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Welcome to the last week of June, GNV!
This has been one busy month and, with July barreling towards us like a flying monkey bent on helping the Wicked Witch, it doesn't show any signs of slowing down! Don't let the hot temperatures fool you, though, we've got some cool things going on! Click those ruby slippers (or, you know, your sensible loafers) together and let's dive in!
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GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Be part of the conversation on where we are and where we are going as a community; this is your chance to learn about local development from local stakeholders. Infrastructure, education and literacy, public safety, and health are just some of the important topics we will be discussing.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Cannon!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
GGYP: Coffee and Conversations
Wednesday, June 28th
8:30am - 10:00am
Swamp Boil
2001 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for Coffee & Conversation!
Coffee & Conversation gives you the opportunity to sit with other young professionals and discuss challenges and successes that you are experiencing in your career. Our members are many different ages (but all young professionals, of course), work in many different industries, have different levels of education and experience and some are entrepreneurs and business owners. No matter who you have the pleasure of chatting with, you're sure to learn something new!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Alachua County Delegation Luncheon
at Santa Fe College Blount Center
Wednesday, June 28th
12:00pm - 1:15pm
401 NW 6th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Please join us for our upcoming delegation luncheon at Santa Fe College Blount Center for our Alachua County Delegation—Sens. Jennifer Bradley and Keith Perry and Reps. Chuck Brannon, Chuck Clemons and Yvonne Hinson—on Wednesday, June 28th. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with our Delegation and hear their wrap-up on the busy 2023 Legislative Session and their thoughts on what’s to come. These popular events fill up quickly—register today!
Thank you to our sponsor
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Veterinary Center at Hunter's Crossing Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, June 29th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
5200 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of The Veterinary Center at Hunter's Crossing!
The Veterinary Center at Hunter's Crossing is a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to the practice of high-quality medicine, surgery and dentistry. Their practice combines the most recent medical advances with traditional, time-tested practices to offer exceptional care of the total patient. Their clean and modern state-of-the-art facility has been created with your pet's comfort and safety in mind. They are extremely proud to feature a team of highly-trained, caring individuals that strive to deliver unparalleled patient care with a strong focus on client relationships.
Help us congratulate them on their new space and enjoy drinks, tours, mingling and more! The ribbon cutting ceremony will commence at 4:30pm.
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Registration for Leadership Gainesville, Class 50, is almost closed; get your application in today!!
Leadership Gainesville is now accepting applications for Class 50!
Be part of this milestone class, sharpen your leadership/management skills, and get a unique insight into our region.
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Showcase Your Business:
Host a Chamber Event in 2023!
Calling all businesses: hosting a Chamber Business Before Hours or a Business After Hours Event is a great way to build exposure for your company!
These popular series of networking events draw attention from the professional community and are an excellent opportunity to showcase your business to entrepreneurs and customers from across our community. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to give your business more exposure and to become a familiar face in our community!
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The 2023 Opportunities Book is now available! Take a look and see where you'd like to get involved this year. Partnership opportunities range from joining the Circle of Champions to hosting a Business Before Hours at your location and everything in between! |
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Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Receives Grant From Duke Energy
Earlier this month, the Chamber's Economic Development team was informed that they were awarded a grant from Duke Energy to create a unique marketing tool using Virtual Reality. This grant prize of $25,000 was awarded to the organization with the most unique and impactful project plan from the Duke Energy Foundation.
Our team put their heads together and decided to pitch the idea of a fully “immersive Gainesville” video in virtual reality to show our visitors and industry partners all the wonderful aspects of our region. We are thrilled to get started on this project with our partners at Luke’s Media Company, who have already begun filming!
This is just one more way we’re thinking outside of the box to make our available development sites and our region stand out from the pack. Be sure to keep an eye out for your opportunity to experience this VR overview of our region at one of our signature events later this year!
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WUFT's Fanfares & Fireworks To Be Held July 3rd
Enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-TV, WUFT-FM and WUFT Classic on Monday, July 3, 2023, 6 to 10 p.m. at the UF Bandshell at Flavet Field! Musical groups include: Matcha, Sooza Brass Band, Savants of Soul, Gainesville Community Band and the Gainesville “POPS.”
Food trucks will be on site and the fireworks by Skylighters of Florida will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m.
For safety reasons – no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol are allowed at the event.
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Family Discovery Camps at The FMNH
The Florida Museum of Natural History invites the whole family to dive into the sciences together on Saturdays in July during the “Family Discovery Camps.” Participants can discover how researchers do fieldwork and learn how to apply the tools of science themselves. Each week’s two-hour session will include either hands-on science activities or an immersive outdoor exploration of the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Laboratory.
The program takes place on July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Camps are designed for children finishing grades K-6 and accompanying adults. Visit www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/summer-camps to register or for more information on topics and pricing.
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CHW Announces Promotion of Laurie F. Hall
CHW, a leading planning, ecological, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction services firm is proud to announce the promotion of Laurie F. Hall, ASLA, PLA, ISA, to the role of Principal + Sr. Director.
With a remarkable 17-year career that includes expansive campus-wide master planning, community place-making, and commercial and multi-family residential ventures, Laurie's work has shaped the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. Her community-centric approach synergizes her expertise in site design, project management, and consensus building.
Laurie’s elevation to Principal + Sr. Director comes as a part of CHW’s strategic growth plan and will be instrumental in supporting the future goals of the organization. This key move underlines the company’s commitment to recognize the immense talent within the organization and aligns with CHW’s 2025 Vision and 35-year Anniversary Celebration.
Robert J. Walpole, PE, LEED AP, CEO and President of CHW, remarked, "Laurie's promotion to Principal + Sr. Director reflects her extraordinary experience and passion for creating transformative spaces. Her dedication to mentoring and advancing the profession of landscape architecture is an invaluable asset to our team and the communities we serve. We are excited about the continued growth and success of our Landscape Architecture team under her capable leadership."
Join us in congratulating Laurie on this well-deserved promotion.
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Did you know that as a member you can post your open job listings on our website?
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