Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc.

“Expenses advertising 8,469 office expense 180 supplies 108 fees 88 technology expense 140 travel expense 1,052 food 362 meals and entertainment 49 total 10,448”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,031 4,247”

“The primary purpose of the foundation is to enhance local education and to do other charitable work, which supports and enhances education and the development of a more productive, skilled and inclusive workforce in alachua county, florida.”

“The foundation formed the forerunners coalition, an alliance of student leaders to foster a more sustainable education community for all students. They also partnered with different parent and guidance counselor groups to enhance education through many avenues. They also created volunteer opportunities for students including several clean-ups at paynes prairie state park. They showcased student talent through performances at "a night in the big apple" event. The foundation hosted the second annual career discoveries day at buchholz high school, a 3-hour workshop designed to expose middle & high school students to emerging career opportunities in greater gainesville. Each industry was represented, students could attend break-out sessions to learn about career pathways in that industry and hear from professionals in the field and how they were able to navigate their career path. They worked with santa fe college blount center advisory council to help low-income students navigate classes at the downtown location. They awarded two scholarships to students at the fafsa night celebration at eastside high school.”