A 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce |
|
|
Save The Date: Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
Join us as we celebrate veterans, and those supporting veterans, in our community. If you have not attended this event before, please consider coming out to show YOUR appreciation with us.
Veteran Academic Achievements
Veteran Educators: K-12
Veteran Educators: Higher or Continuing Education
Citizenship Award
Impact Award
Veteran First Responders & Healthcare Workers
Veteran Owned Business
Business Supporting Veterans
Take a moment and nominate an individual or organization making a difference in the lives of local veterans. Also, if you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Steve Cannon
|
|
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.
|
|
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:
|
|
UPCOMING EVENT!
Drink GNV Cocktail Event
Wednesday, August 23rd
5:30pm - 7:00pm
UF Hilton Conference Center - No Name Lounge
1714 SW 34th St.
Gainesville, FL
|
|
Greater Gainesville Tailgate Season:
Request for Proposal
Tailgate Season is upon us! And that means that the Greater Gainesville Chamber Tailgate at all home games is coming back!
That being said, we need a caterer for every home game and we want to feature our amazing chamber members.
Here are the dates and times of our tailgates for the season:
September 9th from 3:30pm-7:30pm kickoff: UF v McNeese St
September 16th from 3pm-7pm kickoff: UF v Tennessee
September 23rd from 3pm-7pm kickoff: UF v Charlotte
October 7th from TBD: UF v Vanderbilt
November 4th from TBD: UF v Arkansas
November 25th from TBD: UF v FSU
We will need food dropped off and set up by the start time of our tailgate. In your proposal, plan for nice tailgate food for 50 or so people. Remember to provide vegetarian options. There will be a different caterer for every tailgate of the season. All proposals will be reviewed and our caterers will be selected and notified on Monday, August 14th. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Julianne Raymond Flinchum at julianne@gainesvillechamber.com
|
|
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!
|
|
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! |
|
UF Career Connections Center to Host 15th Annual Part-Time Job Fair
Part-time work can be a formative opportunity for our students. These roles help students to build experience and grow professional skills that they can carry with them through their academic careers and beyond.
The Career Connections Center at the University of Florida is hosting our 15th Annual Part-Time Job Fair, and we remind you that... READ MORE
|
|
Santa Fe College Offers SHRM Certification Preparation Course
This course will prepare you to take the exam and get SHRM Certified! Santa Fe College’s SHRM Certification Preparation Course will broaden and update your knowledge and skills while delivering everything you need to... READ MORE
|
|
Alachua County Public Schools Announces Schools Providing Free Breakfast and Lunch
For the upcoming school year, 32 local schools, including some charter schools, have been designated as federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sites. That designation means that all students at the school are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income and without having to apply. See the list of schools here.
|
|
Apply Now: FCAN Advocacy Fellowship 2023-24 Call for Student Fellows
FCAN is excited to announce we are launching our third Advocacy Fellowship! As an organization, we are committed to increasing collaborative policy and advocacy work throughout Florida. Our approach is to ensure student voices are emphasized as FCAN works to advocate for policies that will support Florida’s SAIL to 60 Goal and ensure we can achieve a Talent Strong Florida. Through this fellowship, students will have the opportunity to... READ MORE
|
|
Help Us Build the Florida Chamber's 2024 Legislative Agenda
Year after year, the Florida Chamber of Commerce remains on the front lines fighting for the right outcomes on issues that impact your business, your employees and Florida’s competitiveness. We are already building the 2024 Florida Business Agenda to get the right things done (and ensure the wrong things don’t) in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., and we want your opinion on how to make Florida more competitive.
Research shows that job creators and lawmakers recognize the Florida Chamber as Florida’s leading voice for business and now we need you to unite with us and help make our voice stronger by... READ MORE
|
|
The City of Gainesville is responding to rising gun violence with a two-day summit that will allow our community to collaborate with experts as we explore this complex issue.
The City of Gainesville’s Gun Violence Prevention Summit, scheduled for Sunday and Monday, Aug. 6-7 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, will include sessions dedicated to policy analysis, violence prevention and group discussion. Mayor Pro-Tem Desmon Duncan-Walker will anchor the summit’s first day, hearing from community members and hosting a panel discussion and youth town hall. Mayor Harvey L. Ward Jr. will anchor the second day, which consists of workshop activities based on policy discussion for thought leaders and professionals in the field.
|
|
Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization Invites You To Reach For The Stars
We are delighted to invite you to mark your calendars for the upcoming Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization (SSHCO) Reach for the Stars Gainesville Fundraising Event. Join us on August 26, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as we come together to make a difference in the lives of mothers and children residing in a displacement camp in South Sudan.
The SSHCO is committed to providing essential healthcare services to those in need, and this event serves as a vital platform to raise funds in support of our mission. By attending and contributing to the event, you will directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals, making a positive and lasting change in their communities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope to those who need it the most. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
|
|
Free Movie Night This Friday at Tioga
Visit Tioga this Friday, 8/4 from 8:30-10:00pm, for Tioga's Free Movie Night featuring DC League of Super-Pets! This animated tale focuses on Krypto the Super-Dog, otherwise known as Superman's pet. With the help of superpower-infused animals in a shelter, it's up to Krypto to save the world and save his superhuman. DC League of Super-Pets (2022) © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. is rated PG, and has a movie runtime of 1h 45m.
Don’t forget those blankets and lawn chairs, and be sure to stop by one of our amazing restaurants to grab dinner before the movie, or pick your food up to-go and enjoy during the show! This movie screening is free, outdoors, and open to the public!
|
|
Save The Date - Denim & Diamonds Gala
The Newberry Veterans Memorial Committee is pleased to invite you to attend the Denim & Diamonds Gala. This event will be raising funds for the completion of the brand-new Veterans Memorial, honoring our community members who have served our country. For more information on attending and sponsoring, please... READ MORE
|
|
Inspiring Women Leaders Workshop Series
The University of Florida's Office of Professional and Workforce Development introduces the Inspiring Women Leaders Workshop Series! The first workshop will be held on September 15th with instructor Jennifer Webb.
How to Lead Like a Woman: Finding & Expanding Your Unique Voice
When: September 15, 2023 | 1 - 4:30 PM
Where: UF TREEO Center | 3900 SW 63rd Blvd., Gainesville, FL 34474
Registration: $125
Step into a world where women thrive, empower, and lead with strength and grace. This interactive class equips you to... READ MORE
|
|
Did you know that as a member you can post your open job listings on our website?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
