FLORIDA IS WHERE PEOPLE,
AND BUSINESSES,
WANT TO BE

FLORIDA IS WHERE PEOPLE,
AND BUSINESSES,
WANT TO BE

North Central Florida is in the middle of everything. Abundant natural beauty. Family focused communities. Downtown restaurants and entertainment. The list goes on and on. Add that to a climate with sunshine and warm temperatures year round, a state offering a wealth of business incentives, no personal income tax and a low cost of living, and this is definitely the place people want to be.

Two Major Institutions



UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Ranked 1st among public universities and 2nd nationwide in Technology Transfer, ranked a Top-5 public university by U.S. News & World Report, UF has 22 departments dedicated to the Life Sciences and is a leader in technology transfer. And with the UF Innovate Hub downtown and the UF Innovate Sid Martin Biotech Incubator, it’s also focused on helping businesses and startups grow.


SANTA FE COLLEGE

Recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation, Santa Fe College is a pipeline for an educated, talented and ready to hit the ground running workforce. The Perry Center for Emerging Technologies is a 30,000 square foot building dedicated to giving students the skills to advance their careers in the technology industry.


Welcome to:

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Known as the home of Gator Nation, Gainesville has a thriving downtown filled with restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. And businesses will discover a culture of innovation that flows everywhere.

  • Urban and Suburban with 132,000+ residents
  • Museums, music festivals, cultural opportunities
  • District between UF and downtown dedicated to tech companies
  • University of Florida one of the world’s top research institutions
  • Florida Gators offer unparalleled college sports experience
  • Average daily temperature of 85 degrees

ALACHUA, FLORIDA

Known as The Goodlife Community and located minutes from downtown Gainesville, Alachua offers comfortable, wide-open spaces for businesses and families. Surrounded by natural beauty, this is where people love to live.

  • Small town feel with 10,000+ residents
  • Historic downtown incorporated in 1905
  • 8,000 acre San Felasco Preserve State Park
  • Home to international corporations and Fortune 500 companies
  • One of the fastest growing communities in North Central Florida
  • Natural springs, lakes and rivers for swimming, fishing, kayaking, cave diving

Three Major Hospitals

UF HEALTH

Affiliated with the University of Florida, UF Health is a comprehensive medical system with multiple hospitals and health facilities across the greater Gainesville area. UF Health has nearly 1,000 physicians and over 9,000 nursing and supporting staff making it one of the largest employers in town.

HCA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL

Offering a multidisciplinary approach and a wide range of specialists, HCA North Florida Hospital brings complete care to the Gainesville community. As part of Florida’s largest healthcare network, North Florida’s main hospital has 523 beds and services including cardiovascular care, oncology, women’s care and more.

VA MEDICAL CENTER

The Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located across from the UF Health’s main hospital building, features experienced healthcare teams that are dedicated to the needs of Veterans, their families and caregivers.

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