# Event Details - **Event Name**: Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Alachua County leaders for a breakfast conversation on how increasing college enrollment could generate billions in economic gains.About this EventYou are invited to an engaging breakfast focused on strengthening the economic future of Alachua County through higher education.Whether it's an industry certification, associate, or bachelor's degree, new research shows increasing college readiness, enrollment, and completion could generate billions in economic gains for our region.During the event, you'll:Review compelling county and regional data on the economic impact of increasing credential attainmentConnect with business, education, and community leadersExplore successful education-to-workforce partnershipsIdentify concrete ways to strengthen Alachua County's talent pipelineContribute to solutions that drive economic prosperitySpace is limited; register today! Invitees include leaders from:Business and industryEducationWorkforce developmentCommunity organizationsLocal and state government https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5d2a47a0-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5d380340-a598-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMDoors openInfo: Breakfast and networking🕑: 08:30 AMWelcome Host: Ian R. FletcherInfo: Program opens with welcome remarks from Ian R. Fletcher, interim managing director of the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.Talent Strong CampaignHost: Braulio ColónInfo: What it means to lead the campaign for a Talent Strong Florida, and introduction of the research, from Braulio Colón, executive director of the Florida College Access Network🕑: 09:00 AMPresentation: A Talent Strong Alachua CountyHost: Dave Sobush Info: Dive into the theme of today's session with Dave Sobush, director of research & policy at the Florida College Access Network, and Kimberly Lent Morales, director of research & evaluation at Helios Education Foundation.🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMQ &A and Call to Action - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/higher-education-higher-rewards-a-talent-strong-alachua-county/100001999281518842 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gainesville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center - **lat**: 29.6523009 - **long**: -82.3303696 - **full address**: Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, 530 West University Avenue, Gainesville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2713595b81932a178e7b365809aab039440234d7fa97bebc731bfa0d8c794da0-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8b838-gmir.jpg?v=1788220927 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County being held? - **A:** Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, 530 West University Avenue, Gainesville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County? - **A:** Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County is organized by Florida College Access Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Higher Education, Higher Rewards: A Talent Strong Alachua County is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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