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It is the last day of May; can you believe we've made it halfway through the year already?!
...Wait... HALFWAY THROUGH the year already?!?! That is crazy!!! There is so much still to do!
Well, while we are over here furiously updating on our To Do list, why don't YOU take a second and see what upcoming things you need to add to yours!
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Do not miss your chance to be part of the vision for Gainesville's future. Register today for our upcoming community business leader conference, Opportunity Abounds: Building The Blueprint Together.
Join us on August 23- 24 at the UF Hilton Conference Center as we address where we stand and create the plan that will move us forward.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Cannon!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Raising Cane's
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, June 6th
8:00am-10:00am
1680 W University Ave., Suite 20
Gainesville, FL
Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers at their brand new location on University Ave! Raising Cane's has been in business for 27 years and they're excited to be here in Gainesville- home of the University of Florida! They are dedicated to serving quality chicken finger meals to the communities they are a part of.
There will be a live DJ, a Free Cane’s for a Year giveaway (there are 20 winners), and the first 100 customers who purchase a combo receive a free t-shirt commemorating the opening.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 9:40am.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
OneBlood
Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, June 7th
10:00am-11:00am
6747 W. Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL
Join us as we celebrate OneBlood's Grand Opening of their new location on Newberry Road! OneBlood has been in the Gainesville market since 2018, serving the local trauma helicopter and 90% of hospitals in the state of Florida. There will be giveaways and drinks.
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EVENT TODAY!
Business Before Hours:
First Federal Bank (at Oak Hammock)
Tuesday, June 13th
8:30am - 10:00am
5100 SW 25th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 320608
Join us for Business Before Hours sponsored by First Federal Bank, a structured yet relaxed environment for making effective connections within the Chamber business community. Participation in Business Before Hours is included in your Chamber Membership. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client or simply get a foot in the door for connecting at larger events. Come build lasting business and personal relationships at Business Before Hours.
Participation is limited to 50 attendees.
If you register to attend then find out you will not be able to attend, email us so we may free up your seat for another Chamber member.
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UPCOMING EVENT
GGYP Strive Event: Diaper Drive With Early Learning Coalition
Wednesday, May 10th - Wednesday, May 24th
Every month, the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals select a different philanthropic focus point so they can STRIVE to be better members of their community!
This month, GGYP is helping the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County with a Diaper Drive. The Early Learning Coalition promotes high-quality school readiness, voluntary pre-kindergarten, and after-school programs, thus increasing all children’s chances of achieving future educational success and becoming productive members of society.
Right now, ELC has a great need for diapers and wipes. You can purchase diapers and/or wipes and drop them off at The Greater Gainesville Chamber, Gainesville Health and Fitness Womens Center or the Starbucks on 13th street OR you can purchase them online.
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UPCOMING EVENT
GGYP Thrive Event: Mini Leadership Gainesville Session with Tiffany Propes
Wednesday, May 31st
12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Chamber
300 E. University Avenue, Ste. 100
Gainesville, FL 32601
Every month, GGYP selects a different personal or professional development topic so that you're not just a regular ole young professional but a THRIVING young professional!
This month, GGYP is having a Mini Leadership Gainesville Session just for you with LG Program Director, Tiffany Propes!
What is Leadership Gainesville? LG is the region's premier leadership development program for active community leaders. This 10-month community leadership program is designed to give leaders of today the tools they need to grow their impact in the Greater Gainesville region. LG provides an in-depth look into the issues and opportunities of our region. This program allows you to broaden your perspective and understanding, develop your leadership expertise, meet local & state leaders, develop & expand network of contacts, visit local sites & facilities, gain exposure to current issues and developments, build personal & professional relationships that last a lifetime, impact the community through class projects and more!
SO, this will be a mini LG session. Just a little "taste" of the awesome opportunity that is LG. Speaking of taste, lunch will be provided.
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Don't Miss The Bus!! Our SOLD OUT Drink GNV Brewery Tour busses depart on Friday! For more information, click the button below!
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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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Time Is Running Out!
Sign up now to be part of Florida's LONGEST RUNNING leadership course: Leadership Gainesville!
Leadership Gainesville is now accepting applications for Class 50 until June 1st!
Be part of this milestone class, sharpen your leadership/management skills, and get a unique insight into our region.
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The City of Gainesville is partnering with DemandStar and GovSpend for an upcoming virtual workshop discussing the City’s solicitation opportunities.
If you are a current supplier for the City, or interested in becoming a supplier, please attend this workshop for an in-depth demonstration of the bid/proposal, submission/response process.
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Duke Energy Celebrates the High Springs Renewable Energy Center
On Wednesday morning, May 24th, our team traveled to High Springs to celebrate the ribbon cutting and official unveiling of Duke Energy’s newest resource for clean energy, the High Springs Renewable Energy Center.
Set on a sprawling property, the facility features over 220,000 low-lying solar panels in a field with pollinator-friendly fauna to support the local environment and will provide carbon-free energy to power roughly 23,000 homes annually when operating at peak capacity. Duke Energy is committed to the economic benefits to the surrounding community and will add 200+ new construction jobs for local workers and increase property tax revenues for the City of High Springs.
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The Hippodrome Presents A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder
Previews: May 31 and June 1
Show runs: June 2 - July 9
Getting away with murder can be so much fun…and there’s no better proof than the knock-’em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for BEST MUSICAL – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder!
It’s the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by—you guessed it—eliminating the eight pesky relatives who stand in his way. Monty also has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance . . . and be done in time for tea.
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, this show will have you dying with laughter and The New York Times calls it “Among the most inspired and entertaining new musicals.”
Get your Tickets now:
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City To Host Community Workshop For East Gainesville Cultural Arts Center
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department invites all neighbors to attend a community workshop this month to help shape the vision of a cultural arts center in east Gainesville.
When: Wed., May 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: The city’s Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave.
The upcoming workshop is designed to hear from neighbors about their needs, interests and expectations regarding a cultural arts center. The input will provide vital information in a study by AMS Planning & Research Corp., a national arts management consulting firm hired by the city. The AMS study will help determine the feasibility of either creating a new cultural arts center or renovate an existing structure in Gainesville.
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Disney Double Feature At Tioga
Come kick off your Summer Break at Tioga Town Center on Friday 6/2 and Saturday 6/3 for a very special Double-Feature Disney Movie Weekend featuring the 1992 classic animated Aladdin on Friday at 8:30, and the 1992 live-action Aladdin on Saturday at 8:30!
The Classic 1992 Aladdin is an energetic musical based on the "Arabian Nights" tale. It's the story of a street urchin who discovers a magic lamp. An Oscar-winner for Best Score and Original Song ("A Whole New World"). Aladdin © 1992 Disney Enterprises, Inc. is rated G, and has a movie runtime of 1h 30m.
The Live Action 2019 Aladdin features a street rat that pursues the princess of Agrabah with the help of his pet monkey and a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes. His primary opponent is a malevolent sorcerer who serves as the city's grand vizier and the chief advisor to the Sultan. Aladdin © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. is rated PG, and has a movie runtime of 2h 8m.
Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs, and be sure to stop by one of their amazing restaurants to grab dinner before the movie, or pick your food up to-go and enjoy during the show!
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Gainesville Health & Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Gym Membership
Who can join? Teens ages 13-17 who live in Alachua County.
When is it available? June 5 - August 4, 2023.
What do you need to do to join? Have a parent or guardian register you online or by calling GHF at 352-377-4955. What do you get with your free membership? Access to all three GHF locations for up to two hours per day.
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Hunger Fight is looking for community partners for the upcoming 6th Annual Alachua County Community Outreach event. We/You will be packing nutritious meals for Title One students in our local elementary schools and local preschoolers will receive new age appropriate books. The goal of Hunger Fight is to pack the UF Hilton with teams of 10 volunteers from each community partner that joins us with a donation. Each team will be packing 2500 meals in what we call 'two hours of controlled chaos' in an environment that is electric, filled with great music, laughter, dancing, and fun. Most importantly you will be working together with other community partners to provide much needed meals and books for our local children in need. |
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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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