TechPoint: supporting the growth of Indiana's entrepreneurial technology sector.

• Position: Sponsor

AFTER A CENTURY BUILT ON agricultural bounty and manufacturing muscle, Indiana now must take the high ground of high technology. Indiana has the talent, the resources and the entrepreneurial spirit to make great things happen.

Formed in December 2002, TechPoint brings together business, government and academic leaders to support the growth of Indiana's entrepreneurial technology sector. TechPoint is making Indiana a recognized technology leader by developing relevant policy, catalyzing change and measuring the state's progress.

On behalf of its approximately 400 members statewide, TechPoint:

* Advocates for proactive policy changes that enhance technology-based industry and employment in Indiana.

* Provides quality programming, networking, educational and business-development opportunities, as well as services and resources that facilitate growth and competitiveness.

* Serves as a resource and partner in promoting the growth of technology-based, high-wage jobs and high-margin businesses across Indiana.

POINTS OF CONVERGENCE

TechPoint's advocacy, programs, member services and economic-development efforts work together to drive the growth, development and retention of Indiana's key technology clusters:

* Information Technology

* Advanced Manufacturing

* Health & Life Sciences

* Logistics

TechPoint members represent diverse technology interests across Indiana. Members include technology companies that derive most of their revenue from R&D activities and the sale of technology products and services, as well as non-technology companies, professional service firms, government agencies, economic-development organizations and academic institutions that support or interact with technology companies.

TechPoint serves as an authoritative voice before government and a resource of first resort for member businesses and organizations.

TechPoint is known for its outstanding educational and business networking programs, advocacy efforts in the state legislature and special events that focus on technology businesses and entrepreneurs. Members benefit from information, representation, and access to critical leadership opportunities in numerous areas. Visit www.TechPoint.org for more information about TechPoint membership.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Transforming Indiana's traditional manufacturing-based economy into a knowledge-based economy is a key driver of TechPoint's mission to make Indiana a technology leader.

While representing member companies, TechPoint...