Growth Agencies

These agencies help to promote and support businesses in the Gainesville area. Business leaders can work hand-in-hand with the community to simultaneously accomplish objectives and make our city better for everyone.

Economic Development Department

The City of Gainesville Economic Development Department functions as an ombudsman for the private sector within the city government system. Its staff works with private businesses to facilitate their growth and expansion, provides information on business support programs, and looks for ways to help business owners carry out objectives that will result in beneficial gains for both the company and the community. For more information contact the Economic Development Department at (352) 334-5010.

Chamber of Commerce

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce affords members the opportunity to improve their business and their community by working together toward common goals. It is seen as the leading business organization in Alachua County.

For more information contact the Chamber:

300 East University Avenue, Suite 100 P.O. Box 1187 (mail) Gainesville, Florida 32602-1187 Fax: (352) 334-7141	Information: (352) 334-7100 Business Advocacy: (352) 334-7105 x. 327 Membership: (352) 334-7105 x. 312 Community Improvement & Workforce Development: (352) 334-7105 x. 323 Communications: (352) 334-7105 x. 320
Website: http://www.gainesvillechamber.com/

Council for Economic Outreach

The Council for Economic Outreach is a non-profit economic development organization that functions to diversify the economic structure of Gainesville and Alachua County by assisting existing industry expansions and attracting new business and investment opportunities. CEO promotes local economic development in the following ways:

• Serves as the primary contact for new and expanding companies looking for site selection assistance.
• Maintains a comprehensive database on existing industrial sites and buildings in the area.
• Provides labor and training information, permitting support and other business development needs.
• Offers comprehensive demographic data and economic analysis to companies seeking information.
• Assists established businesses with expansion plans.
• Increases awareness of Alachua County as a business location through investment missions, direct mail campaigns, advertising, public relations activities and trade shows.

For more information contact the Council:

Council for Economic Outreach P.O. Box 2342 Gainesville, FL 32602	300 East University Ave., Suite 100 Gainesville, FL 32601 Phone: (352) 378-7300 Fax: (352) 378-7703
Website: http://www.gceo.com/