A 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce
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This Thursday - Centennial Celebration: Celebrating 100 Years of Business!!!!
We can't wait to see all your shining faces on Thursday evening at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center as we celebrate 100 years of business in Greater Gainesville, witness the passing of the gavel from the outgoing Chair, Domenic Scorpio, to the incoming Chair, Craig Wilburn, and enjoy a delicious dinner courtesy of Embers!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
HCA Florida North Florida Gainesville Emergency Ribbon Cutting
Monday, January 29th
10:00am - 11:00am
4094 SW 41st Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32608
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency, located near I-75 and Celebration Pointe. Come see how they deliver advanced and compassionate emergency care to the community. We will celebrate with music, food, giveaways, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and tours. We can't wait to see you there!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Jumpstart Your Membership
Tuesday, January 30th
9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Event - Via Zoom
Join us for a virtual presentation on your chamber membership! Whether you are a new member or looking to get re-engaged, we are here to share some information & help you get more out of your chamber membership. We will also show how to navigate our online portal for your membership.
Learn more about your membership and meet other Greater Gainesville chamber members. Registration will be closed on January 29th at 4:30pm and then the ZOOM link will be sent out.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
GGYP Connect Event: Mingling at Midici
Thursday, February 1st
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Midici
4949 Celebration Avenue
Gainesville, FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for their monthly CONNECT event on the 1st Thursday of every month! CONNECT mixers are your opportunity to meet other young professionals in the community and build relationships.
This month, we'll be connecting at Midici in Celebration Pointe. Midici Italian Kitchen brings Italy's original Neapolitan wood-fired pizza recipe and authentic pasta to Celebration Pointe in Gainesville.
Join us for chit-chattin and more! As always, your 1st beverage is on us. Plus, Midici is offering 20% off all menu items for all of our attendees.
This event is for members of the community between the ages of 21-40.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Small Business Support Group
Thursday, February 8th
8:00am - 9:30am
The Chamber
300 E. University Avenue, Suite 100
Gainesville, FL
As a Business Advocacy Group, the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce is here to support all businesses in the Greater Gainesville region. With over 85% of our chamber members being small businesses, we wanted to create an event specifically for them.
Small businesses often feel that they are "alone in the fight." But in actuality, most small business owners are experiencing the same highs and lows. The small business support group is an opportunity for owners of businesses with 25 employees or less to come together and share ideas, questions and experiences (maybe even a rant or two). We hope that you walk away from the group with a new support system and maybe even learn a few things that can help with your business development.
Since this is a new program for the Chamber, our 1st meeting will be an open round-table style, encouraging group conversation. From there, we plan to grow and adapt the group based upon the suggestions of our small business owners.
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The people have voted and now the shirts are in!
The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals are producing their 1st t-shirt, designed by one of our very own members.
Do you want a soft, fashionable and all around awesome shirt that represents many of the great things that make up Greater Gainesville?
We have a cute white crop top option or a unisex olive t-shirt. Both guarantee you'll be the most fashionable person in the room.
Put in your order TODAY!
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All For The Gators, Stand Up and Holler!
You know GAINESVILLE LOVES THE GATORS! Start making plans now to join us as a Spirit Partner in 2024. We put on the party, you and your clients / partners / friends show up and have a great time, right on Gator Walk, while getting brand exposure in front of 80,000 people!
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The 2024 Sponsorship Opportunity Book Is Here!
Looking for ways to get your business exposure? Interested in getting more involved in what the Chamber has to offer? Well, here is your chance to explore Opportunities!
Click here or on the image below to access the full book.
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Showcase Your Business:
Host a Chamber Event in 2024!
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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Don't miss out on your chance to have your voice heard; make plans to attend and share your thoughts! |
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Join Us As We Explore Beautiful TUSCANY
The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Aventura World, is hosting a trip to Tuscany, November 1-9, 2024! Early bird pricing runs thru March 31st.
Don't miss this chance to mark something off your bucket list! Pricing includes hotels, meals, day trips, and airfare from Orlando, so be sure to take advantage of what is sure to be a trip of a lifetime!
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TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment Truck Event Returns to GNV in February
The popular IdentoGO by IDEMIA TSA Pre✓® Mobile Enrollment Truck event is returning to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in February. The event will run from Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Friday, Mar. 1, 2024 (closed Saturday and Sunday, and does not operate Monday, Feb. 19 as it is President’s Day). The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located on the airport property at 3880 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fla., 32609. Enrollees should look for the truck in the parking lot between the airport’s second cell phone lot and the GNV Airport Fire Station, across from the...READ MORE
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Happy Blood Donor Awareness Month from TealAcre PLLC
January is Blood Donor Awareness Month! TealAcre PLLC wants to take the time to acknowledge the contributions blood donors make to their communities. Every year, close to 7 million Americans donate blood. Their donations end up saving millions more people, as just one blood donation can save up to three lives. As our way of saying “thank you” for their contributions, clients who book a 15-minute consultation in January will have a gift made in their name to LifeSouth, your local non-profit community blood bank.
If interested, please reach out to admin@tealacre.com to learn more.
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Girls Plan for their Future during Cupcakes & Conversations: F.O.C.U.S.
Girls between the ages of 11-18 will attend Dream on Purpose's Cupcakes & Conversations: F.O.C.U.S. (Finding Our Calling by Using Strategy) on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 2pm to 4pm at Unity Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. (7901 NW 40th Terrace, Ocala, FL).
Attendees will reflect on last year, plan for this year, and envision success by focusing on mental, academic and physical health, while creating vision boards. All these fun activities, engaging conversations, cool resource kits, prizes, and cupcakes are provided at no cost to attendees.
This event is brought to you by Dream on Purpose and Unity Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. and sponsored/supported by The Wagmore Foundation, Community Foundation of North Central Florida, Women's Giving Circle of North Central Florida, and the United Way of North Central Florida.
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Quality Plumbing Announces First New President Since The Company’s Founding In 1984
Bryan Nazworth, President of Quality Plumbing, has announced that he will step into a new role for the first time since he founded the company in 1984. Nazworth’s new title will be Founder & CEO and son Preston Nazworth will become the new President of Quality Plumbing, Inc. of Gainesville.
“After years of preparing for this changeover, I am excited that the time came as we celebrate our 40th year in business. I am also grateful to have been able to grow a local business to support my family, our employees and the community for four decades,” said Bryan. “I have seen the growth in Preston as a tradesman and a leader over the years, and feel very confident and proud to be able to step aside and let him take the helm.”
Preston has worked in the company in a variety of roles over the past 20 years, learning...READ MORE
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Over $78,000 Awarded to Educators in Alachua County
The Education Foundation of Alachua County has awarded 21 Catalyst for Change Teacher and School Grants totaling $78,168.89 for the 2023-2024 school year.
These Catalyst for Change grants will provide opportunities for K-12 students that focus on high school graduation rates, improving literacy, raising student achievement and STEM education.
Through a partnership with the Euliano Foundation for STEM we awarded an additional...READ MORE
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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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