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The Alachua County Solar Co-op recently launched at the Millhopper Branch Library, which features an impressive array on the roof. Neighbors in Alachua County have formed a solar co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. League of Women Voters of Alachua County, The Sustainable Design Group,...

University towns are unique for many reasons, all of which shape the energy and culture of the region. From the omnipresent exchange of ideas to the never-ending arts and cultural activities to the employment opportunities at the University of Florida, people often choose to live and work in cities like Gainesville for its energy and...

The competition to attract and retain good talent is stiff in today’s job market. While salary and benefits are often the biggest investment a company makes in its employees, there are other ways organizations can set themselves apart. And as savvy companies know, a key tool used to make potential hires sit up and take...

I hope this analysis provides you with information that will both educate and prepare you to make the best real estate decisions possible in 2019. Data presented were accumulated from the GACAR MLS, FloridaRealtors.org, US Census Bureau and the Alachua County Building Department through 12/7/17. Some of these statements are forward-looking and actual results may...

Paramount Grill and Mildred’s Big City Food have been recognized by Florida Trend as top restaurants in the state. Florida Trend’s Golden Spoons are the oldest and most coveted dining awards in the state. The magazine started the awards 50 years ago as a guide to executives traveling around the state. With almost 21 million...

Probably every five seconds there’s a new article written on some aspect of leadership. Numerous experts discuss the various types of leaders, i.e. transformational, laissez-faire, autocratic, transactional, hands-on and situational. Yet there’s a proportionately smaller number of articles that focus on an incredibly important aspect of leadership…how to spot those talented and sometimes elusive future...

What an eye catcher, I mean a real dream-come-true right? Working from home. Telecommuting, if we want to get technical. Think about waking up and heading straight for the couch–no red lights, no road rage and no eating a less than satisfying breakfast bagel from the drive thru while dripping hot cheese all over your...

Your brand is a vital marketing tool, but have you thought about its influence on your company’s culture? Effectively branded internal communications have the power to motivate and unify your employees, and might even make them better customer service representatives. The trick is creating an internal communications plan that is both strategic and authentic. Establish...

Spoiler alert: Despite what you may believe about your abilities, only 2 to 3 percent of the population can actually multitask. And Scott Blades, Assistant Director of Training and Organizational Development at University of Florida Human Resources, has a mission to provide insight to help people understand there is a better way to work. “We’re...

Bob Dylan said the times, they are a changing. And while his prophetic language wasn’t referencing employee morale, it’s certainly applicable in today’s job market. Employee longevity is a thing of the past; the average person changes jobs 10 to 15 times, averaging around 12 jobs during his or her career. And many workers spend...