Our mission is to be the leading technology interest group in Southwest Florida; and to encourage the development, growth and attraction of technology companies and technology resources in our region. Our core strategies are: Catalyze, Cultivate and Connect.

  by introducing technology companies to early-stage capital; to partnership opportunities with the local technology community  and to service providers associated with the technology sector.

 by offering informational and educational programs; bringing attention to government investment and regulation that affect our industry; and recognizing excellence and achievement for Innovention, Transformation and Partnership through our annual awards program. 

 by presenting events and programs that are meaningful to our members and prospective members; bringing attention to our region’s technology success stories; and supporting initiatives that advance our mission. 

SWFRTP May 2013 Networking Event

The Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) May Networking event was hosted by ITT Technical Institute.  The attendees were treated to updates from ITT Tech’s Career Service Director Liz Woloszyk, Skye Largent of Tounjian Advisory Group LLC,  Steve Aubin of Interop Technologies and Brad Buckowich of The Knox Academy.

The event was also a benefit for The Knox Academy. Brad Buckowich Principal/Director updated the group on the schools mission and their growth plans. The SWFRTP donated $100.00 to the school. You can help by donating items from the schools wish list: up to 25 computers or laptops with Windows OS, network / wifi cards, virus protection software, Kindle's/e-readers, smart boards, projection system, PBX phone system, printer, fax and scanner, up to 5 licenses of speech recognition software, office furniture, cubicle systems, chairs on wheels, desks, shelving units, noise reduction headphones, wireless mice, fun technology giveaways as prizes for students of the month or A average for semester, donating to their overall operating expenses. The goal is to help a child learn effectively in a calm environment. 

www.theknoxacademy.com