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TBTF Press Releases
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TBTF Foundation Announces Line Up for Tech Jam’s Battle of the Bands |
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9th Annual “Summer Party with a Purpose” will feature performances by four local bands, food and drink, a silent auction and excellent networking, all while raising money for local youth Tampa, Fla. (August 11, 2010) – The TBTF Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, announced today the four local bands that will battle it out at this year’s Tampa Bay Tech Jam presented by Verizon on August 26 at the Ritz Ybor. The Foundation is rockin’ it old school this year with a battle of the bands, featuring: - Brian Chris Band – an all original band from Tampa that has played at the St. Pete Times Forum and opened for Blue Oyster Cult. Their new cd, Everything You Need was released July 2010. Check them out here.
- Low Expectations – this band believes life is better with Low Expectations! Band members include representatives from PBS&J. They jam out on the weekends and only play a few select gigs a year including charity events.
- Pitbull Toddler – this band’s mission is to “melt the faces at each and every show we play!” Band members consist of Cox Media Group employees and personalities from the “Cowhead Show” on 102.5 The Bone, including host Mike “Cowhead” Calta. Check out their Facebook fan page here.
- The Party Sharks – a mixture of musicians from a telecommunications company and a financial powerhouse. This band has members from Telovations and Raymond James & Associates. They can be seen around Tampa Bay rockin’ it old school.
The crowd at Tech Jam will vote on the bands by making a one dollar donation per vote. All proceeds from the voting will go to the TBTF Foundation. The band with the most votes (donations) at the end of the event will be crowned the Battle of the Bands Champion and receive studio time from Mana Recording Studios. “We are looking forward to our greatest Tech Jam to date,” said Bob Riddell, TBTF Foundation chair. “We know it has been a tough year, but we’ve worked hard to put together an amazing lineup of entertainment and the networking opportunities at Tech Jam are unmatched. We hope as much of the TBTF membership as possible can come out to this year’s event in support of the Foundation and its educational programs.” Tech Jam will have a silent auction, giving attendees a chance to bid on such items as a week-long stay in the mountains of North Carolina or a beach house on Sand Key, a portrait session, Disney park passes, club level tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays game, among many others. The Foundation is still accepting silent auction items. Contact Kimberly Wander at kwander@tbtf.org if you have an item to donate. This year’s Tech Jam also features a VIP backstage party from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Only a limited number of tickets are available. VIPs will enjoy one hour of open bar, priority check-out at the silent auction, private access to balcony overlooking the main event, casino table games, raffle prizes and the chance to meet the bands. Tech Jam is the Foundation’s largest fundraising effort of the year. Funds raised through the silent auction, ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the Foundations’ programs including scholarships for underserved youth pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as well as career training and computer labs at area Boys & Girls Clubs. Known as “a summer party with a purpose,” each year Tech Jam features live entertainment, cocktails, dancing, great food and excellent company to network with in a unique setting unlike a typical business event. This year's Tech Jam is presented by Verizon. Other sponsors include Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bright House Networks Business Solutions, Veredus, Nielsen, Ciber, Raymond James Financial, Bayshore Technologies, Genesis Direct, Peak 10, Roger West Creative and Code, LimeLight Photography, En Fuego Studios, Numara Software, The Judge Group, PBS&J, Telovations and Citrix. Sponsorships are still available, contact Amy Norman at anorman@tbtf.org or download the 2010 Sponsorship Package. Visit www.tampabaytechjam.com to register and purchase VIP backstage tickets. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. About Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Founded in 2000, the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is a professional association whose members work together to make the Bay area a place where technology and innovation thrive. TBTF’s 400+ member organizations represent technology entrepreneurs, business and community leaders, investors, government representatives, researchers and educators. For more information, visit www.tbtf.org. About TBTF Foundation
Founded in 2001 as a 501 (c)3 organization, the TBTF Foundation is the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) and provides a method for TBTF members to give back to the community. The Foundation’s mission is to encourage and equip ‘at risk’ youth in the Tampa Bay area to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). The Foundation’s initiatives, Computer-rific, Scholarship Program and Tech Jam are all funded entirely by donations and support from corporate sponsorship. ### |
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TBTF Calls for Nominations for its Annual Industry Achievement Awards |
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Nominations due by Aug. 31; Awards ceremony held on Nov. 12 Tampa, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2010) – The Tampa Bay Technology Forum, Central Florida’s largest and most influential technology association, announces a call for nominations for its 7th Annual Industry Achievement Awards to be held Nov. 12. Applications are available on the TBTF website and must be returned to awards@tbtf.org by Aug. 31. The Industry Achievement Awards honor the leaders in Tampa Bay’s technology industry. Finalists will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges and honored in front of hundreds at a black-tie awards gala. To nominate your company, a deserving client, vendor or colleague, visit the TBTF website for a nomination form to be completed and returned to awards@tbtf.org. TBTF will then send the nominee an official application. TBTF members are strongly urged to apply, but nominations are also open to prospective member companies in the Tampa Bay area. To be eligible, companies must have operations in the Tampa Bay region (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando and Citrus counties), except in the case of Emerging Technology Company, which must also be headquartered in Tampa Bay. Award categories include: • Emerging Technology Company of the Year Award - Recognizes a technology company headquartered in Tampa Bay that has been in business less than five years.
• Technology Company of the Year Award - Recognizes an established technology company that has been in business five or more years.
• Excellence in Service Award - Recognizes an organization providing professional services aimed at growing technology companies.
• Community Supporter of the Year Award - Recognizes an organization that has made a significant impact on advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives and programs in the region.
• Rising Star Award - Recognizes a young leader under the age of 40 who has made a significant and positive impact on the region's technology community.
• Outstanding Leadership Award - Recognizes a demonstrated leader who has made a significant and positive impact on Tampa Bay's technology community. This year’s sponsors include Bright House Networks Business Solutions, Ciber, Forsythe, TriNet, Veredus, Agilysys, Genesis Direct and Sungard. The 7th Annual Industry Achievement Awards Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. For more information contact Lori Taylor at ltaylor@tbtf.org. ### |
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TBTF Foundation’s 2010 Tech Jam is Rockin’ it Old School with a Battle of the Bands at the Ritz Ybor |
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9th Annual “Summer Party with a Purpose” is calling for bands to apply; seeks silent auction items and sponsorships Tampa, Fla. (June 17, 2010) – The TBTF Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, will hold its annual Tampa Bay Tech Jam on August 26 at the Ritz Ybor. This year the Foundation is Rockin’ it Old School with a Battle of the Bands. Local bands interested in taking center stage and battling it out for the ultimate bragging rights, must complete and return the application by July 15. Four bands will be selected to perform at Tech Jam. Each band will have a 20-minute set to win over the crowd and get votes. Attendees will have a certain number of “votes” to cast with an option to cast more with a one dollar donation that will go to the Foundation. Bands can also rally fans and groupies for votes prior to the event by collecting one dollar donations per vote. The band with the most votes (donations) at the end of the event will be crowned the Battle of the Bands Champion and receive studio time from Mana Recording Studios. The Foundation is also seeking donated items for its silent auction, such as gift certificates, spa services, travel packages, entertainment packages, etc. “Over the years, our generous supporters have helped us raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Foundation’s educational programs,” said Bob Riddell, TBTF Foundation Chair. “Once again, we turn to the TBTF members and Tampa Bay community for help. We want to make this year our biggest and most successful Tech Jam to date, so please come rock out with us and support the Foundation so we can continue to award scholarships to our youth and encourage them to have positive futures.” A portion of the funds raised through the silent auction, ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the Foundations’ programs including scholarships for underserved youth pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as well as career training and computer labs at area Boys & Girls Clubs. Known as “a summer party with a purpose,” each year Tech Jam features live entertainment, cocktails, dancing, great food and excellent company to network with in a unique setting unlike a typical business event. This year's sponsors include Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bright House Networks Business Solutions, Veredus, Nielsen and Ciber. Sponsorships are still available, contact Amy Norman at anorman@tbtf.org or download the 2010 Sponsorship Package. Contact Deanne Langton at dlangton@tbtf.org for silent auction items and band information. Registration for Tech Jam will be available soon at www.tampabaytechjam.com. About Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Founded in 2000, the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is a professional association whose members work together to make the Bay area a place where technology and innovation thrive. TBTF’s 450+ member organizations represent more than 45,000 employees include technology entrepreneurs, business and community leaders, investors, government representatives, researchers and educators. For more information, visit www.tbtf.org. About TBTF Foundation
Founded in 2001 as a 501 (c)3 organization, the TBTF Foundation is the charitable arm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) and provides a method for TBTF members to give back to the community. The Foundation’s mission is to encourage and equip ‘at risk’ youth in the Tampa Bay area to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). The Foundation’s initiatives, Computer-rific, Career Days, Scholarship Program and Tech Jam are all funded entirely by donations and support from corporate sponsorship. ### |
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