Chamber Announcements
Celebrating Partners in Education

Partners in Education from across the community gathered at Westwood Middle School’s cafeteria on Thursday, Oct. 18 to celebrate local businesses that have made a significant contribution to the schools in Alachua County. Kicking off the event, Rich Blaser, CEO of Infinite Energy and board member of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of the Chamber…Read more
Florida Governor Celebrates Business Growth in Florida

Governor Rick Scott was recently given a tour of Prioria Robotics’ future home by Bryan da Frota, CEO of Prioria, as well as a demonstration of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being developed at Prioria. da Frota presented the product to Gov. Scott and First Lady Ann Scott who learned about the benefits of the product and how it can be utilized for different purposes…Read more
Shift Your Networking Into Overdrive

Is a lack of business connections grinding your gears? Shift your networking into overdrive at the October Chamber After Hours at Gatorland Toyota! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for mingling and fun and be sure to look out for some great door prizes you (and your car) will love! The cost to attend is free for members and $20 for future members…Read more
Affordable Care Act and Pancakes & Public Policy

Moore Hallmark, Executive Director for the Southeastern Region of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will be one of the guest speakers for the upcoming Pancakes & Public Policy Breakfast Series. Hallmark and other invited panelists will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act, highlighting the components that are most relevant to our community. The event…Read more
Celebrate New Business

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Nov. 1 to celebrate the ribbon cuttings of Chef Brothers Catering and Re-Tech Smartphone Centers at their new locations! Celebrate their separate openings while enjoying light refreshments and meet the management staff of both companies…Read more
Make New Connections at Connect Me!

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Gateway Bank, located at 4100 NW 37th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606, 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… Read more
Innovation Gainesville Update
Innovation Academy Opens a Doorway of Opportunities

Innovation Academy has welcomed 334 freshmen in their inaugural class that will start this spring. The University of Florida program limits students to taking only on-campus courses in the spring and summer in order to decrease the congestion on campus during the fall football season. “If we just keep adding students during the fall semester, they’re just going to be unhappy because they’re not going to be able to access….Read more
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Florida Community Bankshares, Inc. Reports Continued Earnings Growth from Improving Credit Conditions in Third Quarter
Florida Community Bankshares, Inc., the holding company for Community Bank & Trust of Florida, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2012. The company reported Total Assets of $552.6 million…Read more
NCFL-AITP October Event with Parapsychologist Dr. Andrew Nichols
NCFL-AITP invites you to their October 23rd dinner event. Dr. Andrew Nichols is Director of the American Institute of Parapsychology, and has been a professor of psychology for many years. Dr. Nichols will discuss…Read more
National Friends of the Libraries Week
During National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 21-27, 2012, the Alachua County Library District will celebrate, honor and thank its Friends of the Library for its significant contributions, support and advocacy…Read more
Yume Ume Grand Opening
Yume Ume will be having their grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. where you can try out their new menu and enjoy one free item. $5 bowls and 2-4-1 beers will be offered all day long! Yume Ume is…Read more
Live Life in the Dome & Buy Your Gator Basketball Tickets Now!
Tickets are now on sale for the Gator men and women basketball season! Live life in the dome and root for the Gators as they take over the court. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the Gator Ticket Office…Read more
LGAA’s Leadership Series Present Dr. Donnie Horner: The History of Leadership
Join Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association for the first in a series of leadership themed lunches as they welcome Dr. Donnie Horner on Tuesday, October 30, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton UF Conference…Read more
Keith Watson Christmas Shop Open House
Keith Watson will be hosting a Christmas Shop Open House in the Tioga Town Center on Oct. 23, 24 and 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The open house will showcase new styles for the upcoming holiday season and…Read more
Customers Honor SumTotal with Awards for Learning and Talent Management at 2012 Best of Elearning! Conference
SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a global leader in strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, walked away with awards in three product categories at the eighth annual Best of Elearning! Awards…Read more
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