Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce

RTI Donor Services brings Florida division to Alachua

RTI Donor Services, which secures donated tissue for transplant surgeries, has opened a Florida division in Alachua. This addition marks the creation of 33 new jobs…
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Chamber Hosts Fast Company Co-Founder Alan Webber

Register today for a free event featuring Alan Webber, co-Founder of Fast Company, who will be speaking on “What’s The Gainesville Equation: (Change + Leadership…
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Celebrate Wahoo Seafood Grill's Grand Opening Thursday

Wahoo Seafood Grill will be celebrating their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on…
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Thinking about Starting a Business?

The Santa Fe CIED is hosting a ‘What Business Should I Start?’ workshop to provide a better understanding of the world of small businesses, and present you with…
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Chamber e-Journal May 21, 2013

Last week, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual celebration of local business with Business Showcase. Nearly 80 businesses marketed…
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We connect our member businesses through events and opportunities within the local community so that you can maximize your exposure and cultivate lasting relationships. Connect your business!

Chamber After Hours
Showcase your products and services while networking with hundreds of business representatives in the area.
Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings
Let us welcome your business to the community and celebrate your contribution to the local economy.
Connect Me
Connect Me offers members the opportunity to network in a small, comfortable environment and discuss your business face-to-face with dozens of other members.

Chamber 101
Meet the Chamber staff and learn how the Chamber offers itself to its members as an extension of their staff, while interacting with fellow business representatives.
Business Showcase
Establish your business in the community and show off your business at our annual business-to-business expo.

Business of the Year

Recognize and honor outstanding businesses and leaders of the community at this highly-anticipated, unique celebration.

Toast to Business

Celebrate the accomplishments of the business community with 500 of Gainesville’s business leaders. You will not want to miss our largest event of the year.

Whether you are looking to start, expand, or improve your business, we provide events to further your knowledge of the business environment and ensure sustainable growth. Engage your business!

Entrepreneur Resource Center
The ERC champions the growth of local small businesses by providing opportunities for networking, visibility, referrals, education and training.
Chamber Summer Lunch Series
Gain valuable tools to effectively run your business from experts in their fields while making valuable business connections.

Support Local Business
By investing with the Chamber, you invest in the community as we promote local business through campaigns like the Buy Local program and I Heart GNV promotion.
Roundtable Discussions
Through numerous roundtable groups covering a variety of topics, connect and discuss the challenges and keys to success with others in your professional fields.

Innovation Gainesville
iG is a cultural mindset with hundreds of individuals and organization working to grow an environment that fosters innovation and success.

Creating programs and partnerships focused on advocating for the business community, the Chamber is your voice in local, state and federal government. Influence your business community!

Leadership Gainesville
LG is a year-long community leadership program designed to identify, educate and develop leadership skills. The goal is to build a resource of community leadership on a planned, continued basis.
Business Community Coalition Public Leadership Institute
This nonpartisan program educates area professionals about public policy issues while exploring the possibility of engaging in public leadership.

Pancakes & Public Policy
This breakfast series provides Chamber members and guests the opportunity to hear from political leaders and local experts on the hot political topics of the time.
D.C. Fly-In & Heart of Florida Days
Alachua County business and community leaders travel to our state and national capitals to advocate for the Gainesville area.

Voter Guide
An in-depth examination of the candidates, their platforms and the issues affecting businesses in Gainesville and Alachua County.

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Business News

May 23, 2013

Chamber Hosts Fast Company Co-Founder Alan Webber

Register today for a free event featuring Alan Webber, co-Founder of Fast Company, who will be speaking on “What’s The Gainesville Equation: (Change + Leadership...
May 20, 2013

Leading Edge Agency offers Marketing & Advertising Seminar Series

Leading Edge Agency and the Santa Fe CIED are hosting a series of three valuable marketing and advertising seminars to the North Florida business community. These free events cover...
May 18, 2013

FPRA Gainesville Chapter Recognizes Excellence in Local Public Relations Work

The Gainesville Chapter of FPRA recently recognized the best in research, strategy, implementation and execution in the public relations...
May 17, 2013

Fraternity Men Cycle Across State to Help People with Disabilities and City Declares Gear Up Florida Day

On Wednesday, May 22nd, a group of fraternity men will arrive in Gainesville...
May 17, 2013

Photos: Business Showcase 2013

Hundreds of business leaders and Gainesville residents gathered to celebrate local business. Nearly 80 businesses showcased their products and services...