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Like our own state of Florida, which heavily depends on hospitality and tourism, Hawaii majorly relies on tourism for economic growth and financial support. With the recent historic wildfires now estimating $5 billion in damages, they will need all the help they can get. There are trustworthy organizations shared in the Inter/National section below.
Quick Summary
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In today’s edition, here are a few highlights:
Local: The Business of Networking + In Tech
Regional: Florida Ranked 8th for Retirement
Inter/National: Maui Wildfires and how you can help
Health + Care: Leprosy on the rise
Events around the corner
Let us know what you think about formatting, topics and content. What’s your favorite part? Email us at [email protected] (i.e. Julia Holly & Ali Kamakhi)
BUSINESS
Image Credit: Via The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island Official Website
Local
The Business of Networking 🤝
Most of the Tallahassee business community will head to the Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island this weekend for some networking, golf, volleyball, and speaker events. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber will host the 2023 Annual Community Conference. The hotel is booked up, so you can either take a day trip, nearby hotel, or AirBnB. Confirm registration on their web site. Depending on your business model and if you’re new to the community, it’s a great opportunity to network. Speaking of local chambers, the Capital City Chamber is hosting their annual conference on Sept. 19th-20th. Attend this local event and save the date: https://g.co/kgs/EUQ4BA
In Tech
AI Tools: From Hype to Helpful with David Lawson and Matthew Christovich
TalTech Alliance hosts their next event tomorrow, Wed. Aug. 16th at 11:15 AM
🥪Lunch included with ticket purchase here.
Where: FSU Information Technology Services
1721 W Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA | Google Maps
Tallahassee-based TRS awarded IDIQ testing contract at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida starting in Sept. Launch Tally | LinkedIn
Regional
Best & Worst States for Retirement 🏘️
Key takeaways: Florida Ranks 8th among top 10 states. That’s a drop from the number 1 spot due to cost of living and crime ratings. Notably, Iowa ranked #1 and Alaska in last place at #50. The Midwest and Southeast states claimed top 5 spots vs. Northeast and Western states ranked at the bottom. News-Press
Image Credit: bankrate.com
Inter/National
Maui Fires: Death Tolls Near 100 and Expected to Climb
A reported 11,000+ locals have been displaced, over 2,500+ buildings ruined, and hundreds are missing. This historical tragedy is now the worst wildfire disaster on record, surpassing the death toll of the 2018 Camp Wildfire in California.
Ways to Help: Donations of millions are pouring in, however they will need more to meet the estimated $5 billion in damages to recover (LinkedIn). Here are ways to help: USA Today | Hawaii Community Foundation
HEALTH & CARE
Image Credit: Goodman via Giphy
Urban Myth? Armadillos Give Leprosy
Central Florida has seen an increase in reported cases for leprosy.
Key Takeaways: Infected Armadillos can carry bacteria causing leprosy, so just don’t touch them. But, people are more likely to catch it from someone who is already infected, by direct contact. Treatment is effective if caught early enough, but hard to detect early symptoms and is slow to manifest and diagnose. | News Journal Online
Tell Me Something Good
If you were to rank the most generous neighborhoods in Tallahassee, you can put Northwest Tallahassee at the top of the list. The community are rallying for 2 different cases in need:
This just reinforces the truth about our city being considered one of the most generous cities in the U.S according to GoFundMe.
TLH EVENTS
Image Credit: Reflections of Culture: The Crucian Carnival Series via Gadsden Arts Museum
AROUND THE CORNER
TLH Beerfest Already Sold Out 👀
If you missed out, you’re in luck because there’s still a chance, maybe, to win free tickets. See their post here on their Instagram (@tlhbeerfest)
Gadsden Arts - 3rd Artists Guild Exhibition for 2023
The current exhibition features multiple artwork series that will soon conclude in Sept. As seen in artwork above, North Floridian from Marianna, FL Michele Tabor Kimbrough, former pilot turned full-time award-winning artist, showcases “Reflections of Culture: The Crucian Carnival Series.” Get Tickets via COCA | via Gadsden Arts
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