Profiles

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Jasmine Jones about education and business. Jasmine is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Saint Leo University, Gainesville Educational Center. In our conversation she speaks candidly about how being a non-traditional student has prepared her to serve and mentor current and prospective students. Her experiences and compassion...

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“The theater is one of the few places left in the bright and noisy world where we sit in the quiet dark together, to be awake.” – Sarah Ruhl These words embody the missions of local theaters and playhouses across the country and Gainesville is fortunate enough to have two of these types of destinations:...

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It’s not all about becoming famous… Arts, Culture and Entertainment – add some passion and you have The Star Center Children’s Theatre.  The Star Center Theatre provides arts, education and performance opportunities to Gainesville area youth and their families.  Recently, I met with the owner of The Star Center, Ms. Rhonda Wilson. Ms. Wilson has...

According to the Florida Sports Foundation, the sports industry creates over $57.4 Billion in economic impact for the Sunshine State, provides over 580,000 jobs for its citizens, and attracts over 16 million out of state visitors each year. The Business Report asked contributing writer Michael Robinson to take a look at Gainesville and how our...

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As gender equality and diversity continue to dominate news headlines as significant social issues, both are also becoming pressing economic issues and crucial ingredients for innovation. Research from the Harvard Business Review shows that companies with 2-D diversity out-innovate and out-perform more homogenous companies. Specifically, diverse companies are 45 percent more likely to report market...

Imagine you’re lucky enough to grow up in a household with stimulating dinner conversation each night, often from visiting scientists, professors and a host of other intellectuals who squeeze in at your dinner table. You grow up invigorated and challenged; you love learning. And then suppose you discover to your surprise that not everyone gets...