range: $50 to $750 Register
Jan. 25th, Thurs. at The Moon: Karaoke for Kids by Foundation for Leon County Schools | Ticket Price: from $100 Learn More
Business of Healthcare Summit
Jan 26th, Fri. 8 AM EST at Augustus B Turnbull Conference | Live Stream Ticket Price: $75 Tickets. In-Person Tickets: Sold Out (Waiting List)
Jan 30th, Tues. 3:30PM to 5PM EST at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Power Forward Speaker Series with Robert Herjavec & Barbara Corcoran | Ticket Price Range: $10 to $30 Tickets
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