Economic Vitality Unplugged

Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality•oevforbusiness.org

Economic Vitality Unplugged takes a deep dive into people, policies, and projects, shaping Tallahassee-Leon County’s economy.

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Episodes

From Skills to Success: How Lively Technical College Fuels Our Talent with BJ Van Camp

In this episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged , host Keith Bowers sits down with BJ Van Camp, Director of Lively Technical College , for a compelling conversation about the evolving landscape of workforce development in Tallahassee-Leon County. BJ shares her personal journey from a lifelong passion for education to leading a workforce-focused institution. She shares her perspective on what makes technical training impactful today and how institutions like Lively prepare students for meaningful,...

Jul 11, 2025•28 min•Ep. 5

The Intersection of Healthcare and IT in Tallahassee-Leon County with Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet

In this episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged , host Keith Bowers sits down with Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, Chairman and Co-founder of Ruvos , a Tallahassee-based health IT company with a national and global impact. Their conversation explores how data, technology, and healthcare intersect to create jobs, drive innovation, and improve public health systems. Eddie shares Ruvos’ incredible journey from supporting the Florida Department of Health to managing and securing over 2.5 billion COVID-19 tes...

Jun 27, 2025•23 min•Ep. 4

Building the Future: Insights on Tallahassee's Commercial Real Estate Landscape

In this episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged , host Keith Bowers speaks with Ed Murray, Jr., president of NAI TALCOR , about the commercial real estate landscape in Tallahassee-Leon County. They discuss current trends in office, retail, and mixed-use developments as well as the overall economic health of the region. Ed shares his expert perspective on market stability, local investment, and growth opportunities, while highlighting the importance of job creation and regional collaboration. The ...

Jun 13, 2025•24 min•Ep. 3

Financial Empowerment & Community Impact with Katrina Tuggerson

In this episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged , host Keith Bowers sits down with Katrina Tuggerson, President of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce , for an inspiring conversation on the CityStart initiative and the creation of the Financial Empowerment Blueprint for Tallahassee-Leon County. Tuggerson shares her passion for closing equity gaps in access to capital, affordable housing, and financial education, particularly for underserved communities. She explains how the Capital City Chamber ...

May 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 2

Magnetic Innovations in Tallahassee-Leon County with Dr. Kathleen Amm

In the inaugural episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged , host Keith Bowers and MagLab Director Dr. Kathleen Amm discuss how the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory contributes to research, education, and innovation in Tallahassee-Leon County. In addition to highlighting her personal journey and the lab’s global scientific leadership, Dr. Amm discusses several exciting initiatives that are shaping the future of science and economic development in our region. Among these are the FSU Quantum I...

May 16, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1

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