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SumTotal has a big announcement for its 45 million users. At the human resource development company’s TotalConnection 2013 global customer conference Tuesday, SumTotal announced the launch of its elixHR Platform, the human resource industry’s first virtual source for an organization’s HR data. The platform allows organizations to extend and link disparate HR information and processes,...

After two months of presentations and deliberation, the Cade Museum has narrowed 81 submissions for its $50,000 prize to the “Final Four.” The Final Four inventions include the X-Finger, an advanced artificial finger prosthetic used by military veterans and children, a Pyrolizer that converts solid waste to energy using advanced thermal technology from Green Liquid...

By Caitlyn Finnegan When the Democratic Black Caucus Debate between former city commissioner Ed Braddy and Mayor Craig Lowe started Monday evening, one chair sat empty. Lowe did not attend the organization’s debate, choosing instead to attend a fundraiser hosted by the Democratic Executive Committee. This marks the second time he has not attended a...

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Tim Giuliani, announced Kamal I. Latham has been selected as Vice President of Public Policy to lead the Chamber’s efforts in advocating for the business community. Latham will start his responsibilities immediately. “The Chamber is increasing its efforts in representing the interests of our local businesses...

Know an organization working to combat poverty in the Alachua? The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is looking for applicants to apply for its funding program, the Community Agency Partnership Program (CAPP). The program has approximately $1 million to grant to organizations that work to reduce poverty among Alachua County residents. In order to...

Early voting for the April 16 City of Gainesville run-off mayoral election will begin Monday, April 8, and will remain open through Sunday, April 14. The run-off election for mayor is being held because none of the six candidates secured a majority of the votes in the primary election, which had a 14.92 percent turnout....

The local nonprofit is teaming up with Swamp Head Brewery and The Jones B-side By Caitlyn Finnegan Proving that not every startup in town spins off a new tech discovery, Blue Oven Kitchens’ “kitchen incubator” is helping entrepreneurs start new companies focused on sustainable food practices, food education and supporting local foodways. To help raise...

Customers of Gainesville Regional Utilities are being urged to take caution when paying their next utility bill. GRU customers have reported receiving phone calls claiming that their utility bill is past due and their service will be disconnected, according to a news release. The scammers, who may be posing as GRU representatives, inform customers that...

The University of Florida is in the process of notifying 14,339 patients of the UF&Shands Family Medicine at Main practice that they may be the targets of identity theft. After discovering that an employee working at the UF medical clinic had ties to an identity theft ring, university officials began working to identify patients who...

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is set to host a community-wide Transportation Summit to discuss upcoming projects, update the public infrastructure maintenance and get the community’s input on transportation improvements. The summit will take place April 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, located at 5701...