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More Powerful Wireless Charging System Using “Hotspots” This wireless power transmission system provides power to multiple devices within a volume of space, potentially as large as a room. The age of battery-powered electronics has created a huge demand for convenient recharging technologies. For many applications, traditional recharging via wire connections or physical contact can be...

Social media for business promotion and news announcements is gaining momentum. Face it, smart phones are part of the daily wardrobe for a growing number of the population.  Take advantage of it!  But like any good tool, it takes practice and time to master to get the most out of it. Channels: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,...

Family-owned enterprises are the foundation of America’s small business tradition. And even if your family isn’t involved at the outset, a relative is often an ideal candidate for a role where trust or special expertise is necessary. But is working with family members always a good idea? Business consultant and USA Today “Ask an Expert” columnist Steve Strauss says it’s important to first look at the pros and cons of these situations. “One of the...

A coalition of local leaders and creative advocates has decided to make arts a priority for Alachua County. The 352 Arts Roadmap, a project headed up by the City of Gainesville’s Cultural Affairs Department, is seeking to establish a set of objectives to make the area more culturally rich and artist-friendly. “We have such a...

As an extension of the existing Butler Plaza, the new 350,000 square foot Butler Town Center will occupy a portion of the current 1-million-square-feet and have its own identity and personality, showcasing an open-air architecture and amenities aimed at fostering a greater pedestrian experience. Earlier this year Butler Enterprises announced that Sam’s Club and Super...

A lawsuit that aims to shake the foundations of the state education system is originating from Gainesville. Local nonprofit law firm Southern Legal Counsel is suing the Florida State Board of Education and a list of related officials in a class-action lawsuit on behalf of plaintiffs including parents, grandparents, Citizens for Strong Schools Inc. and...

Vendors and downtown businesses welcome 100,000 attendees The Downtown Festival and Art Show has been a part of Gainesville for the past 33 years. Each year the festival attracts an estimated 100,000 people, who walk the brick streets of downtown perusing works by artists from around the country.  That means big business for vendors as...

After more than nine months of preparation and renovation the Shila Korean BBQ restaurant has opened at 3812 West Newberry Road, the former Stonewood location in Plaza Royale.  Owner Tao Zhao says, “It’s been a long time coming but we are very excited to be launching this new concept in the Gainesville market.  All-you-can-eat Korean...

Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, co-owner of Evans Construction and Design, won awards in the Bath and Renovation categories from the American Society of Interior Designers in the 2014 Annual ASID Design Competition. Jeannie Cimiotti, Ph.D., R.N., has been named the University of Florida College of Nursing Dorothy M. Smith endowed chair and the co-director of the Florida Blue Center for Health Care Access, Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes...

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