Chamber of Commerce

The Junior Achievement CEO Academy is looking for entrepreneurs and CEO’s to sign up as speakers for its Lunch & Learn Speaker series. The summer program works with rising junior and senior high school students in Alachua County as they focus on career planning and professional development. The program aims to help develop Florida’s future...

After completing a nationwide search, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce focused in on  Austin, Texas, when it hired Susan Davenport as its new vice president of economic development. Davenport, a 12-year veteran of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, is currently serving as the senior vice president of global technology strategies for the Austin Chamber...

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Tim Giuliani, announced Kamal I. Latham has been selected as Vice President of Public Policy to lead the Chamber’s efforts in advocating for the business community. Latham will start his responsibilities immediately. “The Chamber is increasing its efforts in representing the interests of our local businesses...

Deborah Bowie has been chosen as the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s new vice president of chamber development. She is scheduled to start the position on April 8. The vice president of chamber development serves two major roles: to help develop the Chamber’s community involvement and relationships, as well as help to develop the diverse...