Business Support Network

Serving as a vital connector for local businesses, fostering relationships and opportunities that strengthen Tallahassee's business community.

A top-ranked research university offering talent pipelines, research partnerships, and innovation resources to support Capital Region businesses.

Connecting employers with qualified talent through hiring support, workforce training programs, and talent pipeline development across the Capital Region.

Based at Florida State University, offering world-class entrepreneurship education, small business development, and leadership programs.

A startup accelerator and community initiative designed to help early-stage companies grow, connect, and thrive in the Capital Region.

The leading voice for business in the Tallahassee region, driving economic growth, advocacy, and community connections for businesses of all sizes.

A dynamic network connecting entrepreneurs and business advocates across the Capital Region to share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

The economic development arm driving business attraction, expansion, and retention in the Greater Tallahassee region.

Tallahassee's premier co-working space and startup hub, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through community, collaboration, and programming.

Providing affordable, high-quality workforce training, certifications, and employer partnerships to develop the Capital Region's skilled workforce.

Florida's leading statewide business organization, advocating for pro-business policies and providing statewide resources to help Capital Region businesses compete.

A historically Black university and innovation hub, providing diverse talent, research capabilities, and entrepreneurship programs to strengthen the region's economy.

Promoting Tallahassee as a premier destination for tourism, meetings, and events, supporting the local hospitality and service industry.

Tallahassee's premier lifestyle publication covering the people, events, food, and culture that define life in Florida's capital city.

Tallahassee's urban adult contemporary radio station, connecting the community through music, local programming, and community affairs.

An independent local news source providing accountability journalism and in-depth reporting on Tallahassee government, politics, and community issues.

A community newspaper serving Tallahassee's African American community, delivering local news, events, and advocacy journalism since 1972.

Representing the construction, development, and building industry in the Capital Region with advocacy, resources, and professional development.

A regional lifestyle magazine celebrating the people, places, and culture of Florida's 850 area code, highlighting business, food, arts, and community.

The Capital Region's CBS affiliate, delivering local news, weather, and community coverage across Tallahassee and the Big Bend area.

The NPR affiliate news operation of WFSU Public Media, delivering in-depth local and statewide journalism covering government, policy, and community issues.

Florida State University's public media outlet, providing PBS and NPR-affiliated television and radio programming for the Capital Region.

Tallahassee's Fox affiliate, offering local programming, sports coverage, and community news across the Capital Region.

Tallahassee's ABC affiliate, providing local news, breaking stories, and community programming to Capital Region viewers.

Florida's premier political news publication, covering state government, elections, lobbying, and policy from the heart of the Capitol.

Representing merit shop construction contractors across North Florida, advancing the interests of the construction industry through advocacy, workforce development, and education.

Tallahassee's daily newspaper of record, covering local news, politics, business, and community affairs across the Capital Region.

The commercial real estate development association for North Florida, connecting developers, owners, investors, and professionals in the CRE industry.

Supporting the association management profession in Florida through education, networking, and advocacy for executives who manage trade and professional associations.

Florida's largest agricultural organization, representing farm and ranch families across the state with advocacy, member services, and rural community support.

The statewide association representing Florida's residential construction industry, advocating for smart growth, reasonable regulations, and housing affordability.

Florida A&M University's Small Business Development Center — the regional SBDC for the Big Bend, offering no-cost business consulting, training, and access-to-capital guidance. Serves entrepreneurs across Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

The technology arm of the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, convening tech-sector leaders to advance Tallahassee's digital economy and innovation ecosystem.

Representing Florida's forest products and forest management industry, advocating for sustainable forestry practices and the economic vitality of North Florida's timber sector.

University of Florida's agricultural extension office for Leon County, delivering research-based expertise in agriculture, natural resources, and rural economic development.

Florida's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, helping manufacturers across the state improve productivity, innovate, and grow through technical expertise and business consulting.

Statewide technology industry association representing Florida's tech companies, startups, and entrepreneurs to promote innovation, workforce, and pro-tech policy.

TSC's dedicated workforce division offering customized employer training, professional certifications, and continuing education programs tailored to Capital Region industry needs.

The professional medical society for physicians practicing in Leon County and the surrounding Big Bend region, advancing the medical profession and community health.

The local voice for home builders, remodelers, and construction industry professionals across the Big Bend region, providing advocacy, education, and community programs.

The local SHRM chapter connecting HR professionals in the Capital Region through education, networking, and advocacy for best practices in human resources management.

A local media platform covering Tallahassee news, business, and community stories with a focus on positive and solutions-oriented journalism.

The professional association for real estate agents and brokers in the Tallahassee area, providing education, advocacy, and MLS access to members.

FSU's official career development and employer recruitment hub, connecting thousands of students and alumni with internship, co-op, and full-time employment opportunities.

Leon County's technical college offering hands-on career and technical education programs that prepare students for high-demand trades and professional certifications.

FAMU's career services office helping employers recruit from a talented and diverse student body through on-campus recruiting, career fairs, and internship programs.

A regional quality-of-place initiative focused on talent attraction, retention, and community enhancement to make the Capital Region a destination of choice for skilled professionals and businesses.

A business-led economic development organization advancing private investment, job creation, and pro-growth policy in the Tallahassee Capital Region. Convenes business leaders to advocate for a stronger local economy and a more competitive region.

Leon County's economic development office, providing strategic support for business growth, workforce development, and community prosperity.

Florida State University's health care enterprise encompassing the FSU College of Medicine and affiliated clinical and research programs serving the Capital Region.

Tallahassee's healthcare navigation and concierge service, helping patients and families navigate the local healthcare system, find providers, and access the right care at the right time.

Part of Florida's statewide SBDC network providing business training, consulting, and resources to help Capital Region entrepreneurs start and grow.

The regional planning agency for the four-county Big Bend region, coordinating economic development, land use, transportation, and environmental planning across Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties.

The official student-run newspaper of Florida A&M University, covering campus news, student life, sports, opinion, and the FAMU community since 1907. A primary outlet for reaching FAMU students, faculty, and alumni across the Capital Region.

Florida's leading statewide technology industry association, headquartered in Tallahassee. FTC connects technology companies with state government, advocating on procurement policy, helping members navigate the state contracting process, and convening public-sector buyers and private-sector vendors. A primary resource for technology firms seeking to learn how to do business with the State of Florida.

Representing Florida's hospitals and health systems at the state level, advocating for policies that support quality patient care and a strong healthcare workforce.

Florida State University's student entrepreneurship program powered by the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship. Ignite FSU provides aspiring founders with workspace, mentorship, seed funding opportunities, and hands-on programming to launch and grow startups.

Florida State University's student-run radio station, broadcasting diverse music and community programming throughout the Capital Region.

Florida's central business operations agency for state government. DMS is the primary gateway for vendors and businesses that want to sell goods or services to the State of Florida, managing statewide contracts, the MyFloridaMarketPlace vendor portal, certified business enterprise programs, and procurement across more than 30 state agencies headquartered in Tallahassee.

The Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta serves Florida within the Sixth Federal Reserve District. The Atlanta Fed produces widely used regional economic data, research, and forecasts — including the GDPNow model, Wage Growth Tracker, Beige Book regional summaries, and Southeast labor market analysis — that inform decision-making for businesses, investors, and policymakers across Florida and the Capital Region.

The North Florida Economic Development Partnership is a regional economic development organization serving North Florida counties. It supports business recruitment, expansion, investment, site selection, and rural economic development. Serving North Florida. Primary contact: Jeff Hendry (jhendry@iog.fsu.edu); additional contact: Diane Scholz (dscholz@iog.fsu.edu, (850) 728-5191).

Florida's Great Northwest is a regional economic development organization focused on promoting Northwest Florida for industry diversification, business recruitment, job growth, investment, and regional competitiveness. Serving Northwest Florida. Primary contact: Jennifer Conoley, CEcD, President & CEO (jconoley@fgnw.org); additional contact: Shane Chadwick, Director of Business Intelligence (schadwick@fgnw.org, (850) 635-2350).

Opportunity Florida is a regional economic development alliance supporting rural counties in Northwest Florida. It helps connect businesses, communities, and economic development organizations with opportunities for growth, recruitment, expansion, site selection, and rural economic development. Serving rural Northwest Florida. Primary contact: Roy Baker.

The Gadsden County Development Council supports business growth, recruitment, expansion, and economic development in Gadsden County, including opportunities related to manufacturing, trade, logistics, and growth along the Interstate 10 corridor. Serving Gadsden County. Primary contact: Beth Cicchetti, CEcD, Executive Director ((850) 212-1056); additional contact: Leona Ross, Office Manager (OFC@GadsdenFLDev.com).

The Wakulla County Economic Development Council helps businesses explore locations, connect with workforce resources, access incentives, and navigate county and state agencies in Wakulla County. Serving Wakulla County. Primary contact: Beth Cicchetti, CEcD (bkirkland@bkcllc.org, (850) 212-1056); additional contact: Julie Dennis (julie@ovidsolutions.net, (850) 445-1932).

The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) is the capital area's local arts agency, serving as the facilitator, promoter, and voice for the arts and cultural industry across Tallahassee and Florida's Capital Region. It supports artists, cultural organizations, and venues, promotes cultural tourism, and connects the community to arts programming, grants, and resources.

Championing diversity and inclusion in the Capital Region business ecosystem, supporting minority-owned businesses with resources, advocacy, and connections.

A premier research and technology park connecting university research with commercial applications, hosting high-tech companies, research labs, and innovation-driven tenants.

Convening and growing Tallahassee's technology community through events, connections, and initiatives that position the Capital Region as a tech hub.

FSU's entrepreneurship hub connecting university research, startup founders, and industry partners to translate ideas into scalable ventures through programming and mentorship.

Tallahassee's primary regional healthcare system and a major employer, anchoring the Capital Region's medical district and providing comprehensive care across North Florida.

AERO is a launchpad for business success in Tallahassee and the Big Bend, created to fill a need identified by the business community: a single front door connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners to the region's many business resource organizations, programming, and referrals to local agencies that provide business development support.

Florida State University's business school career office connecting students and employers through recruiting, internships, career coaching, and employer partnerships to build the Capital Region's professional talent pipeline.