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Five local businesses to pitch a panel of experts for opportunity to win $20,000 in cash and prizes Cox Business recently announced the finalists of Get Started Gainesville. More than 30 local businesses applied to pitch at the upcoming event. The following five businesses were selected as finalists and will pitch their ideas or business...

The resiliency of Florida’s farmers and ranchers is on full display in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. They are working to restore food and fiber production for this state and the nation, despite the widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property lost to wind and water damage. Like many other Floridians, farm families...

A celebration will be held Sunday, October 8th, at Dragonfly Sushi and Sake Company to mark Kristen Hadeed’s launch of “Permission to Screw Up.” The event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to everyone in the community. Cocktails and appetizers will be available, and free copies of the book will be...

Companies will present to early stage investors during the 7th Annual GAIN Shootout GAIN will announce the 16 companies selected to pitch their business plan to early-stage investors on the 7th Annual Gain Shootout. The announcement will be on October 10th at 11:00 AM. This event will take place at Santa Fe College CIED located...

Now through October 29, local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations are inviting customers to “put your money where the miracles are” by donating to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Walmart and Sam’s Club locations participate annually in a campaign in which cashiers ask customers to donate at the register....

What: Gainesville Opportunity Center opens its doors to the public to raise awareness for Mental Health in North Central Florida. Where: Gainesville Opportunity Center, 102 NE 10th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 When: Thursday, October 3, 4pm – 7pm Contact: Sarah Barnes: 843.812.3334 – goclubhouse.org About: The week of October 2 is Mental Health Awareness Week....

The Business Report recently sat down with Robert and Bryan Bounds, VP and Treasurer of local Gainesville business Bounds Heating & Air, to discuss their company values, changes in their industry, and the importance of monitoring and maintaining air quality in your home.   TBR: How do you describe your business to new clients or...

The future of health and wellness has arrived. Healthtech upends the bureaucratic, rigid ways of traditional healthcare and replaces them with consumer-driven health and wellness options that leverage technology to increase both the reach and impact of health and wellness programs. With no shortage of startups working to change the face of traditional health care,...

After falling into disrepair and standing vacant, the University of Florida’s third-oldest building has been given new life as a high-tech, 24/7 “Learning Commons” for students. The building re-opened in the spring after an $18.9 million dollar renovation that included not only historic preservation and rehabilitation in its vision but sustainability, as well. As a...

Recently, I attended the FPRA 79th Annual Conference: PR It’s Personal – Research, Relate and Respond. While there was a large slate of breakout sessions and keynotes too numerous to mention here, I wanted to share several of the takeaways that I know will assist me as I return to the workplace. The conference officially...