To our online visitors, welcome to the new Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Web site. By combining the resources of the Chamber, Council for Economic Outreach, Gainesville Technology Enterprise Center and FloridaWorks, you will now find pertinent information regarding economic development, the technology industry and building a strong workforce, in addition to information about our area and business community. On the home page you will find daily updated business trends and a business news RSS feed to help keep you better informed, as well as direct links to the calendar, event registration and photos. We invite you to visit our newly enhanced Business Directory to find products or services, or to simply browse the best businesses in the Gainesville area. If you’re considering moving to or visiting the Heart of Florida, stop by the online Chamber Store to order an Official Relocation Package. As you surf this site, we think you’ll agree that the Gainesville area thrives with committed leadership, involved citizens and business volunteers dedicated to preserving our excellent quality of life. Please visit our Events, Leadership Gainesville and the Business Resource Center pages to learn more. Since 1924, the Gainesville Area Chamber has been a strong advocate for the area’s business and professional community through a sharp focus on critical issues and initiatives that aid growth and prosperity. The Chamber provides a forum to strengthen businesses via a wide range of member services including networking and marketing opportunities, advisory committees and community involvement, and advocacy. With a membership of more than 1,400 businesses representing 75,000 employees, the Chamber can accomplish collectively what no one business can do alone.