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April showers definitely bring May flowers, but the beginning of May brings alllllllll the memes! |
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May-bee you're interested in hearing the buzz around town, GNV? It stings a little bit that we didn't come up with these memes ourselves, but we hope all the May humor you are being inundated with makes you smile! |
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Florida Continues to Lead the Nation in Net Income Migration, Welcoming $4.48M Per Hour
New 2020-2021 income migration figures have been released, showing that Florida maintains its number one spot in leading the nation in net income migration, gaining $39.2 billion over the year. This breaks down to $4.48 million per hour in new net income to Florida.
This new figure is an increase of 65.1% from the previous year and is a promising trend as we work to achieve the Florida 2030 Blueprint mission of making Florida a top 10 global economy by 2030 and ensuring our brand and reputation as the best place to live, work, raise a family, visit, learn, play, relocate, and compete remains top in the nation.
The “Income Migration” metric has been updated on TheFloridaScorecard.org, reflecting state and county-level data. Visit The Florida Scorecard today to see how your county is contributing to Florida’s success in becoming a top 10 global economy by viewing this metric and hundreds of others at the state and county level.
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EVENT TODAY!
Scuola Pizza
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, May 2nd
5:00pm - 7:00pm
5240 NW 34th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32605
Join us as we celebrate with Scuola Pizza's 2nd Anniversary!!!
Scuola Pizza is a family owned restaurant where their menu of Greek and Italian inspired dishes come from their Greek heritage and several decades in the restaurant business. When the Sinis family, with over 40 years of restaurant experience, moved to Gainesville from Greece, they wanted to open a restaurant where the ambiance was as unique as their signature dishes. The name Scuola ( School in Italian ) and decor of Orthodox Saints and a variety of books come from their Greek Orthodox faith and background as teachers.
There will be (delicious) food and drinks served; the ribbon cutting ceremony will commence at 6:00pm.
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EVENT TODAY!
Capital City Bank
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, May 2nd
4:00pm - 7:00pm
4103 SW 43rd Street
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Join us as Capital City Bank celebrates it's newest location grand opening with a ribbon cutting! There will be music, drinks, food, and giveaways.
Since first opening our doors in 1895, Capital City Bank has endured wars, economic downturns and profound industry changes. Keeping the doors open through it all has required them to be open to change but to keep a laser focus on what’s important. Makes plans now to celebrate with us this afternoon!
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UPCOMING EVENT
Sisset's Home & Patio
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, May 4th
4:30pm - 6:00pm
3433 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32607
Join us as we celebrate the new ownership of Sisset's Home & Patio with a ribbon cutting celebration. Sisset's Home & Patio is a locally owned store and will remain so under its new ownership.
From home furnishings, patio furniture, silk florals and tons of unique gift ideas, Sisset's truly brings Gainesville a fun twist on home and patio. There will be drinks and snacks provided.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 5:00pm.
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UPCOMING EVENT
GGYP: CONNECT
Thursday, May 4th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Superette
2001 NW 13th St
Gainesville, FL, 32609
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 gathering at Superette Wine + Provisions! Superette is a bottle shop, market & wine bar located on Pleasant Street. They are your neighborhood destination for wine, local and imported artisanal foods, thoughtfully curated culinary and home goods, with an inclusive and beautiful space in which to gather in community and camaraderie.
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
GGYP: Pancakes & Presidents
Wednesday, May 10th
9:000am - 10:30am
300 E. University Ave., Ste100
Gainesville, FL 32601
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for their quarterly Thrive event, Pancakes & Presidents!
This event is only for young professionals in Greater GNV between the ages of 21-39.
Our second President of the 2023 series is Kevin Spellicy!
Kevin Spellicy is the President and Principal Engineer for Campbell Spellicy Engineering, which is a Gainesville-based mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting engineering firm specializing in commercial and institutional building systems design. Kevin started with the firm in 2009 as an intern and progressed through the ranks to full-time, Professional Engineer, Partner, VP and eventually as sole Owner of the firm in 2016. Since that time, Campbell Spellicy has more than doubled revenue, tripled it’s full time staff, and been awarded as a Gator100 fasted growing Gator-led company as well as the 2018 Small Company of the Year and 2022 Community Engagement Company of the Year by the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.
Outside of the office, Kevin spends time with his wife, Whitney, and two daughters, Harper and Austen. On days off, you will find him and his family enjoying one of the Gainesville Area’s many parks, springs, hiking trails, museums, or a Gator sporting event. Kevin is also a passionate community leader and volunteer, serving on as Past President for the Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association, Vice Chair for Grace Marketplace, member of the United Way’s Community Investment Council, and active volunteer with a variety of local non-profit agencies.
Join us for breakfast and great conversation! Seating is limited.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Business Before Hours:
HarborChase
Tuesday, May 16th
8:30am - 10:00am
1415 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 3206
Join us for Business Before Hours, 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
Lunch & Learn: Mental Wellness at Work
Wednesday, May 17th
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LifeSouth Community Blood Center
1121 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
1 in 5 adults in the United States will experience mental illness. However, only 1 in 3 will ask for help. As a result, many people will either miss work or will get less done on the job. That is why it is important to focus on workplace mental health. Addressing mental health and providing comprehensive programs for the prevention and treatment of mental illness at work can prevent / reduce burnout.
Key Take-aways by attending:
- Learn how to prevent / reduce burnout
- Understand how mental health impacts your employees and coworkers
- Identify practical strategies to cultivate a sense of calm, clarity and stability, even when things are stressful and overwhelming at work
- Learn to build strong and positive connections to provide a source of support
Presented by: Dr. Kent Mathias, Medical Director of UF Health Psychiatric Hospital Substance Abuse Unit
Thank you to our sponsor:
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Join us on June 2nd for the Annual DRINK GNV Brewery Tour Presented by: Servpro of Gainesville West/Alachua County West
Guests will meet at Swamp Head Brewing Company at 2:45pm (Parking available). We'll visit all four local brewers including Blackadder, Cypress & Grove, First Magnitude, and Swamp Head. Each guest will receive a seat on the coach bus, a commemorative pint glass, a swag bag, food and beverage (BEER!) at each location and a chance to win prizes.
Space is limited and this event sells out every year so take advantage of the Early Bird pricing available now through April 30th.
For more information and to reserve your seat on the bus:
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Now Accepting Diplomat Applications!
Are you interested in becoming more involved with the Greater Gainesville Chamber? The Chamber Diplomat Committee is now accepting applications for new Diplomats. Chamber Diplomats are a group of representatives from member businesses who volunteer as an active extension of the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce staff.
Their mission is to cultivate, promote and maintain a positive relationship between the Chamber, our members and the community. Chamber Diplomats meet monthly to discuss Chamber updates and volunteer to attend Chamber events to connect, refer, and help ensure every member of the Chamber is getting the assistance they need. Participation in the Chamber Diplomat Committee is open to anyone who has been a Chamber Member for at least one year and is a Member in good standing. To get started with your application, click here.
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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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Eastern Alachua County joins JAXPORT’s Foreign Trade Zone
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced today that Eastern Alachua County has joined Northeast Florida’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 64, a federally designated area providing cost-saving options for importers. The expansion represents one of the last eligible areas in Northeast Florida that can be added to the zone under federal FTZ guidelines.
“The expansion of FTZ No. 64 is part of a strategic plan to grow cargo volumes while supporting Northeast Florida businesses of all sizes,” said JAXPORT Foreign Trade Zone Manager Justin Ryan. “We are thrilled to add Eastern Alachua County to our coverage area and look forward to continuing to work with businesses throughout Northeast Florida to take advantage of the efficiencies of our award-winning FTZ.”
FTZ No. 64 is Florida’s largest FTZ by area, covering more than 5,000 square miles throughout 10 counties in Northeast Florida. Under the expansion, businesses located east of I-75 in Alachua County are eligible for FTZ benefits, including the ability to reduce, defer or eliminate U.S. Customs duties on products imported into the U.S.
“The Greater Gainesville Chamber is excited about the foreign trade zone designation and the opportunity it presents from an economic development standpoint,” said Greater Gainesville Chamber CEO Eric Godet. “This will allow area businesses to reduce production, transaction, and logistic-related costs by allowing them to defer paying Customs costs on goods imported into the U.S. until those goods leave the zone for consumption.” Foreign Trade Zones are restricted-access sites that are inside the U.S. but legally considered outside of U.S. commerce.
FTZ No. 64 operates under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), which allows warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturers within any of the 10 covered counties to utilize FTZ benefits while operating in their existing facilities. For example, an FTZ can be as small as a single room within a building or as large as a warehouse or entire manufacturing plant.
With the addition of Eastern Alachua County, FTZ 64 now encompasses ten counties in Northeast Florida: Eastern Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties.
Any company within the 10-county area service area wanting to take advantage of FTZ benefits must submit an application through JAXPORT and receive approval from the federal FTZ Board to be an FTZ operator. The entire application and approval process typically takes less than 60 days.
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Partnership For Strong Families To Host Fostering Event
Partnership for Strong Families is hosting an event at Greenhouse Church on May 16th at 7pm in honor of National Foster Care Month. They will be sharing the need for more foster parents locally, explaining the process to become a foster parent and sharing resources/supports for foster families. Everyone is welcome to attend and there are no commitments required to come learn and ask questions.
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Gainesville Health & Fitness Offers Free Summer Gym Membership for Teens
Gainesville Health & Fitness (GHF) is offering a free summer gym membership for teens ages 13-17 who live in Alachua County. The program runs from June 5 to August 4, 2023.
To sign up, teens must have a parent or guardian register them online or by calling GHF at 352-377-4955. With their membership, teens will have access to all three GHF locations for up to two hours per day.
GHF hopes that this program will encourage teens to stay active and healthy during the summer months. The gym's facilities offer a variety of activities for teens to enjoy, including working out and taking classes.
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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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