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Defining Birmingham as a “Technology Town” Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
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Transcript of 2006 Civitan presentation
Defining Birminghamas a
“Technology Town”
Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
Birmingham’s Past
Birmingham’s Present + Future
Who is TechBirmingham?• Not-for-profit
• Started in the fall of 2001
• Formerly the “BATT Force”
• Who’s Who Board of Directors
• Regional effort
Who is TechBirmingham?• Mission Statement:
– “Formed to lead, support, and coordinate the start-up, attraction, growth, retention, and expansion of technology-based businesses, investments, add jobs for the Birmingham metropolitan region”
• Aligned with…
…among others
Benefactors
+ Bright House Networks
Strategic Partners
+ HRH Insurance and J.H. Berry
Tech Patrons
+ Savela Solutions
Community Friends
Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
Image Campaign
Tanveer Patel, CircleSource• President and Founder
• Relocated her company from Chicago
• Local PM + Outsourced Software Development
• CircleSource is located at the Entrepreneurial Center
Milton Silva-Craig, Emageon• President and COO
since 2004
• Prior to joining thecompany in 2001, wasVP/GM of GE’s ASPServices & eCommerce business
• Top 40 Under 40 in 2005
Jesse Hipps, Heritage Center• President and CEO
• Retired chemist fromDupont & Monsanto
• Workforce DevelopmentNot-for-profit servingyoung people in downtown Bessemer
• Job Shadowing guru and curriculum author
Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
Other Projects
Community Engagement
Southeast Venture Capital Forum
Job Shadowing
EducationalInstitution
Company inthe Marketplace
Students Employees
HRDepartment
GuidanceCounselors
BirminghamORE.com
EducationalInstitution
Company inthe Marketplace
Students Employees
HRDepartment
Independent Institution
GroupLeader
Family
Youth Adults
GuidanceCounselors
Job Shadowing
BirminghamORE.com
TechMixer
Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
Entrepreneurism
#3 Hot City for Entrepreneurs
Our Startup Ecosystem• Business Incubation / Startup Assistance
• Economic Development
• Technology User Groups
• Technology Centers / Research Institutions
• Venture Capital Funding Sources
• Workforce Development and Tech Education
Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
The Tech Industry
“Large” Tech Companies ~ >100 emp.
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“Midsize” Tech Companies ~ >20 emp.
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Where are the Companies?
Where are the Companies?
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Your Lifestyle, Your Mind, Your Future
Stay Informed About Birmingham’s Tech Economy by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter at
www.TechBirmingham.comOther URLs to know:
BirminghamORE.com / EcyclingDay.orgBhamWIFI.com / SEVENCAP.org
