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April is Stress Awareness Month. We all, even the most laid back of us, deal with stressors in our lives and we all cope with them in different ways. Whether it is at home or at work, managing your stress levels is vital to not only your mental health, but your physical health as well. When left unaddressed, stress can suppress your immune system, upset your digestive and reproductive systems, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and speed up the aging process. It can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
Take an inventory of the stresses in your life- sometimes just naming them helps us address them. Now, relax your shoulders (because we're pretty sure they are up around your ears right now), take a couple of deep breaths, and check out what's happening in Greater Gainesville!
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UPCOMING EVENT
Springhill Suites by Marriot Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, April 5th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
4155 SW 40th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32608
Join us as we celebrate Spring Hill Suites Gainesville's grand opening of their newly renovated hotel! A member of the Chamber since 2008 (after opening their doors in 2006), Spring Hill Suites is ready to show off their new look and fabulous staff. Due to there being a severe need for food in Alachua County's food pantries, please bring non-perishable food items to donate to Catholic Charities at the event. Also, LifeSouth will be there to collect much needed blood to go to patients in our community.
There will be drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, tours, and giveaways!
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UPCOMING EVENT
Business Before Hours
Electronics World
Tuesday, April 11th
8:30am - 10:00am
1261 NW 76th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
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. Thank you to our sponsor:
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UPCOMING EVENT
GGYP: CONNECT @ Swamp Head Brewery
Thursday, April 6th
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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'll be gathering at Swamp Head Brewery, sponsored by Jason Thompson with State Farm!
Swamp Head Brewery was founded in 2008, upon the foundation of our great state. They raised their roof to brew world class beers and establish themselves as Florida's brewery. Having travelled through lands far and near, they find inspiration along the way and they are proud to be here and Inherently Floridian.
Join us for drinks (as always, your 1st one is on us), mingling, raffle items and TRIVIA(if you care to participate and try to win some awesome prices).
This event is for members of the community that are between the ages of 21-39.
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UPCOMING EVENT
GGYP: Drop The $#!+ Sandwich
Wednesday, April 12th
12:00pm - 1:15pm
The Collier Companies
220 N. Main Street
Join the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals for their next THRIVE event! This month, they are joined by The Collier Companies. They will be guiding a learning experience focused on changing the conversation. They will teach how to deliver feedback and stay radically candid in the workplace as well as in your life. They will also be teaching to find understanding through different perspective and deliver effective feedback efficiently. Drop your $#!+ sandwiches(aka feedback sandwiches) at the door! No more layered compliment, opportunity, compliment feedback to deliver. The Collier Companies will help you to build your confidence with how to deliver purposeful and beneficial feedback in all your life's relationships.
Lunch will be provided, so this event is $10 per person.
This event is for members of the community that are between the ages of 21-39.
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Join us on June 2nd for the Annual DRINK GNV Brewery Tour Presented by: ServPro of Gainesville 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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The Greater Gainesville Chamber's Foundation is celebrating graduating seniors moving on with post-secondary plans to attend a 4-year university, 2-year college, technical school, or the military.
College Signing Day is a chance for Alachua County to celebrate our graduating high school seniors at Celebration Pointe on Friday, May 12, 2023. We will have free food and celebrate all our students on stage.
Join us at Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage,
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
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The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training April 18 - 19, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST each day.
This no-cost and nonpartisan 2-day program is open to everyone and recommended for elected officials, current or future candidates, campaign workers, and anyone interested in serving in an appointed position. As we aim to secure Florida’s Future and move Florida’s economy from 17th largest in the word to 10th largest by 2030, it is necessary to ensure candidates running for office understand the issues facing Florida and our economic future. All campaign training schools will be conducted online.
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PinkFest 2023 Powered by Celebration Pointe
Come join us for our 3rd Annual PinkFest Hosted by Celebration Pointe on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 11 AM - 3 PM. This event is to bring awareness to all cancers while educating and uplifting our community. There will be numerous vendors providing educational tools and products formulated especially for someone during their cancer diagnosis, treatments, and after their treatments have been completed.
During this amazing event, we will recognize those currently battling any form of cancer and those who have lost their battle with cancer. We will have a 1K walk/run, live information sessions with Q & A, magic 101.3 will be broadcasting live , and much, much more.
**The 1K walk/run will commence at 12:00 PM **
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME!! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND KIDS!!
Attendees can also enjoy outlet shopping and exclusive restaurants only available at Celebration Pointe!
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BHGRE Chosen To Assist Leasings In Oaks Mall
BHGRE Commercial was chosen to assist in leasing commercial space in The Oaks Mall, featuring over 900,000 square feet in the heart of Gainesville. The Oaks Mall is Greater Gainesville’s premier shopping mall, anchoring the Newberry Road retail corridor. This Gainesville staple is located at 6419 W Newberry Road, and features over 100 retailers, restaurants, and ample parking.
BHGRE Commercial President, Brian Oen, Vice President, Gavin Johnson, and Vice President, Ken Mears were recently selected as the local commercial leasing agents by Brookfield Properties. “BHGRE Commercial is honored to serve The Oaks Mall in further enhancing the dynamic tenant mix.” said Brian Oen, BHGRE Commercial President. “We’re excited to help bring additional energy to the property and explore opportunities to redefine traditional retail with a focus on consumer interaction and experience, all aimed to further evolve our regional landscape.”
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This Friday: Concert Night At Tioga
Join us on April 7th for a very special Tioga Concert Night Featuring HuDost and Richy Stano LIVE at The Square at Tioga Town Center from 7-10pm!
Electric-Folk, World-Rock ensemble, HuDost, just released a new album on November 19th that reached #4 in the Canadian National Folk/Roots/Blues Chart for March, 2022 and #9 in the US Folk Radio Charts for January, 2022. HuDost’s last album received rave reviews and as an independent release reached #24 in the Billboard Sales Charts for Folk/Americana and winning The Independent Music Award for Social Action Song. In the last year they also received two of the 'Best of Nashville 2020’ awards.
“HuDost is quite folk/postmodern; the band offers new takes on ancient words and melodies, cross-cultural hybrid transcendental music with an edge.… This is not fluffy new-age music—it’s serious, complex fare. Sommer’s vocal execution is precisely orchestrated, her voice-opening, hollow-toned vortexes piercing through the tough spots.” - Chronogram Magazine
Richy Stano is a musician, teacher, composer, performer and producer. Music has been the focal point of Richy's life since his teenage years, and professionally for decades. Music is not only in Richy's blood, it is his life and lifestyle.
As usual, remember those lawn chairs, blankets, and be sure to enjoy delicious food from our amazing restaurants before the concert, or grab it to-go and enjoy during the show! Can’t wait to see you there!
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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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