Congrats to the Golden A.C.E. winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the first annual Golden A.C.E Awards! The winners were announced last Saturday at the Golden A.C.E. Awards & Gala, a ceremony at Hotel Duval to recognize the top 20 young professionals that exemplify authentic community engagement, or A.C.E. The 20 bright young professionals that were recognized Saturday are truly engaged [...]

And the Golden A.C.E. nominees are…

Congratulations to our Golden A.C.E. Awards nominees! From over 120 applicants, three nominees were selected from each of the 20 categories. The winners will be announced at the Golden A.C.E. Awards & Gala this Saturday, March 24th, at Hotel Duval. And one nominee will take home the title Top A.C.E. Arts & Culture Carrie Ann [...]

‘Top 20 Under 40′ looking for next leaders

By Elizabeth M. Mack February 19, 2012 Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals is looking for the leaders of the future. Nominations are now being taken for the organization’s Golden A.C.E. Awards. The award is an inaugural effort for the NYP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of area young professionals, [...]

How to take advantage of the Legislative Session

By Kristen Butler, NYP Communications Co-Chair Happy New Year, Tallahassee Young Professionals! We’re looking forward to a great 2012, and we hope you are, too. Legislative Session starts early this year, so winter in Tallahassee couldn’t be busier. If you’re not totally sure what it means, Session is the two months each year when Florida’s [...]

It’s Nearly Time for a Puppy Pool Party

Dogs’ Days Mark End of Swimming Season at Trousdell Aquatics Center – It is nearly time once again for you to get out of the pool while your canine companion jumps on in! The sixth annual Puppies in the Pool event will be held at the Trousdell Aquatics Center (activity pool only), located at 298 [...]

Cute & Creepy – Presented by the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University

With the recent and publicly-celebrated exhibitions of Tim Burton at MOMA and Edward Gorey at the Wadsworth Athenaeum, now is the time to revel in the genre of the macabre. This work is cute and it’s creepy…it’s what curator Carrie Ann Baade likes about contemporary art – and its coming to Tallahassee. To see beauty [...]

Amp Up Tallahassee: Live Music Weekend

Nothing says good times like a weekend full of live music!  You won’t want to miss the inaugural Amp Up Tallahassee live music weekend Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 where music venues throughout the Tallahassee area will be showcasing some of the best musicians around. The festivities will kick-off with one of Tallahassee’s [...]

Scrabble for Literacy

Literacy Volunteers of Leon County invite you to a “spellebration”, a fun evening of friendly competition (and yummy desserts) to support LVLC in our mission to promote and increase literacy in Leon County! Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Time: 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Place: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2198 N. Meridian Rd., Tallahassee REGISTER YOUR [...]

Kickoff to a Cure

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invites you to tailgate for a good cause on Saturday, September 24th at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum to watch the Florida State Seminoles battle the Clemson Tigers via big-screen TVs! Enjoy an indoor tailgate party filled with signature dishes from many of the area’s favorite restaurants, live and silent auctions, and [...]

Startup Round: Happy Hour for Entrepreneurs

Ever wanted to mingle with innovative college students who are thinking up the next big idea? Or how about with entrepreneurs who have started businesses with global ambitions? Or with scientists and professors who are researching cutting edge technology? Or maybe with investors that fund great ideas? And all of this over happy hour nonetheless? [...]