Tech Future Town Hall is scheduled Tue., April 29, 7:30 to 10:00 am, Radisson Hotel, Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg. What roles will universities play in Florida’s tech economy? How can we enhance business and university collaboration? What can we do to strengthen and promote Florida’s high tech success? All this and more will be explored by Drs. Genshaft, USF; Hitt, UCF; Kuttler, SPC; and Eastman, Eckerd College, joined by key tech industry executives, and moderated by Lynda Keever, Publisher, Florida Trend. Free for Tampa Bay Tech Forum members, $25 for others. To learn more, email Michelle Bauer at mbauer@tbtf.org or call 727-510-2524.

Rep. Leslie Waters is “Legislator of the Year.” Congratulations to Rep. Waters, District 51 – St. Petersburg, on her selection by the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC). Pinellas Economic Development Director Buzz David announced the award on March 25 at FEDC’s annual legislative conference in Tallahassee.  According to David, FEDC’s president-elect, “Rep. Waters was selected for her leadership on business issues and her commitment to improving Pinellas County’s economy and quality of life.” For further information, call 727-464-7332.

As you read this, Pinellas companies are busy building service and product supply/support chains with other Pinellas companies by listing their firms in the Pinellas Networking Directory on www.siliconbay.org, and posting their special needs in the Pinellas Business Opportunities section.  Listed companies can create and edit their own firm’s description with a personal password.  More than 1,400 companies are already listed in the directory and are sharing in the benefits of this free, unique service. Don’t miss out. List now. For information, call 727-464-7342. http://www.siliconbay.org/networking_directory/

Tools and Techniques to cut costs and increase profits for your business. The April Bi-Chamber Technology Council Meeting, sponsored by the St. Petersburg and Clearwater chambers of commerce, is Friday, April 25, 8:30 to 10:30 am, at the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College, 113th Street between 86th and 102nd Avenues. Subjects range from human resources to manufacturing. Call to register free; St. Petersburg, 727-821-4069, or Clearwater, 727-461-0011.

Don’t miss Good Business Pinellas TV and Radio: Good Business Pinellas airs on SPC channel 19 weeknights at 7 pm and again 10 am to noon weekends.  It also may be seen seven various times weekly on Pinellas 18 and channels 15 in St. Pete and Clearwater. Good Business Radio is every Wednesday, 1 – 2 pm, WHNZ 1250 AM, plus anytime on www.siliconbay.org.  To learn more, call 727-464-7498.