News Updates
Center For Innovation Announces New Partnerships At Nasvf Conference
The Center For Innovation (CFI) is pleased to be hosting the 18th annual National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) Conference. The conference, going through Wednesday at the Arlington Sheraton, features leaders of government innovation capital, state and regional funding programs, and angel and venture capital organizations working to advance innovation through new capital programs.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Awarded The 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center For Innovation (CFI) awarded Governor Rick Perry with the 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award on Tuesday, October 18. The award is presented to a Federal, State or Regional official that has made exceptional contributions in leadership, program initiatives and resources to improve the economic climate for technology-based emerging enterprises. Read full press release here.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Awarded The 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center For Innovation (CFI) awarded Governor Rick Perry with the 2011 NASVF Government Technology Leadership Award on Tuesday, October 18. The award is presented to a Federal, State or Regional official that has made exceptional contributions in leadership, program initiatives and resources to improve the economic climate for technology-based emerging enterprises. Read full press release here.
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CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND NASVF 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES JOHN FERNANDEZ AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) and Center for Innovation (CFI), Arlington, Texas announced today the featured keynote speaker for the premier industry conference is John Fernandez - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. Fernandez will speak during the 18th Annual NASVF Conference October 17-19 being held at the Arlington Sheraton. Click here for full press release.
Vision from Chamber and President & CEO Wes Jurey Applauded in Magazine
An article featuring the three bridges on I-30 in Arlington explains the foresight and teamwork it took to create new access to the city.
Arlington Chamber Foundation Supports Program to Introduce Authors to Children
Award winning children’s authors visit Arlington schools and speak to families at the Rangers Ballpark Diamond Club each month. Read more here about February’s featured author, E.B. Lewis.
Arlington to Austin
A group of Chamber members traveled to Austin the last week of January to meet with state legislators and share concerns about crucial issues for the Arlington area. Read more here in an article appearing in the Arlington Citizen-Journal on January 26.
