Author: Brian Rowland

A Reckless disregard for our region’s reputation

A little over six years ago, after 12 months of research, we decided it was time to bring a credible business magazine to the 16 counties of Northwest Florida. The driving force was the fact that a state business magazine…

I was recently sitting at a meeting with a group of people, many of whom I didn’t personally know, who represented a cross section of our community. When it was brought to their attention that I worked with Tallahassee Magazine,…

Reflection on life's journey.

Whether it be your business or personal life, situations and experiences often occur that can either bring a chuckle and smile to your face or a disappointed frown.  After running through many such experiences that have passed through my swing…

Tallahassee magazine celebrates 35 years.

If you will recall the past holiday season, there was an uproar from American consumers (fueled by the national media) that FedEx and UPS were the reason many families could not experience a Norman Rockwell-like Christmas Day, because their presents…

A letter from the publisher about his experience with Operation Prom Dress.

A letter from the publisher of Tallahassee Magazine

In an average month I’m asked several times if I feel printed magazines are fading away … or are dead and don’t have the sense to lay down. Based on very firsthand experience, print magazine publishing in Northwest Florida is…

New efforts are being made in the area to enhance leaders.

What does a growing health care infrastructure mean for Tallahassee and the surrounding communities?

Growing up, the first and most critical mentors in life are your parents. With the decision to bear children, parents also have the obligation and duty to mentor their child’s development into an individual who can successfully move into society.…

I recently realized how fortunate I am to work with people who have such a passion for what they do.

An editorial trend I have seen in some of the city magazines that I consider to be ahead of the curve is a devotion of editorial space to covering the real estate industry.

Being an eternal optimist, depression is not in my vocabulary, but the relentlessness of the 2012 election cycle stirred up a bit of anger.

Ever found yourself looking over your shoulder and comparing yourself, your relationship, your kids or your business/professional success to those around you?

I urge our city planners, leaders and consensus makers to experience the way business and life intertwine to create something very special in Ann Arbor, Mich.