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Enterprise Development Corporation Taps Internet and New Media Visionary for Fall Technology Showcase
Posted: 8/7/2002

Posted By: EDC Contact: Chris Kennelly
Phone: 561-620-8494 Email: ckennelly@edc-tech.org

Recognized Global Leader to Deliver Keynote Address on November 21, 2002

Boca Raton, FL – August 6, 2002 – The Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC), a public/private partnership specializing in providing strategic business development services to emerging science and technology companies, today announced that Ted Leonsis, Vice Chairman of America Online, Inc. will address the audience at its Fifth Annual Emerging Technology Business Showcase (ETBS). Mr. Leonsis is considered a founding father of the new media industry, and is leading cutting-edge efforts to create new and scalable businesses and services for AOL. Leonsis is also a philanthropist and majority owner of the Washington Capitals NHL Hockey Team, and minority owner of the Washington Wizards NBA Team as well as the MCI Center.

“I am acutely aware of the challenges that young companies face in today’s uncertain economic climate, and am delighted to talk about creative ways to ignite creativity in emerging businesses in order to propel them towards growth and success,” said Ted Leonsis. “Having been involved in projects such as Back on Track America that provide valuable tools and advice to entrepreneurs, I look forward to addressing the ETBS audience and discussing lessons learned that can be applied to this next generation of rising stars.”

“We are honored to have such a noteworthy speaker as Ted Leonsis deliver the keynote address at ETBS and look forward to hearing his perspective on how to succeed in today’s business climate,” said Jane Teague, EDC Executive Director. “Mr. Leonsis brings a wealth of integrity and experience to everything he does. Our audience will surely enjoy his lively presentation style, as well as his insight into building successful companies and the future of the technology sector overall.”

The EDC Showcase is sponsored by local business and industry in support of South Florida’s entrepreneurial community, and the theme this year is “Emerging Strategic Partnerships. For the fifth consecutive year, technology companies, service providers, potential investors, and research and development organizations will gather to strengthen and develop key alliances in the local community.

About EDC
Founded in 1994 as a public/private partnership, EDC provides strategic business development assistance to emerging science and technology-based companies in South Florida. EDC offers expertise in new product commercialization, business strategy development and implementation, technology transfer, strategic alliances and preparing emerging companies to raise capital funds. Since its founding, EDC has provided expert hands-on business assistance to over 71 companies. EDC has also helped companies to raise over $75.6 million in financing, create over 163 new products, and create 4,944 new jobs. Its overall economic impact is in excess of $98 million to South Florida’s economy. For more information, visit www.edc-tech.org, or contact Jane Teague, Executive Director, at jteague@edc-tech.org, call 561-620-8494 ext.15, or write her at Enterprise Development Corporation, 3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
www.edc-tech.org
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