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The Junior Achievement CEO Academy is looking for entrepreneurs and CEO’s to sign up as speakers for its Lunch & Learn Speaker series. The summer program works with rising junior and senior high school students in Alachua County as they focus on career planning and professional development. The program aims to help develop Florida’s future...

UF&Shands is set to receive two grants from the LIVESTRONG Foundation after participating in a voting competition that included applicants from across the country. The Shands Arts in Medicine program will receive funding to participate in The Creative Center at University Settlement Outpatient Arts Program, while the Shands Jacksonville Medical Center will receive grant money...

Gainesville Regional Utilities General Manager Bob Hunzinger has been elected to chair the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council, Inc. (FRCC) and the Florida Electric Power Coordinating Group (FCG) for a two-year term. The council and coordinating group are tasked with maintaining a bulk electricity supply that can be shared among Florida’s utilities, ensuring that the flow...

Photo courtesy Hugo Cruz Recent efforts from Gainesville businesses to improve the town aesthetic have not gone unnoticed; more than 25 businesses were recognized on April 24 with a City Beautification Award during the annual award ceremony at the Thomas Center. The annual City Beautification Awards recognize aesthetic projects in a variety of design categories....

Alachua County is hosting its 2013 Spring Job Fair on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Santa Fe College gymnasium. Event sponsors include the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, FloridaWorks, Santa Fe College, Asterisk Communications Inc. and the Florida Employer Advisory Council. Fore more information, contact Alachua County BoCC Human...

Mobiquity, a leading professional services firm and mobile application developer, announced Wednesday that it has selected Gainesville for a new expansion effort that will result in 260 new jobs for the area over the next three years. The business community has been anticipating the announcement for several weeks after the company filed for tax rebates...

By Caitlyn Finnegan Kristen Hadeed has spent the last five years molding her cleaning and concierge business, Student Maid, from a lean startup into a full-service industry leader. Now, the company is preparing to expand to Pensacola with its first remote office opening May 1. “About a year ago we were considering Tampa but at...

Local glass-printing company Fracture has secured a second round of funding from the Naples-based Tamiami Angel Fund (TAFI) in a deal that could boost the company’s capital to more than $900,000. After receiving an initial investment of $410,000 from TAFI in May 2012, Fracture has worked to increase its production and sales targets to prove...

By Caitlyn Finnegan The Gainesville City Commission is preparing to tackle the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget – but first it wants input from the community. Commissioners let residents voice their opinions for future spending plans during the fifth annual “Focus on the Future” city forum Tuesday evening at the Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. The...

Leadership Gainesville is still seeking nominations from individuals across the community to participate in its 40th Leadership Gainesville class. The application for a spot in the program closes this Friday. Each year, the organization selects 40 individuals from all segments of the community to complete its year-long program focused on increasing knowledge of the Gainesville...