Tag: Tallahassee
A Bite of the Apple
by Jim Hunt on July 26, 2008I was one of the fortunate 07/11, day of debut purchasers of an iPhone. As a confirmed BlackBerry user for six years with a PC on my desktop, this was a big day. After two weeks of use, I have become a solid convert. That may not sound unusual but here is the rest of the story.iPhone 3G After waiting two hours in line to purchase my iPhone, my time with the clerk took longer than most everyone around me as she could not get the unit to complete the initial sync. Still euphoric for having one of the first……
A leader leaves us with HOPE
by Jim Hunt on October 29, 2008HOPE, not a political campaign mantra but a life-long legacy to providing a home and hope for a new life for those who are homeless, that is what Kay Freeman did for the Tallahassee community. As the Executive Director of the Big Bend Homeless Coalition, Kay Freeman was a confident catalyst; she made tremendous positive impact on Tallahassee while leaving a fond memory of her tenacity. Kay was one of those people you meet and left you with a permanent impression; whether it was good or bad, you did not forget who she was or what she wanted to accomplish. I……
The Biggest Advocate for Small Business
by Jim Hunt on October 30, 2008The first time I met Dr. Jerry Osteryoung was from the back row of a finance class at Florida State University. Even in the student/professor relationship many years ago, I recognized a unique passion that Dr. Osteryoung had for being a champion for small business. This small business giant is retiring, but most likely he will not be slowing down. If you are in business in Florida, it would be hard not to encounter Jerry. As the Executive Director of the Jim Moran Institute of Global Entrepreneurship, the Institute has assisted more than 4,000 small businesses across the state. Dr. Osteryoung……
Tallahassee's New Resource for News
by Jim Hunt on January 13, 2009Last week the WFLA-FM Morning Show featured a guest who is bringing a new perspective to local news in Tallahassee. What caught my interest is that this individual is not a journalist. Stephen Stewart is a local businessman who has spearheaded a new site that provides just-the-facts reporting on local news and issues. TallahasseeReports.com was created to resurrect investigative journalism in the capital city. From tracking the funding sources provided to local events and programs to investigating our city’s green initiatives, Tallahassee Reports provides unbiased research and reports and invites community members to join in the discussion and offer additional information and……
Delivering Value Increases ROI
by Terrie Ard on May 29, 2009All month I had been looking forward to hosting Deirdre Breckenridge, president of PFS Marketwyse and author, as our speaker at the membership meeting of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Capital Chapter, where I serve as president of the board. I knew that Deirdre would deliver a great message to our members about social media and the impact it can have to change a brand perception, secure new clients and even increase the bottom line for a company. As I welcomed Deirdre to the meeting and introduced her to a packed room at the University Center Club, it became……