Sponsors

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Florida High Tech Corridor Council
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council is a regional economic development initiative of the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and University of Florida. FHTCC’s mission is to grow high-tech industry and innovation through research, workforce development and marketing partnerships.
www.floridahightech.com/

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Aon
NBIA Incubator and Entrepreneurs Insurance Program - NBIA and Aon Affinity Insurance Services have created a unique coverage and rating platform designed to meet the insurance needs of business incubators. Coverage includes plans for business owners, professional liability, directors & officers liability, and more.
www.nbiainsurance.com

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Daytona State College
Daytona State College, a comprehensive public college, provides many flexible programs emphasizing student success, embracing excellence and diversity, and fostering innovation to enhance teaching and learning. In partnership with the Florida High Technology Corridor Council, the college also manages the Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center (flvec.com).

Turnstone, a Steelcase Company
Turnstone creates smart and simple furniture solutions inspired by the creativity and energy of emerging companies. We aspire to provide work environments that bring out their best … however they want to work.
www.turnstonefurniture.com

University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program
The UCFBIP has been in operation since the end of 1999. In total, UCFBIP has assisted 130 companies, has 80 current clients and has 34 graduates. UCFBIP now has seven sites and is continually growing. More sites are planned to open in 2010.
www.incubator.ucf.edu

Friends of NBIA

Central Florida Development Council The Central Florida Development Council is responsible for economic development activity in a thriving community centered in a super region between Tampa and Orlando. www.cfdc.org
Florida Business Incubation Association, FBIA FBIA is an organization created to help Florida incubators stay connected and share best practices. Communication is primarily ongoing via e-mail and at the annual meetings. www.fbiaonline.org
Lockheed Martin Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide. It is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. www.lockheedmartin.com/
Metro Orlando EDC Discover ORLANDO … a young, dynamic and growing community that welcomes innovative thinking and embraces diversity. Named a top location for entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur magazine, Orlando is an emerging technology center “putting imagination to work!” www.orlandoedc.com
Sarasota County EDC The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County is a successful public-private partnership focused on its mission to grow and diversify the economy of Sarasota County while enhancing the county’s unique natural and cultural environments. www.edcsarasotacounty.com
Seminole County EDC Seminole County, Florida's Natural Choice, maintains one of the region's highest standards of living and is committed to creating a livable community. www.businessinseminole.com