Chamber Announcements
Sonia Douglas Named Chair of Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) named Sonia Douglas as their new Chair for the upcoming year at their Annual Fall Conference last week. Sonia Douglas currently serves as the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.As Chair, Sonia will lead the professional development of Chamber leaders and employees … Read more
Business Success Story: 2009 Innovation
Jim McClave, President of InfoTech, and Thomas Rothrock, Senior Vice President of InfoTech, were the recipients of the ‘2009 Innovation’ Award at the Business of the Year Awards. The way we’ve always said we measure success is, “How happy are our customers?” said Jim McClave. “The lesson learned for us is to serve your customers well, and they will continue to utilize your services…” Read more
The Deadline is Quickly Approaching to Apply Your Company for Business of the Year!
Has your organization or company been nominated for Business of the Year Awards? If so and you are interested in applying your business, make sure to send in your applications by September 28 to be considered for an award. Click here to see a full list of nominated companies. Please e-mail all applications to Tiffany at tiffany@gainesvillechamber.com… Read more
Make New Connections at Connect Me
Join us today from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at City College for Connect Me! Connect Me provides a structured, yet relaxed environment for making effective connections within the Chamber community. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client or simply get a foot in the door for connecting at our larger events. For more information, contact contact Theresa Edwards-Capen…Read more
Join Us at Our First Chamber After Hours of the Fall
One of the Chamber’s most talked about events is back for the Fall! Chamber After Hours will kick off on Thursday, September 27 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light hor d’oeuvres will be served and an open bar will be available during the event. Join the Chamber and different member businesses. from the community as they come together…Read more
Innovation Gainesville Update
Enterade Awarded Grant to Produce Radiation Drink for Astronauts
The National Space Biomedical Research Institute recently awarded Enterade USA, a medical startup in Newberry, with a grant to produce a drink that limits stomach problems from exposure to radiation. The $100,000 grant will be used to develop medical food for use in space to hydrate astronauts exposed to the radiation from solar flares… Read more
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WellFlorida Appoints New CEO
Jeff Feller has been promoted to CEO of WellFlorida Council Inc., a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in Gainesville. WellFlorida is the state designated local health planning council for North Central Florida and specializes in health consultancy for clients and projects throughout the state. Read more
Downtown Arts Festival & Show Presents a Weekend Concert
The Downtown Festival & Art Show will start rocking Friday, Oct. 12 with a free Friday Night Concert at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This concert is presented by the City of Gainesville Cultural Affairs. Read more
Invitation to Chamber Members for the State of the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector provides valuable resources and services to our community which directly affects our quality of life. The Nonprofit Center will announce the results of the State of the Sector Report at the Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall on Oct. 15, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.The program will consist of networking from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. with opening remarks from Dr. Jackson Sasser, Santa Fe College President, beginning at 9 a.m. Read more
5th Annual Fitness Extravaganza
Kinetix Physical Therapy in the Haile Market Square is hosting our 5th Annual Fitness Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of this free community event is to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle to people of all ages and fitness levels. Read more
Paul Donnelly and Laura Gross Make 2013 Best Lawyers in America
Paul Donnelly and Laura Gross, partners in a Gainesville-based law firm helping businesses solve employment law problems, Donnelly & Gross, P.A., have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc.) in labor and employment law. Read more
Compass Consulting Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Hollywood Financial Services
Compass Consulting Group, Inc., a market-leading provider of employee benefit insurance services headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida announced that it has Holloway Financial is recognized as trusted advisor in financial planning, insurance and benefits services. Read more
NY Daily News Announces Digital Marketing Partnership with Hearst Media Services/Local Edge
The NY Daily News reached an agreement with Hearst’s LocalEdge to deliver a full suite of internet-based digital marketing services. This announcement follows similar agreements between Local Edge and The Dallas Morning News and The Boston Globe. For more information about Hearst Media Services / Local Edge contact Tom Duffy at tduffy@localedge.com or 352-275-1216. Read more
Gainesville CoWork Hosts “Fee Free” Week!
The Gainesville CoWork is hosting a fee-free week in honor of Gainesville’s participation in Global Startup Weekend! They want to help Gainesville startup companies get their foot in the door and be on their way to success. Anyone who wants to use the CoWork as a meeting space, team sessions, planning, strategizing, or even to just surf the web can come out, link to our internet, enjoy a free cup of coffee and get down to business. Read more
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