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International Council

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International Council

The International Council was formed in 2014 with the goal of connecting companies and leaders with international business opportunities, advocacy, and training programs to help grow the region’s exports in the global marketplace. The mission of the Council is to leverage our higher education to make Greater Gainesville a global hub for business, culture and education. The Greater Gainesville region is home to over 40 companies representing 13 foreign countries, including Canada, England, Germany, India, Japan and the Netherlands.

Higher Education:

  • UF International Center
  • Santa Fe College International Student Services
  • St. Leo University Multicultural and International Services Office

Language Schools:

  • Alachua County Library English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • Alliance Française de Gainesville
  • La Escuela Spanish Learning Center
  • UF English Language Institute

International Trade Services

  • Department of Commerce International Trade Administration
  • Export Gainesville Initiative
  • U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEACs)
  • Enterprise Florida
  • America’s SBDC Florida

Sister City Program

  • Sister City Program of Gainesville, Inc.

Regional Resources

  • Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • City of Gainesville Economic Development and Innovation
  • Alachua County Office of Economic Development

International/Immigration Law Firms

  • Gonzalo Law
  • The Strategic Law Group
  • Law Office of Steven Kalishman, P.A.
  • Law Office of Sven W. Hanson
  • Law Offices of G. Joe D’Amata, LLC

International Banking

  • BBVA
  • EXIM Bank
  • PNC

Local Non-Profit Organizations

  • Rotary Club of Gainesville
  • Kiwanis Club of Gainesville

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