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Florida Companies to Watch
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Growing second-stage businesses statewide have the opportunity to join an elite group of nationally recognized companies as part of Florida Companies to Watch, an awards program that celebrates second-stage companies throughout the state of Florida. Florida Companies to Watch is presented by GrowFL and the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the
 
Incubate Miami Announces New Partnership Program
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
“It is Credelis’ intention to support Incubate Miami’s mission of supporting emerging technology companies in the city by providing access to interactive platforms,” says Edwin Rivera, Co-Founder & President of Credelis Media Group, Inc.
 
LinguaSys Develops Thai Language Translation Software for Major U.S. Financial Firm
Wednesday, July 7, 2010

"Not only can we produce extremely high quality translations, but we can create whole new languages in a matter of months for an extremely low price. And our technology goes from any language to any language, rather than being English centric, like most other MT systems. I think we are the logical choice for any enterprise that requires on-premise, secure, highly customized MT systems."

 
"Florida Knowledge, Florida Prosperity" Research is Big Business in Florida
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Results from the ninth annual Florida Research University Technology Transfer Survey released in June 2009 underscore the value of university research in Florida. According to the survey, which is managed by the Office of Intellectual Property and Commercialization at Florida State University, research expenditures at 13 Florida universities totaled more
 
Startup Company Support
Monday, March 1, 2010

"We’ve barely begun talking about this, and the phones are ringing off the hook," says EDC Executive Director Jane Teague. "People are hungry for a focal point."

 
Four companies to add 136 jobs in Palm Beach County
Friday, February 26, 2010

RoboLabs Inc. It's moving to 3701 FAU Blvd. in Boca Raton from Pennsylvania. It makes SmartMow, a robotic lawn mower. The robotics company plans to add 16 jobs over the next two years.

 
Citrix founder comes back with software venture in Boca Raton
Friday, February 19, 2010
Citrix Systems founder Ed Iacobucci has a new technology startup in Boca Raton. The entrepreneur, who also founded DayJet, the ill-fated Boca Raton-based air taxi service, is trying to raise $4 million to $6 million to grow InfoFinder Search Technologies. Iacobucci said his U.S. incarnation of InfoFinder acquired 90 percent of InfoFinder AS, a Norwegian
 
Enterprise Development Corp. expands with Miami incubator
Friday, November 20, 2009

"Incubation is a proven economic development tool for companies in early stages, when they're particularly vulnerable," she said.

 
EDC: Entrepreneurs abound
Friday, November 13, 2009

Mike Levy, founder of the Fort Lauderdale-based Open Sports Network fantasy sports community, gave the keynote address. Levy, a serial entrepreneur who started SportsLine.com during the dot-com boom, dispensed some general wisdom.

 
Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) Unveils Sponsors and Presenting Companies for Fall Technology Showcase
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), a public/private partnership specializing in providing strategic business development services to emerging science and technology companies, announced today the event sponsors and finalists who will present at the 12th Annual Emerging Technology Business Showcase (ETBS), which will be held at
 
Tech firms set for boost from growth fund
Friday, October 9, 2009

South Florida technology companies are hoping for a boost from a $250 million state investment fund designed to spur innovation. The Florida Growth Fund, an arm of the state’s pension fund, is opening its main office in Fort Lauderdale and will be investing in companies throughout the state.

 
Companies employ creative strategies for finding funding
Friday, September 25, 2009
Beth Lahtela of Access Capital Funding says even traditional fundraising is being scrutinized. Landing venture capital financing is now more difficult to secure, so investors, entrepreneurs and businesses have employed creative strategies to find money. Additionally, lenders are asking for more owner equity in deals, industry experts say. Jane Teague,
 
Mike Levy to keynote Emerging Technology Business Showcase
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

 

"A prolific inventor and serial entrepreneur, Mr. Levy is an ideal speaker for our conference this year," stated Jane Teague, EDC executive director. "As EDC celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look forward to Mr. Levy's comments on how he started and grew new companies in South Florida, as well as insight into new technologies that are changing how we live and work."

 
South Florida EDC Aids Startups
Friday, July 31, 2009

“Jane just does a very masterful job,” says Mehta. “It’s a great gathering place for entrepreneurial companies.”

 
Enterprise Development Corp. Showcase to Highlight Organization’s 15th Anniversary
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

“I am delighted to be a part of EDC’s annual conference,” stated Hooper. “Although technology has evolved significantly over the past two decades, much has remained the same.  I look forward to discussing lessons learned and exploring paths for future success as we chart our course in the decades ahead.”

 
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