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Next up on PIVOTED!
Join Julianne as she talks to Greg Stetz, owner of one of the coolest destinations in Gainesville: Bragging Rights Arcade!
Learn more and don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to see the amazing content our friends at I Am Creative, LLC are creating! |
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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 Connect Mixer at Alachua County Sports Events Center
Thursday, July 20th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
4870 Celebration Pointe
Gainesville, FL
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for their next CONNECT mixer!
CONNECT events give you the opportunity to meet other young professionals in the community and build relationships.
This month, we will be touring the new Alachua County Sports Events Center in Celebration Pointe! The Alachua County Sports Events Center opened in June of this year and offers sports, camps, and a space for large community events. After the tour, we will walk to Hotel Indigo and enjoy happy hour! Hotel Indigo has been a part of Gainesville since 2018, and provides a modern feel with a homey atmosphere.
Join us for drinks (as always, your first one is on us), mingling, raffle items and more!
This event is for members of our community between the ages of 21-39.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Jumpstart Your Membership
Tuesday, July 25th
9:00am - 10:00am
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.
The ZOOM link will be sent to you at 4:30pm the day before the event.
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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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UPCOMING EVENT!
Business Before Hours: UF Psychiatric Hospital
Tuesday, August 15th
8:30am - 10:00am
4101 NW 89th Blvd
Gainesville, FL
Join us for Business Before Hours sponsored by UF Psychiatric Hospital, 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.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Lunch & Learn: Your Brand's Storyline
Wednesday, August 16th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LifeSouth Community Blood Center
1221 NW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL
Are you ready to tell your brand's story?
Learn the look, feel, voice and tone of your brand and why it's far more than your logo and colors. Learn how trustworthy your brand is and why now may be the time to change the narrative.
Presented by Kandra Albury, Co-CEO and Founder of More Than Expected (MTE) Publishing, a full-service publishing agency in Gainesville, FL.
Thank you to our sponsor:
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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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Don't miss the chance to register for
Leadership Gainesville, Class 50!
Get your application in today!!
Leadership Gainesville is 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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Value Adjustment Board Seat Vacancy
Alachua County Public Schools is looking for a local property owner to represent the School Board on the Alachua County Value Adjustment Board (VAB), which reviews and processes requests from taxpayers appealing the assessed value of their property. The VAB typically meets two or three times a year. It's made up of five people, including three elected officials (two Alachua County commissioners and a School Board member) and two citizen members.
If you're interested in serving on the VAB, please click below!
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Save The Date For The 22nd Annual Peaceful Paths Guest Chef Gainesville
Tickets just went on sale for the 22nd Annual Guest Chef Gainesville benefiting Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. This year's event, presented by Title Sponsor, City Auto Repair, will be hosted at Oak Lane Weddings and Events. Eric Godet, President of the Greater Gainesville Chamber, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
This food-forward fundraiser has tickled taste buds for over 20 years and features delicious dishes from over 30 home and professional chefs that share a deep commitment to our mission. Guests will sample a variety of food from around the world while enjoying live music and an exclusive silent auction and raffles. All net proceeds will support victims of domestic violence in our community.
If you'd like to get involved, we are looking for... READ MORE
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Emergency Need For Blood Donors Continues
LifeSouth thanks blood donors who have donated this summer and continues to ask the community to donate blood to help meet the needs of local hospitals.
LifeSouth blood donors help patients at UF Health, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital,
and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. A decrease in donations over the summer
months with the need for all blood types increasing has caused the blood supply to drop to emergency levels. Maintaining a stable blood supply makes sure blood is available when needed for victims of accidents, those having surgery or patients being treated for cancers and other illnesses.
Now through August 31st all blood donors will receive... READ MORE
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How Real Estate Crime Insurance and Prevention Can Protect Against Crime Risk
Real estate owners often underestimate the risk of crime at their properties, leading to preventable incidents and higher premiums. But owners can reduce crime risk — and get the right kind of coverage to cover loss. Global insurance brokerage Hub International Gainesville's Brian Scarborough explains... READ MORE
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Alachua Habitat Dedicates 177th Home and Appoints New Executive Director
The Alachua Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stevie Doyle has been selected to serve as the organization’s new Executive Director and David Weiss as the organization’s first President of Finance, Land Acquisition, and Construction Development. Stevie Doyle has served Gainesville’s non-profit sector for her whole career since graduating from UF. She is passionate about making an impact in the community and... READ MORE
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Silver Airways Expands: Introducing New Nonstop Service from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville
Silver Airways, Florida's leading regional airline, is thrilled to announce the addition of a new nonstop route from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville, further enhancing its extensive network and providing greater connectivity within the Sunshine State.
Beginning August 21, 2023, Silver Airways will operate daily flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), catering to the growing demand for convenient and efficient travel options between the two cities. This new service will offer... READ MORE
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Free Concert at Tioga This Friday Featuring Houston Keen
Enjoy Tioga Town Center’s Friday Night Concert Series, this Friday featuring Houston Keen! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come enjoy the music under the stars on Friday, July 21st from 7-10 pm. This is a free outdoor concert, open to the public!
Houston Keen is an alternative country artist, pulling together a fanbase of people from all over the Sunshine State, Houston Keen has made his name known from coast to coast. He had spent the better part of 2014 in the bars of St. Augustine, playing and saving money to record his debut 5 song EP (The Runaways - EP). After the release of his independent EP, Houston reached the radio waves with his single, "Paper Notes". The single has since been playing on local Gainesville station, 103.7 The Gator. He has had the opportunity to open for such acts as Granger Smith (Earl Dibbles Jr.), We The Kings, Jamie Davis, Natalie Nicole Green, and American Aquarium.
Houston currently resides between Gainesville and his hometown of Chiefland. He continues to write, play, and grow a fanbase. Don’t forget to visit the Town Center restaurants for before the show, or to grab take-out to enjoy during the concert! Be sure to follow Tioga Town Center on Facebook and Instagram for information on other upcoming free events!
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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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