The latest job report shows that Leon County added 914 jobs in June when compared to last month. There were 156,671 people working in Leon County in June compared to May’s revised employment number of 155,680. The June unemployment rate increased to 3.9% from the 3.2% reported last month due to a significant increase in […]
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) recently announced the opening of the first building at the FSU/TMH Medical Campus in Panama City Beach, Florida. TMH Urgent Care and TMH Physician Partners – Primary Care opened to patients in the newly constructed medical office building located at 1002 N. Arnold Road (Highway 79). […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 52.9% in June 2024 when compared to June 2023. There were 32 permits issued in June 2024, down up from the 68 issued one year ago. There were 66 permits issued in May 2024. The […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the June 2024 passenger traffic increased 9.8% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 7,224 from the 73,667 reported during June 2023 to 80,891 in June 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through June, shows passenger traffic is up 15.7% […]
TSpark Enterprises, a Tallahassee based construction company, recently announced the business was awarded the distinguished GAF Gold Elite Commercial Contractors Award. The Gold Elite designation is awarded by GAF Commercial, the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, to contractors who demonstrate commitment to quality workmanship and superior customer service. The award “emphasizes our dedication to using the finest […]
The Florida Realtors May 2024 report on single-family sales activity shows that the May number of sales in Florida was relatively flat with 26,252 transactions, down 0.5% when compared to May 2023. Year-to Date (YTD) numbers show that single – family sales transactions were down 0.9% five months into 2024 when compared to last year. […]
The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 3,475 jobs in May when compared to last month as the transition to the summer economy begins. There were 155,746 people working in Leon County in May compared to April’s revised employment number of 159,221. The May unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% from the 3.3% reported […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 22.4% in May, 2024 when compared to May, 2023. There were 66 permits issued in May, 2024, down up from the 85 issued one year ago. However, the value of the May, 2024 permits was […]
The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 221 jobs in April when compared to last month. There were 159,327 people working in Leon County in April compared to last month’s revised employment number of 159,548. The April unemployment rate dropped o 3.3% from the 3.7% reported last month due to a drop in […]
Governor Ron DeSantis recently activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $2 million available for businesses impacted by the recent severe weather that impacted North Florida. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in Baker, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, […]