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It’s celebrateGNV awards application season! In partnership with Cox Business, this year we have four returning awards and one new one to give away! So what are the awards this year? Starting with one of our favorites, the Cox Rising Star Startup award is given to a local startup company that is on the rise toward significant impact. With the intent to support early-stage startups, this award comes with a $5,000 prize for the winning company. Learn more about all of the celebrateGNV awards and apply below. All applications must be submitted by January 9, 2025. https://lnkd.in/gbz-6fzH

Tonight's the night for meetGNV! 📍 First Magnitude Brewing, Gainesville 🕜5:30-7:30pm Bring a friend, make a new connection, and make sure you know how to scan a profile 😄. Can't wait to meet with you GNV! #meetGNV #startGNV

On today’s episode of podGNV, we chat with Gabriel Lavella about Canaery, a local organization on a mission to unlock the hidden world of scent. Learn how they’re using neurotechnology, artificial intelligence and the incredible skills of working animals to further their goals, here: https://lnkd.in/gA3Re5kS Follow podGNV wherever podcasts are found. New episodes monthly.

Let's try this again - Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) is launching a Gainesville chapter and the kickoff meet & greet is in one week! 📅 October 23rd, at 5:30 PM at First Magnitude Brewing. WTE is focused on building, sustaining, and elevating a community that champions the ambitions of women in tech and entrepreneurship in Gainesville. This event is free to attend and you can still reserve your spot! 🔗https://lnkd.in/ebC4g2-d

meetGNV is tonight! Join us at SideCar in Downtown Gainesville for networking and whatever beverage suits your fancy. We're so excited to kick off this meetup opportunity to build connections and explore our city. See you tonight at 5:30!

Introducing podGNV, a startGNV podcast featuring the entrepreneurs and innovators that make Gainesville a one-of-a-kind city. Listen to our first episode where we sit down with Caroline Nickerson, the co-founder of Florida Community Innovation, a student-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading civic technology to surrounding communities through scalable social service projects. Follow podGNV wherever podcasts are found.

This Wednesday, join us at the kickoff for the Gainesville chapter of Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship! 📅September 25th • 5:30pm • First Magnitude Brewing WTE is focused on building, sustaining, and elevating a community that champions the ambitions of women in tech and entrepreneurship in Gainesville. Come out to support their inaugural meeting - we can't wait to see you there!

Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) is launching a Gainesville chapter! Join startGNV and others in the Gainesville innovation ecosystem for the inaugural meet and greet on Wednesday, September 25th, at 5:30pm at First Magnitude Brewing. Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship is focused on building, sustaining, and elevating a community that champions the ambitions of women in tech and entrepreneurship in Gainesville. This event is free to attend, so reserve your spot today at https://lnkd.in/g8iMy3RM

Get ready for the Mega Mixer! startGNV is excited to join forces with The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, Gainesville Black Professionals, Gainesville Area Women's Network, Greater Gainesville Young Professionals, and more for a free Mega Mixer at the Celebration Pointe Promenade. Join us from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, September 12th for an evening of networking, fun, and community. What's included? 🍹 Optional Drink Round the Pointe Passport for $30, providing four cocktails from four different Celebration Pointe businesses. All proceeds support The Hippodrome! 🎫 Raffle tickets and donation opportunities at the event. 🤝 The chance to hear from and connect with various professionals and organizations in Gainesville. Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ezRNQazQ #MegaMixer #networkingevent #gainesville #startgnv

We’re just five days away from the Battle of the Bands! On August 24th, five local bands will battle it out to raise the most funds for GRACE Marketplace and their mission to end homelessness in Gainesville. 🕢7:00pm 📍The Wooly, 20 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 🎟️https://lnkd.in/gHw43AYk Get your tickets now to come see who will take home this year’s title - we’ll see you there!