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Oh man, GNV, you guys and dolls brought 1923 to LIFE at the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on Thursday night! Stay tuned for some amazing pictures from Prost! Photography and video from I Am Creative, LLC!
Congratulations to all of our amazing finalists and please help us congratulate our award recipients:
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We'd also love to give a BIG shout out to our hosts for the evening, David Rountree and, in her debut year, Ashley Bryant! These two put in HOURS of work to make sure they provided you with the best possible entertainment and we are so grateful for their contributions, not only to the success of this event, but to our community as a whole!
Our additional thanks to our:
Event Partners
Corporate Sponsors
And last, but not least, our Cocktail Hour Sponsor:
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SAVE THE DATE:
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce to
Celebrate 100 Years of Business at Annual Meeting
In case you've missed some of our messaging, the Chamber turns 100 in 2024! We are kicking off an entire YEAR of celebration with our Annual Meeting. This isn't going to be your average celebration, GNV... Nope. For 100 years, we're going BIG! Make plans today to join us as we take over the Stephen C. O'Connell Center!
Cocktails, networking, and an amazing dinner from Embers in this iconic Gainesville landmark await you! Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to Steve Cannon today!
TICKETS AND TABLE SALES ARE NOW OPEN, SO GET EXCITED!!
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EVENT TOMORROW!
Latin Business Chapter
Wednesday, December 13th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cypress & Grove
1001 NW4th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Join us at Cypress & Grove for live music and holiday networking.
In partnership with Tu Fiesta Radio, The Best Restoration, Bamboo Strategic Media, and the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to join us for our Latin Business Chapter quarterly event.
This partnership was created to strengthen the network of Latin Businesses in our region, thus strengthening our community and all its' business.
The event is a great way to expand your referral circle and meet fellow business owners. Complimentary admission for Latin Business Owners and businesses that would like to network with our fastest growing business sector.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
New Member Holiday Mixer
Thursday, December 14th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Chamber
300 E. University Ave, Ste 100
Gainesville, FL 32601
All members that joined the chamber in 2023 are invited to celebrate their Chamber membership at our Holiday Open House. Members will enjoy networking with other new members, Chamber staff and leadership, and will receive awesome give-a-ways. The members will also cut a special ribbon to celebrate each member company!
Food and drinks will be provided.
This event is limited to members that joined in 2023.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Jumpstart Your Membership
Tuesday, December 19th
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.
Your ZOOM link will be sent out the day before the event at 5:00pm.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
GGYP Coffee & Conversations
Wednesday, December 20th
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 & 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!
This month, we will having our last C&C at Swamp Boil. Son & his team have not only been great hosts to GGYP but they have also been a great business in our community. It brings great sadness to us to see that they will be shutting their doors on December 23rd. The 20th will be a moment for GGYP to enjoy the space one last time together. But, we certainly encourage you to enjoy their lunch and/or dinners as much as humanly possible until December 23rd. Though we will be saying goodbye to Swamp Boil, we will not be saying goodbye to Son, his family or their great team and we are forever grateful for that.
This event is only for members of the community that are between the ages of 21-39.
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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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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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Chamber Partners Tour Milliken SiVance
Our Economic Development team led a tour of our local Milliken SiVance chemical plant for a look behind the curtain of this global manufacturing company. Along with various members of the community and partners in our Collaborate 2025 initiative, the team got a behind the scenes tour of this global leader in chemical and product creation.
Walking through the plant, we met the staff that manages, runs, and operates this facility. With its backbone in molecular chemistry, Milliken provides chemical synthesis focused on the design and manufacturing of materials that meet a need for customers that need precision performance. Their customers range from the textile industry, healthcare businesses, chemical industry to floor covering, providing products that are sustainable and long lasting. Milliken is the science behind so many innovative products, from flame resistant products to help first responders, solutions for faster wound healing, engineering for sustainability and so much more.
Our hope is that through these guided tours, our partners will walk away with a fresh understanding of some of our biggest local employers. We look forward to adding more tours for the new year, so stay tuned!
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The PNC Foundation presents DANB's The Nutcracker
Dance Alive National Ballet and the PNC Foundation proudly present this all-time family favorite "The Nutcracker". 'Tis the season to experience the magic! Performances at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville this Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 16 matinee at 2:00 p.m. and evening at 7:30 p.m. and closing with a Sunday, December 17 matinee at 2:00 p.m.
This holiday ballet brings seasonal cheer to all with beautiful dancing, stunning sets, and colorful costumes. Everyone needs a hero, and in this case she's a girl. Clara saves the Nutcracker Prince and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey. They travel through the land of the swirling snowflakes whose Queen sends them to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy reigns over a regal show with wondrous sweets from around the world.
This story has it all...tradition, beauty, grace presented by the amazing Dance Alive dancers and the talented students of Pofahl Studios and The Next Generation junior company. Family friendly and not to be missed...start your holidays with Dance Alive's "The Nutcracker"!
Tickets are also available online or at the Phillips Center Box office for "Class with Clara". This is a fun ballet class onstage following both Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4p.m. "The Nutcracker" tickets cost between $35 and $65 with discounted rates for children, students and seniors, and are available via the link provided.
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The University of Florida, Concept Companies, and Trimark Properties Join Forces in Gainesville’s Innovation District
The University of Florida Board of Trustees was briefed today on a new plan to join Concept Companies and Trimark Properties in developing 50 acres east of campus into a world-class destination for Fortune 500 research companies and creating a talent pipeline for UF students seeking high-paying jobs.
This joint master development venture, known as Innovation District Developers, LLC, will further advance Gainesville’s Innovation District and bring it closer to achieving its identity as a bastion of progress.
“UF and Gainesville are on an amazing trajectory together, and this bold, new plan for the Innovation District captures the excitement of where we’re headed,” said Mori Hosseini, UF Board of Trustees chair. “We are committed to...READ MORE
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Rotary Club of Gainesville Awards Local Icon With Top Honor- Service Above Self
The Rotary Club of Gainesville was pleased to recently present the E.T. Vam York Service Above Self Award, the highest honor the club has to offer, to a regional gem: Mrs. Vivian Washington Filer.
Mrs. Filer was chosen for this high honor because of her tireless efforts in our region as a community organizer, uniter, historian, problem-solver, advocate, and educator. A mainstay in Gainesville, Vivian graduated with honors from Lincoln High School (1957); after graduating from the University of Florida with her nursing degree, she then went on to ...READ MORE
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New or Renewing Members Receive a Free Gift From Jackson Stoneworks
Jackson Stoneworks would like to remind all members that when you sign up or renew your membership with the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, there is a beautiful lazy Susan waiting for you at their showroom! Stop by and see them today.
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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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