Virginia Grant is the founder and Executive Director of Gainesville Black Professionals. Established in 2016, Gainesville Black Professionals is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Our mission is to increase communication, collaboration and networking between professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners in order to create profitable partnerships and business ventures. Our vision is to be the leader in creating platforms that showcase the talents, expertise, contributions and impact that Black Professionals bring to our richly diverse community.

Our current platforms include:

• PODCAST – Showcasing the success and accomplishments of professionals and business owners through our weekly broadcast.

• NETWORKING MIXER – Hosting unique, energetic and non-traditional networking events to bring professionals, executives and business owners together in an atmosphere that naturally supports positive connections.

• LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – This event is designed to encourage, support, and inspire professionals to reach for leadership positions in their chosen industries. It will benefit all levels of staff from any institution interested in the enhancement and career growth of Black Professionals.

• SYNERGY – SYNERGY is a North Central Florida publication created to serve as a guide to connect Consumers, Community Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Business Owners. Once connected these relationships develop into collaborations that create economic equality and racial equity for our entire community.

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This event is made possible with support from our Annual Partners of startGNV:

Interactive Resources

OPIE Software

Hutchison PLLC

Three Five Two

Infotech

Feathr

Santa Fe College

Seriously, these organizations are community rock stars for their generosity and support, especially during these turbulent times. Check them out!