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The SFTA (South FloridaTechnology Alliance) would like to remind seasoned and aspiring entrepreneursto sign up for the FastTrac(R) TechVenture(TM) Program to be held at the EDC(Entrepreneurial Development Center) located in the FAU Research Park, BocaRaton, FL.
This 10-week program is designed specifically to develop an elevator pitch, executive summary and a business plan.
Starting June 17, 2008 - the FastTrac(R) TechVenture(TM) Program will beoffered in Research Triangle Park (RTP) and independently in South Florida. This course has mentored and worked with over 850 entrepreneurs and companies-- raising over $1 billion in capital.
Over the past 11 years, the CED has offered the very successful FastTracTech Program, developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of KansasCity, to entrepreneurs, specifically in the Tech sector. The course utilizesexpert guest speakers and panelists from the entrepreneurial, corporate,angel, venture capital, legal, and financial communities.
"I believe this program can teach critical lessons while improving theskills and talent of the entrepreneur. Often success can be accomplished bymeeting a mentor, being introduced to a potential partner, understanding cashflow management, and preparing the perfect pitch to raise capital. TheFastTrac(R) TechVenture(TM) Program was designed to help the entrepreneur tosuccessfully pursue these goals," states Larry Steffann Managing PartnerWorldwide Ventures LLC www.wwvllc.com and Vice President of the SFTA.
If you wish to signup please go http://www.cednc.org/ or contact DhruvPatel dpatel@cednc.org as well as The SFTA @ http://www.southfloridatech.org/or contact Jackie Fernandez jackie@southfloridatech.org
About the SFTA
With over 11 years of leadership as the most effective regional technologyorganization, the South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes thegrowth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technologycommunity. SFTA fosters an exciting network of companies, academia, capitalresources, and government for the immediate and future success of technology-related interests in our region. http://www.southfloridatech.org/
About the CED
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is a private, non-profitorganization founded in 1984 to identify, enable and promote high-growth,high-impact companies and accelerate the region's entrepreneurial culture.Headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, CED is the oldest and largestentrepreneurial support organization in the nation with more than 5,000 activemembers representing over 1,100 companies. CED provides know-how, networking,mentoring and capital formation resources to new and existing high-growthentrepreneurs through more than 150 annual conferences, forums, workshops,programs and through publications and web-based resources. CED has helpedentrepreneurs, investors, service partners, academicians, researchers andpublic policy makers in diverse emerging industries and at all stages ofdevelopment - from high-tech, production-based organizations to servicecompanies, from one-person start-ups to 1000-person businesses. www.cednc.org
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Our May 22 Event
What a great program! The title was "Web 2.0: Ten Trends Defining the New Internet featuring Jay Berkowitz of TenGoldenRules.com".
Jay Berkowitz, from what I have grown to understand, is a bit of a local celebrity. I had heard his name from time to time, but had never had the chance to hear him or work with him.
Ten Golden Rules is B2B internet marketing agency with a wide array of internet advertising and marketing consulting services to help small, medium and large businesses get qualified traffic to their websites. Jay preaches the value of website optimization and harnessing the power of the web search engines i.e. Google.
I am still receiving such positive feedback from our members and guests who attended that evening on what value they walked away with.
With 57 people in attendance, I saw that the networking was valuable, as well!
Our SFTA Program Manager for this event was Alan Sujovolsky and did an outstanding job of pulling it all together for us!
The event was sponsored by ISN Telecom and our give aways were provided by NIA Technology and South Florida Business Journal, all of whom are SFTA members.
Jay Berkowitz, from what I have grown to understand, is a bit of a local celebrity. I had heard his name from time to time, but had never had the chance to hear him or work with him.
Ten Golden Rules is B2B internet marketing agency with a wide array of internet advertising and marketing consulting services to help small, medium and large businesses get qualified traffic to their websites. Jay preaches the value of website optimization and harnessing the power of the web search engines i.e. Google.
I am still receiving such positive feedback from our members and guests who attended that evening on what value they walked away with.
With 57 people in attendance, I saw that the networking was valuable, as well!
Our SFTA Program Manager for this event was Alan Sujovolsky and did an outstanding job of pulling it all together for us!
The event was sponsored by ISN Telecom and our give aways were provided by NIA Technology and South Florida Business Journal, all of whom are SFTA members.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
First Post
Ok...I just started this blog. I think of all these things I want to say about the South Florida Technology Alliance and I run out of places to share it all. So, I started this blog to "share" it all
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The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community.
Our focus is to foster an exciting network of companies, academia, capital resources, and government for the immediate and future success of technology-related interests in our region.
We strive to provide to our members and the region with:
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The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the vibrant South Florida technology community.
Our focus is to foster an exciting network of companies, academia, capital resources, and government for the immediate and future success of technology-related interests in our region.
We strive to provide to our members and the region with:
*A vibrant network of companies, leaders and institutions
*A strong network of technology partners, regionally, nationally and globally
*Entrepuer resources and exit opportunities
*Statewide & global awareness of the South Florida Technology Community
*Influence within government and other policy making bodies to support the growth, attractiveness and health of the South Florida Technology Community.
*Strong, collaborative relationships between technology companies and the academic community
Through our membership, an active board and committees, the SFTA delivers the following programs and benefits:
*Business networking for C-level executives and management via monthly programs and special events
*Access to global and national technology partnerships
*Expert technology business information at monthly events
*Collaboration with other technology-related organizations in the region
*Support for business growth through entrepreneurship education and connections to capital resources
*Regular newsletters, and advising on legislative initiatives that impact technology business growth
*Building recognition of our local tech community as an economic force in the state through partnerships that lobby in Tallahassee
*Partnering companies with universities to connect graduates with employment opportunities and retain talent in the region
*A forum for building awareness of technology-related business and initiatives
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