“… an amazing demonstration of civic responsibility and pride.”


As each year ends, I continue to be amazed by the contribution of time and talent that comes to the Florida High Tech Corridor Council through so many organizations and people.

This year’s report chronicles the story of more than 20,000 volunteer hours … the donated time of men and women from companies, universities, colleges, economic development organizations, government and other organizations across the heart of our state who believe in the cause of building a more diverse economy.

Our thanks to all of them … to those who authorize it and those who perform the work. This is truly an amazing demonstration of civic responsibility and pride.

I am proud of all that we’ve accomplished in 2004 and look forward to a great 2005 – beginning with the addition of the University of Florida to our founding universities the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida. The Florida High Tech Corridor Council has already been recognized nationwide and internationally as a powerful collaborative concept and now we boast not two but three of America’s great universities working together for the good of the region.

Sincerely,
Randy Berridge, President
Florida High Tech Corridor Council