Sister City Program of Gainesville, Inc., in collaboration with the City of Gainesville and Chamber of Commerce, are creating the Greater Gainesville International Center, to showcase Gainesville’s global connections, to provide state-of-the-art space for cultural and educational events, and to support Gainesville’s economic development in the global marketplace. Our goal is to make Gainesville a New Global City, an international hub for education, culture, business and innovation.

You are invited to participate in this process by joining us for the Second Annual Greater Gainesville International Gala, to celebrate our global connections and support the creation of the Greater Gainesville International Center.

You are welcome to wear formal attire or the attire of your country of origin (or ancestry).

The goal is simple:
To make Gainesville an international hub for business, culture and education.

The outcome is dynamic:
To increase the economic development and cultural enhancement of greater Gainesville.

The process is collaborative:
To bring together organizations and businesses who seek to achieve the goal.

Your role in integral:
Join us at Second Annual Greater Gainesville International Gala to celebrate and connect with leaders in the community who support the efforts to improve Gainesville’s international foot print.

You can expect a night filled with international entertainment and cuisine, a chance to learn about the various organizations and nonprofits that contribute to Gainesville’s global connections, and a silent auction!