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Summer Tech Jam, TBTF’s annual membership party, dubbed “A Summer Party with a Purpose,” raises funds for the TBTF Foundation through sponsorships, ticket sales and a silent auction. Every year, Tech Jam features a headlining band, cocktails, dancing, great food and excellent company to network with in a unique setting unlike a typical business card swap event.

This year, Tech Jam is Rockin' It Old School with a Battle of the Bands on August 26 at the Ritz Ybor. That’s right, back by popular demand is Battle of the Bands. Four bands will battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights as the top band at this year's event. Each band will be given a 20-minute set to win over the crowd and get votes. Bands can also "raise" votes before the event. 

The Battle of the Bands competition will take place, plus an evening of drinks, dinner, and a silent auction - all to support a worthy cause. This year's Tech Jam is presented by Verizon and sponsors include Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bright House 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, Citrix and AVI-SPL. Sponsorships are still available, contact Amy Norman at anorman@tbtf.org or download the 2010 Sponsorship Package. For event information call 813-341-8283.    

In 2008, TBTF had its biggest Tech Jam in history, setting a record for attendance and money raised. More than 1,400 attended and more than $100,000 was collected for the Foundation, which provides 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. Ken Block and Drew Copeland from the double platinum-selling band Sister Hazel also performed.

We are always looking for volunteers, so sign up to be a part of the planning or help out with the event itself. If you’re interested, let us know at volunteer@tbtf.org.

 
 

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"Nperspective made the decision to join TBTF because of their philosophy of gaining an understanding of what is important to your business, what the different contingencies within your organization want to get out of membership, and then honestly discussing the best way to accomplish those goals. Over the years, I have seen the value of TBTF membership at the individual level through exposure to new clients, networking and professional development. Additionally, by supporting TBTF, I am helping the Tampa Bay community on a broader level by providing strategy, execution and cohesiveness in order to create a significant technology base that helps strengthen our economy."
 
- Janet S. Watson, Director of Business Development, Nperspective

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