Visit Tallahassee

Calling all Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rental owners! Join us at The Assembly for an Information Social hosted by the Marketing and Visitor Services team. Learn how Visit Tallahassee supports our local partners and enhances the visitor experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate! Please RSVP by email: visittallahassee@visittallahassee.com.

The 2025 Leon County Tourism/Visit Tallahassee Second Cycle grant application for Sports events is now open. Organizations hosting events that bring overnight visitors to the community from February 13, 2025, to September 30, 2025, are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. The Grants Application workshop has been recorded and is available on https://lnkd.in/diid5za. The workshop is critical to learning more about grant funding requirements, new updates, and the application process. For questions about Sports Event Grants, Contact Taylor Walker at (850) 606-2318 or WalkerTA@leoncountyfl.gov. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/diid5za

📣 We’re Hiring (two positions)! Join the Visit Tallahassee team! This is your chance to work with a dynamic team, support exciting tourism initiatives, and play a key role in promoting our vibrant city. 💼 Think you’re the perfect fit? Click the link to learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/eNANSMJz https://lnkd.in/ebPmv6Ke

Help Shape the Future of Transportation in Our Area! 🚲🚗🚌 The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency is crafting a long-range transportation plan to meet the growing needs of our community. They want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our survey linked below and help provide feedback on transportation solutions that improve everyday travel for everyone in our region. https://lnkd.in/egK5mrhT

Fall is quickly approaching, so it's time to submit your events to our online calendar! We want to showcase the best of what Tallahassee offers this autumn, from festivals and concerts to art shows and local markets. Please submit the details today to ensure your event gets the attention it deserves. https://lnkd.in/ek4H4-SD

Just a friendly reminder that the application cycle closes TODAY, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. for the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) 2024-25 Special and Sports Event Grant. For more information on grant funding, please contact Taylor Walker at taylor.walker@visittallahassee.com (Sports Events) and Wendy Halleck at wendy.halleck@visittallahassee.com (Special Events). https://lnkd.in/ehUTh_AM

📣 Important Reminder 📣 Applications are DUE for the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) 2024-25 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Event Grants TOMORROW, August 22, at 5 p.m. https://lnkd.in/eFh4xuE

Join us for the next Bicentennial Community Zoom Call on Tuesday, August 20, at Noon. We will share important updates about the First Florida Capitol Project, the upcoming Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular, and how you can get involved. Your participation is invaluable to our success. Join us at https://lnkd.in/eDm_KUEM.

📣 Grant Workshop Reminder 📣 An online workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at 5pm via Teams. Use this link to join: https://bit.ly/3AmDZGw

The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) grant application process for the 2024-25 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special, and Sports Event Grant is now open. All grant applicants must attend one of three workshops. An in-person workshop will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Leon County Office of Resource Stewardship (ORS) Gathering Room, located at 1907 South Monroe Street. Two additional workshops will be conducted via Teams on Thursday, August 8th, at noon and Tuesday, August 13th, at 5 p.m. After the seminar on August 2nd, 2024, a recording will be accessible on the Visit Tallahassee website. The workshops will include: o An overview of the online grant application portal o An explanation of the statutory requirements of the funding o Available funding and schedule of funding levels (based on room nights) o Peak visitor periods where events will not be considered for funding o The grant review process and scoring criteria The Leon County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Review Committee will review and evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the TDC for approval in September. The 2024-25 Tourism Grant Cycle Timeline (Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Events) includes the following significant dates: August 2 - at 11 a.m. Workshop (In-Person) August 8 - at noon Workshop (Virtual via Teams) August 13 - at 5 p.m. Workshop (Virtual via Teams) August 22 - at 5 p.m. Applications Due / Application Cycle Closes September 10 - Time TBD TDC Grant Review Committee Public Meeting *Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Attend* September 12 - Review & Final Approval by TDC