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In August of 1998, Andy Sherrard and Danny Stevens started O2B Kids and opened the first O2B Kids SuperCenter here in Alachua County. Since this endeavor, the business has grown to have an estimated 500 staff members and has expanded to four additional locations in the county as well as locations in Fleming Island, Altamonte...

Local chef Bert Gill to curate a collection of local and regional culinary talents for North Central Florida’s first food hall. Butler Town Center will bring the nation’s food hall phenomenon to Gainesville when it debuts the Stengel Field Food Hall in late 2018. Boasting a name and architecture that pays homage to the area’s...

Audi Gainesville celebrated its official grand opening in May at a gala that included food, drinks and entertainment at its new 35,000-square-foot dealership located at 1920 N. Main St. The 200 invited guests were welcomed to the catered event by the President of Audi of America, Scott Keogh; Warren Zinn, president and CEO of Warren...

Gainesville has become one of the most exciting entrepreneurial hubs in Florida. In every corner of the city – the new retail and residential development, construction projects and business starts – indicate Gainesville is experiencing what can be described as a “small business revolution.” Whether a startup business or an existing business, there are many...

Effective communication, a gathering of complementary talents, and an appreciation for what others bring to the table are all hallmarks of a successful team, whether it be on the field, in the boardroom, or in a small business environment. The challenge when trying to create or lead a successful team is understanding that effective communication...

Due to outstanding patient caregiver survey results, Haven Hospice was recently awarded the distinction of being named a 2017 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics, a division of HEALTHCAREfirst. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices across the nation providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view....

Cox Communications ranked No. 18 on the 2017 DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. Cox was also recognized as No. 8 among Top 13 Diversity Councils and No. 13 on the Top 15 Companies for Mentoring list. “As Cox continually evolves our communications products to better connect customers to the things in life they...

Gainesville Music Association Overview The Gainesville Music Association Overview pilot program, the Starving Artist Program, helps artists feel appreciated and supported by connecting them with local businesses. Last summer, Gainesville Music Association Overview was awarded status as a STEMReady grant worksite to help train interns in the STEM field get paid training and experience. In...

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce today announced that a proposal prepared by multiple North Central Florida cities to host the 8th annual America’s Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE 8) has been selected from regions across the globe. Regions that collaborated on the proposal in addition to Gainesville/Alachua include Tallahassee/Leon County, Orlando/Orange County,...

As Mental Health Awareness month draws to an end, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. has announced that, with the help of the community, they have funded and facilitated four complimentary Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses. Meridian kicked off their Mental Health First Aid Drive in March with a goal of funding and facilitating 20 MHFA...