Chamber of Commerce

WUFT, Gainesville Sun And Bob Graham Center To Host Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC

June 12, 2017 Government and politics 0

The Gainesville Sun, WUFT and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host a public program at 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Pugh Hall Ocora that will examine the ongoing negotiations between Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center.

Gainesville Residents Might Face Change Of Governance Over GRU

June 9, 2017 Government and politics 0

The citizens of Gainesville are likely to have three options over who leads GRU in the next year and a half.

Gainesville Small Businesses Could Get Boost From Tax Reform

April 12, 2017 Government and politics 0

A tax-reform proposal from U.S. Rep Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is one that small-business owners, including those in Gainesville, say they'd benefit from if it eventually becomes law.

Chamber Meeting Spotlights Need For New Responder Radio System

March 30, 2017 Development 0

Wednesday night's Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on infrastructure needs in Alachua County focused primarily on the county's outdated first-responder radio system, which officials say is in need of upgrading that will cost between $10 million and $20 million.

Cash Pours Into Scott, Putnam Political Committees

January 23, 2017 The Rundown 0

At least at this point, Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam haven't announced plans to be on the ballot in 2018. But with Scott widely expected to run for U.S. Senate and Putnam likely to run for governor, closely aligned political committees are collecting big contributions that could help position the Republicans for their next races.

Gainesville Chamber Looks To New Administration For Tax Reform

January 18, 2017 Government and politics 0

With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in two days, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce officials are hoping for upcoming tax reforms that they hope will reduce taxes for local businesses and simplify the tax code.

Fla. Chamber Supports Scott’s $85M Incentive Proposal

January 12, 2017 Uncategorized 0

The Florida Chamber of Commerce offered support Thursday for Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to set aside $85 million for incentives next year.

Department Of Defense Opens Biomedical Countermeasure Facility In Alachua

December 7, 2016 Government and politics 0

The DOD opened a 183,000 square foot facility in Alachua today to manufacture pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines for troops and prepare for surprise attacks against the country.

Experts Point To Rubio Keeping Senate Seat

November 3, 2016 Government and politics 0

After Marco Rubio's presidential bid crashed and as they saw his seat slipping into Democratic hands, Republican leaders in Washington talked Rubio into going back on a repeated pledge not to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate.