There’s no greater transformative force in the world’s businesses than technology’s ability to connect people, increase competitiveness, and ultimately help organizations grow. But as the business technology market nears $4 trillion in annual spend, two significant challenges have emerged for both the businesses who buy technology and the vendors who sell it. First, technology […]
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OPPORTUNITY AUSTIN Austin is home to a creative and innovative ecosystem that has many different layers. We have entrepreneurs, startups, growing companies, and tech giants. Since 2004, Opportunity Austin, the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s economic development initiative, has helped businesses create and locate 412,200 jobs in the Austin region. These good-paying jobs, that span the
Since 1933, Orange County Public Schools has been making history and changing lives through education by providing career and technical training for tens of thousands in Central Florida. Offering innovative programs at multiple technical college campuses, as well as numerous community learning centers and district schools, Orange Technical College continues to grow and evolve, always
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Introduction MST Solutions launched in October 2012. Our headquarters are in Chandler, Ariz., and we have two additional offices in India (Chennai and Trichy). We have 275 employees (75 in Chandler, and 200 in India). We’re the largest Salesforce partner in Arizona. From 2017 to 2018, we achieved 286% growth and ranked on the Inc.
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The core mission of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College is to produce innovative, responsible, and global leaders who impact their organizations and communities. The Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, located just outside of Orlando in Winter Park, is a graduate business school known for its personal and
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The Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub was chartered in 2015 by the Jacksonville business community under the leadership of Gary Chartrand. These leaders noticed that there was a disconnect between the skills that students would need to be ready for the careers of the 21st century, and the experiences that students were receiving through their
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ELEVATOR PITCH Rethreaded provides a second chance at life through employment for survivors of human trafficking. Women have employment opportunities in different facets of the company, including production, inventory, sales, marketing and finance/admin. Through its own enterprise and its distribution company that partners with like-minded businesses, Rethreaded’s mission is to renew hope, reignite dreams, and
ELEVATOR PITCH Rally helps entrepreneurs transform their ideas and existing work into sustainable ventures that create positive social change. OUR STORY Rally was launched in 2017 by Central Florida Foundation, Entrepreneurs in Action, the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, Downtown Credo, Clean the World, and City of Orlando. Its positive impact is
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Rob Panepinto is an innovator who has always challenged the status quo of “good enough.” He is President of Florentine Strategies, CEO of Entrepreneurs in Action, and he recently joined UCF’s Partnership and Innovation team, serving as a Senior Strategic Advisor and Director of the Downtown Innovation District. Rob is a Founder and Board Chair
ELEVATOR PITCH By just looking at deux mains footwear, you would never know these beautifully handcrafted sandals have been lifting communities out of poverty for nearly a decade, nor that they are made from repurposed tires in Haiti. The visionary behind the brand is Julie Colombino, a disaster-response volunteer turned fashion entrepreneur. , <p style=”font-size:
A Space Coast hero, Helical Communication Technologies develops terrestrial and deployable antennas, thanks to a partnership between a local businessman and a ham radio operator. <p style=”font-size: 17px; color: #000000; margin-top: 10px; font-family: ‘Alegreya’, serif;”> OUR STORY NASA’s Space Shuttle program officially ended on August 31, 2011. If it was a sad day for Americans
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David Brim is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur and investor living in Orlando, Florida. He is a founding partner of Orlando Opportunity Fund (OrlandoOpportunityFund.com), and the founder of Orlando Entrepreneurs (OrlandoEntrepreneurs.org), a network, podcast, and resource center created to connect, cultivate & celebrate Central Florida entrepreneurs. His primary professional focus areas include business model development, online
In most cities across the globe, a stadium is just that – a site for competition, a home for entertainment and a gathering place for fans, families, friends and neighbors. There’s nothing wrong, of course, with a facility doing what it was built to do, and in Orlando, Camping World Stadium checks those traditional boxes.
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ELEVATOR PITCHCan a boutique consulting company deliver better results for clients than large consulting firms? Is it possible for technical consultants to develop high-trust, long-term partnerships with clients? Can a consultancy enable innovation across multiple levels of an enterprise? Informulate is a company that answers— YES! , <p style=”font-size: 17px; color: #000000; margin-top: 10px; font-family:
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Rob Coble began his career in the music industry, where he specialized in retail and marketing, working with such stars as U2, Eminem, Reba McEntire, and Andrea Bocelli, among many others. In 2004, he joined Full Sail University as Industry Outreach Manager, where his time and experience incubated his projects today: the This Is Orlando
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Dr. Randy K. Avent is the founding president of Florida Polytechnic University, the newest of the state’s 12 public universities and the only one dedicated exclusively to STEM. As Florida Poly’s inaugural president, Avent is responsible for the development and operation of the university and is committed to strategically developing Florida Poly as a research
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ELEVATOR PITCHOrlando Entrepreneurs is the hub for Orlando Entrepreneurship. Created to connect, cultivate and celebrate our local entrepreneurs. By bringing the fragmented Orlando entrepreneurship ecosystem together, we create an even greater impact for entrepreneurs, their companies and our local economy. David Brim Founder OUR STORY“There are many entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial advocates doing phenomenal work throughout
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ELEVATOR PITCHCareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) connects career seekers and businesses. We train people for better jobs. We place qualified, high-demand talent for select industries. We improve the systems of workforce development. And we share workforce intelligence to drive smarter business decisions. Pamela Nabors, President and CEO OUR STORYCentral Florida creates jobs at one of the
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The goal was simple yet very noble; give people a creative and hands-on experience that guides them on how to take risks and discover important value propositions that can impact the world around them while leveraging their own story. We seek to bridge the gap created by schools that are falling short in educating our
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