{"id":90820,"date":"2025-12-20T19:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90820\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T19:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:43:07","slug":"first-commerce-selects-marcus-lemonis-ceo-reality-tv-star-as-power-forward-2026-speaker-tallahassee-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90820\/","title":{"rendered":"First Commerce Selects Marcus Lemonis, CEO & Reality TV Star, as Power Forward 2026 Speaker \u2013 Tallahassee Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee\u2019s premier business event \u2014 the Power Forward Speaker Series \u2014 in January 2026.<\/p>\n

As part of First Commerce\u2019s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee\u2019s largest 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 January 27, the Power Forward legacy as Tallahassee\u2019s largest annual business event continues as Lemonis shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he drives transformative change, with tangible takeaways including his 3 P\u2019s\u00ae philosophy \u2014 People, Process, and Product.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs 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\u2019s foremost entrepreneurs, innovators and thought leaders,\u201d said First Commerce CEO Cecilia Homison. \u201cFor the 12th installment, we\u2019re excited to give local business leaders the opportunity to engage with an entrepreneurial powerhouse who is passionate about helping others succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lemonis\u2019 inspiring background boasts a track record that redefines entrepreneurship. He revolutionized the RV industry by transforming Camping World into the nation\u2019s largest RV retailer, then scaled new heights as executive chairman of Beyond, a global e-commerce powerhouse. Lemonis didn\u2019t stop there. He brought his expertise to television with CNBC\u2019s hit series The Profit, where he turned struggling businesses into success stories. His bold approach and relentless drive, coupled with a people-first mindset, offer a blueprint for innovation that will resonate with local business leaders aiming to disrupt and dominate their markets. Now Lemonis is back with his new FOX reality series The Fixer. Each episode follows Lemonis as he meets business owners at a crossroads, evaluates their challenges, and selects one company to help transform its prospects and drive profitability.<\/p>\n

Power Forward has a track record of bringing some of the most successful and well-known entrepreneurs and innovators to Tallahassee, delivering dynamic stories and actionable insights that empower local businesses and help fuel economic growth. Held at FSU\u2019s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, the annual event provides an intimate atmosphere for learning and networking, attracting an average of 1,000 attendees with some events fully selling out! \u201cFlorida State is proud to help bring Marcus Lemonis to Tallahassee for this year\u2019s Power Forward event,\u201d said Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. \u201cPower Forward exemplifies FSU and First Commerce Credit Union\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Power Forward with Marcus Lemonis will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at FSU\u2019s 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\u00a0tickets.fsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Power Forward Speaker Series, visit\u00a0FirstCommerceCU.org\/PowerForward.<\/a>\u00a0Stay connected to the latest Power Forward news on social media by following @FirstCommerceCU and @FSUResearch and the hashtag #PwrFwd for updates and behind-the-scenes content.<\/p>\n

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