The latest reports show that Leon County gained 920 jobs in July. There were 159,793 people working in Leon County in July compared to last month’s revised employment number of 158,873. The unemployment rate came in at 3.4%, up from the 3.3% reported in June. The unemployment rate was up due to a surge in […]
Capital City Investments, a subsidiary of Capital City Bank Group, Inc., recently announced David Tyson has joined its team of advisors helping serve the investment needs of clients in the greater Tallahassee area. The press release, provided below, states that “Tyson draws upon three decades of experience in the financial services industry in his advisory […]
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) recently announced the addition of Cameron D. Straughn, DO, CAQSM. The press release notes that Dr. Straughn brings years of experience as a head team physician and a primary care sports medicine physician at prestigious universities. Dr. Straughn’s experience includes four years as lead team physician at James Madison University, in […]
Capital Health Plan is getting a new leader. Long-time President and CEO John Hogan is retiring after more than 4 decades with the organization. He will be succeeded by CFO Sabin Bass. CHP is the health insurance provider for over 135,000 members in nine Big Bend counties. The full press release is provided below: Capital […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was 54.5% in June, 2023 when compared to June, 2022. There were 68 permits issued June, 2023, up from the 44 issued one year ago. The value of the June 2023 permits was $16.2 million, up 44.6%, […]
The owners of the Killearn Country Club recently announced that a new 9-hole course, The Clover, will be built in the northeast part of the property, formerly known as the North Course, or Narrows. The course will consist of five par 3 holes and four par 4 holes. The course will occupy the land that […]
Records filed with City of Tallahassee Growth Management department indicate the owners of the Killearn Country Club have applied for a construction permit related to a new clubhouse. The parameters listed in the July 3rd filing notes a valuation of $30 million for a 45,600 square foot structure. For reference, the Leon County Property Appraiser […]
The latest reports show that Leon County gained 582 jobs in June. There were 158,577 people working in Leon County in June compared to last month’s revised employment number of 157,995. The unemployment rate came in at 3.3%, up from the 2.9% reported in May. The unemployment rate was up due to a surge in […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that June 2023 passenger traffic increased 3.8% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 2,625 from the 69,989 reported during June 2022 to 72,614 in June 2023. Relative to 2022, the Passenger Traffic Report shows passenger counts were up 1.3% for […]
Avail Strategies Announces Valerie Wickboldt as President of Communications and Strategy Avail Strategies recently announced the launch of its strategic communications practice with the hiring of veteran communications strategist Valerie Wickboldt as president, effective July 1, 2023. At Avail Strategies, she will advise clients on navigating state and local government for procurements and contracting to […]