Based on information presented at the most recent Network of Business Advocates and Entrepreneurs (NEBA) forum on transportation issues, it appears the local recruitment efforts of Jet Blue could not overcome obstacles Tallahassee has no control over – geography and economics. NEBA held a forum addressing the current and future status of air and rail transportation in […]
Tallahassee Reports has learned that Gordos Cuban Cuisine will be moving from their current location in the Market Square Shopping Center. However, the good news for their loyal clientele is the restaurant will remain in the Market District. The new location will be on Maclay Blvd. in the “Cornerstone at Market Street” retail center. The […]
A review of the city’s online checkbook shows the City of Tallahassee spent approximately $300,000 on advertising fees to promote the TAPP program in 2015 & 2016. However, no advertising dollars were spent with the two conservative radio stations in Tallahassee that produce morning shows with in-depth coverage of city hall. Documents show that approximately […]
TALLAHASSEE — The manager at Maple Street Biscuit Company (MSBC) admits chicken biscuits aren’t a novel culinary invention. “Chicken biscuits are not an alien thing,” said Michael Burden, community leader/manager of Tallahassee’s two MSBC locations, “but ours are made right at the counter in front of our guests. They know the biscuits are fresh, quality […]
The latest information for May 2017 shows that passenger traffic at the Tallahassee International Airport has remained relatively flat for the third consecutive month. The numbers show passenger traffic increased in May 2017 when compared to traffic in one year ago by 0.7%. The number of passengers increased from 62,221 during last May to 62,641 […]
Sales of existing single-family homes in Leon county increased in May by 12.8% when compared to numbers sold in May one year ago. There were 343 single-family home resales in May 2017 and 304 resales in May 2016. Last month there were 283 existing single-family homes sold. The annualized rate of sales was 3,128 in […]
The latest employment information shows that Leon County lost 981 jobs in May 2017. This month’s loss follows a loss of 525 jobs in April. One year ago Leon County loss 1,224 jobs. Despite the job losses, the unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. One year ago the unemployment rate was 4.2%. The 3.6% is the […]
This past Friday the Andrew Gillum campaign for governor announced the campaign had received donations from more than 7,000 contributors. However, a report by FloridaPolitics.com has found that the number is actually 5,300. FloridaPolitics.com reviewed the most recent campaign finance reports and verified 6,933 contributions. However, when duplicates were removed, the number of unique contributors […]
At the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency meeting today, Commissioner Bill Proctor made an impassioned argument and a motion for the inclusion of the Network Entrepreneurs and Business Advocates (NEBA) on the Economic Vitality Competitiveness Committee (EVCC). His colleagues responded by approving his motion 9-2. The motion was seconded by City Commissioner Scott Maddox. Mayor Andrew Gillum and […]
Through an “internal” process, the Office of Economic Vitality has created three citizen advisory groups with 43 positions that will aide the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency in deciding how to allocate approximately $100 million in economic development monies raised through the Blueprint Sales Tax. While there was a structure for including various institutions among the groups, it […]