🎉 Happy New Year! Let’s kick off 2026 by manifesting only good vibes. A renowned entrepreneur and investor will headline the Power Forward Series, presented by FCCU and FSU. Meanwhile, a powerhouse conference is coming soon to Jacksonville, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders for a week of inspiration and networking. CityClips is ringing in the New Year with a special event on January 15 — read on to learn how you can become an Insider! As we celebrate this milestone and share more about what we do, we’ll be featuring everything CityClips throughout the entire month. ✨
Quick Summary
For our motivational Monday + 542nd issue, here’s what we’ve got:
Leadership: Power Forward Series | Marcus Lemonis
JAX: Think Bold Festival & Conference 2026
Featured: CityClips | About
Networking + Business Events
LEADERSHIP
3 P’S
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🤩 Power Forward Speaker Series — Inspiring Local Business Leadership
The Power Forward Speaker Series is an annual business-leadership event presented by First Commerce Credit Union in partnership with the FSU Division of Research, bringing renowned entrepreneurs and innovators to Tallahassee to inspire local business owners and leaders across the community.
The 12th installment of the series is set for January 27, at 3:30 PM at FSU’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, featuring famed entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis, who will share insights on his “3 P’s®” philosophy (People, Process, Product) and strategies for business growth. | From $10 Tickets
Each installment features a high-profile speaker — past guests have included celebrity business minds like Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O’Leary, and tech leaders such as Spencer Rascoff and Zack Kass, making Power Forward one of the region’s premier business events for learning, networking, and inspiration.
JAX
THINK BOLD FEST
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⚙️ Save the Date: Think Bold Festival & Conference 2026
The Think Bold Festival & Conference returns April 8 to 12 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders for a high-energy week of inspiration and connection.
The event features dynamic keynotes, tech and AI labs, entrepreneurship bootcamps, creative workshops, live performances, and endless opportunities to network with industry leaders and emerging talent.
Focused on empowering bold ideas and future-focused thinking, the festival serves students, professionals, founders, and creatives looking to elevate their skills, spark collaboration, and tap into new opportunities.
With limited seating and exclusive partnerships, Think Bold continues to position itself as a must-attend event for anyone ready to innovate, grow, and think bigger. | From $49 Tickets
FEATURED
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CityClips | About
📰 CityClips is a quick-read e-newsletter serving Tallahassee and North Florida, focused on business, technology, leadership, lifestyle, and community stories. It delivers curated highlights recaptured in 10 minutes or less, keeping professionals and creators informed and connected to local events, insights, and opportunities. Subscribers regularly receive updates on emerging tech, entrepreneurial programs, community initiatives, and networking opportunities, making it a go-to resource for area business leaders and innovators.
Meet Julia Holly — owner of JH Creative, where she helps small businesses turn cold leads into loyal customers with stunning content, smart tools, and the latest tech. She’s also the CEO/Co-Founder of CityClips, delivering quick, actionable insights on business, tech, and local happenings. With a background in branding, marketing, and online media, Julia makes complex ideas easy to digest and exciting to use.
🔓 Unlock access to CityClips’ most exclusive experiences with the CityClips Insiders Founder Pass! This special New Year 2026 offer gives you entry to insider-only events — including the milestone January 15 gathering and after-party — at a founder member price. | Become a CityClips Insider today!
EVENTS
NETWORKING + BUSINESS
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Friday, Jan. 9
Coffee and Connections by Access Tallahassee | Friday, Jan. 9 | 8 AM | UF/IFAS Leon County Ext., 615 Paul Russell Rd. | Free Register
Tuesday, Jan. 13
AI in the Public Sector: Driving Fraud Prevention and Data Integrity - Future Ready Tallahassee Webinar Series by TSC and the Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 11 AM | Virtual Event | Register
Wednesday, Jan. 14
📎 Midweek Meetup by Women Wednesdays | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 12 PM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free Reserve a Spot
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
CityClips Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM to 5 PM
Happy Hour Celebration: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Featured Event: Florida Small Business Day at the Capitol by the Florida SBDC | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | Capitol Courtyard | Become a Vendor
📎 = Team CityClips will be attending this event
NEXT WEEK
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Get ready for our 105th episode next week on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative. We are excited to have May Wang, Student Engagement Program Coordinator at FSU - Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Got questions? Join us live!
- Team CityClips ([email protected])
CityClips Insiders | Founder (NY26 Special)
Your pass to CityClips’ most exclusive events, including our January 2026 insider milestone event and after-party. 2026 Founder Membership Valued at $200 ($100 Off Special) 🎁 = $100
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