In Sports: Herstoric Drum Majors

Grants: WomensNet | Hair Care & Skincare Businesses

Featured: AERO | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce

Community, Things To Do, Networking + Business Events

For the first time in its 79-year legacy, FAMU’s Marching 100 has named a woman, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede, as Head Drum Major.

Over at FSU, Kate Curley becomes the sixth woman in history to lead the Marching Chiefs, joining a small but powerful legacy of trailblazers dating back to the 1980s.

Both of Tallahassee’s college marching bands are being led by female head drum majors for the first time in history.

"I hope this moment reminds young women that they don't have to wait for permission to lead, whether it's on the field or in life. You're allowed to take up space, to be powerful and to be excellent," Curley said in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat. 💥

WomensNet is awarding a $10,000 grant this August to a female-owned business in the hair care or skincare space, whether you're styling, formulating, or running your own salon or spa.

While women make up 90% of the hair care industry, many still face funding gaps that make it hard to grow their services or scale their brand.

This grant is part of WomensNet’s monthly “Business Specific” series, and your single Amber Grant application makes you eligible for this and all other grants they offer. | Learn More

💡 Have a passion-fueled product or beauty business that could use a boost? Apply here.

The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO) is your one-stop, no-cost hub for navigating entrepreneurship in Tallahassee and the Big Bend. Backed by the Jim Moran Institute, AERO connects business owners with public agencies, nonprofits, and expert support to help ventures at every stage grow and thrive.

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, an AERO community partner, represents over 1,200 member businesses and nearly 65,000 employees. As the voice of the region’s business community, the Chamber works to strengthen the local economy through strategic initiatives and deep-rooted partnerships.

From startups to scaling businesses, AERO offers access to certifications, mentoring, education and training, funding resources, networking, business incubators, and more.

💡 Ready to grow? Reach out to AERO for resources and programs that move your business forward.

Fall Family Consignment Event by The One Week Boutique | Friday to Sunday, Sept. 12 - 14 | 9 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Free | Learn More

Saturdays in Silence by Midtown Reader | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 4 PM | 1123 Thomasville Rd. | Register | Learn More

NextUp Festival 2025 Presented by Fresco Vision x Goldie Sound Productions | Sunday, Aug. 10 | 4 PM | Goldie Sound Productions, 1367 E. Tennessee St. | $13.45 | Learn More

Tallahassee Showcase by Bay Kings Band | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 8 PM | House of Music Tallahassee | Learn More

Fruit Tree Pruning with Mark Tancig by Native Nurseries of Tallahassee | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 10 AM | 1661 Centerville Rd. | Learn More

Featured Event: Muffins & Mimosas with Quilito by LeMoyne Arts | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 11 AM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | Learn More

NAT20 Meetup with The Current Agency | Thursday, Aug. 7 | 5:30 PM | The Current Agency, 3707 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free | Learn More

2025 Small Business Summit by The Florida SBDC Network | Monday to Tuesday, Aug. 18 to 19 | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | $300 General Registration Rate Register | Learn More

The Economic Club of Florida Presents Michael Simas, President and CEO, Council 100 | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 11:30 AM | Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Dr. | Virtual Registration  Onsite

Major Considerations for Managing Employees by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register