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May 6, 2008
Dear Chamber Member,

Welcome to the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce e-Journal! May brings graduations and programs on every educational level, so the Chamber has dedicated this month to education - bringing knowledge and services to our membership.  There is a lot in store for our membership this month, so remember to check the calendar often as the Chamber continues to make it easier for members to do business every day!

Kinnon Thomas
2008 Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman
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CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

LGAA Tiger Bay This Thursday!

Please join us for a Tiger Bay luncheon this Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Savannah Grande! Dr. Dan Boyd, Superintendent of the Alachua County School Board, will be our Guest Speaker. $20 LGAA ~ $25 LG Grads ~ $30 LGAA sponsored guests. Please call 334-7105 x327 for more information or to register.

Business Showcase 2008 Next Week 

Please join us for the 2008 Business Showcase on May 15, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Best Western Gateway Grand. As more than 60 local businesses display their services, this is a great way to network while getting invaluable information from experts in the field. You will not want to miss the premier business event of the year! Your $10 entry fee includes appetizers, two drink tickets and a chance to win fantastic door prizes at every booth! For more information contact Jennifer Hagen at (352) 334-7105 x309.

FloridaWorks to Host East Gainesville Job Fair May 17 

FloridaWorks will host an East Gainesville Job Fair on Saturday, May 17 at the Sidney Lanier Gymnasium, 312 NW 16th Ave, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Employer registration is $50 and entry is free for job seekers. Contact Joe Johnson at joe@gainesvillechamber.com or 352-334-7105 x311 for more information.

5th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology May 20 

In partnership with BioFlorida and the Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, the Council for Economic Outreach (CEO) is sponsoring the 5th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology at Progress Corporate Park in Alachua.

In its 5th year, this annual celebration continues to applaud and promote the ongoing achievements of the BioFlorida’s northeast (Florida) bioscience community. With more than 350 expected attendees, this event will showcase sponsors and vendors who provide a variety of services to the industry. Join senior executives, scientists and lab technicians who all work to fight diseases, improve our crops and create renewable energy resources.

In addition to the bioscience showcase, participants will have access to tours of local biotechnology companies subsequent to the main event. To register, please e-mail shester@biotech.ufl.org or call (386) 462-0880. More details can be found at www.bioflorida.com.

FEATURE STORY 

JA Diploma-See Day article

On April 18, 2008, over 1,000 volunteers consisting of business professionals, college students, parents and retirees visited numerous eighth grade classrooms in an effort to educate children about the economics of life and the value of education.

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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS 

National Women's Health Week Schedule of Activities May 12-16

"Hunger Doesn't Take A Summer Vacation": Food Drive May 10

Attention Alachua County Business Owners: Save Up to 70% on Great Advertising May 21!

JoLaine Jones and Genuine You Coaching Announce the Launch of Powerful Playful Women!


To view all member announcements for the week of May 6, please visit http://gainesvillechamber.com/member_announcements.aspx.

Please submit all Member Announcements to communications@gainesvillechamber.com.

Inclusion of the following information is REQUIRED for publication: your full name, company name, requested appearance date and announcement with title.

Member Announcements will appear in the Chamber e-Journal every Tuesday; submissions are due before noon on the Thursday before the requested appearance date. All member announcements will appear ONLY ONCE as indicated by the requested appearance date. All member announcements will expire with the publication of the next e-Journal on the following Tuesday; they will NOT be archived as part of the e-Journal. Announcements should be in paragraph form and contain no more than 50 words. Links to documents or e-mail addresses will NOT work. 
 

 








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