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Media Kit: Arthrex’s Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant
11/06/2019

Media Kit: Arthrex’s Thumb UCL InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation
09/19/2019

The 50 Best Workplaces in Southern California
11/01/2017

11/05/2023
Arthrex Field Operations Team Answers the Call for Help

The Arthrex Field Operations team recently used its Volunteer PTO Day to help repair damaged enclosures at the Kowiachobee Animal Preserve.
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08/20/2023
Arthrex Boston Participates in Habitat for Humanity Build Day

Senior Product Development Engineer I Alex Delmonaco, who also leads the Young Professionals Network at Arthrex’s office in Waltham, Massachusetts (a suburb outside of Boston), gathered a group of eight team members from various departments to utilize their Volunteer Paid Time Off (PTO) as a group, building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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06/26/2023
ALC Receiving Inspection Department Uses Volunteer PTO Day to Help Restore Wildlife Sanctuary on Sanibel Island

Arthrex Logistics Center (ALC) Receiving Inspection Department team members recently spent their Volunteer PTO time aiding with hurricane cleanup at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW).
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01/05/2023
Arthrex Career Showcase Draws Nearly 500 Attendees

Arthrex hosted another successful Career Showcase on the Naples campus Tuesday, January 3, drawing nearly 500 high school and college students, recent graduates and accompanying parents interested in learning about internship and career opportunities within the company.
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10/31/2022
Arthrex Anderson Institute of Technology Partner to Develop Future Manufacturing Employees

Arthrex is partnering with the Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT), a technical center serving Anderson County School Districts Three, Four and Five, to develop manufacturing employees with the skills necessary to help surgeons treat their patients better. AIT offers students dual credit opportunities and industry certifications that prepare …
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10/03/2022
Organizations Providing Hurricane Ian Relief

The following organizations are accepting donations and volunteers to support Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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06/17/2022
Arthroplasty Team Uses Volunteer PTO Day For Beach Cleanup

Twenty-six members of the Arthroplasty team partnered with the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to perform a volunteer beach cleanup on Keewaydin Island after the busy Memorial Day holiday.
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04/22/2022
Manufacturing Recycling Project Leads to $10K Community Investment

Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. East (AMIE) has found a way to turn scrap tungsten carbide tools used for cutting and shaping Arthrex’s implements and implants into money that is invested in helping women and children in Collier County, Florida, have better lives.
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07/19/2021
Quality Teams' Volunteer Day Helps Them Give Back, Work Together

When the Plant Supplier Quality and ALC Quality Specialists teams heard that the Harry Chapin Food Bank was seeing 40,000 people weekly in need of food during the pandemic, they decided to put their Arthrex Volunteer PTO benefits to good use.
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07/12/2021
Calibration and Metrology Team Gives Back to Grace Place

Seven members of the Calibration and Metrology team recently used their volunteer paid time off (PTO) hours to support Grace Place in Naples.
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06/21/2021
Arthrex Employees Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity

Arthrex employees are working to change the lives of those in their community through service. Recently, 26 Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. South Carolina (AMISC) participated in a build for Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County. Just this year, employees at AMISC have volunteered more than 170 hours at their local Habitat for Humanity. …
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04/21/2021
Arthrex’s Naples Campus Named Wildlife Habitat

Arthrex has always had a corporate commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. From the way our materials are collected to how our facilities are powered, environmental impact reduction is key to how Arthrex does business around the world.
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01/10/2021
Arthrex Donates 10,000 Face Coverings to CollierCARES Program

Arthrex recently donated 10,000 custom-made face coverings as part of the CollierCARES program in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19 as our population grows with seasonal residents and visitors returning to Southwest …
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11/02/2020
Arthrex Manufacturing Facility Recycling Project Benefits Immokalee Nonprofits

Where some saw trash, Lead Manufacturing Supervisor Steve Dyal saw treasure. Dyal, who has a lifetime of experience in manufacturing, knew that the tungsten carbide tools used for cutting and shaping Arthrex’s implements and implants …
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10/05/2020
FGCU Students Visit Arthrex As Part of New Medical Device Industry Course

Arthrex is giving college students a comprehensive look at the inner workings of the medical device industry during its first collaborative course with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) this semester. The class is also the university’s first to …
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09/28/2020
Arthrex Team Members and Driftwood Garden Center Benefit The Immokalee Foundation

What began as a simple team building activity for a group of Arthrex employees transformed into a community success story when the Arthrex Territory Operations Management team volunteered to landscape together at The Immokalee Foundation. The Immokalee …
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04/10/2020
Arthrex Manufactures and Donates Personal Protective Equipment for Health Care Workers

Arthrex is demonstrating its core value of Making People Better through the manufacturing and donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers taking care of patients with the COVID-19 virus. Arthrex collaborated with medical professionals, local …
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10/27/2019
Arthrex Charitable Championship Raises $20K for Abuse Survivors

Each year, the Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) golf tournament raises money for a nonprofit organization through a day of friendly competition among colleagues. This year’s tournament accommodated six more …
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07/28/2019
Arthrex Employees Give Back Through Community Education

Arthrex believes in Making People Better and some Arthrex employees are applying our core value in the Southwest Florida community by educating local children this summer. Members of the Digital Media and Global Information Services (GIS) teams have been sharing their expertise with kids in Collier and Lee Counties …
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01/16/2019
Arthrex Challenges Students at Annual Hackathon

Excitement filled the air at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) on January 11 as more than 400 students descended upon the campus for their annual hackathon, sponsored in part by Arthrex California Technology (ACT). SB Hacks is a 36-hour career and science fair hybrid that welcomes students interested …
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12/10/2018
FGCU Students Collaborate with Arthrex on Senior Projects

With graduation only a semester away and project deadlines looming, Florida Gulf Coast University public relations students tackled what was, for many of them, their most lifelike assignment to date: presenting mock public …
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11/21/2018
John Konicek Helps Local Students Make Strides in STEM Education

Supervisor of Research and Development John Konicek is instinctively curious and equally accommodating. “Since day one, John has always approached his Arthrex career with a, ‘How can I help?’ attitude. It’s infectious and fosters both a productive and positive working environment,” said …
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09/16/2018
MarComm Employees Uplifted by Volunteer Day Experience

The Marketing Communications Support Solutions team recently participated in Arthrex’s Volunteer Match Day employee benefit, donating their time to brighten the day for patients at the Golisano …
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09/06/2018
Medical Education Employees Inspire Future Orthopedic Surgeons

Medical Education Clinical Specialists Ryan Shamus and Bethlyn Katz recently had the unique opportunity to present to a younger than normal audience – third-to-fifth grade students at the IMAG History and Science Center’s summer camp in …
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08/12/2018
Arthrex Employees Support Largest Back to School Bonanza Yet

Arthrex employees helped local foster families prepare for the new school year at the Back to School Bonanza on August 4. The annual event is hosted by Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF), an organization …
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07/13/2018
DEX Team Helps Build a Better Community

We’re excited to highlight the Distal Extremities (DEX) team of engineers and project managers and their commitment to Making People Better during a build day with Habitat for Humanity on June 27. The team of 22 split into groups that worked …
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04/13/2018
Arthrex Inspires the Next Generation at CareerQuest

Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding spoke to nearly 300 students from Seacrest Country Day School and other Collier County schools as the keynote speaker at CareerQuest on March 27. The program brings high school students together with professionals so they can learn more about specific careers before they go to …
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04/04/2018
Employees Team Up for Habitat for Humanity

We’re proud to highlight our employees’ commitment to the community, like the Shoulder Arthroplasty Development …
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04/02/2018
President and Founder's Entrepreneurial Story Inspires Students to Pursue STEM Career Paths

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s Reverse Job Shadow Day recently brought Arthex's President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding and other area business leaders to Barron Collier High School to speak to students.
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03/09/2018
Employee Spotlight: Executive Chef Blum Takes on Make a Wish Mac n’ Cheese Challenge

What’s better than cooking some delicious comfort food? Cooking some delicious comfort food for a cause! Arthrex Executive Chef William Blum did exactly that during the 2nd annual Make a Wish Mac n’ Cheese Challenge on March 4, where chefs …
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02/16/2018
Leadership Collier Visits Arthrex for Commerce Day

Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to its global headquarters in Naples recently as host of the program’s annual Commerce Day, which gave participants a unique glimpse into the current business …
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02/06/2018
The Synergy Team Joins Google and Amazon in Challenging Student Programmers at SB Hacks

Employees from Arthrex California Technology (ACT) challenged programming students to create a touchless gesture user interface alongside major tech companies like Google and Amazon at this year's SB Hacks event.
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11/17/2017
WGCU/PBS Kids Reading Nooks Open Thanks to Arthrex's Support

Five Southwest Florida libraries are now home to WGCU Public Media/PBS Reading Nooks thanks to support from …
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11/17/2017
Team Arthrex Supports Collier County Heart Walk

We're proud to announce that in addition to our "Life is Why" year-round sponsorship of the American Heart Association, Team Arthrex raised a total of $6,388 for the …
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10/16/2017
Arthrex Employees Go Casual For a Cause

Employees celebrated Lee Denim Day on October 6 to show their support for the American Cancer Society and the fight against breast cancer by wearing denim with pink or their favorite jersey. With a $5 donation to the society, employees …
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10/16/2017
Arthrex Employees Participate in Annual Moe's Corporate Run

Arthrex employees displayed their commitment to a healthy lifestyle while supporting the community at the annual Moe's Corporate Run.
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05/30/2017
Employee Inspired to Volunteer for Junior Achievement

“What can I do to help?” That’s what GIS Business Analyst III Daiane Cabejo-Lopes asked herself after reading about Arthrex's commitment to the dedicated students of the Junior Achievement (JA) Program featured in a recent …
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05/22/2017
Employee Captures Veterans' Pride During Honor Flight

This Memorial Day holds a special meaning for Photography Retoucher Deanna Sakal after taking part in her third Collier County Honor Flight mission on May 13 for 72 WWII and Korean War veterans. Honor Flight provides veterans with a free trip …
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05/22/2017
Arthrex and American Heart Association Help Inspire Healthy Hearts Through Art

Congratulations to the five talented student artists who won this year’s American Heart Association poster contest, sponsored by Arthrex. This year, more than 200 students participated from five elementary schools in Lee and Collier …
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05/16/2017
Team Arthrex Takes First Place in Canoe Race for Charity

Senior Research & Development Designer Jerome Gulvas and Senior Arthroplasty Product Manager Nick Metcalfe paddled their way into first place in the VIP Tippy Canoe one-mile sprint at Naples’ Back to the Future themed 41st Annual Great …
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05/01/2017
High School Students Visit Arthrex to Better Engineer Their Futures

Arthrex recently hosted a group of students with the NAF (National Academy Foundation) Engineering Academy at Palmetto Ridge High School as part of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southwest Florida’s Job Shadow Program. Product Manager Rick Taft (who …
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04/24/2017
Senior Product Engineer Honored for Volunteering with Special Olympics

If you’ve ever thought of volunteering, but worry you might not have the time or skills, take it from Senior Product Engineer Kevin Stanton—just do it. He says, “Until you get involved you can’t understand the impact you …
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04/17/2017
Collier County's Emerging Leaders GAIN the Arthrex Experience

Arthrex welcomed this year's Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN) class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's Commerce Day session last Tuesday. President and Founder Reinhold …
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04/12/2017
Arthrex's Making People Better Mission Relayed in the Community

For the past decade, Global Solutions Delivery Project Manager PJ Bimonte has volunteered his time helping to organize and raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Naples. This year, PJ took on the challenge of Event Lead on …
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02/22/2017
Arthrex in the Spotlight for Role in Injured Dog’s Recovery

Arthrex is making headlines after Abigail, the pit bull injured in a dogfighting ring, visited its Naples headquarters to meet the Arthrex employees who helped with her recovery. Abigail wagged her tail happily as she jumped up to meet members of the …
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02/17/2017
Arthrex Named Healthcare Networker of the Year

We are honored to be recognized as the Healthcare Networker of the Year for our support of the children of Collier County. Arthrex received the award earlier this month from the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida (HCN) for our …
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02/08/2017
Arthrex Goes Red for the American Heart Association

Arthrex employees showed their commitment to promoting a heart-healthy community by wearing red on February 3, 2017, in support of the Go Red For Women® movement. The company has been a local sponsor of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Heart Association for more than ten years, and proudly supports the Santa Barbara, CA chapter …
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02/06/2017
Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program Featured in the News

Last week's Collier Citizen feature, "Arthrex Machinist Program Helping The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) Students Realize Their Potential," highlights the Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program (AMAP) and former TIF program participant-turned recent …
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01/20/2017
Leadership Collier Visits Arthrex for Commerce Day

Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's "Commerce Day" on Thursday, January 19. President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding welcomed the group of 50 local …
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12/21/2016
Arthrex Employees Give to Local Families This Holiday Season

Employees are thrilled to be part of a new charitable initiative this season—the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County's Adopt a Family Program. Individual employees, as well as teams, donated gifts for families in need. The children …
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10/26/2016
Arthrex Helps Plant the Seed for Making People Better in Our Community

Did you know a portion of our American Heart Association sponsorship commitment goes toward funding a teaching garden at a local elementary school each year? Recruiting Director Connie Byrne and Recruiting Associate Alyssa Norus recently got the …
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10/17/2016
Tenth Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship Raises More than $12,000

The 10th Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) held on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL was a huge success with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Florida Suncoast Chapter this year. [image …
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08/08/2016
Arthrex Helps Foster Back to School Success

While back to school time is exciting for most kids, foster children can often feel overwhelmed about starting out the year without basic necessities like new shoes, clothing, backpacks and school supplies. Each year, Arthrex teams up …
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07/01/2016
Employee Spotlight: Deanna Sakal's Patriotic Mission Capturing First All-Female Veteran Honor Flight

This Independence Day had special meaning for Photography Retoucher Deanna Sakal after recently taking part in Collier County Honor Flight's first all-female veteran mission for 66 "lady heros" ranging in ages from 24 to 95. Arthrex proudly sponsors …
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06/20/2016
Youth Leadership Collier™ and Leadership Bonita Visit Arthrex

Arthrex was pleased to welcome Youth Leadership Collier to Arthrex Manufacturing East (AMIE) on Thursday, June 16, and Leadership Bonita to Arthrex Logistics Center (ALC) on Friday, June 17. Youth Leadership Collier is part of The Greater …
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06/16/2016
Accomplishing Goals On and Off Arthrex Grounds

On Sunday, June 5, Receiving and Distribution Manager Kristin Jowett, Lab/Exhibits Services Operations Administrator Bonnie Blanchard and Senior Engineering Designer Jerome Gulvas competed in and finished the Naples …
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05/30/2016
Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day with Arthrex's Continued Honor Flight Support

This Memorial Day, Arthrex is proud to honor veterans and the many employees in our company that have served in the military. Each year, Arthrex sponsors the Collier County Chapter of Honor Flight, an organization that provides war veterans a free trip …
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05/09/2016
Fun in the Sun - Arthrex Summer Family Fun Event

Nearly 2,000 Arthrex employees and their family members came out to enjoy the sixth annual Arthrex Summer Family Fun event at the Marco Island Marriott on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. The event provided fun for all ages with …
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05/09/2016
Cause Sponsor with Heart

As part of our corporate community mission of Making People Better, Arthrex is passionate about contributing to a stronger, healthier community. Our community partnerships with organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) …
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04/26/2016
Arthrex Named One of 50 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Arthrex is pleased to announce Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized the company as one of the 50 Best Workplaces For Giving Back in the country. Arthrex was highlighted in particular for offering employees one PTO day a …
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04/25/2016
Shoulder Arthroplasty Team Trades Products for Paint Brushes at Habitat for Humanity Build Day

On Friday, April 22, the Shoulder Arthroplasty Engineering and Product Management team participated in a Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Naples, FL. The team had the opportunity to paint the entire inside of the house in an effort that enabled team …
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04/25/2016
Ecuador Earthquake Disaster Relief Support

As a company with a global impact, Arthrex is committed to supporting those in need, and our thoughts go out to the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Ecuador. Arthrex has made a donation of $5,000 to the Red Cross in support of disaster relief …
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04/18/2016
Arthrex Has the Power of Relay

Dedicated employees were up all night Fighting Cancer with Color at Relay for Life April 15-16! As a proud Power of Relay sponsor, Arthrex raised more than $24,450 to support the cause, surpassing Team Arthrex’s goal of $10,000 as the top …
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04/01/2016
Arthrex Named 2016 Family Friendly Business of the Year

Naples Alliance for Children (NAFC) honored Collier County family friendly businesses at the organization's annual Celebration Dinner held on March 28, 2016, with Arthrex taking top honors once again this year as the Family Friendly Business of the Year. Businesses that receive this designation truly exemplify a family friendly workplace …
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03/17/2016
Team Arthrex Bikes 62 Miles for Miracle Limbs

Arthrex proudly sponsored the Miracle Limbs Benefit Bike Ride once again this year on Saturday, March 12, 2016, with nine Team Arthrex riders taking the road for the 62-mile fundraising bike ride. The event, which encourages health and fitness while contributing to this important cause, provides funding to amputees and their families for …
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03/15/2016
Arthrex Honored at Collier County Commissioner's Meeting

Arthrex had the honor of being recognized during the Board of Collier County Commissioners (BCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2016 for its tremendous contributions and impact in the Southwest Florida community. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding, …
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03/08/2016
Arthrex Partners with Humane Society of Naples on Pet Donation Drive

For the month of February, Arthrex employees donated pet supplies to benefit the Humane Society of Naples, Collier's County's largest no-kill shelter. A truck load of much-needed food and supplies was delivered to the shelter thanks to …
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02/05/2016
Arthrex Goes Red in Support of American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day

Arthrex showed its support as a proud local cause sponsor of the Go Red For Women® movement by wearing red on February 5, 2016. This year, more than 200 employees from Southwest Florida and California participated in the American Heart Association's annual National Wear Red Day. Arthrex is …
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01/27/2016
Hope for Haiti Honors Arthrex with Heart of Gold Award

Among Arthrex’s most rewarding associations is Hope for Haiti, an organization that’s of great significance to many employees. As the 2016 recipient of Hope for Haiti's Heart of Gold Award, Arthrex was acknowleded …
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01/22/2016
Arthrex Hosts Leadership Collier's Commerce Day

On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's "Commerce Day." Scott Sherman, engineering manager for the …
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12/03/2015
Employees Run for a Good Cause This Holiday Season

On Thanksgiving morning, several Arthrex employees, like Project Manager of Marketing Communications Lisa Taylor and Advertising Coordinator Taylor Hebble, participated in this year's Gobble Gobble Four …
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12/02/2015
The Salvation Army Names Arthrex Partner of the Year

Arthrex was recently honored as The Salvation Army Naples Regional Coordinate's "Partner of the Year" for consistently contributing to a stronger, healthier community and supporting The Salvation Army and its mission in Collier County.The Salvation …
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12/02/2015
Employee Spotlight: Pete Russano and Hasan Kajtezovic Inspire FGCU Students

Pete Russano, Director of Supply Chain, and Hasan Kajtezovic, Supply Chain Buyer/Planner II, recently had a unique opportunity to present to a class of undergraduate business students at Florida Gulf Coast University's Lutgert College of …
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11/20/2015
Employee Spotlight: Zach Ingwer Goes from Engineer to Principal for a Day

Arthroplasty Engineer Zach Ingwer had the unique opportunity to be North Naples Middle School's "Principal for a Day" as part of Collier County's annual event in which community members are invited into schools to live a day in the life of a …
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11/16/2015
Arthrex Among Top Bikers for Babies' Teams

Team Arthrex came out in full force to support this year's Bikers for Babies annual event November 15, 2015 with 68 participants raising more than $4,000 to support the March of Dimes of Southwest Florida!
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11/16/2015
Arthrex Helps Deliver Holiday Cheer with Stockings for the Troops

More than 40 employees participated in this year's American Red Cross Stockings for the Troops event held at Arthrex on Friday, November 13, helping to make the holidays brighter for our U.S. military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other …
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11/12/2015
Collier County Honor Flight Takes Its Seventh Flight Thanks to Arthrex’s Support

This Veteran's Day, Arthrex is proud to honor veterans and the many employees in our company that have served in the military. Arthrex sponsors the Collier County Chapter of Honor Flight (CCHF), an organization that provides war veterans a free trip to Washington D.C. to visit the National World War II Memorial and other memorials in the …
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11/09/2015
Team Arthrex Raises $16,000 for the American Heart Association

As a proud local cause sponsor of the American Heart Association's Collier County Heart Walk once again this year, Team Arthrex's hard work paid off, surpassing its $15,000 goal by fundraising over $16,000 this year on top of our sponsorship …
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10/30/2015
Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Honors Arthrex

On October 29, 2015, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida inducted Reinhold Schmieding into the 2015 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County, honoring Arthrex's President and Founder for his more than 30 years in business guiding Arthrex to …
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10/26/2015
Ninth Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship Raises $12,400 for Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida

The 9th Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) held on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL was a huge success with proceeds benefiting the Parkinson Association of Southwest …
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10/06/2015
Arthrex Supports Collier County Schools' 5th Annual iSTEM Conference

Arthrex was honored to take part in Collier County Schools' 5th Annual iSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Conference once again this year on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Associate Employee Relations Specialist Hayley …
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09/17/2015
Arthrex Has the Power of Pink

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising events took place at all Arthrex locations this fall leading up to the walk at Cambier Park on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Team Arthrex participated in Painting with a Purpose, Bowl for a Cure, and held the …
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09/17/2015
Arthrex Proudly Supports Collier County Heart Walk as Cause Sponsor - Making People Better is Why

As a proud local cause sponsor of the American Heart Association's Collier County Heart Walk, Team Arthrex is hard at work fundraising to meet its $15,000 goal by hosting employee events, holding t-shirt sales and drawings to raise awareness and …
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09/04/2015
Arthrex Employees Mentor the Community's Future Leaders

Each summer, a number of our employees serve as ambassadors for Arthrex by hosting high school students for a one-day job shadowing experiences. These students, who represent our future workforce, are provided the opportunity to visit Arthrex, learn more about …
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08/14/2015
Employee Spotlight: Danny Beard Coaches Future Coders and Mentors "Mathletes"

Summer camp has come a long way since days spent doing arts and crafts and learning how to build a fire. Over the past few weeks, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), with support from Arthrex, held a summer camp program called Coding Academy for …
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08/03/2015
Arthrex Teamed Up with Friends of Foster Children for a Special Back to School Fair Once Again This Year

On Saturday, August 1, 2015, Arthrex teamed up with Friends of Foster Children for a special Back to School Fair at the Golden Gate Community Center in Naples, FL, to help local foster children receive school supplies and other …
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07/24/2015
Arthrex Vet Systems Aides in Injured Sea Turtle's Recovery

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel Island, FL recently submitted an interesting product donation request to Arthrex Vet Systems (AVS) for assistance in aiding in the recovery of an injured sea turtle under their care. While …
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07/02/2015
Arthrex Hosts Youth Leadership Collier and Leadership Bonita

Arthrex was pleased to welcome Youth Leadership Collier to Arthrex Manufacturing East on Thursday, June 18 and Leadership Bonita to the Naples campus on Friday, June 19. Youth Leadership Collier is part of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce’s family of leadership programs. It’s a week-long intensive program that empowers …
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06/09/2015
Arthrex Hosted Fifth Annual Summer Family Fun Event at Collier County Parks' Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

Nearly 1,700 Arthrex employees and their family members came out to enjoy the fourth annual Arthrex Summer Family Fun Event at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon on Saturday, June 7, 2015. The event provided fun for all ages with unlimited …
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06/08/2015
Arthrex Hosted Sixth Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum

Arthrex hosted 185 orthopaedic fellows for the 6th Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum on May 28-29, 2015 and June 4-5, 2015. The comprehensive medical education meetings presented the latest advancements in sports …
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06/04/2015
Team Arthrex Takes First Place in Inter-Club Challenge Golf Tournament

Arthrex proudly sponsored the 2015 Inter-Club Challenge Golf Tournament to benefit The Immokalee Foundation once again this year, helping to raise $115,000 to support the nonprofit's youth programs. Golfers playing on behalf of Arthrex …
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06/03/2015
Arthrex Recognized by American Heart Association as a Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite

Arthrex is pleased to announce it's been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the third year in a row for the company's efforts in creating a culture of health in the workplace through …
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05/22/2015
Arthrex Supports Fifth Honor Flight for 70 Local Veterans

This Memorial Day, Arthrex is proud to honor veterans and the many employees in our company that have served in the military. Arthrex sponsors the Collier County Chapter of Honor Flight, an organization that provides war veterans a free trip to Washington …
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05/18/2015
Arthrex Supported the 2015 AAOS Safe and Accessible Playground Build

Arthrex supported the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 16th Annual Safe and Accessible Playground building program as a silver-level sponsor, and on March 24, 2015, hundreds of volunteers transformed an empty lot in Las …
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05/04/2015
Arthrex & American Heart Association – Making People Better

As part of our corporate community mission of Making People Better, Arthrex is passionate about contributing to a stronger, healthier community. Our community partnerships with organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) are especially rewarding, and for this reason we've supported the Southwest Florida AHA for …
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04/28/2015
Arthrex Supports Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Arthrex is committed to charitable giving in our community and throughout the world, and has donated to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief …
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04/20/2015
Arthrex Proudly Supports American Cancer Society as Power of Relay Sponsor

Arthrex proudly sponsored the Annual Naples Relay For Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society on April 17-18, 2015, at Gulfview Middle School, along with thousands of participants from throughout Collier …
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04/06/2015
Arthrex Family Hockey Game Night

More than 450 employees and their families enjoyed the Arthrex Family Everblades Hockey Game on Friday, April 3, 2015. Although the 'Blades didn't pull off a win that night, they've now gone on to make the Kelly Cup Playoffs with games 3-5 against …
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04/03/2015
Employee Spotlight: Kyle Armstrong - Impacting the Lives of STEM Students

Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. Engineer Kyle Armstrong recently had the unique opportunity to volunteer at Corkscrew Middle School, helping 6th graders design and construct solar-powered cars. The program, aimed at enhancing STEM education (science, …
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02/16/2015
Arthrex's Jerome Gulvas and Scott Sherman Go "Over the Edge" for Junior Achievement

On Saturday, February 14, 2015 Distal Extremities Senior Engineer Designer Jerome Gulvas and Arthroplasty Engineering Manager Scott Sherman went “Over the Edge” for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA). Representing Arthrex in this new …
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02/11/2015
Arthrex Goes Red for American Heart Association

As a proud local cause sponsor of the Go Red For Women® movement, Arthrex showed its support by participating in the 11th Annual National Wear Red Day on February 6, 2015. This year, more than 200 employees from Naples, Ave …
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02/10/2015
Arthrex Proudly Supports 2015 Southwest Florida Face Awards

Arthrex was a proud sponsor of the 2015 Face Awards once again this year. The Face Awards, sponsored by Gulfshore Business and D'Latinos magazines, recognizes local businesses and individuals for their commitment to …
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01/30/2015
Arthrex's Mike Boose Honored by Champions for Learning

Champions for Learning (CFL), formerly the Education Foundation of Collier County, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Night of Champions event January 28, 2015 to honor companies like Arthrex and individuals who have made an …
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01/29/2015
Arthrex Hosts Leadership Collier and Greater Naples Leadership Classes

On Friday, January 23, 2015, Arthrex was pleased to host Leadership Collier (LC) as part of the program's Commerce Day. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding spoke to the group about Arthrex's history, …
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01/02/2015
Arthrex Gives Back to Those Less Fortunate During the Holiday Season

St. Matthew's House Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Volunteers Arthrex employees and their families volunteered on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to serve food at St. Matthew's House in Naples. Arthrex is a long-time supporter of St. Matthew's House, a local charity dedicated to housing the homeless and feeding the …
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11/05/2014
Arthrex Proud to Contribute to 2014 Collier Heart Walk Success

Arthrex proudly supported the Collier County Heart Walk once again this year as a cause sponsor and "Treasured Your Heart” at the event Saturday, November 1. The 5K walking event, held at Cambier Park in downtown Naples, was a great …
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10/27/2014
Eighth Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship Raises $12,000 for Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida

The 8th Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) held on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL was a huge success with proceeds benefiting the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida!Two courses …
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10/20/2014
Collier County Honor Flight Oct. 25 - Join Arthrex in Helping to Welcome Veterans Home!

On Saturday, October 25, Collier County Honor Flight (CCHF) will take off on its fourth mission, bringing 50 WWII and Korean War Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the monuments erected in their honor with help from Arthrex. Arthrex, along …
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10/13/2014
Arthrex Presents at Collier County Schools iSTEM Conference

Arthrex was honored to take part in Collier County's 4th Annual iSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Conference once again this year on Saturday, October 11, 2014 with presentations from Arthrex …
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10/09/2014
Arthrex Proudly Commits to Three-Year Sponsorship of Naples Equestrian Challenge

As a long-standing supporter of the Naples Equestrian Challenge (NEC), Arthrex is proud to announce it has recently become the nonprofit organization's Champion Sponsor with a three-year commitment to NEC's existing programs and events. In …
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08/21/2014
Arthrex Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge

The Arthrex Charitable Team (ACT) accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Wednesday, August 20, and ACT members challenged Arthrex Medical Center staff and community partners NCH Healthcare System and Moorings Park to step up to the challenge next.Arthrex made a $2,500 contribution to the ALS Association and encourages others to donate to …
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08/04/2014
Arthrex Supports Back to School Fair for Foster Children

On Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Golden Gate Community Center in Naples, FL, Arthrex teamed up with Friends of Foster Children for a special Back to School Fair to help local foster children receive school …
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07/14/2014
Arthrex’s Leadership Collier and GAIN Graduates

Arthrex Arthroplasty Engineering Manager Scott Sherman, a 25th Anniversary Leadership Collier Class of 2014 graduate, has been elected to serve on the Leadership Collier Foundation’s (LCF) board for the next three …
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06/11/2014
Arthrex Received Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award

On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Arthrex was presented with the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award by Florida’s Commissioner of Education. The award is given to school district partners across the state who are truly …
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06/10/2014
Arthrex California Technology Sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament

On June 9, 2014, Arthrex California Technology (ACT) employees attended the 18th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament at La Cumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara, CA. The tournament, organized by the Executive Women’s Golf Association, benefits …
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06/09/2014
Arthrex Hosted Fourth Annual Summer Family Fun Event at Collier County Parks' Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

Nearly 1,800 Arthrex employees and their family members came out to enjoy the fourth annual Arthrex Summer Family Fun Event at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The event provided fun for all ages with unlimited …
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06/06/2014
Arthrex Hosted Fifth Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum

Arthrex hosted 155 orthopaedic fellows for the 5th Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum on May 29-30 and June 5-6, 2014. The two-day comprehensive medical education meetings presented the latest advancements in sports medicine. During the …
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05/16/2014
Team Arthrex Wins 2014 Great Dock Canoe Race for Second Year in a Row

Arthrex Distal Extremities team members Jerome Gulvas and RJ Choinski took home the VIP Race win for Arthrex at the 2014 Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 10, with their "Arthrex Power" themed canoe once …
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05/12/2014
Arthrex Supports Go Red For Women Campaign as Proud Southwest Florida Luncheon Cause Sponsor

As a proud local cause sponsor of the Go Red For Women movement, Arthrex joined hundreds of supporters at the American Heart Association's luncheon held on Friday, May 9, 2014. The event's mission is to better educate women about …
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04/08/2014
Arthrex Named Family Friendly Business of Year by the Naples Alliance for Children

Arthrex was named Family Friendly Business of the Year 2014 by the Naples Alliance for Children (NAFC) at the nonprofit's 17th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 7, 2014. Businesses that receive this designation truly exemplify a family friendly workplace that supports employees and their families. Arthrex also …
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03/24/2014
Arthrex Proudly Sponsored Special Olympics Area Games

Arthrex was once again a proud sponsor of the Special Olympics area games held on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Golden Gate High School. Volunteers helped cheer on athletes that participated in track and field, cycling and soccer.[image tag(alt=Special …
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03/13/2014
Animal Refuge Center Pet Donation Drive A Success!

Once again this year, the Animal Refuge Center's (ARC) Pet Donation Drive was a huge success with multiple pallets collected of various pet supplies to support the largest no-kill shelter in Southwest Florida, thanks to the dozens of Arthrex …
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03/13/2014
Arthrex Supported the 2014 AAOS Safe and Accessible Playground Build

Arthrex supported the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Safe and Accessible Playground building program once again this year as a silver-level sponsor, and on March 11, 2014, hundreds of volunteers transformed Arthur Ashe Charter School’s playground in New Orleans into a safe and accessible place for all of its …
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03/03/2014
Arthrex Recognized for Philanthropic Contributions

Arthrex was presented the 2014 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award by the Community Foundation of Collier County during the Celebration of Philanthropy event on Friday, February 28, 2014. The annual event recognizes honorees for …
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02/10/2014
Arthrex Supported Go Red For Women on National Wear Red Day's Tenth Anniversary

Arthrex participated as a proud local cause sponsor of the Go Red For Women® movement by showing its support and wearing red on February 7, 2014. This year, more than 200 employees from Naples, Ave Maria, Ft. Myers and California participated in the 10th Annual Wear Red Day.For more …
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02/07/2014
American Red Cross of Florida's Gulf Region Shares Soldiers' Letters of Appreciation

The American Red Cross Stockings for the Troops event held at Arthrex on Friday, November 8, 2013, was a huge success thanks to many Arthrex employees and American Red Cross volunteers who stuffed 1,000 stockings that were shipped to members of our U.S. military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas locations. …
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02/03/2014
Arthrex Employees Attend the FGCU President's Celebration

Arthrex employees with an FGCU connection Arley Perez, associate project engineer for Knee/Hip Team; James Jacque Garcon, research lab technician; Kara Faulkner, arthroplasty intern; and Valeria Ferrer, associate engineer pose with FGCU …
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01/31/2014
Arthrex Gives Back to Those Less Fortunate During the Holiday Season

Holidays Without Hunger More than 2,000 volunteers, including 20 Arthrex employees and family members, donated their time on Christmas Eve to Meals of Hope's Holidays Without Hunger, a food packaging event that successfully surpassed its goal of …
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01/03/2014
Arthrex Named Business Partner of the Year by National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Collier County named Arthrex Business Partner of the Year for 2013 and presented Arthrex's Connie Byrne and Alyssa Norus with an award in gratitude for its continued support.
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12/19/2013
Arthrex Supports Typhoon Haiyan Victims in the Philippines

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the residents of the Philippines who are enduring the devastating effects of Typhoon Haiyan that hit on November 8. Arthrex donated to the American Red Cross to aid in the relief efforts and encouraged …
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12/02/2013
Animal Refuge Center Raised $217,000 with Arthrex's Support

Arthrex employees Tim and Teresa Hoover attended the Starlight Auction for the Animal Refuge Center (ARC), the largest no-kill animal shelter in Florida, over the 2013 Thanksgiving weekend and shared details about the great work ARC is doing for our …
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11/07/2013
Team Arthrex Raises over $14,000 for the American Heart Association's 2013 Heart Walk in Naples, FL

Arthrex proudly supported the Collier County Heart Walk in Naples, FL once again this year as a cause sponsor and proved to be "Wild @ Heart" at the event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. The 5K walking event, held at Cambier Park in downtown Naples, was a great success with participation from more than 3,000 walkers, including nearly 100 Arthrex …
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08/10/2012
Arthrex Renews Pledge for AAOS' Safe and Accessible Playground Build Program

Arthrex has pledged $5,000 to support the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Safe and Accessible Playground building program once again this year. This annual, award-winning program provides an opportunity to visibly support playground safety and give something back to deserving communities by helping with the …
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08/02/2012
Arthrex's Support Impacts Many Facets of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Arthrex has donated $50,000 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for education outreach. This money will enable Conservancy environmental education experts to reach more schools to teach our next generation of environmental leaders about the area’s unique national treasures. In addition, Arthrex has committed to a …
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07/12/2012
Arthrex Donates Medical Journals to Florida Gulf Coast University Library

In support of the programs and curriculum at Florida Gulf Coast University (FCGU), Arthrex has made a donation of more than 1,700 journals to the FGCU Library. This donation will provide the FGCU Library with a vast selection of orthopaedic surgery-related materials that are either out of print or of local interest, and will assist in …
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06/18/2012
Arthrex Hosts Youth Leadership Collier Class

On Monday, June 18, 2012, Arthrex hosted the 2012 Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) Class at the Medical Education Center of its corporate headquarters in Naples. The 33 high school students represented a wide array of local area schools and socioeconomic backgrounds.The YLC class was provided with an overview of Arthrex’s contributions in the …
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06/11/2012
Arthrex Donates Printers for Graduating Seniors in Take Stock for Children Program

As part of the Take Stock in Children program, Arthrex has provided 25 graduating seniors, who are heading off to college for the first time, with brand new HP Deskjet All-in-One printers. This is the second year in a row that Arthrex has made this donation.“These children normally would not have had the opportunity for advanced education …
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05/11/2012
Arthrex Hosts Students for Junior Achievement Class Visit

On Friday, May 11, 2012, Arthrex hosted 70 middle school students from Oak Ridge Middle School as part of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s class mentoring program and curriculum. Arthrex employees from different departments presented the students with job-specific information, career advice, hands-on interactions, and a …
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04/25/2012
Arthrex Hosts the Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance for Medical Tourism Presentation

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Arthrex hosted the Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance (CCTLA) for a breakfast meeting and medical tourism presentation at the Medical Education Center of its corporate headquarters in Naples, FL. Arthrex Founder and President Reinhold Schmieding presented to the group about Arthrex’s rich history and …
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04/25/2012
Arthrex Digs for a Cure at American Cancer Society’s 2012 Relay For Life

Arthrex proudly sponsored the 16th Annual Relay For Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society on April 20-21, 2012, at Gulfview Middle School, along with 7,000 other participants from throughout Collier County. The fun, all-night walkathon began with an opening ceremony and survivor lap around the course surrounded by …
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04/02/2012
Arthrex Vet Systems Partners with Naples Equestrian Challenge

Two very special horses at Naples Equestrian Challenge (NEC) are feeling much better thanks to Arthrex’s Vet Systems division. Dynamite, a 29-year-old Mustang gelding, has a soft tissue injury in his left hind knee, and Buddy, an 18-year-old American Paint/Quarter Horse gelding, has arthritis in both hind hock joints. Arthrex Vet …
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03/29/2012
Arthrex Named Employer of the Year and Family Friendly Business in 2012

Arthrex has been named the Naples Alliance for Children (NAFC) Employer of the Year 2012, as well as a Family Friendly Business for the third year in a row. Businesses that receive the Family Friendly Business designation truly exemplify a family friendly workplace that supports employees and their families. Arthrex …
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03/15/2012
Arthrex Hosts the Collier County Medical Society

On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Arthrex hosted the Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) at the Medical Education Center of its corporate headquarters in Naples, FL for the Spring General Membership Meeting. More than 150 CCMS members and guests attended the event and learned more about Arthrex as a global medical device industry leader with …
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02/27/2012
Arthrex Receives Wallace Benevolent Award from the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has awarded Arthrex with the Wallace Benevolent Award. This award is given annually to individuals, corporations and organizations that provide a substantial impact and assist in furthering CAC’s mission. This year, Arthrex is the exclusive platinum sponsor of CAC’s 2012 Beach Ball on February 25 at …
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02/05/2012
Arthrex Celebrates 2012 Wear Red Day and Sponsors Go Red For Women Luncheon

As a supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Campaign for many years, Arthrex “went red” Friday, Feb. 3, with hundreds of employees taking part in National Wear Red Day. Employees made it their mission to celebrate the cause and spread awareness that heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the lives of …
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01/12/2012
Arthrex Giving Trees Provided Gifts to Deserving Collier County Children

Arthrex partnered with three local organizations, Grace Place, Youth Haven and Toys for Tots, to help make the 2011 holiday season special for about 200 less fortunate Collier County children. The Toy Drive was a success again this year thanks to the generosity of many Arthrex, Inc. and Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. employees. About …
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01/11/2012
Arthrex Hosts Students for Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program

On Friday, January 13, 2012, Arthrex hosted 14 high school students from the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee as part of Junior Achievement’s Job Shadow Program. The program is designed to introduce students to the workplace and the various career opportunities available. It also exposes students to the requirements of various professions and …
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12/13/2011
Neighborhood Health Clinic Announces Arthrex as Platinum Sponsor

Arthrex is pleased to support the Neighborhood Health Clinic’s 9th Annual Block Party on February 18, 2012 as the event’s Platinum Sponsor. This will be the third consecutive year Arthrex has sponsored the Block Party, and the first year at the platinum level.“Neighborhood Health Clinic’s tremendous team of medically-trained professional …
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12/07/2011
Arthrex Sponsors the Arthrex Family Golf Clinic at the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout

For the past 23 years, the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout hosted by Greg Norman, has been one of the most unique tournaments on the PGA Tour. Dr. Paul Hobaica with the Arthrex Medical Center, has served as the medical director of the event for the past 12 years, coordinating all EMS/fire detail and providing medical care to the players, …
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