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This commercial, courtesy of Mike Vasilinda Productions, is one of two commercials currently running for the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County.

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Tallahassee Community College’s Career Center, in conjunction with Leading Edge Networking, continues its TCC Lunch and Learn Series on Tuesday, March 2.

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  • Counties Included in MSA
    • Gadsden
    • Jefferson
    • Leon
    • Wakulla
  • Targeted Sectors
    • Alternative Energy and Environment
    • Aviation, Aerospace, Defense and National Security (Manufacturing)
    • Health Sciences and Human Performance Enhancement
    • Information Technology
    • Research and Engineering Services
    • Transportation and Logistics
  • Education
    • Florida State University
    • Florida A&M University
    • Tallahassee Community College
    • Flagler College
    • Barry University
    • Lively Technical Center
    • Keiser University
  • Local Employer Statistics
    • Less than 10 employees: 7067
    • 10-19 employees: 1110
    • 20-49 employees: 864
    • 50-99 employees: 289
    • 100-249 employees: 200
    • 250-499 employees: 46
    • 500-999 employees: 15
    • 1,000 employees: 10
  • Infrastructure
    • I-10 provides easy access to Pensacola, Jacksonville, and I-75
    • Tallahassee Regional Airport
    • Water transportation available in Port St. Joseph
    • Rail transport provided by CSX Railroad and short lines to Ports of St. Joe and Panama City
  • Air Service

    Airlines

    • American Airlines
    • Continental Airlines
    • Delta Airlines
    • Northwest Airlines
    • US Airways Express

    Flights

    • Average 32 flights per day
    • Average 998 per month

    Connecting hubs

    • Atlanta
    • Memphis
    • Miami
    • Dallas - starting June 11
    • Tampa
    • Ft. Lauderdale
    • West Palm Beach
    • Charlotte
    • Orlando
  • Economic Indicators
    Indicator MSA
    Utility Rates, April 2009 10.7% Elec
    17.5% Gas
    Per Capita Personal Income, 2007 $32,185
    Median Home Price, 2008 $184,500
    Personal Income ($billions), 2007 $11.4
    Unemployment Rate (%), March 2009 7.93%
    Total Employment, 2008 181,666
    Labor Force, March 2009 170,503
    Gross Domestic Product ($millions), 2006 $12,152
    Population, 2008 357,259
  • Quality of Life
    Indicator MSA
    Local Tax Rate 6% State 1.5% Local
    Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny 231
    Rainfall in Inches 63.21
    January Average Daily Temp. High: 63
    Low: 38
    July Average Daily Temp. High: 92
    Low: 72
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