The Gainesville area provides many networking opportunities for job seekers and business leaders. Networking is a way for employers to learn about other companies’ best practices and for job seekers to learn interview techniques and meet potential references and contacts. Although many groups provide these opportunities, the organizations below cater specifically to the needs of businesses and professionals.
The North Central Florida Society for Human Resource Management (NCF-SHRM) is an affiliate of the national organization of the same name, which is the largest association in the country for human resource professionals. Their meetings offer excellent local and national speakers on cutting-edge human resources issues, plus the opportunity to network with other local human resources professionals.
The Business Leadership Network (BLN) is a national organization whose goal is to promote the successful employment of people with disabilities. The Gainesville BLN is an employer-to-employer network that educates its members, their employees, and the surrounding community about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and the accommodations necessary to do so. For more information, download the article at the right or visit one of the linked Web sites.