Here's why Tallahassee is one of the best places to start a business in Florida

Here's why Tallahassee is one of the best places to start a business in Florida

Build your business in the city with the fastest-growing economy per capita in the state of Florida! Discover why more entrepreneurs & business owners select Tallahassee as their top choice to start a business in Florida.

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In this guide, you will discover:

  • Why Tallahassee is one of the best places to start a business in Florida

  • 9 resources you can turn to for help with financing, growth, hiring talent & more

  • 3 economic incentives available to companies who operate in Florida (not just the “big businesses”)

Here's why more Entrepreneurs & Business Owners are choosing Tallahassee:

“I’m very excited to live and run RealZips in a place that has a small-town vibe. At the same time, there’s a tremendous network of potential investors, college-educated people, like-minded individuals, and other entrepreneurs. Tallahassee, FL is also an excellent place for tax breaks.”
"I chose Tallahassee because it is a city that wants to see me succeed... Of the many things Tallahassee has to offer, palpable is a collective yearning to see people and efforts prosper. From our coffee houses, co-working spaces, campuses, parks and places of civic engagement, you’ll find heads together collaborating and dreaming."
“I chose to start [my] business in Tallahassee because it is the seat of government for the state of Florida. I love that the city is progressive, vibrant, and youthful, thanks to the universities… it provides a great environment to start and raise a family.”
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