Join Alachua County Emerging Leaders and Innovation Gainesville for a happy hour mega mixer Aug. 11 from 6 - 8 p.m. at 2-Bits Lounge at the UF Hilton. This happy hour event will bring together two of Gainesville's most involved groups; the Alachua County Emerging Leaders (ACEL), and Innovation Gainesville (iG). The event is free and includes complimentary appetizers and 2-for-1 drink specials.

About ACEL: Alachua County Emerging Leaders (ACEL) is a non-profit organization of professionals between the ages of 21 and 45 who are interested in educational, leadership and service opportunities in Gainesville and other cities in Alachua County. We keep young leaders CONNECTED, INFORMED and INVOLVED with the community and with each other by hosting networking, philanthropic and civic events and by working on projects that benefit our members and the community. Visit http://www.acelfl.comAbout for more information.

iG: Innovation Gainesville (iG) began as a community initiative to harness innovation to create jobs in health and green technologies and thereby to raise the standard of living in our community. iG has transformed into a cultural mindset with hundreds of individuals and organizations working to grow an environment that fosters innovation and success. Visit http://innovationgainesville.com/ for more information.