| Date | Event |
| 8/5/2025 | August Coffee & Commerce This month, we’re adding a special community impact twist! We’ll be collecting school supplies to donate to a local Back-to-School Drive aimed at supporting 300 students in need across our community. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations such as notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons, and other essential supplies. Whether you’re a longtime Chamber member or new to the network, this is a great opportunity to build relationships, share updates, and give back. ☕ Connect. Collaborate. Contribute. more info... |
| 8/5/2025 | We’re thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Kidpreneur Summer Business Program Marketplace, presented by the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) and the Capital City Chamber of Commerce! Join us to support and shop with this amazing cohort of Kidpreneurs. For the second year, we’re proud to team up with the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, making the program more powerful than ever. Together, we’re nurturing the next generation of leaders and change makers—right here in Tallahassee! Let’s rally around these young dreamers!Families, local businesses, and community members—your support is key to their success. Help us empower the future, one Kidpreneur at a time. more info... |
| 8/7/2025 | 🎉 Black Business Month Breakfast: Resiliency Through Change Join the Capital City Chamber of Commerce for our Black Business Month Breakfast—an inspiring morning dedicated to honoring the strength, innovation, and enduring impact of entrepreneurship across our region. This year’s theme, “Resiliency Through Change,” celebrates the adaptability and visionary leadership of business leaders who continue to shape and uplift our communities. We are proud to welcome two distinguished speakers: 🔹 Mr. Melvin Stith – A trailblazing leader, accomplished educator, and former Dean of both Florida State University’s College of Business and Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. Mr. Stith’s remarkable journey—from serving in the U.S. Army to leading premier academic institutions—exemplifies resilience, strategic leadership, and economic empowerment. 🔹 Mr. Ed Murray – President of NAI TALCOR and a respected authority in commercial real estate and economic development. Mr. Murray will share key insights into current market conditions, highlight major trends and development projects, and provide an outlook for 2025 and beyond—particularly as it relates to the growth and resilience of our local business and residential sectors. Come connect with community and business leaders as we celebrate and look forward to the future of innovation, equity, and opportunity. more info... |
| 8/7/2025 | Come celebrate the creativity, courage, and achievements of our young entrepreneurs as they take the spotlight at their program finale. This uplifting event will bring together local business owners, community leaders, families, and friends of ELC to honor the next generation of business leaders. Calling all Big Bend business owners! Join us for the Kidpreneur Awards Dinner and meet the next generation of entrepreneurs. After a summer spent building their own businesses, our Kidpreneurs are ready to “talk shop” with seasoned pros like you! This is your chance to: Celebrate their hard work Share your journey and insights Get inspired by the creativity and grit of these young CEOsCome enjoy a meaningful evening of dinner, networking, and celebration as we honor these future leaders. Let’s recognize their hard work, applaud their big ideas, and inspire them to keep dreaming boldly! Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9vu6wmt more info... |
| 8/21/2025 | Explore key strategies for effective hiring, training, and retention while navigating the complexities of labor laws and workplace culture. Whether you’re managing your first employee or scaling a larger team, this session will help you build a strong, motivated workforce. more info... |




Let’s rally around these young dreamers!
Celebrate their hard work