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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...
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...
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...
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...
Phillips Center performance schedule released
University of Florida Performing Arts announced the 2014-2015 season on May 19. Here’s the line-up! Basetrack Monday – Tuesday, July 14 – 15, 7:30 p.m. Phillips Center Sponsored by UF Health Shands EARFILMS Monday – Friday, August 25 – 29, 7:30 p.m. Squitieri Studio Theatre John McCutcheon: Joe Hill’s Last Will Wednesday, September...
Chamber and Alachua county partner for business growth
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Alachua County Commission are pleased to announce a public-private partnership that will help promote an environment that fosters economic growth, business expansion and attraction throughout Alachua County. On Wednesday, April 16, at 5 p.m., the Gainesville Area Chamber and Alachua County Commission will hold its first Business...
Afternoon drive time
A foursome of networking events to choose from that will help you generate leads, make new friends, drive revenues and add to your bottom-line. How to Do Business on the Golf Course Seminar; & a 3-Hole/ 3-Club Fun Round of Golf Presented by John Reger, Jr, PGA 3:30 PM Learn some of the “Do’s and...
Florida tech toybox offers equipment, space and expertise
The Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center’s newest tenant takes up two rooms filled to bursting with saws, drills, lathes, welding equipment, stacks of wood and odds and ends. A 3D printer, only a foot tall, dominates the wall of one room while a placeholder sign shows where someday soon an electron microscope will be available for...
Million dollar homes to feature Gainesville home
Million Dollar Homes, produced by CNBC, has chosen to feature a luxury Gainesville property for their “March Madness” themed segment, and is scheduled to air March 25 as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is fully underway. The “March Madness” segment will feature million dollar properties in communities that are home to the top basketball programs...