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📣 NOT A VETERAN? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU, TOO!Our Veterans Outreach event celebrates veteran-owned businesses, but the inv...
10/20/2026

📣 NOT A VETERAN? THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU, TOO!

Our Veterans Outreach event celebrates veteran-owned businesses, but the invitation extends to our ENTIRE business community!

Whether you're an established business owner, entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about doing business with the City of Gainesville, we welcome you.

🤝 Connect with City departments and local agencies.
💼 Discover resources and potential opportunities.
🚀 Build relationships that can help your business grow.

📅 November 18, 2026 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, Gainesville

Attend or exhibit! Exhibitor spaces are limited.

🔗 Attendee Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003062322327?aff=oddtdtcreator

🔗 Exhibitor Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003161979404?aff=oddtdtcreator

👀 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT CUSTOMER, CONTRACT, OR BUSINESS CONNECTION WAS IN THE ROOM?You won't know until you show up.The City...
10/16/2026

👀 WHAT IF YOUR NEXT CUSTOMER, CONTRACT, OR BUSINESS CONNECTION WAS IN THE ROOM?

You won't know until you show up.

The City of Gainesville's Veterans Business Outreach Event is bringing together small business owners, City departments, procurement professionals, and community partners for an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore what's possible.

✔️ Learn how to do business with the City
✔️ Make valuable procurement connections
✔️ Discover resources to support your business
✔️ Build relationships that can help you grow

Veteran-owned businesses are in the spotlight, but every small business owner is welcome!

📅 November 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, Gainesville

Your next move starts with making the right connection.

Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003062322327?aff=oddtdtcreator

🚨 SAVE THE DATE, VETERAN BUSINESS OWNERS!Want to learn how to do business with the City of Gainesville?This event is bui...
10/07/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE, VETERAN BUSINESS OWNERS!

Want to learn how to do business with the City of Gainesville?

This event is built to help you get closer to the opportunities.

Join us for the Veterans Outreach Event on Wednesday, November 18, and:

✅ Learn how to do business with the City
🤝 Connect directly with City staff
📈 Discover upcoming procurement opportunities
🔗 Build relationships that can lead to your next contract

One event. Real connections. More opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Hosted by the City of Gainesville Equal Opportunity Office and Procurement and Contracts Management Department.

Register today and get ready to make your next business connection count.

Click here to register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003062322327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop leaving predictable revenue on the table. 💸Most local business owners think government contracts are too complicate...
09/22/2026

Stop leaving predictable revenue on the table. 💸

Most local business owners think government contracts are too complicated or only for massive corporations. They’re wrong. The City of Gainesville invests heavily in goods and services every year, and we want local businesses getting those checks.

Join the Office of Equal Opportunity and Procurement and Contracts Management for a zero-fluff workshop: Doing Business with the City of Gainesville.

We’re breaking down the base requirements, walking you through vendor registration, showing you how to find active bids, and hosting a live Q&A to answer your questions.

📅 When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Ironwood Golf Course (2100 NE 39th Ave)

Seats are limited. Lock in your spot today! 👇

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001576173215?aff=oddtdtcreator

You’re one good plan away from leaving your day job—oryou're ten years away from still saying "I should have."Stop waiti...
09/09/2026

You’re one good plan away from leaving your day job—or
you're ten years away from still saying "I should have."

Stop waiting for permission. Learn how to choose a winning
idea, test demand, and get funded without wasting thousands of dollars on trial and error.

Event: How to Startup Your Business
Date: Sept. 17, 2026 (3–5 PM)
Location: Ironwood Golf Course,
2100 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Space is strictly limited. Register today.

👉Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998437000866?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/26/2026

😅 You thought we were done, didn't you?

Nope! We're still here, still glowing, and still bringing you testimonials from small business owners who found real value at the 2026 Gainesville Business Matchmaker.

This one's from an attendee who came, connected, and left with more than just a stack of business cards. 👀 Watch to see what they had to say!

More testimonials still to come — you can't get rid of us that easily. 💛

08/24/2026

🌎 Great opportunities don't stop at city limits.

The impact of the 2026 Gainesville Business Matchmaker reached beyond Gainesville, bringing entrepreneurs and business leaders from across our region together to connect, learn, and discover new opportunities.

We're especially excited to hear from attendees who traveled from neighboring communities to be part of the experience. 🤝

Because when we connect businesses across our region, we create a stronger business community for everyone.

Thank you for being part of the Matchmaker and for sharing your experience!

💡 One event. New connections. Regional impact.

08/21/2026

💙 This is what building a stronger business community looks like.

When people come together, share ideas, make connections, and create opportunities, everyone benefits.

We're grateful for testimonials like this and for everyone who made the 2026 Gainesville Business Matchmaker such a success!

🤝 Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

🚀 READY TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO A REALITY?That idea you’ve been thinking about? 💡 It’s time to take the next ste...
08/21/2026

🚀 READY TO TURN YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO A REALITY?

That idea you’ve been thinking about? 💡 It’s time to take the next step.

Whether you’re brainstorming your first business, building a side hustle, or already have a business concept in mind, our How to Start Your Business workshop will give you the practical tools, resources, and knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✅ Choose and validate a business idea
✅ Understand your target market and test demand
✅ Create a business plan that gets attention
✅ Navigate business registrations and legal requirements
✅ Understand startup costs and project cash flow
✅ Explore funding options and how to acquire capital
✅ Connect with local resources and expert assistance

👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Side hustlers ready to go full-time
• Anyone who wants to learn what it really takes to start a business

Starting a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. This practical, no-fluff workshop is designed to help you understand the real steps involved in launching a business and give you the resources to get started.

🔥 Your business starts with an idea. Your next step starts here.

Click Here 👉🏾 to register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998437000866?aff=oddtdtcreator

📍 Space is limited—register today and reserve your spot!

08/19/2026

💥 This is exactly why we do what we do.

There's nothing more rewarding than hearing how meaningful connections and new opportunities can make a real impact on a business.

Thank you for sharing your experience at the 2026 Gainesville Business Matchmaker. These stories are a powerful reminder that when entrepreneurs, industry leaders, government agencies, and community partners come together, incredible things can happen.

🎯 One conversation. One connection. Endless possibilities.

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