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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Puerto Rico

TechAmerica is the largest and strongest voice and resource for technology in the United States and is the industry’s leading trade association.

TechAmerica Southeast serves the high-tech business interests of companies located in the region by providing access to opportunities for networking, business development, education, advocacy, and through delivering a portfolio of products and services.

Get Involved:A student from Norcross High School discusses robotics with Georgia legislators at TechAmerica Southeast’s Annual High Tech Day at the Capital

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Georgia Tech Exports Up $31 Million in 2008

TechAmerica Foundation released its annual report detailing state trends in the international trade of high-tech goods. The report, Trade in the Cyberstates 2009: A State-by-State Overview of High-Tech International Trade, includes statistics and trend data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Texas has firmly established itself as the nation’s second largest tech exporting state with $39.8 billion in technology exports in 2008. Tech exports rose by $117 million from 2007. Texas ranked first nationwide in exports of communications equipment ($9.5 billion) and electronic components ($3.5 billion), and second in exports of semiconductors ($10.7 billion). Tech exports support 253,600 jobs in Texas and make up more than one fifth of all goods exported from the state.

Learn more about high-tech exports in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

February 20, 2010: Seminole County Regional Science Math and Engineering Fair: Call for Judges

The Seminole County Regional Science, Math, & Engineering Fair is Saturday, February 20, 2010. Last year, 30 Seminole students went on to compete and many took prizes in the State competition. Four individual students and two teams from Seminole County High Schools went to International and several came home with prizes! Professionals in the sciences, math, and engineering fields are needed to judge the event from 8 AM until 3PM. In addition, sponsorships and awards from professional societies, companies, and individuals are needed, and volunteers are needed to assist in logistics for the event. There are also year-round opportunities to mentor students who are preparing projects. Don’t miss the public display of projects during mall hours on February 20 at the Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford. For more information, contact the Fair Judging and Awards Committee Chair, Michele Mingoia, at 407.806.4442 (w).

February 2-3, 2010: Florida Venture Capital Conference

TechAmerica members receive a $50 registration discount (contact Jennifer.Gabriel@techamerica.org for discount code). For more information, visit www.floridaventureforum.org.

November 11, 2009: Export.gov Presents an 8-City Seminar Tour – Exports Live! Real Deals – Real Profits

Learn how local businesses successfully grew their sales with government solutions. This unique trade event is specially designed for small and medium-sized businesses wanting to start or grow their international sales. http://www.export.gov/exports_live/seattle/

August 7, 2009: TechAmerica Welcomes Authenware – Alliance Strengthens Biometric Sector’s Presence in America’s Largest Tech Community

TechAmerica today announced the addition of Authenware to the organization’s membership list. The biometric software developer will join the country’s leading high-tech companies in advocating next generation solutions that augment productivity and growth within the technology sphere. Read the press release.

July 1, 2009: Workforce Florida Announces Appication Information for Standard IWT and Stimulus IWT 09-10 Funding

Workforce Florida has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Standard IWT and Stimulus IWT Funding for 2009-2010 Program Year. The Incumbent Worker Training Program provides grant funding for customized training for existing for profit businesses. Established in 1999, the Incumbent Worker Training Program has provided customized training for over 50,000 employees for more than 500 businesses throughout the state. The program has been structured to be flexible to meet the business’s training objectives. The business may use public, private, or its own in-house training provider based on the nature of the training. For information on requirements for qualification and how to apply, visit: http://www.workforceflorida.com/employers/iwt.htm

March 31, 2009: TechAmerica Report Shows that Tech Industry Remains Vital to Florida’s Economy

The Cyberstates 2009 report – which details national and state trends in high-tech employment, wages, and other key economic factors for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – shows that Florida remained the 4th ranked cyberstate employing 280,300 workers with a total payroll of $19 billion in 2007, the most current year for which state data is available. Florida’s computer systems design and related services sector gained 4,100 net jobs. Georgia’s high-tech industry added 13,000 net jobs to its economy, totaling 177,500 in 2007, the most current year for which state data is available. This is the second net job gain since the bursting of the tech bubble in 2001. The average Georgia tech worker earned $79,700 in 2007, or 87 percent more than the state’s average private sector wage of $42,700.

Learn more about high-tech employment in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Puerto Rica.

March 24, 2009: TechAmerica Meets with Speaker Nancy Pelosi

TechAmerica meets with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN), and six university presidents…read more.

Dan Mote, President, University of Maryland, College Park; The Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon (D-TN); and Christopher W. Hansen, CEO, TechAmerica (L-R)

March 10, 2009: Intel President & CEO Recognized as 2008 Medal of Achievement Winner

Paul S. Otellini, President and CEO of the Intel Corporation, was awarded the 2008 recipient of TechAmerica’s Medal of Achievement Award. Since 1959, the Medal of Achievement has been presented annually for significant contributions to the advancement of the high-tech industry and for distinguished service to the community, the industry and humankind. It is the highest award presented by TechAmerica…read more.

Chris Hansen, CEO, TechAmerica; Paul Otellini, President & CEO, Intel; and Tech America Chairman Hank Steininger, Managing Partner, Global Public Sector, Grant Thornton LLP (L-R)

TechAmerica Focus Florida: Pass it On!

Focus Florida: Pass it On! is an effort to raise awareness of the contribution of the industry in both the minds of the general public and the legislature to spur legislative action on four central fronts:

Education (STEM)
University R&D Funding
Retention and growth of existing tech companies
Access to capital

View the video below for more informatio or visit the Focus Florida Pass It On! webpage to join the initiative.

Contact Information: Learn More

For additional information on TechAmerica Southeast please contact:

Maryann Fiala, Executive Director
Jennifer Gabriel, Program Director
Regina Maddox, Programs Manager

TechAmerica Southeast
12565 Research Parkway
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32826

Phone: 407.513.4704
Fax: 407.737.2512

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