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Silicon Valley Robotics

Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) supports the innovation and commercialization of robotics technologies. We host the Silicon Valley Robot Block Party, networking events, investor forums, a directory, jobs board and provide additional services and information for members, including an annual global robotics startup competition and reports on aspects of the emerging robotics industry.

We’ve just added a map/list of all the robotics research labs in the Bay Area – there are 50 just counting govt/academic labs!

Location

8000 Edgewater Dr

Oakland, CA 94621

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World Affairs Council of Austin

The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center (ITC) supports Texas businesses which seek opportunities outside of the United States.  ITC representatives work closely with corporate decision-makers from abroad who wish to have a presence, strategic alliances, and market in Texas.

Location

1103 W. 24th Street

Austin, TX 78705

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Northern Aero Alliance

The Northern Aero Alliance (NAA) was formed in 2009 to enable aviation related companies and organizations to work together collaboratively to create opportunities for NAA members through strength in partnerships.  The NAA has three primary objectives:

1.  Generate business opportunities for aviation group members.
2.  Support aviation-related economic development efforts.
3.  Draw national attention to our regional aviation sector.

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Government Relations, LLC

Government Relations, LLC helps fight terrorism worldwide by ensuring US companies can safely export defense, aerospace, and high technology items. Among with various services related to export and market entrance, we help companies comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Location

9259 Old Keene Mill Rd#200

Burke, VA 22015

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Fredericksburg Regional Alliance

A public/private economic development marketing partnership for the counties of Caroline, King George Spotsylvania Stafford & City of Fredericksburg

Location

1125 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 240

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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Upstate SC Alliance

Formed in 2000, the Upstate South Carolina Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the dynamic Upstate region, representing the commerce-rich northwestern corner of South Carolina, to the world. The Upstate SC Alliance's vision is to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally."  The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region.

Location

124 Verdae Blvd.

Suite 202

Greenville, SC 29607

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The Maritime Alliance Foundation (TMA Foundation)

Launched in 2013, TMA Foundation (TMAF) focuses on:  Workforce Development (including OceanSTEM), Research, and Community Outreach.  TMAF is working with over 60 organizations in San Diego County to promote OceanSTEM and helped organize a regional coalition to promote maritime workforce development. TMA (prior to the creation of TMAF) co-sponsored the San Diego Maritime Industry Report 2012 with the SD Regional Economic Development Corporation and the SD Workforce Partnership – a first-of-its-kind

Location

2877 Historic Decatur

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92106

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The Maritime Alliance

Founded in 2007, The Maritime Alliance (TMA) organizes the San Diego maritime technology community – the largest concentrated BlueTech cluster in the U.S.  It focuses on: Economic Development, Ecosystem Development, and National/International Outreach.  TMA is collaborative – as examples, it is signatory to the first international coalition of maritime technology clusters; it works with over 60 local partners to promote OceanSTEM in SD County; it supports the SDSU “Troops to Engineers SERVICE Program” (one of the largest in the U.S.); it is

Location

2877 Historic Decatur

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92106

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only fully accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world. Embry-Riddle is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, coeducational university serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and related fields.

Location

600 South Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900

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Rockford Region Economic Development District

The Rockford Region Economic Development District is a nonprofit agency whose primary role is to do economic development planning. This includes planning for job creation and growing community wealth.

Economic Development Districts oversee and implement the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (a five-year strategic economic development plan). Our economic development district is financially supported by both Winnebago County, Boone County, Rockford Area Economic Development Council, and Growth Dimensions for Belvidere-Boone County.

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Location

100 Park Avenue

Rockford, IL 61101

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

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