This event celebrates the accomplishments of the business community, the Chamber and the Board of Directors as the gavel passes from the current to the new Chairman of the Board. A fun-filled evening of entertainment and applause, you won’t want to miss joining more than 500 professional business representatives starting the year off right!
The fall is a time to recognize outstanding businesses in our community at the Business of the Year Awards Luncheon. This is an overall salute to both our winners and to all the businesses that apply for the awards. We strongly encourage our members to nominate their businesses and join us for this unique celebration.
Show off a little in the spring! This table top expo allows Chamber members the opportunity to display their products and services to each other, and to the community at large.
A wonderful way to showcase your place of business is by hosting a Chamber After Hours! Many of our hosts choose to create a themed event, adding to the appeal and overall excitement of the evening. This is a terrific opportunity to network with several hundred business representatives in the area.
Take part in an early-morning power networking session and learn about an issue or event affecting the Gainesville business community. A different speaker will deliver a presentation while members enjoy breakfast and an opportunity to exchange ideas. Chamber Breakfasts are held during select months throughout the year, so watch your newsletter and check the Web site often for these upcoming events!
Fore! The annual golf tournament is an opportunity to spend a day out on the links while supporting local teachers and children of the Alachua County Public Schools. Proceeds go to the Teacher Mini-Grant Programs and assist with everything from school supplies to field trips. Golfers and sponsors alike will have a great time for a great cause!
Get an early start to your day by speed-networking at a Chamber Coffee Break! This is a fast-paced, interactive event in which you will be able to meet and discuss your business face-to-face with dozens of other members. Ready, set, GO!
Get out the golden shovels! We love welcoming new or expanding businesses to our area and would be happy to assist you in a ground breaking ceremony. This is a great opportunity to invite family, friends and colleagues to cheer you on as you turn the dirt on your future establishment.
Presented directly by our staff, this networking session will inform you of the numerous ways in which your business can gain maximum exposure through the many facets of the Chamber.
Let the Chamber of Commerce help welcome your business to the community! Ribbon cutting ceremonies can be as elaborate or intimate as you like and often include friends, family and those who aided you in opening your doors. We’ll provide the scissors and ribbon to make your commencement memorable!
The Chamber is pleased to announce that Small Business Week is now Small Business Month! The entire month of March is now dedicated to educating and assisting in the development of small businesses. Events will be held a variety of locations and feature successful, prominent business experts from our own community. In addition, a wide range of topics will be offered specifically to help your business thrive in a harsh economy: “Guerrilla Marketing in Tough Economic Times,” “How to Recession Proof Your Business” and “How to Save Energy & Money in Your Business.” Registration is now available for all events, as well as membership packages for members, future members and guest discounts. For more information, please visit the Small Business Month page as part of our Business Resource Center.