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WE WERE ON A BREAK...
...and we sure did miss you, GNV!
We hope you had a fantastic holiday and that the new year is off to a great start.
It sure is for us because WE TURN 100 THIS YEAR!!! We are so excited for a year of celebrating a century of business advocacy!
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RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY!
Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce to
Celebrate 100 Years of Business at Annual Meeting
We are kicking off an entire YEAR of excitement with our Centennial Celebration at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Thursday, January 25th! Join us for the premiere networking event/party of the century as we celebrate the accomplishments of the last 100 years and witness the changing of the guard as current Board Chair Dominic Scorpio passes the gavel to incoming Chair Craig Wilburn!
Cocktails, networking, and an amazing dinner from Embers in this iconic Gainesville landmark await you! Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to Steve Cannon today!
TICKETS AND TABLE SALES ARE NOW OPEN, SO GET YOURS NOW!
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A Message from GrayRobinson: The Corporate Transparency Act and the End of Hiding in the U.S.
Commencing January 1, 2024, beneficial owners of U.S. companies and foreign companies registered to do business in the U.S. will be required to report ownership information to the U.S. government.
What is the Corporate Transparency Act?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires reporting to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) information, including personal information, of beneficial owners, company applicants, and reporting companies.
Reporting Companies formed before January 1, 2024, are required to report beneficial owner and reporting company information between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
Reporting companies formed in calendar year 2024 are required to report beneficial owner, company applicant, and reporting company information within 90 days of formation.
Reporting companies formed on or after January 1, 2025, are required to report beneficial owner, company applicant, and reporting company information within 30 days of formation. Read more.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Greater Gainesville Young Professionals- Annual Kick Off Party
Friday, January 12th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bragging Rights
113 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
Every year, the Greater Gainesville Young Professionals host a big ole' kickoff party to start the year off right!
This year, we are not only kicking off 2024, but we are also celebrating our anniversary... GGYP turns 3!
Since GGYP was established in 2021, it has gathered hundreds of young professionals across the region to CONNECT, STRIVE, THRIVE & DISCOVER. At a growth of outreach rate of 78% every 90 days, we can confidently say that this group is growing every day. We are proud of the space that we have created for our community's young professionals and we look forward to celebrating many more years.
So, join us as we cheers to 3rd year! We will be coming together at one of our members' favorite places, Bragging Rights Amusements. Everyone that attends will get unlimited playing on the hundreds of classic and modern arcade games, pinball and carnival games there. We will also have plenty of hors d'oeuvres and as always, everyone's 1st drink is on us.
Never been to a GGYP event? This is your opportunity to check us out! We encourage our members to bring friends and let them get to know GGYP. All community members from 21-39 are invited to join us.
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UPCOMING EVENT!
Business Before Hours:
Escapology
Tuesday, January 16th
8:30am - 10:00am
Escapology
4480 SW 32nd Rd., Suite 10
Gainesville, FL 32608
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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The people have voted and now the shirts are in!
The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals are producing their 1st t-shirt, designed by one of our very own members.
Do you want a soft, fashionable and all around awesome shirt that represents many of the great things that make up Greater Gainesville?
We have a cute white crop top option or a unisex olive t-shirt. Both guarantee you'll be the most fashionable person in the room.
Put in your order TODAY!
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All For The Gators, Stand Up and Holler!
Okay, football may be a slightly tender subject at the moment, but WE know that in all kinds of weather we all... well, you know how it goes, GNV! And you know GAINESVILLE LOVES THE GATORS! Start making plans now to join us as a Spirit Partner in 2024. We put on the party, you and your clients / partners / friends show up and have a great time, right on Gator Walk, while getting brand exposure in front of 80,000 people!
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The 2024 Sponsorship Opportunity Book Is Here!
Looking for ways to get your business exposure? Interested in getting more involved in what the Chamber has to offer? Well, here is your chance to explore Opportunities!
Click here or on the image below to access the full book.
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Showcase Your Business:
Host a Chamber Event in 2024!
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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Don't miss out on your chance to have your voice heard; make plans to attend and share your thoughts! |
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Changes Made to All Proposed Rezoning Maps
Both the static and interactive maps were updated on 12/22/2023 as part of the Alachua County Public School district’s ongoing rezoning process. Changes have been made to all maps (elementary, middle, and high). Click below to access this information.
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CHW’s Randy Olney Announced As 2024 President of ASCE Florida Chapter
CHW Professional Consultants, a leading ecological, planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction services firm, is proud to support the appointment of CHW Director of Engineering for Land Development services, Randy Olney, PE, to the role of 2024 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Gainesville Chapter President.
Randy brings over 19 years of experience in many realms of civil engineering, including stormwater analysis, design, and modeling, as well as site design, utility design, and site permitting. He has also served as Public Works Director for Citrus County, providing management and administration for six divisions within the County. Randy is well versed in...READ MORE
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The Matheson Invites You To Join As Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Presents "Barracoon"
Friday, January 26, 7pm-9pm
Lincoln Middle School Auditorium
Tickets $25-$35
Join award-winning author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for an evening discussing "Barracoon" and his adaptations of Zora Neale Hurston’s work, Hurston’s enduring legacy, and why he wanted to adapt her work for children (and more!), plus Q&A with pre-selected audience questions.
The event will be held in the Lincoln Middle School auditorium.
• General Admission $25 - one person and one book
• Family Bundle $30 - one adult, one child, and one book
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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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