Alachua Chamber of Commerce

10/17/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MITCH GLAESER! 🎂🎉

Today, the Alachua Chamber of Commerce celebrates a very special person who has made an incredible impact on our Chamber and our community!

About six years ago, Mitch Glaeser stepped up with a vision to revitalize the Alachua Chamber, bringing together an outstanding Board of Directors and helping build the strong, thriving organization we are so proud of today.

Mitch's leadership, dedication, and passion for our business community have been nothing short of remarkable. He has been a tremendous asset to our Chamber, and we are truly grateful for everything he has done and continues to do.

❤️ Mitch, from your entire Alachua Chamber Family, we wish you the BEST birthday ever and a lifetime filled with happiness, good health, and countless blessings!

Thank you for your leadership, your friendship, and for always believing in our Good Life Community!

🎈 Happy Birthday, Mitch! We appreciate you more than you know!

09/28/2026

SportsFest Youth Grant Applications Open October 1!

The Alachua Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again invest in the youth of our community through funds raised at our annual SportsFest event! Local nonprofits, community organizations, schools and groups serving youth within the City of Alachua are invited to apply for funding to support programs, projects and capital improvements that promote education, healthy development, leadership, teamwork and positive growth. 🙌

Applications open October 1, 2026 and close November 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Multiple awards may be given, with additional consideration for projects that can secure matching funds.

Investing in our youth is investing in the future of Alachua! 💙💚
👉Apply online through the Alachua Chamber of Commerce website.

09/12/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Bill Menadier! 🎂

The Alachua Chamber Board of Directors would like to wish our fellow Board Member, Bill Menadier, a very Happy Birthday!

We hope you have a wonderful day and wish you nothing but the best in the year ahead. Thank you, Bill, for your continued support of the Alachua Chamber and for the time and service you give to our community. We truly appreciate all you do!

Happy Birthday from your Alachua Chamber Board of Directors family! 🎈🎉

09/11/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Joe Hancock! 🎂

The Alachua Chamber Board of Directors would like to wish our fellow Board Member, Joe Hancock, a very Happy Birthday!

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and wish you nothing but the best in the year ahead. Thank you, Joe, for your continued support of the Alachua Chamber and for sharing your talents through Moxie Media. From the wonderful videos and photos you capture to the time and service you give to our Chamber and community, we truly appreciate all you do!

Happy Birthday from your Alachua Chamber Board of Directors family! 🎈🎉

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Congratulations to the Greg Bradley Agency – Allstate Insurance on today’s ribbon cutting in beautiful Downtown Alachua! 🎉✂️
What a great location right on the corner with a beautiful new space and amazing visibility. Even more special is the family legacy behind it—Greg’s parents opened the first Allstate agency here, and now he’s carrying on that tradition as the second generation. 💙
It was wonderful seeing the Alachua Chamber, City of Alachua, and so many community members come together to welcome and support another local business.

Family. Legacy. Small business. Community. That’s what Alachua is all about! 💙

Welcome to the Good Life Community, Greg and team! We are so excited for you and wish you many years of success! 🏡👏

07/02/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Board Member, Adam Poniatowski! 🎉

Wishing Adam a very Happy Birthday! Since joining the Alachua Chamber Board of Directors, he has been a tremendous asset, consistently staying engaged, volunteering his time, and supporting the Chamber's mission to strengthen our business community.

Thank you, Adam, for your dedication, leadership, and willingness to serve. We hope you have a wonderful birthday celebrating with your family and wish you many more years filled with happiness, good health, and countless blessings!

Happy Birthday from your Alachua Chamber family! 🎂🎈

06/12/2026

⛳🏌️‍♂️ The countdown is on! We are gearing up for next week’s Alachua Chamber SportsFest Golf Tournament, and we couldn’t be more excited!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible. Your support allows us to create a fun and memorable experience for our players while supporting the programs and initiatives of the Alachua Chamber.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors:�🏆 Dollar General�🏆 Capital City Bank�🏆 Mi Apa Latin Café

Our team is busy preparing player gifts, raffle prizes, sponsor displays, and all the details that make SportsFest one of the most anticipated events of the year!

📣 Corporate teams: Please remember to submit your player names and handicaps as soon as possible so we can finalize tournament preparations.

We can’t wait to see everyone on the course for a great day of golf, networking, friendly competition, and community fun. See you next week! ☀️⛳🎉

06/10/2026

Happy Birthday, Kyla Frye! 🎉🎂

Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but also the incredible dedication, leadership, and positive spirit you have brought to the Alachua Chamber Board over the years. It has been a true pleasure working alongside you and benefiting from your commitment to our Chamber and community.

On behalf of your Chamber family, we want to thank you for your service, friendship, and the many ways you help make our organization stronger. We wish you a day filled with joy, laughter, and special moments with those you love.

May this year bring you continued happiness, success, good health, and countless blessings. You deserve nothing but the very best!

Happy Birthday, Kyla, from your family at the Alachua Chamber! 💙🎉🥳

06/02/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jerry Smith, founder of the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and a true champion of our community.

Fifty years ago, Jerry helped establish the Alachua Chamber, laying the foundation for an organization that continues to support local businesses and strengthen our community today. His leadership, vision, integrity, and commitment to Alachua left a lasting impact that will be felt for generations.

Jerry was highly respected by our Board of Directors, Chamber members, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We are grateful for his contributions, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.

On behalf of the Alachua Chamber of Commerce, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jerry's family and friends.

Thank you, Jerry, for helping build the Chamber and community we are proud to serve today. Your legacy will never be forgotten.