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SOUTH FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (SFTA) TO HOST EXCLUSIVE FORUM FOR SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY LEADERS TO MEET WITH CHINESE GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT DELEGATION FROM JIANGSU PROVINCE
Registration now open to meet with delegation officials and companies on October 20, 2008
Fort Lauderdale – September 30, 2008 – The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) announced details for a forum between South Florida information technology leaders and Jiangsu Province government officials on October 20, 2008 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North (just north of Cypress Creek on Andrews).
Jiangsu Province, located northwest of Shanghai and south of Beijing, with a GDP growth rate of 14.7%, is now considered a growing technology center with many U.S. companies already outsourcing software development to Chinese technology companies there.
Chip Casanave, president of SFTA, will open the session with reasons for the need for the two countries to work together. Casanave explains, “China is already established in the software development sector with well-qualified programming teams serving a wide variety of U.S. customers. This event is an exciting chance for south Florida technology executives to learn more about opportunities with Chinese companies and vice versa.”
The evening forum continues with a keynote speech from Mr. Wang Runliang, Deputy Director General Jiangsu Development Reform Commission, who will detail current trade statistics with the U.S. and Chinese government policies. Following the keynote, Peter A. Quinter, Attorney with Becker & Poliakoff and Board Certified International Attorney Customs and International Trade Department will lead a panel of speakers to discuss risks and opportunities, and how to prevent cultural barriers for business success.
Purposes of this first forum will detail Jiangsu Province’s infrastructure:
• Rapid economic growth, which is expected to reach $US330 billion this year.
• Easy travel from Shanghai either by air or by rail, a 2-hour ride; or an 8-hour trip from Beijing
• Internet accessibility via 5 million wide-band access ports to support a 10 million surfing population
• Software education studies in 46 universities with 40,000 students enrolled
• Software enterprises now total 3,000 with approximately 170,000 employees; and 45 enterprises are now qualified with CMM/CMMI2 or above.
The following are key indicators of strengthening activity:
• Leading U.S. companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Alcatel, Canon, Siemens, and Lucent, have already set up software companies, software R&D and training institutions
• Strong government support to promote policies and incentives
• Low cost of doing business, i.e., Grade A office space at US$10 square meter
• Chinese government support to safeguard intellectual property rights and data security protection
There will be opportunities to network and exchange business contacts before and after the official proceedings with executives of the Chinese delegation and companies offering their services.
South Florida’s iCoast and Broward Alliance organizations are also partnering with SFTA at this forum.
To register for this exclusive forum, visit http://www.BusinessEvents.com/China and enter the code "SFTA" to receive a $25 discount from the $75 registration fee; or call 561-241-7309 to register by phone.
About the South Florida Technology Alliance
The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of this vibrant technology community. The SFTA’s 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 the South Florida region. More information is available at http://www.southfloridatech.org
Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
South Florida Technology Alliance
+1 (954) 239.9739
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
SFTA: Press Release
South Florida Technology Alliance to Hold a CEO Panel Discussion on Accelerating Growth Best Practices
[ PR Newswire · 2008-09-16 ]
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), an organization dedicated to strengthening South Florida's technology community, on Thursday September 25 will hold a CEO panel discussion on growth challenges and opportunities in this difficult economic environment. The SFTA event will be held at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Lisa Gibbs, executive business editor for the Miami Herald, will moderate the panel members: John Duffy, CEO, 3Cinteractive; Myk Willis, CEO and founder, Myxer; Stephanie C. Finnegan, CEO and Co-founder, Goodwin Technologies; and Jonathan Lieberman, CEO, with ISN Telcom through the minefields of growth strategies, sales channel strategy, product or service development pitfalls, and employee hiring in South Florida.
Deborah Vazquez, SFTA chair, states, "While many companies are struggling in today's volatile business environment, these CEOs represent companies which are experiencing exponential growth. This is a great opportunity to learn about the strategies they are employing making them successful even through tough economic times."
To attend the event, please visit: http://www.southfloridatech.org . Join us for a lively discussion with an ample Q&A session following. SFTA offers a premiere membership that enables free attendance throughout the membership year. The fee for other members is $15 per event, and for non-members $45 per event. Complimentary hor d'oeuvres will be served; cash bar available.
About SFTA: The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, we provide South Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology in our region. http://www.southfloridatech.org/
Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
[ PR Newswire · 2008-09-16 ]
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA), an organization dedicated to strengthening South Florida's technology community, on Thursday September 25 will hold a CEO panel discussion on growth challenges and opportunities in this difficult economic environment. The SFTA event will be held at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Lisa Gibbs, executive business editor for the Miami Herald, will moderate the panel members: John Duffy, CEO, 3Cinteractive; Myk Willis, CEO and founder, Myxer; Stephanie C. Finnegan, CEO and Co-founder, Goodwin Technologies; and Jonathan Lieberman, CEO, with ISN Telcom through the minefields of growth strategies, sales channel strategy, product or service development pitfalls, and employee hiring in South Florida.
Deborah Vazquez, SFTA chair, states, "While many companies are struggling in today's volatile business environment, these CEOs represent companies which are experiencing exponential growth. This is a great opportunity to learn about the strategies they are employing making them successful even through tough economic times."
To attend the event, please visit: http://www.southfloridatech.org . Join us for a lively discussion with an ample Q&A session following. SFTA offers a premiere membership that enables free attendance throughout the membership year. The fee for other members is $15 per event, and for non-members $45 per event. Complimentary hor d'oeuvres will be served; cash bar available.
About SFTA: The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community. Through events, networking, programs and education, we provide South Florida's technology-related companies, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, governments and related organizations with an active forum to grow the business of technology in our region. http://www.southfloridatech.org/
Contact:
Jackie Fernandez
Executive Director
South Florida Technology Alliance
Jackie@southfloridatech.org
Tel. 954.239.9739
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
South Florida Technology Alliance- September 25th!
Sponsored by
SFTA Presents
A CEO Round Table
Managing Growth in Volatile Times
Moderated by Lisa Gibbs, Executive Business Editor for the Miami Herald
Lisa will lead a panel of CEOs of South Florida based companies that have one thing in common: Growth. They will share their biggest challenges and opportunities and most importantly, how they are accelerating the growth of their companies in a difficult economic environment.
Panelists:
John Duffy, CEO, 3Cinteractive
Jonathan Lieberman, ISN Telcom
Myk Willis, CEO and founder, Myxer
Stephanie C. Finnegan, CEO and Co-founder, Goodwin Technologies
Date: September 25, 2008Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Show mapSheraton Suites Cypress
555 NW 62 AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Jackie Fernandez
Phone: 954.239.9739
Email: jackie@southfloridatech.org
Click here to register online.
SFTA Presents
A CEO Round Table
Managing Growth in Volatile Times
Moderated by Lisa Gibbs, Executive Business Editor for the Miami Herald
Lisa will lead a panel of CEOs of South Florida based companies that have one thing in common: Growth. They will share their biggest challenges and opportunities and most importantly, how they are accelerating the growth of their companies in a difficult economic environment.
Panelists:
John Duffy, CEO, 3Cinteractive
Jonathan Lieberman, ISN Telcom
Myk Willis, CEO and founder, Myxer
Stephanie C. Finnegan, CEO and Co-founder, Goodwin Technologies
Date: September 25, 2008Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Show mapSheraton Suites Cypress
555 NW 62 AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Jackie Fernandez
Phone: 954.239.9739
Email: jackie@southfloridatech.org
Click here to register online.
Monday, September 15, 2008
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