I stand with the Parkland students. 20 years ago I was a high school student in Florida. This issue for us was the rising smoking rates of youth who were being targeted by manipulative marketing tactics from Big Tobacco. Three years later, the Truth Campaign reported that smoking rates amongst middle school students was down... Continue Reading →
One week after the Wake County transit referendum passes and this innovative community is already having a contest on new bus shelters. Vote if you live in Raleigh! https://cityofraleigh.typeform.com/to/tGyU8C
As this ITIF report indicates, we have a lot to learn about President-elect Trump's positions on important innovation and economic issues such as R&D, federal research funding, patent system reform, tech transfer and commercialization and more. These issues are important for our country's ability to compete in the global economy, for the competitiveness of... Continue Reading →
In 2014, the Gainesville Chamber launched an export program for members in partnership with Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service. One of the first participants was a small business from Newberry, FL, Endoscopy Replacement Parts. John Hartnett, VP of Global Business Development, made full use of the Chamber's resources, staff and programs. John quickly... Continue Reading →
Today, we launch a new campaign from Raleigh and the Research Triangle to the world. http://www.allarewelcomehere.com/ We all know how great our region is—and we’re inviting everyone to share the love. Download a logo, social media avatar, or another of our open source assets and use them to express your feelings and tell your story—on... Continue Reading →
Do you wish you knew then what you know now? The link below is nearly the full text of a speech I gave today to 350 young professionals in Raleigh. Our Great Raleigh Chamber's Young Professionals Network is impressive and many of the participants are already emerging in leadership roles throughout the Triangle. Here is... Continue Reading →
Since moving to the Triangle, I've had the opportunity to meet hundreds, if not thousands of business, government and civic leaders. Amongst this group, I've met many new leaders that are shaping the future. I'm honored to be included by the News & Observer in their story, "New generation steps up the lead the Triangle."... Continue Reading →
The University and Gainesville communities have welcomed Dr. Kent Fuchs over the past month as UF's 12th President. Last Thursday, President Fuchs gave the keynote address at the Gainesville Chamber's Annual Meeting. He highlighted the progress, momentum and future potential of our region and that of UF. Both have initiatives underway that are bold and... Continue Reading →
The Cade Museum represents a great opportunity to support downtown redevelopment, build our tourism product that supports small businesses, cement our "innovation" brand nationally and provide our kids an eternal source of inspiration for invention and creativity. We, as those focused on building our economy, almost could not ask for a better project to support.... Continue Reading →
