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Alachua County, home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College, is known as an educational hub in the sunshine state. Unknown to many, however, are the vast number of academic opportunities available to students even before their undergrad and graduate school years. Students in the Alachua County Public School system have the...

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...

Are you investing in your employees’ training and development? All employees can benefit from a development program however, this task is quickly forgotten or put at the bottom of the ‘to do list’ amid the pressures of daily business activities. Neglecting this task, however, will ultimately put your business at risk. The truth is: your...

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...

Not a fan of public speaking? You’re not alone! Survey and research results show that most people are unsure where to start when asked to deliver a speech or presentation. Additionally, considering the schedule of the ultra-busy professional, structuring a persuasive and fluidic speech can be time-consuming and fatiguing. In addition, the same research reveals...

How would you like to: Make comics and graphic novels that stand out from the page? Create advertisements, brochures, and flyers that portray the truest picture of what you and your company are all about? Teach business and training methods or teach how to use any processes or tools in a way that is lively...

“Learn • Lead • Live” is the tagline for Student Life at Santa Fe College (SF) and our work truly exemplifies that. One of the most important things students can do while attending SF is to get involved and stay connected. Student Life is committed to creating and supporting opportunities for involvement, leadership, and service...

With a shared goal to change the world and improve learning strategies through technology, innovative EdTech startups emerge into Gainesville’s startup community with a bang. EdTech startups act as bright spots, ideas worth emulating, for entrepreneurs who seek to reform the methods in which education is offered. Gainesville-based Education startups like Knack, Omninox, Immersed Games,...

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...

TBR: How would you describe what the Mathnasium Learning Center is for those who are not familiar with the business? Reeves: Mathnasium is an international franchise with over 860 locations around the world. We specialize in mathematics instruction for students in grades 1-12. Our students learn math in a way that makes sense to them....