Thursday, May 13, 2010

NBIA Conference Starts Sunday in Orlando

   NBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation is the premier gathering for incubation practitioners worldwide. Each year, incubation and economic development professionals from across the globe get together at conference to participate in in-depth workshops, educational sessions, roundtable discussions and networking activities. The conference provides a way for those in the industry to meet and explore strategies for providing entrepreneurial support. Individuals connect by sharing experiences and stories about their common challenges, and learn techniques and tips to further their incubation programs.
   This year’s conference will take place May 16-19, 2010.
   UCF Hosts
   The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program. The UCF Business Incubation Program has seven sites (including St. Cloud and Kissimmee), with more sites planned to open in 2010. Since its founding in 1999, the program has assisted more than 130 start-ups. These emerging companies have created more than $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs, with an average salary of $59,000. http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/
   FHTCC is Title Sponsor

   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. http://www.floridahightech.com/

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