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😋🫶 Local with Purpose. Local eats aren’t just filling our bellies with their delicious meals—they’re fueling the community with purpose and advocacy. If you’re heading to Nashville this April, add the Southeast Venture Showcase to your itinerary, where startups pitch to top investors and turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Speaking of impact—last call to nominate the innovators and game changers in our community. Let’s get them recognized at the 2026 Domi Awards. ✨
Quick Summary
For our motivational Monday + 595th issue, here’s what we’ve got:
TLH Biz: Local Eateries Serving Purpose
Save the Date: Southeast Venture Showcase
Networking + Business Events
TLH BIZ
SERVING PURPOSE
Image Source: The Press Cafe & Nach'Yo Nachos
Tallahassee Eateries Serve Big Flavors and Bigger Purpose
💚 The Press Cafe | 3025 Schoolhouse Rd.
The Press Cafe is more than just a restaurant. It is part of Independence Landing, a residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing residents with hands-on job training and real-world customer service experience. | Tal Dem
It combines a traditional café with a social enterprise model, using food service to train and empower residents while welcoming the Tallahassee community.
💛 Nach'Yo Nachos | 626 Railroad Sq.
Nach’Yo Nachos is a food business in Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Food Hall, gaining attention for both its giant nacho platters and its community-focused mission. | Tal Dem
Beyond food, it promotes a youth-powered initiative, mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and giving young people practical business experience.
SAVE THE DATE
SE VENTURE
Image Source: Southeast Venture Showcase
🔗 Connecting Southeast Startups with Top Investors to Accelerate Innovation
The Southeast Venture Showcase (SVS) is a transformational two‑day event where promising university and federal lab technology ventures from the Southeastern U.S. pitch to national investors and venture capitalists.
It connects research‑affiliated startups with investors, helping accelerate their path from research to real-world commercial impact and stakeholder value. The showcase will feature 35+ startups and 200+ invited investors, with presentations across two tracks: Healthcare/Biotech and Physical Sciences/Engineering. 🤩
The 2026 showcase is scheduled for April 20–21 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. | Register
Fun Facts: IGNITE FSU is co-leading the event along with 25 of the top Southeastern universities and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additionally, Nhu Energy, Inc., an FSU startup and IGNITE Tallahassee member, was selected to present at the event. 👏
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
Image Source: The Economic Club of Florida
Tuesday, Mar. 24
Featured Event: The Economic Club of Florida Presents Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Mar. 24 | 11:30 AM | FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W. Tennessee St. | In-Person Registration, Virtual Registration | Learn More
Wednesday, Mar. 25
SmartSteps Financial Workshops: Business Registration and Filings 101 by FAMU Federal Credit Union | Wednesday, Mar. 25 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Register | Learn More
Thursday, Apr. 2
2026 Economic Forum by the Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, Apr. 2 | 8 AM | Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Register | Learn More
Individual Registration: Members: $50, Non-Members: $80
Corporate Table (Reserved Seating for 8 with Logo): Members: $450, Non-Members: $650
Wednesday to Sunday, Apr. 8 to 12
Think Bold Festival & Conference 2026 by VyStar | Wednesday to Sunday, Apr. 8 to 12 | 9 AM | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | From $49 Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Apr. 9
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Early Stage Fundraising Instruments and Incentive Equity Awards | Thursday, Apr. 9 | 12 PM | IGNITE Tallahassee, 1729 W. Paul Dirac Dr. | Free Register
Fridays, Apr. 10 to May 8
Skills Based Hiring Practices Workshop Series by the Chamber of Commerce | Friday, Apr. 10 to May 8 | Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, 300 E. Park Ave. | Free Register
Five consecutive sessions: Apr. 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 | 9 AM
Tuesday, Apr. 14
Professional Women's Forum by the Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Apr. 14 | 11 AM | Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Register
Individual Registration - Members: $50, Non-Members: $80
Corporate Table Registration - Members: $450, Non-Members: $650
Tuesday, Apr. 21
The Domi Awards 2026 | Tuesday, Apr. 21 | 5:30 PM | DEEP Brewing Company | $95 Tickets | Learn More (Nominations will be accepted until today, March 23rd, with top nominees announced on March 27th)
SEE YOU SOON
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