The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce provides a medium through which people can take effective action for the progress of the community as it: *Provides opportunities for members to network with other business leaders and attend business education seminars*Brings tourists activities, sales meetings and conventions to the area*Helps create job opportunities by stimulating industrial, commercial and agricultural growth*Seeks the improvement of community facilities, such as parks and schools. In all of these functions, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is serving as a partner to every business and professional in the community