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TALCOR Changes Name to NAI TALCOR
TALCOR Changes Name to NAI TALCOR Same Company. New Name. Same Dedication. New Opportunities. TALLAHASSEE, FL – TALCOR Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. has become an official member of the NAI Global network, changing its name to NAI TALCOR. NAI Global manages a network of 5,000 professionals and 350 [...]
Tags: investors, real estateCity Director Recognized by White House
Cynthia Barber, director of the City of Tallahassee’s Department of Environmental Policy and Energy Resources, was honored at the White House in Washington, D.C., as one of nine individuals recognized as ‘Champions of Change’ for leadership in sustainability and environmental policy efforts. The Champions of Change program was created as [...]
Tags: CityFAMU Department Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE-IAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This designation covers academic year 2012 through 2017. “This designation will [...]
Tags: FAMUFSU Hosts National Meeting to Help Chart Aerospace and Aviation Future
Following the momentous voyage of the space shuttle Discovery from the Space Coast to the Space Museum, many were saddened to see a high point of U.S. engineering and technical ingenuity fly off into retirement. Recognizing the huge vacuum that would be left in its wake, Florida has been busy [...]
Tags: Aerospace, Aviation, FSURocket Designed by FAMU Students Takes Flight and First Place
The Altitude Award, one of nine prizes offered at the competition, is given to the team that launches a rocket closest to one mile without going over. The FAMU Rocket, affectionately known as Blue Diamond, reached 5,270 feet, a mere 10 feet from one mile. The competition, which was held [...]
Tags: Aerospace, Aviation, FSUEDC to Host World Trade Forum May 18
The EDC will host the World Trade Connections: No Passport Required forum on Friday, May 18. Attendees will explore investment opportunities through the EB-5 Investor Program and other investment channels, as well as participate in a speed networking session with representatives from local companies and state and federal agencies. The [...]
Tags: International Business DevelopmentJP Morgan Chase Donation to Help FSU Mentor New Math and Science Teachers
A Florida State University program that is helping to address the state and nation’s critical shortage of math and science teachers has received an important boost from one of the nation’s top supporters of education. FSU-Teach, an innovative program that enables mathematics and science majors at Florida State to explore [...]
Tags: FSUTallahassee Community College Hosting Manufacturing Workshops
The Center for Workforce Development at Tallahassee Community College is hosting a series of workshops to assist manufacturing companies with eliminating waste inherent in traditional waste and assembly environments. Team-Based Manufacturing 101 on May 18-19 will be taught by Phil Centonze, managing partner of POS-IMPACT LLC. Centonze is a Lean [...]
Tags: Manufacturing, TCCEDC’s Application Approved by Planning Commission
The following is an updated version of the economic development element proposed for local Comp Plan amendments by the EDC. The language was approved as presented by the Tallahassee/Leon County Planning Commission on April 3. Next step in the approval process is the Comp Plan Transmittal Public Hearing on April [...]
Eunice Cofie Named ‘Young Global Leader’
The World Economic Forum has named Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Eunice Cofie a Young Global Leader (YGL) age 40 and younger. The former Miss Black Florida USA, joins a class of 192 exceptional leaders from 59 countries who have shown a commitment to shape the global future in business, government, [...]
Tags: Awards, FAMU