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February is Black History Month
In keeping with this year’s theme for Black History Month- Health and Wellness – we bring you a forefather in the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Dr. Solomon Cater Fuller
Dr. Fuller was one of five research assistants selected by Alois Alzheimer to work in his laboratory at the Royal Psychiatric Hospital in Munich, an experience that arguably paved the way for trailblazing research in Alzheimer's disease.
His seminal work came in 1912 when he published, in two parts, the first comprehensive review of Alzheimer's disease at the time.
Click here to learn more about the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and here to learn more about Dr. Fuller's contributions.
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UPCOMING EVENT
2022 Annual Meeting: Two Weeks Away!
Wednesday, March 2
Cocktail hour: 6 p.m.
Main event: 7 p.m.
Hilton UF Conference Center
1714 Hull Road, Gainesville
The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 98th Annual Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the UF Hilton Conference Center.
The Annual Member Meeting will include a cocktail hour, a plated dinner, a presentation from the outgoing and incoming chairman, special awards and recognitions, and special announcements. This will be followed by an after-dinner dessert and coffee reception.
Get your tickets, reserve your corporate tables, or find out more about sponsorship opportunities by visiting our website!
A big thank you to our event sponsors:
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UPCOMING EVENT
Business After Hours: Gatornationals
Wednesday, March 9
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Gainesville Raceway
11211 N. County Rd. 225
Gainesville, FL 32609
Join us on Wednesday, March 9th to celebrate the kick-off to Gatornationals at The Gainesville Raceway for Chamber Business After Hours, one of the Chamber's most popular networking events. Mingle with business leaders and community members as you enjoy great food and refreshments.
Live music performed by Jason & Sarah Hedges.
Chamber Members and their employees receive Free Admission to this event as a benefit of their Greater Gainesville Chamber Membership.
Thank you to event sponsors:
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RIBBON CUTTING!
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Wednesday, February 9, 5-7pm
4122 NW 16th Blvd
Gainesville, FL, 32605
Join us as we congratulate Hand & Stone on their beautiful expansion!
Hand & Stone Spa specializes in the very highest quality massage and facial services at affordable prices. Now you can soothe your sore, aching, stressed out mind and body as often as you like with their affordable luxury services!
We are excited support this business that has been a part of our community for over 5 years! There will be drinks, hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, tours, music and more. The ribbon cutting ceremony will commence at 5:30pm.
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LUNCH WITH A SIDE OF KNOWLEDGE
Lunch & Learn
Creating Optimism:
The Power of Resilience
Wednesday, February 16th, Noon - 1 p.m.
LifeSouth Community Blood Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
1221 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Everybody needs it, some already have it, and using it makes a world of difference in a post pandemic world. Cultivating optimism and resilience is about acknowledging the past with all its challenges, while creating a mindset open to opportunities and growth. We all know Einstein’s definition of insanity, doing things the same old way and expecting different results. And post pandemic growth revolves around giving employees tools to foster confidence, handle setbacks and provide an environment with strategies to nurture optimism and sharpen risk-taking prowess.
Presented by: Jennifer Webb
Register below or pay at the door; either way, we can't wait to see you back in person!
Please note that in order to maintain safety, masks will be required inside the LifeSouth Blood Center facility.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
2022 Sponsorships & Advertising Options Available! Announce Your Support for the Gainesville Business Community
Sponsorship and partnership opportunities with the Greater Gainesville Chamber are some of the best ways for your business to gain exposure in the Gainesville region. By aligning your business with a 5-star chamber of commerce with sponsorship or advertising, you help immediately grow your company’s prestige, reputation, exposure, and bottom line.
From the 12-month sponsorship opportunity offered through our Circle of Champions to an event specific sponsorship, businesses gain exceptional exposure throughout the year with a variety of benefits and price points to fit any budget.
For more information contact Steve Cannon, VP Member Development, at [email protected] or call 352.334-7127.
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FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Keep Up with Tallahassee on our Legislative Focus page
Stay tuned with everything happening at the state capitol by following our legislative updates! Once a week, we update our Legislative Focus page to give you information on bills passed or proposed, what your local representatives are working on, as well as hot-button issues and conversations that can affect Florida citizens. To stay informed, visit our Legislative Focus page. |
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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
New Vietnamese Restaurant Opening at Butler
Save the Date for the Grand Opening!
T-Yummi Café at their new restaurant in Butler North on Sunday, February 27th. There will be a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and photo opportunity at 10 AM, and the restaurant will officially open for business at 11 AM.
T-Yummi Café is a quality, fast-casual Vietnamese deli shop reinventing the tradition of healthy, fresh, and great-tasting food. Their goal is to introduce and share delicious food made from scratch with the Gainesville community. The menu is simple, customizable, and convenient with four core products: rice paper rolls, pho, banh mi, and a variety of bubble tea. Meals will range from $10.75 to $12.75. Surrounded by an inviting and comfortable ambiance, patrons will enjoy quality food and beverages. Customers can expect a series of promotions and giveaways for the Grand Opening. The first 100 customers will receive free fruit or milk tea and samples of banh mi. There will be raffles featuring grand prizes such as an Apple Watch, AirPods, and $100/$50/$30 gift cards to T-Yummi Café.
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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
2nd Annual Spirit of Charity Golf Tournament
Please join us for our second annual Spirit of Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course at the University of Florida. All proceeds will benefit our programs and services that provide financial assistance and other basic needs to families and individuals struggling to make ends meet.
We have fantastic prizes for winners in multiple categories (more detail will be available soon). All golfers will receive special gift bags. And, to add to the fun, golfers will be able to purchase mulligans, raffle tickets and tickets to a drawing for a one of a kind 19th hole gift basket. Breakfast and lunch are included. Refreshments will also be available on the course throughout the tournament. Visit our website or contact Laurie Porter at 352-224-6442 today for sponsorships and information.
Registration 7:30 AM * Golf Format-Scramble
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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
Florida Athletics Partners with NIL Vendor INFLCR
The Florida athletic program, in conjunction with INFLCR, has launched Gators NIL Exchange, which will allow athletes and businesses to connect directly. This streamlined, easy to navigate platform, is a free service to both the athletes and third parties and serves as a directory to connect businesses, donors, alumni and collectives with athletes and explore Name, Image and Likeness opportunities.
After a business, collective, or individual registers on Gators NIL Exchange, they can access a searchable data base of Gator athletes, and filter that data base through a variety of criteria. They can message the athlete directly in the application or request the contact information to start a discussion about a NIL transaction. INFLCR and Florida will not be involved in any of the negotiations.
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Did you know that as a member you can post your open job listings on our website? Your position shows up for the more than 30,000 unique visitors our site receives monthly!
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