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In this 2nd edition, here’s what’s happening:

  • Tallahassee Electric Bus Fleet Gets More Funding

  • A local expert’s insight on the coming hurricane season

  • Strikes Galore

  • Olive Oil Boosts Brain Power

  • Local Events This Weekend

We hope you like it! We are also open to your feedback, please send them to us: [email protected] (i.e. Julia Holly & Ali Kamakhi)

BUSINESS

Image Credit: Sean Pavone Photo

Local 

Tallahassee gets more electric with $35 million investment going towards more bus fleets to support underserved communities.

This month’s local partner is Launch Tally. The team is on a mission to “assemble Tallahassee’s Tech Companies, Non-Profits, Government, Universities, and Entrepreneurs to provide a hub for resources, opportunities, and talent in our community.” Get plugged into our local tech community by visiting Launch Tally.

Regional

Early preparations for hurricane season are taking place. Dr. Ryan Truchelut, Chief Meteorologist of local weather tech company Weather Tiger, contributed to TalDem in this insightful article about the current heat waves impact.

Speaking of hurricanes, have you heard of Mike’s Weather Page? A hurricane enthusiast, Floridian no-nonsense weather guy has racked up 1.3 million followers on Facebook. If you’re new to hurricanes, this page has helped many, including Julia, cope with hurricane mania every year.

Inter/National

Strikes Galore

As of yesterday, Google trends is tracking an uptick with searches on “strike.” With the SAG-Aftra strike going on (also impacting Influencers) and rumored to last until the end of the year and now UPS teamsters on strike, you can expect online streaming activity to increase and delays in deliveries. 

Women’s FIFA World Cup

8 FSU Women’s Soccer Players will play for their National teams like Ireland, Costa Rica, Nigeria, Jamaica, U.S. on the world stage for the World Cup hosted in Australia & New Zealand.  WFSU Tal Dem

HEALTH & CARE

Olive Oil Boosts Brain Health

Harvard researchers released a 28-year follow-up study on 90,000+ people, indicating that olive oil improves brain health. Findings: ½ Tablespoon a day ▶️ 25% lowered risk of dying dementia. Yahoo

THIS WEEKEND

Image Credit: For the Table Hospitality via Eventbrite

TALLAHASSEE TIKI FEST

For the Table Hospitality hosts their 2nd Annual Tallahassee Tiki Fest 

When: Sat. July 29th, 6-9 pm

Where: AC Hotel by Marriott on Gadsden St. 

General Admission for $30 | VIP for $60 - Get Tickets Here

PERUVIAN 2ND ANNUAL EVENT

You can expect live music, dancing, and authentic Peruvian food.

When: Saturday, July 29 · 12 - 5pm EDT

Where: American Legion at Lake Ella

UNTIL NEXT TIME

In Closing

ICYMI, our first edition was a big hit! With a 100% Open rate. Aaand hit our goal of 10 subs on the first day😏. We still have a long road ahead but we are documenting our process. With Ali’s experience of scaling a newsletter company to 60k+ subs and Julia’s creative skills, we are poised for exponential growth.

We want to hear from you and get your feedback. Have other sources for us? We’d love to hear about it. Chances are we will be the first to know. Wink, wink. - Julia & Ali ([email protected])

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