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Florida's universities continue to grow their research investments

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 9 May 2008 17:53:00 GMT

Florida's universities continue to grow their research investments, which totaled more than $1.6 billion in 2007. Licensing income, patents and invention disclosures were also up last year at the 13 major Florida research universities surveyed. (Florida Research Consortium, May 2008)
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Innovation Quarterly Spring 2008

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Thu, 1 May 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Highlights from the new Spring 2008 issue include:

Leaders of Industry: See what Fortune says about Florida
High-Tech Workforce: Florida remains a Top U.S. Cyberstate
Groundbreaking Partnerships and World Class Medical Institutes
New Frontiers in Clean Energy

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8 deals and $115.5 million in investments during Q1 2008

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:50:00 GMT

With 8 deals and $115.5 million invested, Florida was the 10th most popular state for venture capital investments in Q1 2008. (PwC/NVCA, Apr '08)
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Florida ranks 11th on the Kauffman entrepreneurial Index

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Florida is among the nationâs top entrepreneurial states, ranking 11th on the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, a study that measures business startup activity across the United States. The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach metro continued to rank high (5th) among large MSAs in terms of its rate of entrepreneurial activity. (Kauffman Foundation, April 2008)
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Florida receives high marks for its business tax structure

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) Libsyn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:22:00 GMT

Florida continues to receive high marks for its business tax structure, ranking as the 5th Best State Tax System for Entrepreneurship and Small Business. (Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, April 2008)
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Florida added another 5,700 high tech jobs

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:20:00 GMT

In its 3rd consecutive year of growth, Florida added another 5,700 high tech jobs to its economy, placing it as the 4th largest Cyberstate by tech industry employment and the 8th fastest growing. (AeA Cyberstates 2008, Apr '08)
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Florida is the 2nd most business-friendly state in the nation

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:15:00 GMT

Florida is the 2nd most business-friendly state in the nation, according to the 2008 Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States study. (Pollina, Apr '08)
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The University of Florida's Warrington School of Business gets top MBA program ranking

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 15:55:00 GMT

The University of Florida's Warrington School of Business tops the Economist Intelligence Unit's just-published ranking of distance learning MBA programs. Florida's students are especially impressed with the quality of the school's distance learning materials, the program's value for money and their sense of connection to the school.
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South Florida designated a mega region of the future

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:04:00 GMT

South Florida has been designated a mega region of the future and a driver of U.S. economic growth in Richard Floridaâs new book, âWhoâs Your City?.â Noted strengths include considerable capability in arts and entertainment technology, an up-and-coming biotech and marine biology research center, and its status as a gateway for Latin American banking and investments.
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Florida posts phenomenal gains in venture capital in 07

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:56:00 GMT

Florida posted phenomenal gains in venture capital in 2007, nearly doubling over the year to reach $608.3 million. More on this story
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Forbes names Palm Beach County a hotbed of tomorrow's technology

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:19:00 GMT

Innovation Quarterly Winter 2008

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:10:00 GMT

Highlights from the new Winter 2008 issue include:

World Renowned Research Institute selects Florida
Turning Garbage into Gold
Starting a Business: See what Fortune says about Florida
Lower Business Costs: Workersâ compensation rates slashed by 18%.

A True Wave of Innovation - From the Ocean

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 20:08:00 GMT

When we think about the ocean, the thoughts that come to mind for most us are about enjoying a nice day at the beach. Many alternative energy experts, however, think of the ocean as a source of energy.

The Real-Life Applications of Simulation Technologies

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Russ Hauck, the Executive Director of the National Center for Simulation explains how Modeling, Simulation & Training (MS&T) technologies are used to train professionals in a variety of fields, from homeland security to aviation, education and medicine.

Made for Humans: Making Technology Design More People-friendly

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:01:00 GMT

The Director and CEO of the Institute for Human-Machine Cognition (IHMC) talks about human-centered design and how its principles can improve our relationship with technology.

The State of Alternative Energy in the Sunshine State

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:16:00 GMT

The Director of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) tells us about Florida's advances in R&D and implementation of "green" technologies.

Computing in Space

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:04:00 GMT

Learn about the Florida scientists and researchers who want to make it easier to conduct high-performance computing in space.

Getting the Most Out of Least Invasive Surgery

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:33:00 GMT

The technologies of one Florida company are helping surgeons make lives better for a fast-growing number of their patients who suffer from knee osteoarthritis.

Biosensors with a Sense of Purpose

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:17:00 GMT

These portable biosensors rapidly detect microbial pathogens and biological toxins in food, water and the environment, as well as in humans.

Pushing the Boundaries of Supply Chain Simulation

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:17:00 GMT

A Florida company has built a simulation toolset solution flexible enough to apply across an industry supply chain range.

Safer Skies in the Blink of an Eye

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:52:00 GMT

This innovative avionics system has the potential to make flying safer by helping pilots get better oriented.

Shining a Spotlight on the Science of Light

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:44:00 GMT

An interview with the President of the Florida Photonics Cluster reveals much about this important technological field and its applications in our daily life.

Drones with Urban Sophistication

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:14:00 GMT

They are usually small, silent and fast. They fly high and see far. They are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Traveling Light with Very Light Jets

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:33:00 GMT

The per-seat, on-demand jet service business model developed by this Florida innovator is revolutionizing short-distance air travel.

Building Port Security from the Bottom Up

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:36:00 GMT

A new technology developed at one of Floridaâs research institutes will protect our ships and ports from terrorist attacks or any other unwelcome intrusions.

Innovation Quarterly Fall 2007

ajulier@eflorida.com (Enterprise Florida) — Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:12:00 GMT

Highlights from the new Fall 2007 issue include:

Florida leads the nation in fastest growing job markets
Florida will soon have the largest waste-wood biomass plant in the United States
The National Cancer Institute recruits Florida company and its novel nanoparticle delivery technology
A Florida company revolutionizes the air travel industry with âPer-Seat, On-Demandâ very light jet service

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