Innovation Square

Starter Space, an organization that provides collaborative work space for Gainesville’s innovators, artists, and early-stage entrepreneurs, will be the newest constituent of the growing Innovation Square area between University of Florida campus and downtown Gainesville. The company will neighbor Parisleaf and Fracture in a newly renovated commercial building just steps from the new Nimbus office...

  A locally launched tech company has become one of Innovation Square’s newest tenants. Application development firm Seventh Compass recently moved from its office space in the Seagle Building to 417 Innovation Square. CEO Matthew Donovan said he decided to make the switch because he wanted to position the company at the heart of the...

New companies and developments at Innovation Square are increasing the demand for local goods and services, allowing businesses all over Gainesville to expand their workforces and invest in other local organizations. “We used to be surrounded by empty buildings and undeveloped lots,” said Omar Oselimo, who owns Reggae Shack Café, a restaurant in Innovation Square,...

By Caitlyn Finnegan Coming up on the completion of several decades-long redevelopment projects, the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency is at a crossroads for its next step. The agency is still heavily involved in projects throughout the community, including Depot Park renovations, facade grants, revitalizing historic landmarks and helping to promote Innovation Square, but CRA leadership...

By Caitlyn Finnegan The Innovation Square is welcoming another new tenant to its lineup of technology-driven businesses. CurtCo Robb Media LLC, an international publishing company catering to the ultra-luxury market, has announced its move to the community. CurtCo has launched or acquired 45 magazines in the past two decades, and its products can be found...

As the number of companies committing to Innovation Square continues to grow, two construction firms have chosen to relocate their offices to be closer to all the action. Charles Perry Partners, Inc., a building construction firm, and Ponikvar & Associates, an architecture firm, have taken up residence within the plaza in a move that signals...

The integrated retailer hopes to help retain local talent and create more jobs for the community By Caitlyn Finnegan The Gainesville community will soon welcome yet another big name to Innovation Square. Integrated retailer Sears Holdings Corp. announced Monday that it has chosen Gainesville as the base for its new internship program, the Technology Undergraduate...