Months ago, I was in a meeting with Chamber Chairman Michael Gallagher, when he briefly mentioned that city leaders were doing their best to solve one of Gainesville’s biggest challenges: the brain drain. Well, I’m excited to report that they just might be well on their way.
Is Gainesville Plugging the Brain Drain?
By Maghan McDowell, [Business Report North Central Florida] July 25, 2012
For years, Gainesville had the University of Florida, and then it had its residents. They didn’t interact much past the four-year mark. Those who did get a job locally after graduation didn’t stick around for long. Some came back to raise families years later. (read article)