L to R: Gib Coerper, Alachua Mayor; Mark Glickman, President & CEO, BioFlorida; Seth Lane, Executive Vice President of Real Estate + Development, Concept Companies; TJ Villamil, President of Business Development, FloridaCommerce and President of International Commerce, SelectFlorida, Inc. <\/p>\n
Press release from BioFlorida <\/p>\n
ALACHUA, Fla. More than 500 life science professionals gathered at Momentum Labs | Alachua on April 25 for BioFloridas 19th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology. This lively community event offered attendees the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about new innovations, and explore the bountiful career opportunities this rapidly growing field provides locally and across the state. <\/p>\n
With over 100 interactive exhibits from emerging biotech companies, research institutions, and economic development groups, the celebration highlighted the breadth and momentum of Floridas life sciences sector. <\/p>\n
BioFloridas Celebration of Biotechnology offers the local and statewide community an opportunity to meet an ever-growing number of new biopharmaceutical and medtech companies as well as industry leaders, says BioFlorida President and CEO, Mark Glickman. This steady industry growth has been achieved thanks to a collaborative, nurturing environment. <\/p>\n
Brief remarks were also shared by key figures including Seth Lane from Concept Companies; Alachua Mayor Gib Coerper; and FloridaCommerce executive TJ Villamil, who encouraged attendees to leverage state resources that actively support life sciences ventures. <\/p>\n
This years event also debuted the Talent Table, focused entirely on training programs, academic pathways, internships, and jobs. With demand outpacing supply for many skilled positions, the opportunity to connect directly with employers, educators, and workforce development leaders proved invaluable especially for young professionals and career changers. <\/p>\n
Community events like BioFloridas Celebration of Biotechnology allow professionals and prospective talent to plug into this momentum while fueling even faster expansion. For more information on future BioFlorida events, visit http:\/\/www.BioFlorida.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the original post here: L to R: Gib Coerper, Alachua Mayor; Mark Glickman, President & CEO, BioFlorida; Seth Lane, Executive Vice President of Real Estate + Development, Concept Companies; TJ Villamil, President of Business Development, FloridaCommerce and President of International Commerce, SelectFlorida, Inc. Press release from BioFlorida ALACHUA, Fla. Continue reading
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