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For over 20 years, the University of Florida Arts in Medicine program has been an industry leader in utilizing the arts to reduce costs and increase patient satisfaction in hospitals here, around the country and around the world. The two-pronged program — in the College of Fine Arts and Shands, which has 16 staff artists...

By Rod Hemphill Here’s a trend I’m sure you have noticed: Big retailers and restaurant chains asking you to go online and complete surveys evaluating their customer service and products. Often they provide some nice rewards in the form of coupons or free products. Too often smaller businesses shun formal research. Management may view it...

Ink-based Photovoltaics for Inexpensive CIGS Solar Panels Fabricated Using Nanoparticles Copper, indium, gallium and selenide (CIGS) solar cells convert more sunlight into electricity. These ink-based solar cells, will enable the development of high-efficiency, low-cost photovoltaic systems. Find a full listing here: http://apps.research.ufl.edu/otl/viewTechInfo.cfm?case=13296 Reactor for Bulk Manufacturing of Core-Shell Quantum Dot Nanoparticles Enables large-scale production of precision...

As Fall is fast approaching, so is the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebration of the best of Gainesville business, the Business of the Year Awards! Applications and nominations are open as of today and can be accessed here. The Business of the Year Awards luncheon provides us the opportunity to focus on the...

Alachua County Emergency Management invites business representatives, faith based organizations, and volunteer groups to attend the North Central Florida Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) meeting on Aug. 6, at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (4700 SW 58th St., Gainesville), beginning at 10am. The meeting will assist the county in expanding its network of disaster resilience partners. The guest...

Cox Communications announced on July 29 the results of an independent economic impact study conducted for its southeast region operations.  Among the findings, Cox creates and supports approximately 17,000 jobs with earnings of nearly $740 million in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia.  The company also contributed more than $10 million in cash to charitable causes in...

Residents of northwest Gainesville, Alachua County and surrounding areas now have an emergency department to call their own. UF Health Shands Emergency Center – Springhill, located at 8491 NW 39th Ave. is scheduled to open in early August. UF Health Shands Emergency Center – Springhill is an 8,500 square-foot building that will be staffed entirely...

The University of Florida Office of Technology Licensing works with UF employees to market and license out potentially patentable or copyrightable technologies. Recent licensing opportunities include: Probiotics for Improved Oral Health and Fewer Cavities Beneficial bacteria are often displaced by sugary foods and drinks, as well as tobacco, which leaves harmful, acid-producing bacteria that cause...

On July 17, The Family Church of Gainesville was approved for a private-school kindergarten program on its campus, which will accompany its current Academy Preschool program. The program will start on Aug. 19, and will use the church’s current preschool facility from 8am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. Suzana Sargent, the director of the Academy...

On Thursday, July 25, the annual celebration of Gainesville restaurants kicks off with a special Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce After Hours at Parks Ford Lincoln and Parks Hyundai of Gainesville at 3333 N Main St from 5:30 – 7pm. The participating restaurants are offering value-driven menus during the 11-day event that can be found...