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| The Tampa
Bay Technology Forum |
| The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is a professional
association dedicated to growing Tampa Bay's technology businesses and
promoting the region as a major center of entrepreneurship and
innovation. Membership includes
technology companies, entrepreneurs, investment firms, professional service
firms, academic institutions, civic organizations and government
agencies. The not-for profit
organization has established itself as the 'go-to' organization for anyone
associated with technology in the Tampa Bay region and serves the needs of
the members as well as the entire technology business community through
networking, educational programs, awareness campaigns and advocacy. |
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| Suncoast
Technology Forum |
The Suncoast Technology Forum is a technology advocacy group for
companies creating and developing technology in Sarasota and Manatee
counties. Top level executives (CEO,
CFO, COO, CTO, CIO, president, vice president, director, partner, regional
division manager, etc.) from technology-related companies are invited to join
other members who are committed in creating an technology awareness in the
region.
The primary focus of the group is:
*Increasing public awareness of the growing technology community.
*Improving the business climate for by developing critical resources.
*Facilitating educational/social opportunities for the area’s technology
companies. |
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| Startup
Florida |
| Startup Florida promotes the creation and acceleration of
technology businesses by providing capital, mentoring and a supportive
community for entrepreneurs. Their
early-stage venture funds serve to connect entrepreneurs with active angel
investors throughout the State of Florida.
The mission of the Startup Florida is to invest time and capital in
new technologies that engage successful entrepreneurs, emerging markets and
early-stage investors. In order to
support the established technology community and to attract new entrepreneurs
and businesses, Startup Florida has taken the initiative to represent the
interests of the technology community of Florida. |
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| Florida
High Tech Corridor Council |
| The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) mission is to
attract, retain and grow high tech industry and the workforce to support it
within the 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor. The FHTCC was established by the
Legislature in 1996 to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and to
help develop the workforce to support those industries in the 21-county
service areas of the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University
of South Florida (USF). In January 2005, the Council welcomed the University
of Florida (UF) as a full partner of this unique economic development
initiative, merging the strengths of three world-class universities. |
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| Gulf
Coast Venture Forum |
| The primary purpose of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum is to
promote the success of Southwest Florida’s new and emerging businesses by
bringing together the best entrepreneurs and Angel Investors. The GCVF meets
periodically at a local Southwest Florida country club to hear presentations
by these early stage businesses looking for growth capital. |
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| Sampling of
High Tech & New Economy Companies |
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| Cooper Notification |
| Cooper Notification is a manufacturer of
digital wireless public warning and mass notification systems located in
south Manatee County. The company,
which was launched in 1994 with three people in New York and Israel, has more
than 150 installations of its WAVES (Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System)
systems. WAVES provides anti-terrorism
protection for U.S. troops in the Middle East and other locations around the
world. This warning enables troops in
the hazard area to immediately seek shelter, minimizing casualties. For the U.S. Army, Cooper Notification
specifically created its portable product called TACWAVES (Tactical Wireless
Audio Visual Emergency System), which helps save soldiers lives in the Middle
East by warning them within seconds prior to insurgent attacks. In Iraq, the military uses TACWAVES and
WAVES for anti-terrorism force protection. |
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| Honeywell Cabin Management Systems & Services |
| Honeywell Cabin Management Systems & Services Sarasota is a
division of Honeywell and is known throughout the sky
and around the globe by providing in-flight audio, video, and cabin
management systems, liquid crystal display (LCD) technology integration, and
other customized solutions to meet entertainment and communications needs. |
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| Benz Research &
Development |
| Through Benz Research & Development's state-of-the-art
chemical processing technologies and ultra-high vacuum glass distillation,
they have become the leading worldwide supplier of contact lens raw
materials. In fact, 90% of all soft contact lenses made in the United States
are made with their raw materials. |
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| Eaton Corporation |
| Eaton Corporation produces and services highly engineered
interfaces including relays, toggle and rocker switches, miniature switches,
limit switches, push-button switches, remote control circuit breakers and
power and load management systems. Products and systems from their facility,
located in Manatee County, function to control, switch and distribute
electrical power in the commercial and general aviation, military aircraft
and off-highway vehicle markets. |
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| UTC Fire & Security |
| UTC Fire & Security is headquarted in Manatee County. They
are focused on communication and information technologies for security,
safety and lifestyle enhancements. UTC Fire & Security represented by
some of the best-known brand names for intrusion and fire detection, access
and building control, video surveillance, explosive and drug detection, key
management and, structured wiring. |
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| Med X Change Inc. |
| Med X Change is a complete Browser-Based Software Development Company, specializing in custom software
development, web page development and many other products and services geared
towards the medical community. |
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| ROBRADY
design |
| ROBRADY design is a multi-disciplined product design and
development studio that combines progressive industrial design, mechanical
design, graphics / packaging design, rapid prototyping, and production
program management to deliver profitable product solutions for our
multinational client base. Key markets
include Consumer / Electronic, Transportation, Marine, Medical, and Graphic
products. |
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| Sleek Audio |
| Sleek Audio is a spin off
from Eartech Hearing Aids, which was formed in Manatee County 30 years ago.
Sleek Audio’s patent-pending technology started as an experiment combining a
custom ear mold with a hearing aid speaker to reduce airplane noise. Last year, Sleek Audio launched the SA6 to
rave industry reviews, winning the Popular Science “Best of What’s New” award
for 2008. |
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| Teltronics |
| Teltronics - Since 1969, Teltronics has been dedicated to
excellence in the innovative design, manufacture, and delivery of electronic
equipment and software that enhance telecommunications. |
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| Travelport
Business Intelligence |
| Travelport Business Intelligence is known in the industry for
its innovative solutions and thought leadership in the area of sales and
marketing intelligence. Shepherd uses a host of data sources including the
potent Market Information Data Transfer (MIDT) tapes, which have become a
core source of passenger booking information in the airline industry. |
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| Techology
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Suncoast
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Florida High Tech Corridor Council |
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Manatee
Virtual Entrepreneur Center |
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Start-Up
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Tampa Bay Techology Forum |
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USF Connect |
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