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AxoGen, Inc. Announces Uplisting to NASDAQ under “AXGN”

AxoGen, Inc. (currently NASDAQ: AXGN, formerly OTCQB: AXGN), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the commercialization of proprietary products and technologies for peripheral nerve reconstruction and regeneration, today announced the pricing of the underwritten offering of 6,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $3.00 per share generating gross...
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Pink Pumpkin Pedal-off Gift Spurs Breast Cancer Research at UF Health

The Collaboration of Scientists for Critical Research in Biomedicine, or CSCRB Inc., a Gainesville-based nonprofit group, presented a gift on Thursday to the University of Florida Health Cancer Center’s treatment-resistant breast cancer research fund in the amount of $16,150. The gift represents $15,000 raised through CSCRB’s Pink Pumpkin Pedal-off charity bicycle ride and $1,150 resulting...
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Empowering Women in Tech Startups Opens for Applications

Do you know of any women who would like to join the entrepreneurial ranks? Encourage them to apply for the next session of the popular and free Empowering Women in Tech Startups (eWiTS) program, which kicks off this fall at the Innovation Hub. This experiential learning program provides women with entrepreneurial skills. Learn more at an information session...
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Startup Quest Program Returns to Gainesville

The Startup Quest program began right here in Gainesville, and it’s returning for round two. Startup Quest is an innovative 10-week, hands-on entrepreneurial training program for unemployed and/or underemployed, degree-holding individuals. FloridaWorks is holding an introductory workshop for the program on Aug. 28, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm at the Gainesville Country Club, 7500 SW 35th...
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Capital City Bank Group Among State’s Largest Companies

Capital City Bank Group has been listed No. 88 on Florida Trend’s “150 Biggest Public Companies.” Since making its first appearance in 1999, the company has consistently ranked among the largest and most influential entities in the state, as identified by the Florida-based publication. As one of the top Gainesville banks, the company has 100...
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Fifth Annual Photography Contest through Sept. 16

The City of Gainesville Communications Office invites the residents of and visitors to Gainesville, Fla. to take part in the “Fifth Annual Gainesville Photography Contest: One Gainesville is.” Eligible participants may enter the contest by submitting photographs online that depict the photographer’s view of how we are all connected to One Gainesville. A panel of judges...
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Arts and Writing Workshops for Cancer Patients

The UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program is launching the Creative For Health Studio of weekly arts and writing workshops for people affected by cancer, including patients, survivors and caregivers. Participants will enjoy painting, sculpting, writing, dancing and singing in a fun and supportive environment. Artist-in-residence Dylan Klempner will lead the workshops and bring...
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Treat Yourself for Charity

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Dairy Queen are teaming up to raise funds for hospitalized children by hosting Miracle Treat Day, when five local Dairy Queens will donate a part of the proceeds from each Blizzard Treat sold to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Last year, Dairy Queen franchises across North Central Florida raised more...
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Ayers Plaza Finding New Purpose at Innovation Square

Courtesy Trimark Properties’ Staff Previously an active medical center, Ayers Technology Plaza is finding new life in the core of the University of Florida’s Innovation Square. Companies hoping to be a part of the development and growth in the Innovation Square science and technology community see Ayers as a strategic location. “We believe Innovation Square...
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GatorTec Expands to Butler Plaza

GatorTec, North Florida’s Apple Specialist, will open in Butler Plaza this fall. This is the company’s second location following its first at the Tioga Town Center. The store will be located at 3600 Archer Road, as part of a renovation project. The only authorized Apple Specialist within 100 miles, GatorTec is able to provide complimentary...