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Networking best practices

You have probably heard that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Networking is no different; and it’s definitely worth doing. So, let’s do it well! Before anything else, preparation is the key to success There’s no shortage of networking opportunities out there, but you need to think quality over quantity; time is...
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160over90 partners with the Hipp to promote ‘Regional Theater’

Public relations firm 160over90 has some important nationwide projects on its docket, but it has recently taken up a local pro-bono mission: rebranding the Hippodrome. The firm branch, which took up residence downtown at 21 SE Second Place in October, is tasked with rebranding UF. It also does campaigns for national clients including Nike, American...
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Competitor love

As most of us would agree, clarity is a key component in one’s approach to business. Having clear, specific goals, writing them down and planning to achieve them, is the right path for success. What might surprise some business professionals is that getting to know your competitors is also an important part of your business...
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Networking best practices

You have probably heard that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Networking is no different; and it’s definitely worth doing. So, let’s do it well! Before anything else, preparation is the key to success There’s no shortage of networking opportunities out there, but you need to think quality over quantity; time is...
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OFFICE SPACE: Gainesville health & fitness center

Gainesville Health and Fitness Center’s most recent expansion opened up in July 2013 and consists of 6,000 square feet of upstairs exercise space and 6,000 square feet of downstairs space for the ReQuest physical rehabilitation center. GHFC owner Joe Cirulli’s philosophy, according to GHFC Marketing Director Debbie Lee, is that members should compete with themselves...
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Why every successful business is "LinkedIn"

  With a heightened focus on professional development and career services, LinkedIn is becoming an essential tool for businesses. The social networking site signs up a new member every second, has more than 200 million subscribers across 200 countries, and has seen its stock rate more than quadruple since 2011. As the world’s largest professional...
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Google my business

“Just Google it” has become a catchphrase that is understood by most living in today’s society, but would have been particularly confusing 10 years ago. This mega-entity continues taking over the world – edging out Yahoo! in search capabilities and encroaching on Facebook’s territory in online social networking. Yesterday, Google announced that the confusing days...
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Third eWiTS program sees 50 women learn the business behind technology companies

The University of Florida Innovation Hub hosted the third Empowering Women in Technology Startups (eWiTS) business pitch competition on June 3, where 50 local women from all walks of life presented the culmination of nine weeks of classes and hours of work outside of the program to four successful female judges out of the biotech...
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Local realtors ranked as the number one office in total units for the southern region

The Haile Plantation office of Coldwell Banker MM Parrish, Realtors has been named the Number One Office in Total Units for Coldwell Banker® offices of 11 to 20 sales associates / representatives* in the Southern Region for independently owned and operated affiliated companies in the Coldwell Banker® system in 2013.   Michael Kitchens, broker and...
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Florida Credit Union raises $20,000 for local March of Dimes

Florida Credit Union donated $20,000 of raised funds to March for Babies, a division of March of Dimes. Starting their campaign in February of this year, FCU participated in various fundraising events, including bake sales, raffles, silent auctions and garage sales in all of their nine branches situated across north and central Florida. Additionally, more...