Business Community

Acquire or Train Talent?

There is no easy answer to this fundamental question Business is booming in Greater Gainesville.…

Book Review: Prepare to Win “The First 90 Days” by Michael D. Watkins

Are you starting a new job or taking on a new role in your current…

Looking Forward/Looking Backward

Mentors can have a lifetime impact. I have been fortunate to have been the pupil…

How to Get Connected as a Young Professional in Gainesville

Building a professional network is a critical part of your career development. And it’s not…

Igniting Change

When I was 6 years old growing up in East St. Louis, Ill., I declared…

Racial Inequity Study Lays Groundwork for Auction

In 2017, a group of community leaders commissioned a report on racial inequity in Alachua…

Smart Business: an all-encompassing workforce produces greater yields

During my career, I have had the opportunity to travel around the world and work…

Incubating Black Tech Talent in East Gainesville

Gainesville’s entrepreneurial spirit has ignited the launch of many tech startups. One gauge of this…

ACEL Young Professional Spotlight: Datalia Arteaga

Natalia Arteaga  marketing account specialist at Naylor Association Solutions What do you like most about…

Book Review: “When: The Scientific Secrets to Perfect Timing” by Daniel H. Pink

Daniel Pink’s 2017 book “When” satisfies on two levels. It’s a fascinating study of timing…