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  • Chamber, Legislative Delegation Talk Policy Priorities in Advance of 2021 Legislative Session
  • 2020-21 Legislative Agenda released
  • Chamber hosts community discussion on future of Downtown
  • Chamber honors local organizations at 2020 Business Awards
  • Gainesville named top STEM city in Florida
  • Crossroads: Microaggressions – January 27
  • Donnelly + Gross has received several prestigious recognitions recently, including “Best Law Firms of 2020.”
  • University of Florida Health researchers and their collaborators have a $75 million grant to identify a new, unique antibiotic that will protect public health.
  • Swamp City Fitness is hosting a 5K Obstacle Race for all fitness levels, from Youth to Elite, at Celebration Pointe on April 3.
  • A diverse team of educators and community activists has been empaneled to plan for the opening and daily operation of a transformative early learning center at Metcalfe Elementary.
  • GRACE is looking for event and table sponsors for their first-ever Farm to Table event at Belle Oaks Barn in Brooker.

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• Donnelly+Gross, Labor & Employment Attorneys has received several prestigious recognitions recently, including "Best Law Firms of 2020."
• UF Health | University of Florida Health researchers and their collaborators have a $75 million grant to identify a new, unique antibiotic that will protect public health.
• Swamp City Fitness is hosting a 5K Obstacle Race for all fitness levels, from Youth to Elite, at Celebration Pointe on April 3.
• A diverse team of educators and community activists has been empaneled to plan for the opening and daily operation of a transformative early learning center at Metcalfe Elementary.
• GRACE Marketplace is looking for event and table sponsors for their first-ever Farm to Table event at Belle Oaks Barn in Brooker.

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Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for Cilantro Tacos! The Cilantro Taco family started a small mom n' pop restaurant hoping to make a positive impact in our community. They upgraded to Eco-friendly disposables that come from sustainable resources. All of their vegetables are hand cut and free of pesticides. Their meats are hand-prepared daily. They make FRESH food, not FAST food! They want their patrons to feel good about what they eat and where it comes from! @cilantrotacos
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Michael Chung is a consultant at the SBDC who has experience with SBA programs like the Payroll Protection Program. He will be partnering with the Greater Gainesville Chamber to provide info on the 2021 updates to the program and answer questions.
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What is a microaggression? How do they affect us at work and in business? And what can we do about them? Join us for 2021's first episode of Crossroads: Exploring Intersection in Race and Business. Crossroads is a safe space. It is formatted to connect businesses, professionals, and the community wi...
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TOMORROW at Noon, Michael Chung of the SBDC will be partnering with the Greater Gainesville Chamber to provide info on the 2021 updates to the PPP and answer questions during a webinar. Register here: https://members.gainesvillechamber.com/events/details/webinar-payroll-protection-program-2021-guidance-with-michael-chung-22166
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Webinar: Payroll Protection Program 2021 - Guidance with Michael Chung
Michael Chung is a consultant at the SBDC who has experience with SBA programs like the Payroll Protection Program. He will be partnering with the Greater Gainesville Chamber to provide info on the 2021 updates to the program and answer questions.
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Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for Cilantro Tac Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for Cilantro Tacos! The Cilantro Taco family started a small mom n' pop restaurant hoping to make a positive impact in our community. They upgraded to Eco-friendly disposables that come from sustainable resources. All of their vegetables are hand cut and free of pesticides. Their meats are hand-prepared daily. They make FRESH food, not FAST food! They want their patrons to feel good about what they eat and where it comes from! @cilantrotacos⠀
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With the beginning of a new year, let’s continue With the beginning of a new year, let’s continue to support our local small businesses! Remember to Drink, Shop and Eat GNV!
Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, KidSt Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, KidStrong Gainesville! KidStrong is a child development training center focused on brain, physical & character development for ages walking through 8 years old. KidStrong offers a science-based curriculum that is parent-focused and taught by professionals. There are still limited spots available! ⠀
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Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Be Se Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Be Secure Locksmith Gainesville! Be Secure offers fast, local locksmith services including changing locks, car key replacements and programming, re-keys, and master re-keys of your business or home. They also provide professional emergency lockout of both auto and home, anytime day or night. They always use the most effective methods possible to ensure that you are back inside of your business, vehicle or home as quickly as possible. Their mission is to provide an unmatched level of efficiency for each service that they provide, to all of their customers.⠀
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Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for Hotel Eleo! Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for Hotel Eleo! Clean, minimal design, inviting accommodations, and high-end amenities come together at the upscale hotel in the sprawling UF campus in North Central Florida, located just two miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and other local sights. They also offer a great restaurant, Covey Kitchen! Treat your senses to culinary concepts and flavorful cocktails at Covey Kitchen + Cocktails. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and savor Floridian-inspired flavors brought to life by their expert culinary team.  @hoteleleo⠀
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Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, King' Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, King's Heating & Air! Put your trust in the licensed team at King's Heating & Air Inc for comprehensive HVAC installation, service and preventative maintenance services. With 18 years of experience, they keep up to date with HVAC technology by attending continuing education courses. They offer a 10-year parts warranty on all new installation work and 1-year labor warranties. You can count on them for fast 24-hour emergency service when you need us. We match estimates! Call or text (352) 278-2820. ~Kings Heating and Air, where they treat you like Royalty! ⠀
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Thursday, January 21, Michael Chung of the SBDC wi Thursday, January 21, Michael Chung of the SBDC will be partnering with the Greater Gainesville Chamber to provide info on the 2021 updates to the PPP and answer questions during a webinar. Register here: https://members.gainesvillechamber.com/events/details/webinar-payroll-protection-program-2021-guidance-with-michael-chung-22166
Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Sugar Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Sugar, Refined Bake Shop! Sugar, Refined takes baking pretty seriously! This means that every order is designed and created by an actual person who truly loves cake. And your cake is just as important to them as it is to you. They are not doing our job until they are exceeding your expectations. And they hope you have as much fun eating your cake as they had making it! ​They do custom orders and have a store front to pick up goodies when you're needing a sweet treat!⠀
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Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020 and fi Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020 and finalist for New Business of the Year, J&P Florida Handyman Services! J&P Florida Handyman Services LLC is a company specializing in residential market. Their mission is to make renovations a great experience for their clients. No project is too small or too big for their team. They can do everything from full renovations to heritage restorations, exterior renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, outdoor living space makeovers, and custom builds.⠀
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Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for a great memb Today's #MemberMonday shoutout is for a great member and one of our non-profit of the year finalists, Gainesville Community Counseling!⠀
Gainesville Community Counseling Center is a 501c3 organization which provides mental health services for a reasonable fee. Some of their providers accept insurance and others are strictly self-pay. They offer sliding scale opportunities for those in need, as well as payment plans. ⠀
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Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Barr' Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Barr's Plumbing! At Barrs Plumbing Inc, they have been providing quality plumbing services and plumbing repairs for new constructions and existing homes since 1998. They are family owned and operated, state certified and fully insured and guarantee all of their work. ⠀
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Cheers! Join us Monday, January 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. Cheers! Join us Monday, January 11 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a special private and socially-distant Drink GNV event at @swamphead! We're looking forward to seeing you there! To register, visit the Events page on our website.
Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Plant Join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, PlantStay! Plantstay is a retail and online indoor plant shop dedicated to cultivating the green thumb in all of us! Their plant shop is open 7 days a week to meet with plant friends and help deliver the best plants to their forever homes. They focus on the sale of interesting, less common, and sometimes even rare plants. They also offer products and accessories designed for their care (plus some fun accessories for their human caretakers). They cultivate indoor green spaces through installation and consultation services, and they grow community through plant workshops and education. Stop in and say hello! ⠀
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Please join us in welcoming one of our #NewMembers Please join us in welcoming one of our #NewMembers from 2020, Bee Print & Design! Bee Print & Design designs, prints and delivers everything you will need to market yourself or your business... including apparel, printed items and promotional items! Their head designer Brian(pictured) has designed and produced thousands of different products and has been in the print and design industry for over 13 years. He’s great at making your vision a reality or making suggestions to ensure your products look amazing!⠀
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Please join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020 Please join us in welcoming a #NewMember from 2020, Sunshine Sanitizing & Disinfecting Services! Their business was established in response to the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to restore a sense of normalcy, they have trained themselves on the most effective methods of eliminating viruses from their everyday lives. They love their Gainesville community and look to support it in every way that they can. ⠀
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Today is the last day of #ShopGNV deals! Today's d Today is the last day of #ShopGNV deals! Today's deal of the Day: 20% off store-wide at @oaksjewelry, located at 6702 W Newberry Road, Gainesville! For a full list of monthly deals, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv!
Our penultimate #ShopGNV Deal of the Day: $20 off Our penultimate #ShopGNV Deal of the Day: $20 off any $100 purchase or more at @freeridesurfandskate ! Just mention "ShopGNV" to receive special discount! FreeRide Surf and Skate Shop is located at 1516 NW 13th Street, Gainesville. For more info, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv!
Our #ShopGNV Deal of the Day from @dtcliquors: 30% Our #ShopGNV Deal of the Day from @dtcliquors: 30% off all scotch and whiskey bourbon. $30 minimum purchase. DTC Liquors is located at 40 SW 2nd St., Gainesville. For more deals, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv!
The #ShopGNV deal of the day:15% off any repair, d The #ShopGNV deal of the day:15% off any repair, device or accessory from @gadgetguyrepairs! One per customer and cannot be combined with any other offers. Mention ShopGNV for deal. Gadget Guys is located in Celebration Pointe at 3147 SW 45th St, Suite 20, Gainesville. For more info, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv!
Saturday's #shopGNV Deal of the Day! Spend $75 and Saturday's #shopGNV Deal of the Day! Spend $75 and get a free gift. Spend $150 and receive a free watch. Order from Intuitive Design Clothing at www.intuitivedesignclothing.com. Use promo code SHOPGNV. For more deals, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv!
Cheers for our #shopGNV Deal of the Day: $5 off an Cheers for our #shopGNV Deal of the Day: $5 off any $50 purchase of bottled or canned beers and/or merchandise from @fmbrewing, located at 1220 SE Veitch ST, Gainesville! For more information, visit bit.ly/31shopgnv
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