Links To Alliance Members Sites
iCoast is an alliance of technology companies and organizations operating in Southeast Florida, encompassing Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. It is a high-tech cluster of businesses, organizations, and educational facilities that is now reaching "critical mass" in the same way that other U.S. technology clusters, such as Silicon Valley, have in the past. With a high quality of life, reasonable cost of living, and a pro-business environment, the iCoast continues to attract innovative Internet-based companies that could locate almost anywhere in the world. As a result, the iCoast is becoming well recognized as a worldwide hub for technology businesses. For more information, visit http://www.internetcoast.org/
The South Florida Technology Alliance is the only organization devoted solely to fostering the growth of IT hardware, software and services firms headquartered in the region. The non-profit business forum seeks to maximize the success of those who own, operate and support technology companies from Jupiter to Homestead by offering educational, networking and business development opportunities. Visit our Web site at http://www.southfloridatech.org/ for more information or contact Executive Director Tracey Sanders at tracey@southfloridatech.org
The Association for Corporate Growth is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions for mid to large companies. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide. For 50 years, ACG members have focused on strategic activities that increase revenues, profits and, ultimately, stakeholder value. www.acg.org/southflorida/
The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida is a volunteer, not-for-profit chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum. It is dedicated to promote and strengthen innovation and growth of technology industry and businesses throughout the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. http://www.mitforumfl.org/
TiE Florida is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster entrepreneurship and to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Florida Chapter is part of a global network of TiE members that comprises 49 chapters in 11 countries. An integral part of the TiE mission is to bring together high achievers for the purpose of networking, developing ideas and talent.
TiE Florida achieves its mission through scheduled events and informal mentoring activities that make it easier for entrepreneurs to gain information, connections, advice and inspiration to help further their success. Our monthly meetings serve as forums for invited speakers and attendees to share their experiences, thereby stimulating thought, learning, discussion, and networking with other entrepreneurs. This philosophy applies to those that are already established or just getting off the ground, and entrepreneurs who are driving change within corporations.
To find out more about TiE, details regarding TiE Florida Events or Membership, please visit us at http://www.tieflorida.org or contact our Executive Director, Erin Carpenter, at erincarpenter@tieflorida.com.
The Turnaround Management Association is the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management. Its international headquarters is in Chicago. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, TMA has 8,000 members in over 40 worldwide chapters.Established in 1988, TMA has nearly 9,000 members in 45 chapters, including 32 in North America , and one each in Australia, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Southern Africa, Spain, Taiwan and the UK, with a chapter in formation in China. TMA members are a professional community of turnaround and corporate renewal professionals who share a common interest in strengthening the economy through the restoration of corporate value. They include: 49% Turnaround practitioners who consult with or participate in helping troubled companies in the recovery process, including interim corporate managers, financial and operating advisors, accountants; 15% Lenders and Banker/Workout Officers; 11% Attorneys; 9% Investors, including equity investors, investment bankers, venture capitalists; 16% Misc., including receivables, appraisers, trustees, auctioneers/liquidators, factor, academics, government/judges.
The Florida Chapter has over 300 members with meetings and events throughout the state. Recently the chapter was named 2007 Chapter of the Year. http://www.tmaflorida.org/
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