Michael Daszkal elected Chairman of the Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority

Michael Daszkal elected Chairman of the Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority

BOCA RATON, FL. - December 16, 2009 - The Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority has elected Michael Daszkal, CPA, Managing Partner, to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a two year period. In the role, Michael will lead the Authority Board which serves as the governmental and administrative body to support: new tenants, architectural design, and, relationships with FAU Research for the two parks. Previously, Michael served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer.

"I am excited to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority. This is a great organization that acts as a conduit for incubator and emerging companies in the technology industry."

Scott Ellington, CEO of the Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority said, "We are excited to have Michael serve as Chairman because in his first years as a board member he demonstrated strong leadership and support for FAU Research and the Incubator. In the past he has been very active as Finance and Audit Chair and we look forward to the fresh perspective and new ideas he will bring to our team."

About Florida Atlantic Research & Development Authority

The Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority is responsible for the Research Parks associated with FAU. The purpose of the Authority and the Parks are to find, grow and support, through research, new and second stage growth companies, providing high wage, high tech jobs for our area. The R & D Authority hosts an 11,000 square ft. Technology Business Incubator in the Boca Park with 16 new start-up- high tech companies. The Authority also provides financial support directly to FAU Research Seed funding and the Adams School of entrepreneurial studies Business Plan Contest.

About Daszkal Bolton LLP

Daszkal Bolton LLP is ranked as one of the Top 25 accounting firms in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. The firm has over 100 professional and administrative staff and provides audit, tax and consulting services to middle market privately held and SEC registered companies. Daszkal Bolton LLP specializes in a variety of service areas including real estate, high tech, life science, light manufacturing/distribution, professional service firms, non profit organizations and benefit plan audits. For additional information visit www.daszkalbolton.com.


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