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Meet The Next Generation!
Our vision is to be a global hub of talent, innovation, and opportunity in the Greater Gainesville region and one of our favorite parts of seeing that vision come to life is working with AMAZING interns! Take a second and meet the next generation of impressive young professionals who we know will one day take the world by storm!
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Kayla Hysell
Kayla is a student at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. She enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, and cheering on the Gators!
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Elyza Navarro
Elyza is a student at the University of Florida and is pursuing a degree in Advertising with a minor in Digital Arts and Sciences. She enjoys taking care of her house plants, playing video games on her days off, and going out with friends.
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Allie Martin
Allie is a student at Santa Fe College and is interested in a degree in Public Relations. She enjoys going into nature, painting, and going to the beach.
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Victor San Martin-Diaz
Victor is a student at the University of Florida pursusing degrees in Economics and Media Production. He enjoys cooking in his free time and has a passion for video production.
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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!
B-12 RX & More
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, July 13th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Oaks Mall
6419 W. Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL
Join us as we congratulate B-12 RX & More on their awesome space in The Oaks Mall! B-12 RX & More offers only the purest and finest forms of the vitamins your body needs to perform at its best so you can thrive in life.
Join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, mingling and more! The ribbon cutting ceremony will commence at 3:30pm.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
GGYP Pool Party & Picnic
Saturday, July 15th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool (Westside Pool)
1001 NW 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for a Pool Party + Picnic!
It's been a hot summer. Like, REALLY hot. It's also been a busy year. Like, REALLY busy. So, come take a load off and chill with us!
GGYP folks, we've reached a point in our relationship where we really want to meet your family, so bring those kiddos with you, too; it'll be fun for all!
We'll provide water, burgers, and hotdogs and have a sign up for everyone to bring something to share. This picnic is potluck style!
PLUS, we get to check out this newly remodeled and just recently re-opened pool!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Drink GNV Cocktail Event
Wednesday, July 26th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fairfield Inn & Suites
3877 SW 37th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32608
Each admission ticket includes appetizers and your choice of a beverage from the Fairfield Bar, including beer, wine or a featured handcrafted cocktail of either a Mango Berry Daiquiri or a Fairfield Lemonade.
Plus, if you bring a donation of school supplies to the event, you will receive a second complimentary cocktail courtesy of Seacoast Bank.
Conveniently located off I-75 near downtown Gainesville and UF, the Fairfield by Marriott is a contemporary hotel with over 2,300 sq. ft. of meeting space, a lovely pool and deck area with fire pits and grills, and a full-service bar. Come out and see what sets them apart in the greater Gainesville region.
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Get Your Official
GGYP T-shirt
The people have voted and now it's time to preorder!
The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals are producing their 1st t-shirt.
Do you want a soft, fashionable and all around awesome shirt?
Put in your order here!
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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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Deadline Extended For America's Top Small Business Award
Need more time to finish your application for ATSB? You’ve got it! The new deadline to enter your business for a chance to become one of 70 semifinalists (and win our $25,000 grand prize) is Friday, July 14.
Want to make your application stand out from the crowd? Follow these three tips... READ MORE
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Santa Fe College Offers Customized Training
Santa Fe College would like to share some of the new online and in-classroom offerings that support training your staff for today’s challenges. They offer short courses for Word & Excel, Team building & Problem-solving, Leadership and Strategic Planning, to include staff retreat ideas. If you would like CPR, teaming, or IT training, they can support you one at time or on-site for a company class.
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Applications are open for the 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch! This prestigious annual awards program is the ultimate stamp of recognition for second-stage growth companies headquartered in Florida.
Since 2011, 600 companies throughout the state and spanning all industries have been recognized as GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. Ready to put your company in the spotlight? By applying, you'll have the chance to join the ranks of Florida's true trailblazers, innovators, and visionaries. Don't miss this opportunity to highlight your company's success, celebrate your rockstar team, and gain valuable statewide exposure.
The 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is brought to you by Duke Energy and Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. Applications close Friday, July 14. Learn more about GrowFL FLCTW or start your application here.
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Save The Date For The 22nd Annual Peaceful Paths Guest Chef Gainesville
The 22nd Annual Guest Chef Gainesville, presented by City Auto Repair, will be hosted at Oak Lane Weddings and Events on Thursday, October 5.
Guests will have an opportunity to sample delicious dishes prepared by 30+ local home chefs that are passionate about our cause while enjoying live music and a beautiful indoor-outdoor venue! (You might want to fast for a few days before!)
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Feeding Northeast Florida Announces Merger with Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) has announced a merger with Bread of the Mighty, the Gainesville-based food bank that has served five counties in North Central Florida for more than 35 years. The transaction was completed on May 1, 2023.
The merger is part of a nine-county realignment project spearheaded by Feeding America. The evaluation process began in early 2022, with a goal to strategically realign resources... READ MORE
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James Moore Announces Promotions At All Offices
James Moore & Company is pleased to announce the following firm-wide promotions effective July 1.
Smoak Allen, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Director at our Gainesville office. He joined the firm in 2013 and holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Saint Leo University.
Hilary Cyr, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Senior Manager at our Daytona Beach office. A member of the firm since 2018, she holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, from the University of Southern Maine.
Andrew Ferguson, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Manager at our Tallahassee location. He joined James Moore in 2018 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University.
Kelly Green, SHRM-SCP, has been promoted to Senior HR Consultant in our Tallahassee office. A member of our firm’s HR Solutions team since 2021, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science (emphasis on economics) from Florida State University.
John Gibboney, CPA, has been promoted to Tax Senior Manager in our Ocala office. A member of the James Moore family since 2019, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major: economics) from the University of Florida.
Michael Messano, CPA has been promoted to Audit Senior Manager at our Daytona Beach location. Michael joined the firm in 2016. He received a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.
Daniel Roccanti, CPA, has been promoted to Tax Director at our Tallahassee office. He joined James Moore in 2014 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University.
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Infotech Certified Nationally As A Most Loved Workplace
Infotech®, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, has become certified as a Most Loved Workplace® backed by the research and analysis of Best Practice Institute (BPI). Most Loved Workplace certification provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today, measuring the overall level of respect, collaboration, support and sense of belonging employees feel within their company... READ MORE
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Children Beyond Our Boarders To Be Benefiting Charity At Upcoming Food Truck Rally
Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB) will be the benefiting charity at High Dive's Original Food Truck Rally for the second year in a row! All of the funds raised during this event will be used to purchase backpacks and educational material to be distributed to children at their upcoming Health Fair held on August 5th, 2023.
This Saturday, July 15th, High Dive will be celebrating 12 years in Gainesville by hosting their annual Original Food Truck Rally benefiting... READ MORE
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SSHO Offers Sponsorship Opportunities for "Reach For The Stars" Event
Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization (SSHCO) is seeking corporate and individual sponsors for their upcoming event on August 26, 2023 at the Best Western Gateway Grand. This event will be attended by 300 people to support women and children health in South Sudan. Click below to see sponsorship opportunities.
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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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