Tallahassee Business Podcast
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Tallahassee Business Podcast is a bi-monthly show aimed at sharing the unique stories of the leaders, influencers and personalities that are driving Tallahassee's fast-growing future.
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Ep. 93 A Different Tallahassee Experience - Tracey Cohen, Target Print & Mail
September 08, 2021 15:54 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBIf you haven’t yet had the full Leadership Tallahassee experience, we HIGHLY recommend you take advantage of the intensive, one-day version called Opportunity Tallahassee (OT). This year’s Opportunity Tallahassee event, sponsored by AMWAT Moving, Warehousing and Storage and Centennial Bank is right around the corner, coming up on October 28. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, OT Chair, Tracey Cohen joins our very own Dana Noles as they reflec...
Ep. 92 Creating a Platform for Small Businesses to Have a Voice, Aaron Milner, Johnson + Milner, Inc.
August 25, 2021 15:50 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAaron Milner, President of Johnson + Milner Engineering Firm is a first-year Chamber Board member and was a first-time conference attendee. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, Aaron reflects on his involvement with the Chamber community, the connections he’s made and offers insight on the importance of small businesses having a voice in the community.
Ep. 91 Human Trafficking: Recognizing the Red Flags, Robin Hassler Thompson, Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center
August 04, 2021 17:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen you think about human trafficking, you don’t think about how it can be affecting your neighbors, your customers, and your community. On this week's episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, Robin Hassler Thompson, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC), joins us to share why it's important to be vocal and find our role as the business community to help combat human trafficking. Since the onset of the pandemic caseloads at STAC have...
Ep. 90 - The Anticipated Aftermath of the Pandemic Housing Boom, Joy Blomeley, Coldwell Banker Hartung
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIt is no secret that the local residential real estate market has been booming since COVID-19 struck the area. But when will the bubble burst? Will it? 2nd generation Realtor/Broker and Tallahassee Board of Realtors President, Joy Blomeley joins this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl to share the latest market trends and some explanation behind the sticker shock we are experiencing in residential real estate. Joy is also a major advocate for afforda...
Ep. 89 Leon County Helps Local Businesses "Grow Green" Through Eco-Friendly Resources, Tobias Raether, Sustainabiz
July 07, 2021 16:13 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBOperating an environmentally friendly workplace can oftentimes fall to the bottom of the priority list, but small changes can make a big impact. Sustainabiz, Leon County’s Sustainable Business Recognition Program, acknowledges local businesses and organizations that have made substantial efforts in implementing sustainability practices in areas like energy, water, waste, community and employee engagement, and local economy. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presente...
Ep. 88 Turning Problems into Opportunities as a Unified Business Community, Sammie Dixon, Prime Meridian Bank
June 23, 2021 17:22 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSince Sammie Dixon opened the doors to Prime Meridian Bank, he has been deeply invested in Tallahassee’s growth. Our Chamber Chair-Elect joins this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl to share his sentiments on how we can move the community forward together. Through Prime Meridian Bank’s investment in the Annual Community Conference as presenting sponsor, Sammie believes that the weekend event is a place to start the process of change by bringing the b...
Ep. 87 Attacking Crime From a Different Angle Through Strategic Initiatives and Community Partnerships, Leon County Sheriff's Office
June 09, 2021 12:43 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 2017, Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil’s administration began formulating a plan to reduce crime and launched the “ALL In Leon” initiative. LCSO focused on strategic partnerships and has made it a community goal to reduce crime. Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil and Assistant Sheriff Steve Harrelson join this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl to share innovative ways they are addressing crime prevention and reincarceration. With a focus on mental hea...
Ep. 86 "Changing the Way Businesses Assess Risk Post-COVID Pandemic" Brian Schnese, HUB International
May 26, 2021 14:08 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIf COVID-19 taught business owners anything, it was that any risk is possible, even a global pandemic. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, sponsored by Event Owl, HUB International Senior Risk Consultant, Brian Schnese shares the important areas that businesses need to focus on as they recover and re-open normal business operations. “The pandemic along with other areas of disruption showed us the level of resiliency needed”. Brian says that now is the optimal time fo...
Ep. 85 Ensuring a Strong Start and a Bright Future for Children and Families in Florida, Madeleine Thakur, Children's Movement of Florida
May 12, 2021 17:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWhen we as a Chamber identified our new priority areas, we made sure that our local youth were at the forefront of our work. Our Community & Prosperity committee, chaired by Chamber Board Member, Sha’Ron James has been collaborating with many state and local partners to ensure that our business community is making a serious investment into our future workforce. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, the Children’s Movement of Florida President, ...
Ep. 83 Creating a Better Way to Do Title Business Through a Boutique-Style Experience, Danielle Andrews, Capital Hills Title Services
April 28, 2021 16:37 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThere was no time better than during the current real estate market, to bring a new, innovative, boutique title experience to the capital city. On this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, Danielle Andrews, Co-Owner of Capital Hills Title Services shares how she and her business partner, Tamara Tedder have created a better way to do title business in Tallahassee and across the Sunshine State. Tune in to learn more about how the two real estate professionals a...
Ep. 83 North Florida Innovation Labs Moving In With Groundbreaking Resources, Bill Lickson, Domi Station
April 14, 2021 13:21 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBWho better to name Executive Director of Domi Station, than one who went through the program themselves? Tallahassee entrepreneur Bill Lickson joins this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, and shares the latest to come out of the incubation hub as well as his new role with North Florida Innovation Labs. In 2023, the capital city will be home to the Southeast’s technology incubator serving hard science, high-impact companies in the region. North Flor...
Ep. 82 Focusing on a Brighter Future After an Unprecedented Year in Education, Rocky Hanna, Leon County Schools Superintendent
March 31, 2021 15:50 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBIt’s safe to say that this school year has looked like no other. Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna calls it the toughest challenge of his career and a defining moment for our community. Rocky joins us on the latest episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, to reflect on the past year and share what Leon County Schools’ will look like in the future. Tune in to learn more about what to expect and how the business community is partnering with the school ...
Ep. 81 - Community Partners Working Together to Bridge Local Talent Gap, Jim McShane, CareerSource Capital Region
March 12, 2021 18:05 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBCareerSource Capital Region has been a longtime partner of the Chamber, helping local businesses find qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career development opportunities. Their efforts help us in achieving our goal to become the talent capital of Florida by 2030. On this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, CareerSource Capital Region CEO, Jim McShane joins Sue to talk about the numerous services that go beyond just job seeki...
Ep. 80 - Ep. 80 - Community Investment Helps Bring a Vibrant Downtown Vision to Life, Shawn McIntyre, North American Properties
March 03, 2021 14:51 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe project we have all been waiting for is nearing completion. Shawn McIntyre and his team from North American Properties (NAP) saw an opportunity in Tallahassee in 2012 and has since invested more than $220 million into the local economy in construction. Shawn joins the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, to talk about their biggest project, Cascades Park. Cascades brings the 18-hour city lifestyle of “live-work-play-stay” to Tallahassee with apartments, offices, retail a...
Ep.79 Intentional Efforts and Collaboration Strengthen the Prosperity of the Community, Sha'Ron James, Gunster Law Firm
February 17, 2021 14:40 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThere is a strong correlation between the quality of life and a strong business community. This is why the Chamber is committed to strengthening the prosperity, livability, and safety of our residents. On this week's episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, Board member, and local legislative advocate, Sha'Ron James shares her passion for making Tallahassee more collaborative to improve the community in which we live. Sha'Ron chairs the Chamber's Community and Pr...
Ep. 78 - "Making Tallahassee a Destination for New Business and Industry" Richard Darabi, Moore Bass Consulting, Inc.
February 03, 2021 15:06 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBAs your Chamber, representing 1,200+ businesses, we are focused on advancing policies that promote job growth and we work closely with our partners to attract new businesses, creating a competitive business climate. On this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by Event Owl, Richard Darabi of Moore Bass Consulting and Chair of the Chamber’s Economic Competitiveness and Business Climate committee joins Sue to discuss the strategic steps the committee is taking to position Tal...
Ep. 77 Creating a Business Environment Where the Entire Community Prospers, Jay Smith, Ajax Building Company
January 20, 2021 21:15 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBJay Smith, a respected leader in Tallahassee and Vice President of Ajax Building Company recently took on a new title as Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors. In this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by Event Owl, he and Sue discuss what the community can expect to see from the Chamber in 2021, including the recently refreshed strategic priorities of the Chamber: Talent, Workforce & Education; Economic Competitiveness & Business Climate; and Community & Prosperity. S...
Ep. 76 - Engaging Events in a Socially Distant Era - Alan Hanstein, Event Owl
January 13, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 44 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by Event Owl, Sue Dick, President/CEO of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce speaks with Alan Hanstein, Director of Business Development for Event Owl. Hanstein explains how the pandemic helped shape their work with clients across the country, moving large-scale events to the virtual landscape. He also shares some insight into the ways a virtual event platform can help non-profits and corporations elevate virtual events,...
Ep. 75 - Shaping Tallahassee's Landscape through Architecture, Rodney Lewis, Architects Lewis + Whitlock
December 16, 2020 18:20 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, Sue Dick welcomes Rodney Lewis, AIA. Lewis is Principal and Founding Partner for Architects Lewis + Whitlock, a local Architecture firm celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year. Lewis takes listeners back to his beginnings, working on group projects for classes at FAMU, all the way through current and future projects that have helped shape Tallahassee's landscape. He shares his take on company culture, COVID-1...
Ep. 74 - A National Brand with Tallahassee Roots, Laura Johnson, Coton Colors
December 02, 2020 15:29 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, Sue Dick welcomes Laura Johnson, Founding Artist, and CEO of Coton Colors. Laura and Sue talk about what it is like operating a national brand through the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent grand opening of a flagship store in Tampa for their sister brand Happy Everything, and what the future looks like for this well-known and well-loved brand. For more information on Coton Colors, or to jump-start your holiday shopp...
Ep.73 - "The Future of Florida's Port System" Doug Wheeler, Florida Ports Council
November 18, 2020 17:46 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, Sue Dick invites Doug Wheeler, President, and CEO of the Florida Ports Council to the show. Wheeler explains the impact Florida's Port system has sustained through the COVID-19 pandemic, along with his insights on the expected recovery and re-growth of the cruise industry. Wheeler shares his perspective on the roadmap to future growth opportunities for the North Florida economy in relation to its access to many of Florida's Ports. For m...
Ep. 72 - How Local Entrepreneurs Are Finding Their Start In Tallahassee, Curt Bender, Tallahassee Startup Week
November 10, 2020 19:05 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBOn this week’s episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, we chat with Curt Bender, a community leader that wears many hats. By day, Curt is an attorney with the Florida Department of Business Regulation and after hours, he spends much of his time lending his knowledge and legal advice to local entrepreneurs. Monday, November 16 kicks off Tallahassee Startup Week. This is a six-day event, jam-packed with resources, workshops, and celebrations including a legal sem...
Ep. 71 - Celebrating Local Start-Ups During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Scott Balog, TCC Center for Innovation
November 04, 2020 16:33 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, brought to you by 223 Agency, Sue Dick speaks with Scott Balog, Executive Director for the TCC Center for Innovation. The entire month of November is celebrated as National Entrepreneurship Month, but the Week beginning on November 16th has special emphasis as Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international movement beginning in 2008 that now has more than 10 million participants worldwide. Balog shares more about Tallahassee residents ...
Ep. 70 - "Cultivating an Environment for Business Growth" Katrina Tuggerson, Capital City Chamber of Commerce
October 21, 2020 17:40 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, Sue Dick speaks with Katrina Tuggerson, President of the Capital Capital City Chamber of Commerce. Tuggerson talks about her career path, involvement in the community, and how it has shaped the work she does at the Capital City Chamber of Commerce. On October 20, the Capital City Chamber hosted its annual Advantage Conference that featured a series of local business leaders to discuss resources available for local ...
Ep. 69 - Honoring National Women's Small Business Month, Bonnie Davenport, BKJ Architecture
October 14, 2020 17:44 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this Episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, Tallahassee Chamber President Sue Dick highlights another Women-Owned business for National Women's Small Business Month. Bonnie Davenport is the President and Founder of BKJ Architecture and a Tallahassee Native. She talks about what it's like to be a leader in the male-dominated field, the impacts an architecture firm has on the community it serves and the potential ways the COVID-19 pandemic may affect the futu...
Ep. 68- Celebrating National Women's Small Business Month, Christic Henry, Kingdom First Realty
October 07, 2020 16:16 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by the 223 Agency, Christic Henry joins Sue Dick for a discussion on National Women's Small Business Month. As a small business owner herself, Henry champions the U.S. Small Business Administration for declaring October the month to celebrate and support Women-Owned Small Business. Henry is heavily involved in the Tallahassee community and advocates for members of the business community to play an active role in making Tallahas...
Ep. 67 - "Supporting the Tallahassee Economy Through a Mutual Love of Food", JH Heale, Tallahassee Foodies
September 23, 2020 18:08 - 16 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, Sue Dick talks with JH Leale, one of the founders of Tallahassee Foodies, a community made up of residents focused on "Celebrating Local Flavor". Leale explains that the group was originally created by his wife, Jennifer, to connect with some work friends who loved to discuss and try local restaurants, but it quickly became a popular resource for the entire community. Now with over 48,000 highly engaged members an...
Ep 66. Creating a Deeper Community Impact Through Skilled Workforce Career Opportunities, Jay Smith, Ajax Building Company
September 16, 2020 16:48 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, Jay Smith, Vice President of Ajax Building Company joins Chamber President, Sue Dick for a candid conversation on the construction industry, talent needs, and upcoming projects. Smith shares the history of Ajax and a variety of projects they are working on in the community, including the upcoming Tallahassee Police Department project. Ajax, along with several community partners, is using the Chamber’s TalentHub pla...
Ep. 65 - Reopening Tallahassee Community College with a Focus on Student Success - Kim Moore, Tallahassee Community College
September 09, 2020 16:08 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Kim Moore, Vice President of Workforce Innovation at Tallahassee Community College (TCC). Since COVID-19 caused the institution to make some quick pivots and switch to online learning since March, Moore and her fellow colleagues have been working to ensure the "whole student" is taken care of and has the tools to succeed, while also planning for the return to the classroom for the Fall term, whethe...
Ep. 64 - How Florida A&M University is Re-Opening its Campus and Helping Bring Students Back to Tallahassee Safely - Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Vice President for University Advancement
September 02, 2020 16:29 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Vice President of University Advancement and Dean of the College of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University. She also serves as a Board member for the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. With college students returning to Tallahassee this Fall, Dr. Friday-Stroud and the administration at FAMU have been working diligently to create a safe and successful learnin...
Ep. 63 - "How the Greater Tallahassee Chamber is Reimagining Local Workforce Needs" Terrie Ard, Moore & Corrie Melton, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
August 26, 2020 18:26 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by two guests to talk about the Chamber's new Talent 2030 initiative. Terrie Ard is President and COO of Moore and chairs the Chamber's talent committee. Corrie Melton is the Chamber's Vice President for Membership & Talent Development and is staffing the new Talent 2030 initiative. Working closely for the past year, Ard and Melton have been instrumental in building out the Chamber's program of work th...
Ep. 62 - How Matthew Kobach Uses Social Media to Build and Grow Brands Online
August 18, 2020 19:28 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Matthew Kobach, Director of Content for Fast and the former Manager of Digital and Social Media for the New York Stock Exchange. Through his career as a social media marketer, Matt has created quite the personal brand for himself – Adweek recently named him one of the "Top 100 Most Inspiring Minds in Marketing, Media, and Culture". Matt may be best known for his everyday Twitter posts that feature his guidance, wit, and creativity on display. It’s safe to sa...
Ep. 61 - How Lobbyists Impact Florida Government and Help Shape Tallahassee's Downtown - Chris Dudley, The Southern Group
August 12, 2020 17:58 - 33 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Chris Dudley of The Southern Group. As a lobbyist, Dudley has a hand in shaping outcomes at the Capitol and also stays engaged in the Tallahassee community through service as Chair of the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority and as a former Board member of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. The Southern Group is one of the most sought after lobbying and government affairs firms in the...
Ep. 60 - "How Leon County is Conducting a Safe and Secure Election During a Pandemic" Mark S. Earley, Leon County Supervisor of Elections
August 05, 2020 15:11 - 33 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley. Earley has spent his entire career working in the elections process both in the public and private sectors. He was elected to his position in 2016 and was re-elected without opposition earlier this year. In our conversation, Earley shares his perspective on Leon County's stellar elections reputation, how his team is handling an election during a pand...
Ep. 59 - How Premier Fine Homes is Building New Housing Communities Across Tallahassee" Jason Ghazvini, Premier Fine Homes
July 29, 2020 15:54 - 37 minutes - 68 MBThis week on the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Jason Ghazvini of Premier Fine Homes. The Ghazvini family has built a multi-generational line of businesses in our community that are centered around growth and development. At Premier Fine Homes, the company is focused on delivering a range of housing options across Tallahassee and Leon County. From Southwood to Canopy, Premier has home products that range in amenities and price points. During our discus...
Ep.58 - "How Passionate Advocacy Continues to Pave the Way for Persons with Disabilities" - Dr. JR Harding
July 22, 2020 18:46 - 32 minutes - 59 MBOn this week's episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, we are joined by Dr. JR Harding. Dr. Harding is a recognized disability leader with over 37 years of personal and professional experience within the disability community. He is a two-time U.S. Presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee, and has made significant contributions to national, state, and community public policy, advancing the independence and self-sufficiency of persons with disabilities. Dr. Hardi...
Ep. 57 "How CPA Firms are Helping Individuals and Businesses During the 2020 Tax Season" Andrew Gay, Grimsley and Company CPA's, PA
July 15, 2020 18:02 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, we are joined by Andrew Gay of Grimsley and Company CPA's, PA to talk about the 2020 tax season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service postponed the deadline for personal filings from April 15 to July 15. Because of the deadline change and other pandemic related client scenarios, this year has been particularly busy for accountants and consultants. During our discussion, Gay shines ...
Ep 56 "How the Jim Moran Institute Helps Existing North Florida Businesses Develop Growth Strategies for Sustainable Growth" Mike Campbell, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
July 08, 2020 17:54 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Michael Campbell joins the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, to discuss the work he does as Director of North Florida Operations at the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur and former business owner with decades of experience, Campbell offers expertise and guidance to companies across the region under the banner of the Jim Moran Institute. Thanks to the support of Jan Moran and the Jim Moran Foundation, JMI offers cost-free...
Ep 55 - "How Intentional Leadership Can Help Move Tallahassee Forward” Sha’Ron James, Chair, Leadership Tallahassee
July 01, 2020 17:26 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBOn this episode of the Tallahassee Business Podcast presented by 223 Agency, our guest is Sha'Ron James. She is a Shareholder at Berger Singerman Law Firm and just this week has ascended to the role of Board Chair for Leadership Tallahassee. In our discussion, James spoke about her career in the legal profession as well as the many reasons why Leadership Tallahassee continues to be an important bridge between businesses and the many diverse leaders in our community. She also shares her perso...
Ep. 54 "How E-Learning is Reshaping How Companies Train Employees and Develop a Skilled Workforce" - Dr. Sue Ebbers, Founder, Change By Design
June 24, 2020 15:11 - 33 minutes - 61 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. In this episode, Dr. Sue Ebbers - Founder of Change By Design joins the show to discuss the rapid rise in e-learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 20 years of experience as a performance consultant, Dr. Ebb...
Ep. 53 - "How the Office of Economic Vitality is Working to Reshape the Tallahassee/Leon County Business Environment" Cristina Paredes, Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality
June 17, 2020 18:51 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, we are joined by Cristina Paredes - Director of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality. Cristina has been serving our community through various roles in local government since attending Fl...
Ep. 52 - "How Locally Owned Retail Stores are Preparing for the Future of Retail" Scott Maphis, Trail and Ski
June 10, 2020 15:55 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, our guest is local retailer Scott Maphis. Maphis owns and operates two retail stores in Tallahassee including Trail and Ski and Cadence Running. During this episode, Maphis recalls his journey from a caree...
Ep. 51 - How the Red Cross is Providing Critical Services During a Pandemic - Sharon Council Tyler, Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
June 03, 2020 18:27 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week our guest is Sharon Council Tyler, Executive Director of the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Sharon and her team oversee Red Cross services across a twelve county area that stretches across ...
Ep. 50 - "How Tallahassee Hotels are Preparing to Welcome Visitors Back to the Capital City" Bo Schmitz, Senior GM, Hyatt House Capitol-University also overseeing the Hampton Inn Capitol-University
May 27, 2020 18:39 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, we are joined by Bo Schmitz, Senior General Manager of the Hyatt House Capitol-University and the Hampton Inn Capitol-University. Schmitz is a longtime leader in the Tallahassee hotel industry and currentl...
Ep. 49 "How Construction Companies are Working Through the Pandemic as Essential Businesses" Wayne Mayo, Southern Standard Construction
May 20, 2020 18:06 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, we are joined by Wayne Mayo, Founder, and President of Southern Standard Construction. Mayo has spent his career in the construction industry working with various companies in the Tallahassee community and...
Ep. 48 - "How the Federal Government is Helping Small Business Owners During COVID-19" U.S. Congressman Al Lawson
May 13, 2020 17:45 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. On this week's episode, we are joined by Congressman Al Lawson. Lawson is in his second term as a member of the United States House of Representatives serving Florida's 5th congressional district. With a district tha...
Ep. 47 - "Adapting and Evolving in the Restaurant Industry through COVID-19" Sam Osborne, Island Wing Company
May 06, 2020 19:14 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, local restaurateur Sam Osborne joins the show to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. Osborne is a homegrown Tallahassee entrepreneur who has owned and operated restaurants in the a...
Ep 46 - How local auto sales are managing through COVID-19 - Bob Hudson, Tallahassee Ford
April 29, 2020 16:25 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. In this episode, we are joined by Bob Hudson, Vice President and Operating Partner at Tallahassee Ford. He joins the show to discuss the state of the automotive industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hudson and his t...
Ep. 45 - How homes are being bought and sold during Covid19 - Steven Louchheim, Tallahassee Board of Realtors
April 22, 2020 12:57 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, we are joined by Steven Louchheim, CEO of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors. The Tallahassee Board of Realtors is the voice for real estate in the greater Tallahassee area, providing programs, services, co...
Ep. 44 - "Finding a Path to Economic Recovery in Florida" Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber of Commerce
April 15, 2020 16:26 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBAs part of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tallahassee Business Podcast, presented by 223 Agency, features conversations with a variety of guests who can share valuable insight to help our members in this trying time. This week, we are joined by Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Mark and his team have been on the leading edge of navigating the business response to Covid19 in the Sunshine State. Since...