We're Welcoming Marcus Lemonis to the Stage
The 12th installment of First Commerce Credit Union’s Power Forward Speaker Series, in partnership with the FSU Division of Research, welcomes renowned entrepreneur, investor, and reality TV star Marcus Lemonis to Tallahassee’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. On January 27th at 3:30 p.m., Lemonis will bring his 3 P’s® philosophy — People, Process, and Product — and how it drives transformative change to the stage.
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Join local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for the 12th Annual Power Forward Speaker Series. Get your tickets today!
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Meet Marcus Lemonis
Lemonis is a transformative entrepreneur who grew Camping World into the nation’s largest RV retailer and scaled Bed Bath & Beyond into a global e-commerce leader.Known for turning struggling businesses around on CNBC’s The Profit, Lemonis now stars in The Fixer, where he helps business owners overcome challenges and drive profitability.

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Ever wondered how to buy a car, ways to stay positive, or how much to spend on food? Explore the free Business of Life Learning Center and discover the answers to some of life’s most asked questions, such as why money can’t buy happiness, how to find joy in the small things, and how to make a great first impression.

Power Forward 2026 is
Co-Hosted by FSU Research
Thank you to our co-sponsor, FSU Division of Research. The Florida State University Division of Research is the administrative arm that supports faculty and student researchers in their scientific and creative endeavors. Managing on average more than $328.6 million in research awards from state, federal and private sources, the Division of Research staff focuses its efforts on helping faculty move their work forward at every stage of the research process from identifying potential funding opportunities to protecting intellectual property to identifying potential industry partners.
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Previous Power Forward Speakers
Power Forward speakers inspire and motivate our community’s leaders and business owners. Past speakers have included:

Barbara Corcoran & Robert Herjavec - '24
Barbara Corcoran is a motivational and inspirational speaker. She has been an investor/Shark for the past ten seasons on ABC’s four-time Emmy award winning show, Shark Tank, investing in over 80 businesses to date. Fellow Shark and executive producer of the show, Robert Herjavec is a globally recognized business leader and trusted cybersecurity expert.

Jim Kelly - '16
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