✨ Shining Bright. Our CEO, Julia Holly, is currently attending the CES Tech Conference in Las Vegas and she’s met amazing Florida based tech companies including women-owned businesses. Now cue the song “Shine Bright Like a Diamond”—because this issue is all about brilliance. We’re diving into the roadmap to leadership, legacy, and the celebration of womenpreneurs locally and nationally. Chamber Past Chair Karen Moore, Founder & CEO of The Moore Agency, was recently honored for her prestigious recognition. Plus, the results are in from the SHINE! competition at eMerge Americas, where six women founders took the stage. And keeping that shine going, CityClips is having its own moment tomorrow at Domi—come celebrate with us at our milestone event and exclusive after-party for CityClips insiders only.
Quick Summary
In this 549th edition, she got this:
In the Spotlight: Karen Moore Named FL Icon
Leadership: 6 Women Founders at Shine
Local: Announcement Board
Featured: CityClips | Testimonial
Things To Do, Networking + Business Events
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
FL ICON
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✨ A Legacy in Bloom: Karen Moore, Chamber Past Chair, Honored as a Florida Icon | Tal Chamber
Karen Moore, Founder and CEO of The Moore Agency, has been named a Florida Icon by Florida Trend. This prestigious honor recognizes her decades of visionary leadership and her enduring contributions to the future of the Sunshine State. She joins an elite circle of leaders, proving that true success is built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and an unshakable drive to uplift others.
Based in Tallahassee, The Moore Agency has risen to become a Top 200 Global Agency. With a staggering 98% client retention rate, the firm reflects Karen’s philosophy of staying ahead of market shifts while remaining rooted in purpose-driven service.
From BioFlorida to TSC, Karen’s leadership across various boards and foundations highlights her deep commitment to creating new opportunities and driving meaningful change.
With honors as both a Florida Icon and a Florida 500 Legend, Karen’s legacy goes beyond past achievements to focus on building a stronger Florida for future generations. As she says, “My passion for service and innovation fuels my commitment… This recognition is an honor I will hold close.”
LEADERSHIP
SHINE!
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👩🏻🏆 6 Women Founders Pitched at eMerge Americas’ SHINE! Competition | Refresh Miami
Last December 17, Miami’s tech community gathered at The LAB Miami for the eMerge Americas SHINE! Pitch Competition, part of the organization’s year-round eMpower Series supporting underrepresented founders. Six women-led startups delivered compelling pitches before a panel of judges, investors, and community members—each showcasing innovative solutions built to solve real market challenges.
The evening spotlighted a diverse array of women entrepreneurs and their startups:
Nathalya Ramirez, CEO of Junie
Maria Delgado, Co-founder of Glidiffy
Rose De Sicilia, Co-founder & CTO of Indrasy
Joyce Medeiros, CEO of Investrio
Rabia Malik, Founder of JennA Bytes
Catherine Karow, Founder & CEO of ZoraSafe
🤩 And the Winner Is. After thoughtful deliberation, Investrio took home the top prize—a $3,500 micro-grant and a fast-track spot into the eMerge Americas Global Startup Accelerator + Showcase. Founder Joyce Medeiros shared plans to use the support to accelerate go-to-market growth, expand social engagement, and deepen community connections throughout South Florida.
LOCAL
ANNOUNCEMENT & VOLUNTEER BOARD
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Announcements
Own a Piece of TLH Reckoning | Tallahassee’s first women’s pre-pro soccer club is opening the door to community ownership, creating a local-to-professional development pathway with the vision to become a global destination for players and coaches. | Learn More | Become an Owner
WTE Tallahassee | We’d like to bring Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) to North Florida, a growing statewide network of 9+ incredible chapters, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Let’s show them that there is a community of women in tech & entrepreneurs by action. We’d like to get a roster together. | Fill Out This Interest Form
Volunteer
Volunteers Needed at She Academy | Select Saturdays | FSU Stadium Concessions | Learn More | Sign Up
FEATURED
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CityClips | Testimonials
🩵 Hearing from our CityClips readers reminds us why we do what we do. Your perspectives help guide the stories and updates we bring forward.
⭐ "CityClips is an exceptional resource for all things local. They not only capture local news, events and relevant educational opportunities, but they also highlight local companies sharing who they are, what they do and the people making great things happen." – Bonnie Burk, Former Board-Chair of TalTech
Your backstage pass to 2026 is here! 🚀 Join the CityClips Insiders with the Founder Pass and score insider-only events, starting with the Jan. 15th milestone gathering.
EVENTS
FOR HER
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Things To Do
Saturday, Jan. 17
Featured Event: Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Hall, 222 S. Copeland St. | From $79 Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Jan. 22
Symphony in Chocolate by GFWC Woman's Club of Tallahassee | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 6 PM | 1513 Cristobal Dr. | Learn More
"Sips & Saunas Social" Moms Night Out by TALLY MOBS | Thursday, Jan. 22 | 6:30 PM | Free RSVP | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25
Foodees Food & Culture Festival | Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25 1 PM | Governor's Square, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy. | Free Tickets | Learn More
Networking + Biz
Thursday, Jan. 15
📎 2026 Chamber Annual Breakfast Meeting by the Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, Jan. 15 | 8 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Register
Individual Registration: $60 for Members, $75 for Non-Members
Corporate Table Registration (Reserved Seating for 8 with Logo): $775
📎 Innovations & Libations Networking Event Featuring CityClips | Thursday, Jan. 15 | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free Reserve a Spot | Learn More
CityClips Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM to 5 PM
Happy Hour Celebration: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday, Jan. 22
PS27 Entrepreneurship Awards | Tuesday, Jan. 22 | 5 PM | St. Johns Event Center, 12760 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville | From $175 Tickets
Saturday, Jan. 24
2nd Annual Coffee Crawl by Tallahassee Nurseries | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 10 AM | 2911 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Top 25 Women You Need to Know - A Speaker Series | 11:30 AM | Hotel Indigo, 826 W. Gaines St. | Free Register
Leadership Tallahassee Membership Luncheon | Wednesday, Jan. 28 | 11:45 AM | FSU Alumni Association, 1030 W. Tennessee St. | Learn More
📎= Team CityClips will be attending this event
CITYCLIPS LIVE
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If you missed our 105th episode earlier today, tune in on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube powered by JH Creative. Julia had the pleasure of featuring May Wang, a Student Engagement Program Coordinator at the FSU Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out, join us again next week for another exciting session!
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