SSTI's 12th Annual Conference - Posters for TBED Hall of Success

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		Ben Franklin Technology Partners Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a statewide network that catalyzes entrepreneurship and technological innovation as drivers of economic growth. Operating regionally with four Partners strategically located throughout the Commonwealth, Ben Franklin provides emerging and existing businesses with access to risk capital, business and technology expertise, and an extensive network of specialized third party resources.
		Georgia Research Alliance The Georgia Research Alliance is an internationally-recognized model for creating opportunities to grow a vibrant, technology-rich economy. Through investments in Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars®, centers of research excellence and commercialization programs, GRA is a catalyst for generating high-value companies, attracting industry to the state and creating high-tech jobs.
		Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development creates new jobs and new investment in the state, which in 2007 totaled over 13,400 new jobs and $2.3 billion. For information on development sites, workforce training, incentive programs, community profiles, small business development and other resources visit www.ThinkKentucky.com.
		Maine Technology Institute The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is a nonprofit funded annually by the State of Maine to offer early-stage capital and commercialization assistance for the research and development of innovative technology-based projects that create new products and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine.
		Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) TEDCO's role is to be Maryland's leading source of funding for seed capital and entrepreneurial business assistance for technology transfer and development programs and has demonstrated this role for the fourth consecutive year in being recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the nation's most active early-stage investor.
		North Carolina Board of Science and Technology A State advisory board administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Board of Science and Technology encourages, promotes, and supports scientific, engineering, and industrial research applications in North Carolina. Its mission is to advance science, technology, and the economy throughout the state.”
		Ohio Department of Development The Ohio Department of Development works with communities and businesses to promote opportunities that will stimulate the state's economy, while creating high-quality jobs and a better quality of life for all Ohioans. The Department provides financial, informational and technical assistance with a portfolio of programs that promote business attraction and retention, small business growth, technology commercialization, international trade, travel and tourism, energy efficiency, affordable housing, community infrastructure, downtown revitalization and brownfield clean-up.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Pennsylvania continues to be a leader in TBED through the creation of innovative programs and initiatives designed to stimulate the economy by providing the capital, infrastructure, technical support and talent necessary to build successful companies and create and retain high-paying, highly skilled technology jobs. http://www.newpa.com/

Washington Technology Center
Washington Technology Center is a statewide economic development organization focused on technology and innovation. We spark ideas, form connections between people and resources, and foster job growth to position Washington state as a national technology leader. Visit www.watechcenter.org or call 206-685-1920 for more information.