We are seeking the best startup and emerging technology companies from throughout the southeast to pitch and demo their innovations.

TechVenture Conference 2009 connects entrepreneurs and executives of startup and emerging technology companies from throughout the Southeast with venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate buyers, economic development agencies, technology transfer professionals, university researchers, incubators, media, successful entrepreneurs and premier service providers.

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TechVenture Conference 2009 is Sponsored By: University of South Florida College of Business, USF Center for Entrepreneurship, Bayshore Solutions, How Do You Innovate?, TechDrawl, Shotput Ventures, Startup Florida, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine, TechLoaf

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Did you attend? Read event recap and leave a comment on this blog post by Bernie Borges, President of Find and Convert

Internet & Technology Summit 2009 was sponsored by: Verizon, HubSpot, Haneke Design, Robert Half Technology, Magnetic, Atlantic.net, Gray Robinson P.A, System Soft Technologies, Bayshore Solutions, Doterati, Whaleback Systems, TechVenture Conference 2009, HD Interactive, The Print Concierge, Tampa Bay CEO Magazine, 1:1 Media Solutions, Find and Convert, KDM Design & Marketing, TechLoaf Tampa Bay, Ren Scott Productions and TEK Systems.

Join TechLoaf for AFTER FIVE, a social gathering connecting Tampa Bay business, technology and creative executives in the heart of Downtown Tampa's Business district. Present your company in a relaxed atmosphere. No agenda, no boring speeches. Just eat, drink, and have fun. Enjoy complementary appetizers, happy hour drink specials and unlimited networking. After Five averages 600 attendees.

Register free here.

Tampa Internet marketing firm Bayshore Solutions CEO and President Kevin Hourigan was Muscular Dystrophy Association’s most wanted for the community-wide MDA Lock-Up charity event yesterday afternoon. The “arresting” officer picked up Mr. Hourigan up at Bayshore Solutions’ offices taking him over to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse to raise bail to get out of “jail” to help raise funds for Jerry’s Kids© and MDA. The MDA Lock-Up consists of local business and community leaders that agree to be “arrested” for having a “big heart” in the fun, MDA Lock-Up.

CEO and President of Bayshore Solutions Kevin Hourigan said, “MDA has been helping families for many years and I am proud to be a part of making the difference in fighting this disease. Thank you very much to the friends and family of Bayshore Solutions to contributing to such a great cause.”

The event was held as part of the Ruth’s Chris Telethon Executive Lock-Up. The donations raised will help families living in our community and help fight against neuromuscular diseases.

On September 23, 2009 Mark Bryan, President, Focused Results Inc. and Joseph Warren, CEO, Brainstorm Weekly will launch their inaugural Stand-Up Startups event in Tampa Bay.

Realizing that most entrepreneurs and startups in the early stages of development do not have access to the basic requirements needed to launch a successful venture, Bryan and Warren decided to combine their expertise and address this problem.

Stand-Up Startups is a creative urban event that empowers budding entrepreneurs and startups to go from creativity to cashflow --- giving them the tools, strategy and connections they need to accelerate their ideas into multi-million-dollar ventures.

Through Stand-Up Startups, participants will; Refine complex business ideas down to simple, clear messages that communicate value; Get real-time feedback and advice from an audience of industry experts, investors and peers; Explore effective strategic planning techniques for a smoother implementation process; Learn the ropes of building strong "partner networks" that expand their company's footprint; Engage in collaborative brainstorming designed to maximize peer-to-peer networking and unleash inner creativity.

To learn more about this program visit www.BusinessBlenders.com

Persystent Technologies, the developer of the fastest automated PC recovery solution on the market, has changed its name to Persystent Software. The name change is part of a dynamic new brand identity designed to reflect the companys focus on providing software solutions to a broader market, including individuals and small businesses, with their new Persystent SOLO product.