Leon County Jobs Up in June, As Workforce Expands

Leon County Jobs Up in June, As Workforce Expands

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 […]

June Airport Traffic Up 3.8%

June Airport Traffic Up 3.8%

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 […]

Tallahassee People on the Move July, 2023

Tallahassee People on the Move July, 2023

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 […]

Leon County Jobs Down in May, Unemployment Rate At 2.9%

Leon County Jobs Down in May, Unemployment Rate At 2.9%

The latest reports show that Leon County lost 1,224 jobs in May. There were 157,821 people working in Leon County in May compared to last month’s revised employment number of 159,045. The unemployment rate came in at 2.9%, up from the 2.4% reported in April. One year ago, the May 2022 unemployment rate was 2.9%. […]

Office of Economic Vitality Launches Amazon Pre-Hiring Information Sessions

Office of Economic Vitality Launches Amazon Pre-Hiring Information Sessions

The Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) announced the launch of a series of Amazon Pre-Hiring ‘Information Sessions’ aimed at providing valuable insights and resources to job seekers in our community.  These information sessions will serve as a valuable platform for individuals interested in joining Amazon’s dynamic workforce. The sessions will offer an overview […]

Leon County Taxable Sales Up in March

Leon County Taxable Sales Up in March

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 March by 3.5% when compared to spending one year ago. In absolute terms, spending in March 2023 was up $14.7 million to $439.2 million. These numbers are preliminary and are subject […]

April Airport Passenger Traffic Down 9.2%

April Airport Passenger Traffic Down 9.2%

The latest information from the Tallahassee International Airport shows that April 2023 passenger traffic decreased 9.2% when compared to traffic one year ago. The number of passengers was down 6,868 from the 74,871 reported during April 2022 to 68,003 in April 2023. Relative to 2022, the Passenger Traffic Report shows passenger counts were down 9.1% for […]

Leon County Unemployment Rate Down to 2.4% in April

Leon County Unemployment Rate Down to 2.4% in April

The latest reports show that Leon County gained 508 jobs in April. There were 159,063 people working in Leon County in April compared to last month’s revised employment number of 158,555. The April unemployment rate came in at 2.4%, down from the 2.6% reported in March. One year ago, the April 2022 unemployment rate was […]

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