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UCF Researchers to Help Kennedy Space Center Explore Fuel Potentials
Tapping into the world's most abundant resource,
University of Central Florida's (UCF) Solar Energy Research Center
will be studying the manufacture and storage of hydrogen - used by
Kennedy Space Center as a launch fuel. Funded by a $5.4 million NASA
grant, research plans include developing innovative technologies to
produce, store and handle hydrogen on the ground and in space. For
more information visit http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/.
Software Company to Relocate to Palm Coast
Growth of the Corridor's high tech sector
has attracted the attention of a Michigan based software development
company. Announcing plans to relocate to Flagler County, Palm Coast
Solutions (formerly Polaroid Digital Solutions) of St. Joseph,
Michigan will be setting up shop in Palm Coast and expanding its
current employee size of 15-25 to approximately 75 within the next
three years. For company information visit http://www.polaroidforms.com.
USF Study Shows Agere Has
Positive Impact on Central Florida
Public investments in Agere's
Orlando facility have had a positive financial impact on Central
Florida according to a recent USF study. Using the widely accepted
REMI policy and insight model, every dollar invested by the public
into Agere was shown to have returned approximately $15 in terms of
private-sector economic impact. To view the study's complete results
visit http://www.floridahightech.com/info/research_resources.htm.
Corridor Company Providing
State-of-the-Art Creative Media Production
Eye-popping and ear pleasing media
are being produced by digital media companies across the Corridor.
One such company is Technomedia Solutions, which provides creative
media production, advanced audiovisual technology design and
integration services. Some of the company's clients include AOL Time
Warner, Universal Studios, Hard Rock Cafe and NBA City. For more
information, contact Technomedia Solutions at
407/351-0909.
Corridor Companies to Develop Apache Helicopter
Simulator
Maneuvering through hostile enemy territories in one of
the Army's AH64A Apache Attack Helicopters will begin soon in
Central Florida. Engineers and technicians at Corridor companies CAE
and TRW Inc. have been awarded an Army contract to develop a combat
mission simulator for this important aircraft. Led by the Army's
Simulation, Training & Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) based
in the Central Florida Research Park, the project will result in a
system that enables pilots, co-pilots and gunners to practice
techniques and develop decision making skills they can use in real
world scenarios. For more information on CAE visit http://www.cae.com, for
TRW visit http://www.trw.com, or for STRICOM visit http://www.stricom.army.mil.
Space Age
Resources Offered to Small Businesses in Florida
Imagine a rocket
scientist offering free aid and space age resources to a small
business experiencing technical problems. The Space Alliance
Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is doing just that. Funded by
NASA, the program specializes in bringing engineering assistance and
space technology to the private sector. To date, SATOP estimates
that the efforts have retained 460 jobs and created another 500.
They are also responsible for infusing approximately $70 million
into Florida's economy. For more information on how SATOP works
visit http://www.spacetechsolutions.com.
New Program to Help Increase
Brevard's High Tech Workforce
Brevard
County's high tech future is in the hands of middle and high school
students, and a new program is aimed at preparing them for this
field. The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast,
the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, UCF, USF, Brevard Community
College (BCC) and Florida Institute of Technology have partnered in
a program aimed at increasing Brevard's high tech workforce. Program
objectives include: educating high school students about tech
careers through BCC recruiters, hosting a one-week program for
middle school students to introduce them to engineering careers, and
providing information technology certification to the local business
community. For information contact Kimberly Meehan at kmeehan@spacecoastedc.org.
Conference to
Promote Enhanced Business Performance
Gathering more than 1,200 top
executives from across the country, the 10th Annual Sterling
Conference will be held at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, May
28-31. Hosted by Florida's Sterling Council, the conference includes
workshops, keynote speakers, and an exposition focused on enhancing
business performance. Speakers include Mike Adams, director of
Microsoft's Global Performance Xcellence; Joel Barker, president of
Infinity Limited; Hector Motroni Sr., vice president and chief staff
officer of Xerox; and Horst Schulze, former president and CEO of
Ritz Carlton Hotels. For more information visit http://www.floridasterling.com.
Metro Orlando Students
Offered New Technology Degree Programs
Efforts to develop the region's
high tech workforce have resulted in two new degree programs. First,
working with local high tech companies and the Florida Photonics
Cluster (http://www.floridaphotonics.com/), Valencia
Community College and UCF are offering a two-plus-two program in
optics and photonics that will train students to be technicians for
this fast growing sector. Also, students at Daytona Beach Community
College (DBCC) will enroll this fall in a two-plus-two program in
modeling, simulation and training. The program has been developed in
conjunction with UCF. Linda Brent, director at L3 Communications (an
industry partner), said, "DBCC rose to the challenge to lead a
consortium of local community colleges in the quest to start a
program to attract young people to the field of simulation. They,
along with the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and National
Training Systems Association, have forged a new path to start a
two-year program in simulation technician training." For more
information on these programs visit http://www.dbcc.cc.fl.us and http://www.valencia.cc.fl.us.
Inside Florida's High Tech Corridor
is published by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc. and its economic development partners. The Corridor is an initiative of the University of Central Florida (http://www.ucf.edu) and the University of South Florida (http://www.usf.edu). For more information visit our Web site at (http://www.floridahightech.com), or contact one of the region's economic development partners listed below.
Central Florida Development Council
www.cfdc.org
Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
www.spacecoastedc.com
Greater Tampa Committee of 100
www.tampachamber.com
Manatee Economic Development Council
www.manateeedc.com
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
www.orlandoedc.com
Pasco Economic Development Council
www.pascoedc.com
Pinellas County Department of Economic Development
www.siliconbay.org
Sarasota County Committee for Economic Development
www.sarasotacountyced.org
Tampa Bay Partnership
www.tampabay.org
Volusia County Department of Economic Development
www.floridabusiness.org
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