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FHTCC ANNUAL REPORT workforce boards and others ��� contributed nearly 5,700 Corridor���s Twitter follower base increased by 56 percent, hours in support of the Council. reaching 900 users daily. Interactions on the Facebook page have grown at an equally impressive rate, with 147 Total Investment in High Tech Economic Development new fans. In order to further the missions of partner organizations social media channels, the Council has placed an emphasis and ensure that FHTCC funds have the maximum possible on recognizing and promoting the region���s ���Faces of impact, the Council regularly matches its partners��� Technology,��� a program that highlights the researchers, contributions. During fiscal year 2011/2012, the Council technicians and engineers who have helped grow innovation committed nearly $360,000 in funds to 61 programs and across the Corridor. The past five years have seen more initiatives across the Corridor. As a result of the Council���s than 95 technology pioneers featured in the FHTCC annual investments, those projects generated an additional value magazine, florida.HIGH.TECH, with corresponding videos of almost $485,000 in funding and support that without posted to the Council���s YouTube channel. the Council���s initial investment otherwise may not have been realized. Through the www.floridahightech.com website and Throughout the last year, the Council received significant regional and national media coverage on the During 2011/2012, the Council invested $7.1 million in impact of its programs and initiatives. Print and online economic development, research, workforce development, publications including Forbes, Global Corporate Xpansion, education and support for the region���s evolving technology Florida Trend, Orlando Sentinel, Daytona Beach News- communities. Add to that the $11.7 million in research Journal, Tampa Bay Times, Florida Today, Gainesville Sun, support from our Matching Grants Research Program and Bradenton Herald, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Orlando $845,000 in additional value realized through initiatives Business Journal and Miami Herald also reported on FHTCC funded by the Council and this year���s direct impact nears programs, activities and leaders. $20 million. FHTCC continued to be an active participant in many prominent technology trade shows. University, business and Marketing the Corridor economic development leaders represented the Corridor at The many projects of the Florida High Tech Corridor I/ITSEC, Photonics West and Bio2012, to name a few. Council all work to improve national awareness of the In addition to this annual magazine, florida.HIGH.TECH, 23-county region as a thriving high tech center. By sharing the Council informs readers of technological advancements these programs through targeted marketing programs, being made throughout the Corridor in its monthly the Corridor has seen an increase in regional and national eNewsletter, Inside Florida���s High Tech Corridor. publicity and recognition. eNewsletter is distributed to more than 4,500 readers each The The Florida High Tech Corridor Council���s presence on month and includes regular features on the Corridor���s 10 social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube high tech sectors, spotlights on Council members and other allows for direct interaction with business leaders, partners, as well as news from technology companies and technologists and economic developers to link to partner university partners in the 23-county region. If you would websites and in-depth news coverage. High tech news like to be added to the distribution list for Inside Florida���s and updates are shared daily with hundreds of followers High Tech Corridor, please send an email to pressroom@ throughout the Corridor and beyond. In the last year, the floridahightech.com. 62 florida.HIGH.TECH 2013 fht_annualreport_2013.indd 62 2/11/13 2:24 PM