Total Quality Logistics Announces Tallahassee Office Opening

Total Quality Logistics Announces Tallahassee Office Opening

CINCINNATI (October 28th, 2024) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, is expanding its presence in Florida with a new office in Tallahassee. TQL connects customers with shipping needs and carriers with available capacity and service offerings. The company, founded in […]

Following Seasonal Trends, Leon County’s September Jobs Up

Following Seasonal Trends, Leon County’s September Jobs Up

The latest job report shows that Leon County gained 3,167 jobs in September when compared to August. There were 159,470 people working in Leon County in September compared to August’s revised employment number of 156,303. The September unemployment rate came in at 3.5%, down from the 3.9% reported last month. One year ago, the September […]

September Airport Passenger Traffic Up 4.4%

September Airport Passenger Traffic Up 4.4%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the September 2024 passenger traffic increased 4.4% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 3,183 from the 72,114 reported during September 2023 to 75,297 in September 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through September, shows passenger traffic is up 13.58% […]

Construction Permits Down in September

Construction Permits Down in September

According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits were down 15.4% in September 2024 when compared to September 2023. There were 33 permits issued in September 2024, down 6 from the 39 permits issued one year ago. There were 32 permits issued last month. The value of […]

Tallahassee MSA Single-Family Home Sales, Prices Up in August

Tallahassee MSA Single-Family Home Sales, Prices Up in August

The Florida Realtors August 2024 report on single-family sales activity in Florida shows there were 22,675 transactions, down 1.12% when compared to August 2023. Year-to Date (YTD) numbers show that single – family sales transactions in Florida were down 1.7% eight months into 2024 when compared to last year. On the pricing front, the August […]

Jobs Down in August, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9%

Jobs Down in August, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9%

The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 356 jobs in August when compared to July. There were 156,346 people working in Leon County in August compared to July’s revised employment number of 156,702. The August unemployment rate remained unchanged from last month at 3.9%. One year ago, the August 2023 unemployment rate was […]

August Airport Traffic Up 16.8%

August Airport Traffic Up 16.8%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows the August 2024 passenger traffic increased 16.8% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was up 11,909 from the 70,956 reported during August 2023 to 82,865 in August 2024. The calendar year-to-date comparison, January through August, shows passenger traffic is up 14.70% […]

August Single-Family Construction Permits Continue Downward Trend

August Single-Family Construction Permits Continue Downward Trend

According to filings with Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, the number of single-family new construction permits was down 46.7% in August 2024 when compared to August 2023. There were 32 permits issued in August 2024, down 28 from the 60 permits issued one year ago. There were 44 permits issued last month. The value of […]

Tallahassee MSA Single-Family Home Sales Up in July, Prices Down

Tallahassee MSA Single-Family Home Sales Up in July, Prices Down

The Florida Realtors July 2024 report on single-family sales activity shows there were 23,353 transactions, up 5.2% when compared to July 2023. Year-to Date (YTD) numbers show that single – family sales transactions were down 1.7% seven months into 2024 when compared to last year. On the pricing front, the July median sales price was […]

Jobs Down in July, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9%

Jobs Down in July, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.9%

The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 845 jobs in July when compared to last month. There were 155,915 people working in Leon County in July compared to June’s revised employment number of 156,760. The July unemployment rate remained unchanged from last month at 3.9%. One year ago, the July 2023 unemployment rate […]