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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....

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...

The University of Florida Director for Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations Kathey Porter, MBA, CPSD, has been appointed to the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development by the secretary for the Department of Management Services, Erin Rock. This group consists of small businesses, supplier diversity professionals and stakeholders from across the...

Ken Vogel, PE, was recognized by the Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association (LGAA) as its 2017 Member of the Year. Ken has been a member of LGAA since 2007 and in that time has actively supported with the planning and preparation of the organization’s annual 5K fundraiser event. His class started the LGAA 5K with the...

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation authorizing seven new major VA medical facilities in Florida. The legislation included language originally sponsored by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) authorizing the General Services Administration to execute 28 new leases for major VA medical facilities around the country, including seven in Florida. The new Florida facilities will be...