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Technology             
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
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.  
82 Degrees Tech
82° TECH is a technology advocacy group for companies creating and developing technology in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The organization receives administrative support from a partnership of the economic development organizations in Manatee and Sarasota 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. 
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.
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.
SAMPLING OF HIGH TECH & NEW ECONOMY COMPANIES 
w Honeywell Cabin Management Systems & Services Sarasota - This division of Honeywell 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.