Weekly iG Spotlight - 7/29/11

Happy Friday Everyone! 

GIG - U!

A few months ago, Google brought out lots of creativity in cities across the United States, as they competed for Google's High-Speed Fiber project.  Well, Google certainly stirred the pot - now universities across the country, including UF,  are joining efforts to get the same kind of service. 

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110727/ARTICLES/110729596/1003...

iG/ACEL Mixer

Our iG Events Task Force has been working on planning events that tear down the silos in our community and give folks the opportunity to meet people in other social circles.  Join the fun on Thursday, August 11th at Two-Bits Lounge at the Hilton for the iG/ACEL (Alachua County Emerging Leaders) Mixer!  A great opportunity to meet new people, expand your network and hear about more cool things going on in Gainesville.  It's from 6:00 - 8:00, so stop on your way home!  https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182235348499185

Who said this? : “Without a doubt, Gainesville is the gravitational center of innovation in Florida,” he says.

Pretty powerful words - read all about Kevin Ogilsby, who recently set up a one-man shop representing Duncan-Williams, a Memphis-based investment bank that is using Gainesville as its first foray into venture-capital funding.  http://www.gainesvillebizreport.com/new-venture-capitalist-on-hunt-...

Have a great weekend! 

ANN

Ann Collett

Vice-President – Innovation Gainesville

Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce/Council for Economic Outreach

ann@gceo.com

www.innovationgainesville.com