Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026. As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the November 2025 passenger traffic decreased 17.5% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 15,056 from the 85,819 reported during November 2024 to 70,763 in November 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through November, shows passenger traffic is down 6.04% […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 18.2% in November 2025 when compared to November 2024. However, permit values were up 25.6%. There were 27 permits issued in November 2025, compared to 33 permits issued one year ago. There were 49 permits issued in […]
The most recent information from the Florida Department of Revenue shows that consumer spending in Leon County-as measured by taxable sales – was up in September by 2.0% when compared to spending one year ago. In absolute terms, spending in September 2025 was up $8.9 million to $459.1 million. These numbers are preliminary and are […]
By Stephen Stone, FSU News The Florida State University Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) is ranked as a Top 10 public undergraduate entrepreneurship program according to The Princeton Review’s list of Top Schools for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs of 2026. The college is also ranked second in the South, second in the state of Florida and 18th […]
The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the October 2025 passenger traffic decreased 7.1% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,267 from the 88,252 reported during October 2024 to 81,985 in October 2025. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through October, shows passenger traffic is down 4.88% […]
According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were up 2.1% in October 2025 when compared to October 2024. Permit values were down 17.1%. There were 49 permits issued in October 2025, compared to 48 permits issued one year ago. There were 31 permits issued in September […]
The median sales price of existing homes in the Tallahassee MSA creeped up 1.6% in September 2025 ($349,950) when compared to August 2025 ($344,500), according to the Florida Association of REALTORS®. The Tallahassee MSA includes Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties. Leon county accounts for almost 90% of the MSA real estate transactions. The September […]
By Doug Wheeler, The James Madison Institute A growing yet largely overlooked threat is quietly taking root in America’s healthcare system: the widespread use of Chinese-manufactured medical devices. This threat comes from the very technology that patients trust to keep them alive. While the issue lacks the urgency of a breaking news crisis, it poses […]
Capital City Bank today announced on November 4th that Alicia Williams-Ronan has assumed the role of chief retail officer. She succeeds Randy Lashua, who will retire on December 31 after 20 years of service. In this role, Williams-Ronan will oversee strategy and direct management for all retail sales, service and operations, leading 350 associates at […]