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Tallahassee Leaders Join Together To Support Local Businesses

Local Business Saturday
Posted at 9:47 PM, Sep 13, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-14 13:19:37-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)-- Tallahassee residents enjoyed another Local Business Saturday outing.

The event, started by Mayor John Marks and his wife Jane Marks, is held on the second Saturday of each month. The goal is to encourage people to shop locally and support local businesses.

More than 50 people were at this Saturday's event, including FAMU President Elmira Mangum, TCC President Jim Murdaugh and FSU Interim President Garnett Stokes. Some of the shops they visited included Fabrik, Southern Compass Outfitters, Walter Green, As You Wish and more.