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'''TechBirmingham''' (officially the '''Birmingham Area Technology Leadership Alliance''') is an alliance of leaders in the local technology industry. It was created in May [[2002]] on the recommendation of the [[Birmingham Area Technology Task Force]]. Its goals are to nurture existing technology businesses in the region, to attract new companies to the area, and to foster a healthy climate for tech businesses by attracting capital investment and economic development projects and partnering with businesses and governments in workforce training and development.
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'''TechBirmingham''' (officially the '''Birmingham Area Technology Leadership Alliance''') is an alliance of leaders in the local technology industry. It was created in May [[2002]] on the recommendation of the [[Birmingham Area Technology Task Force]]. The organization's offices are located at [[Innovation Depot]], and its president and CEO is [[Deon Gordon]].


TechBirmingham's president and CEO is [[Jennifer Skjellum]]. She served as board chair before succeeding founding president [[Curtis Palmer]]. [[Denise Jeffries]] is the current chair. Other previous chairs include [[James Rotch]], [[Susan Matlock]], [[Marc Guthrie]], [[James Childs]] and [[David Gray]].
Its goals are to nurture existing technology businesses in the region, to attract new companies to the area, and to foster a healthy climate for tech businesses by attracting capital investment and economic development projects and partnering with businesses and governments in workforce training and development.


TechBirmingham sponsors "TechMixer" trade shows, periodic "Ecycling" days to collect old electronics for recycling, and holds a monthly "TechFriday" social event. It is a partner in the [[Entrepreneur Accelerator Program]] and is planning a "TechMixer University".
TechBirmingham sponsors "TechMixer" trade shows, periodic "Ecycling" days to collect old electronics for recycling, and holds a monthly "TechFriday" social event. It is a partner in the [[Entrepreneur Accelerator Program]] and is planning a "TechMixer University".


In [[2016]] TechBirmingham co-sponsored [[Sloss Tech]], a technology conference coinciding with the [[Sloss Music & Arts Festival]].
In [[2016]] TechBirmingham co-sponsored [[Sloss Tech]], a technology conference coinciding with the [[Sloss Music & Arts Festival]]. [[TechAlabama]] was founded in [[2015]] as an affiliate of TechBirmingham.
 
==Presidents==
* [[Curtis Palmer]], 2002-2012
* [[Jennifer Skjellum]], 2012-2017
* [[Deon Gordon]], 2017-


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:26, 28 February 2020

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TechBirmingham (officially the Birmingham Area Technology Leadership Alliance) is an alliance of leaders in the local technology industry. It was created in May 2002 on the recommendation of the Birmingham Area Technology Task Force. The organization's offices are located at Innovation Depot, and its president and CEO is Deon Gordon.

Its goals are to nurture existing technology businesses in the region, to attract new companies to the area, and to foster a healthy climate for tech businesses by attracting capital investment and economic development projects and partnering with businesses and governments in workforce training and development.

TechBirmingham sponsors "TechMixer" trade shows, periodic "Ecycling" days to collect old electronics for recycling, and holds a monthly "TechFriday" social event. It is a partner in the Entrepreneur Accelerator Program and is planning a "TechMixer University".

In 2016 TechBirmingham co-sponsored Sloss Tech, a technology conference coinciding with the Sloss Music & Arts Festival. TechAlabama was founded in 2015 as an affiliate of TechBirmingham.

Presidents

External links