According to a release from the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at the Power Forward Speaker Series, Tallahassee’s premier business event, in January 2026.
As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker Series 12 years ago, which is hosted in partnership with the Florida State University Division of Research at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. On Jan. 27, the Power Forward legacy as one of Tallahassee’s largest annual business events continues as Lemonis shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he drives transformative change, with tangible takeaways including his 3 P’s philosophy — People, Process and Product. “As just one way First Commerce helps our local businesses Power Forward, we are proud to bring Marcus Lemonis right here to Tallahassee as the latest in a long line of speakers that has included some of the world’s foremost entrepreneurs, innovators and thought leaders,” said First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison. “For the 12th installment, we’re excited to give local business leaders the opportunity to engage with an entrepreneurial powerhouse who is passionate about helping others succeed.”
“Florida State is proud to help bring Marcus Lemonis to Tallahassee for this year’s Power Forward event,” said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “Power Forward exemplifies FSU and First Commerce Credit Union’s shared commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Florida. Events like this inspire our business leaders, inventors, and innovators to embrace bold ideas and transformative strategies that drive growth and strengthen our community.”
Power Forward with Marcus Lemonis will be on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at FSU’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Tickets start at $20 ($10 for students with a valid ID) and are on sale through the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office at tickets.fsu.edu.
For more information, visit firstcommercecu.org/powerforward.
Click here to read the full release, including information about Lemonis’ background and past Power Forward speakers.
