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Gainesville has become one of the most exciting entrepreneurial hubs in Florida. In every corner of the city – the new retail and residential development, construction projects and business starts – indicate Gainesville is experiencing what can be described as a “small business revolution.” Whether a startup business or an existing business, there are many...

Effective communication, a gathering of complementary talents, and an appreciation for what others bring to the table are all hallmarks of a successful team, whether it be on the field, in the boardroom, or in a small business environment. The challenge when trying to create or lead a successful team is understanding that effective communication...

Due to outstanding patient caregiver survey results, Haven Hospice was recently awarded the distinction of being named a 2017 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics, a division of HEALTHCAREfirst. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices across the nation providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view....

Cox Communications ranked No. 18 on the 2017 DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. Cox was also recognized as No. 8 among Top 13 Diversity Councils and No. 13 on the Top 15 Companies for Mentoring list. “As Cox continually evolves our communications products to better connect customers to the things in life they...

Gainesville Music Association Overview The Gainesville Music Association Overview pilot program, the Starving Artist Program, helps artists feel appreciated and supported by connecting them with local businesses. Last summer, Gainesville Music Association Overview was awarded status as a STEMReady grant worksite to help train interns in the STEM field get paid training and experience. In...

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce today announced that a proposal prepared by multiple North Central Florida cities to host the 8th annual America’s Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE 8) has been selected from regions across the globe. Regions that collaborated on the proposal in addition to Gainesville/Alachua include Tallahassee/Leon County, Orlando/Orange County,...

As Mental Health Awareness month draws to an end, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. has announced that, with the help of the community, they have funded and facilitated four complimentary Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses. Meridian kicked off their Mental Health First Aid Drive in March with a goal of funding and facilitating 20 MHFA...

There are more than 1 billion cigarette smokers worldwide and another 600 million who chew betel quid, an addictive mix of areca palm nut that sometimes includes tobacco. Now, a group of University of Florida researchers has identified compounds derived from the areca nut that could help smokers and betel quid users break their addictions....

The company’s faux brick walls and “steel beams” made from particle board are just a sampling of the creativity and magic to be found behind the doors of ThemeWorks. Located in High Springs, ThemeWorks is a full service custom fabrication firm creating experiences, real or imagined, for theme parks, zoos, aquariums and museums across the...

If you own a smartphone or a smartwatch, drive an electric or hybrid car, have a solar panel on your rooftop or have LEDs in your home, the odds are good that you have come into contact with technology impacted by Sinmat. Sinmat, a leading global manufacturer, supplies chip companies with specialized polishing products called...