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11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Gala

Hard Rock Live 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch recognizes growing second-stage companies headquartered in Florida. Developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, Companies to Watch is a unique way to honor the companies who demonstrate high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes, making them worth watching. Now in its 11th year, GrowFL has celebrated the accomplishments […]

Otronicon: Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL, United States

From sustainability to gaming to STEM careers and beyond, Otronicon engages and inspires curious minds of all ages with STEM experts and tech pros to explore how science and tech are making the world a better place. Otronicon collaborates with professional, cultural, and educational institutions to strengthen the STEM ecosystem in Central Florida and beyond. […]

West Volusia Regional Chamber 2022 Economic Forum

The Center at Deltona 1640 Dr. M.L.K. Blvd, Deltona, FL, United States

The West Volusia Economic Forum will feature the Economic Development Managers for Deltona, DeLand, DeBary, and Orange City. This event will also feature Volusia County Economic Leaders from, County of Volusia and Team Volusia. Our Featured Guest is Mark Wilson, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Innovation and the Individual

Innovation – we hear of it often and the need for businesses to be innovative. But where do ideas come from? Who generates them? How does one take an idea through all the steps of implementation and transform it into a commercially successful venture – i.e., an innovation. In this presentation Dr. Mitra will focus […]

CREOL Industrial Affiliates Symposium 2022

UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center 12676 Gemini Blvd N., Orlando, FL, United States

CREOL INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES SYMPOSIUM 2022 APRIL 7 - 8 Presented by CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics

Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator

Orange Technical College 301 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, United States

Grow Your Skilled Workforce! Use apprenticeships as a strategy to overcome your talent crunch. The FloridaMakes Network in partnership with the Florida Department of Education – Apprenticeship Division, CareerSource Florida and Jobs for the Future (JFF) are hosting a statewide Manufacturer Apprenticeship Accelerator at Orange Technical College in Orlando on Friday, April 8. This is […]

Next Gen Tech 360 Awards Ceremony

Museum of Science & Industry 4801 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL, United States

Join us for the 2021-22 Award Ceremony to see what our finalist teams have created and find out which one of them wins $10,000 and a pitch session with the original Shark from the hit TV show, Shark Tank! #thefutureisnow 4:30 pm: Museum Tour & Finalist Exhibition 6:00 pm: Award Ceremony Begins Program and event […]

Orlando Inventivity™ Tour Kick Off Reception

UCF Downtown 500 W. Livingston St., Orlando, FL, United States

Kick off the 2022 Cade Prize for Innovation with us. This eventful evening will celebrate Orlando’s Inventivity™ and the people and companies that drive the city’s innovation economy. Cade Museum Founder, Phoebe Cade Miles, will give a presentation on Florida as a State of Innovation. Mark your calendars for this exciting networking opportunity to meet […]

How to Pitch to Investors

No matter what stage your company is in, learning how to covey your business potential to investors is paramount to continuous success. Scott Kelly, CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners will take attendees threw the steps of sourcing new investors & presenting the ultimate pitch deck. What’s covered: How to build your investor list How […]