MEMBER HANDBOOK. ~ And other awesome info about tech in the Palm Beaches ~

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Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Meetup w/ PayPal s Jon LeBlanc in September 2015 We Started Something In July of 2015, we founded the Palm Beach Tech Association with the goal unifying and building our

2 Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Meetup w/ PayPal s Jon LeBlanc in September 2015 We Started Something In July of 2015, we founded the Palm Beach Tech Association with the goal unifying and building our technology industry here in the Palm Beaches We re proud to say we are on our way to becoming a vibrant technology hub. Our first year was one of building foundations we developed an organization from the ground up, formed key relationships, and set in motion many longterm initiatives. Most importantly, the Palm Beach Tech Space in downtown West Palm Beach was opened, providing us a home base to serve our mission on a daily basis. Now, we re going farther by partnering with great organizations, building crucial resources, and hosting cornerstone events. Our Vision The Palm Beaches will become the premier technology & innovation hub by 2030

3 The Mayor of West Palm Beach Jeri Muoio dropped off a grant check to us personally! So, what is Palm Beach Tech? Palm Beach Tech is a non-profit membership association building a tech & innovation hub in the Palm Beaches. Why should we pay attention? We can connect you to talent, money ideas, services, and peers who ll help grow your business. Why does it matter to us? We re bringing 21st century jobs and high growth innovation companies to our community, growing our economy by supporting next generation talent. How are you solving my problem? We We We We We educate through monthly events, initiatives, and mentorship. promote our companies and our industry passionately. advocate for resources and policy from our community leaders. support our industry and members with valuable resources. connect talent to career opportunities every chance we get. How do we get involved? Join Palm Beach Tech! Our Membership options help us, help you and the community. We love helping our members grow! Sponsor an Event! You can support meetups for as little as $100 and become a vital part of our community! Get Involved! Attend our events, join our list, or simply talk up our tech industry. The more business that stays here, the more we grow together!

Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Hackathon in November 2016 Our Mission The Palm Beach Tech Association will grow the technology industry of Palm Beach County to become a landmark technology & innovation hub.

4 Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Hackathon in November 2016 Our Mission The Palm Beach Tech Association will grow the technology industry of Palm Beach County to become a landmark technology & innovation hub. Our Core Initiatives 1. Education Pipeline Work with local education partners to develop the talent pool for local technology companies and startups. 2. Brand Development Capitalize on our global reputation to build a brand drawing business, attracting talent, and producing startups. 3. Community Advocacy Serve as the voice of the technology industry to government and business leaders throughout the county.

Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Meeting in June 2015 Leadership Opportunities Palm Beach Tech is made up of dedicated entrepreneurs, innovators, and executives, with many chances to get involved and grow

5 Our 1 st Palm Beach Tech Meeting in June 2015 Leadership Opportunities Palm Beach Tech is made up of dedicated entrepreneurs, innovators, and executives, with many chances to get involved and grow together! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mission: Unify and grow the technology industry in Palm Beach County. Goal: Develop the educational pipeline, brand identity, and community acknowledgement of our technology industry. STARTUP COUNCIL Mission: Locate and establish resources for startups in the Palm Beaches. Goal: We want to become the resource hub for startups in the Palm Beaches. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Mission: Coordinate educational partners & develop institute effective programs Goal: Develop a robust pipeline of technology talent within Palm Beach County. EVENTS & BRANDING COMMITTEE Mission: Build community and increase awareness of our technology industry through monthly meetups, cornerstone events, and unique marketing efforts. Goal: The Palm Beaches will be seen as a technology hub throughout the world. PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE Mission: Develop relationships with local leaders and advocate for policies to facilitate startup growth, business recruitment, and entrepreneurial activity. Goal: Palm Beach County will have the friendliest business policies possible. VENTURE CAPITAL COMMITTEE Mission: Connect startups to both funding and expertise needed to succeed. Goal: Create a sustainable and scalable investment community with the expertise necessary to help startups launch, grow, and stay in our area.

Our biggest Palm Beach Tech Meetup in March 2017, with

program areas serving our members and community by

Our monthly meetup of tech professionals, enthusiasts,

WHAT: 2 Hour Program @ SPACE WHEN: Monthly on 4th

technologists and entrepreneurs! WHAT: 1.

monthly mentorship program for entrepreneurs in the Palm

6 Our biggest Palm Beach Tech Meetup in March 2017, with 125 attending Our Programs Palm Beach Tech has three (3) program areas serving our members and community by bringing together our industry through education. Our monthly meetup of tech professionals, enthusiasts, and stakeholders! WHAT: 2 Hour SPACE WHEN: Monthly on 4th Wednesdays Our monthly workshop for aspiring technologists and entrepreneurs! WHAT: 1.5 Hour SPACE WHEN: Monthly on 1st Mondays Our monthly mentorship program for entrepreneurs in the Palm Beaches! WHAT: Mentor SPACE WHEN: Monthly 1st Fridays Our annual contest of coding skills and creative minds with cash rewards and bragging rights!

7 Achieve was a Founding Member, since opening a new office and doubling in size! Our Memberships Each membership level includes a higher-level exposure and access to resources that both build our industry and our member companies, together. Tier 1 Membership - $5,000 Annually Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Profile Listing on Website (On Homepage) Resume Distributor Access Present at our Meetup Sponsor all our Meetups Sponsor of all Special Events Sponsor a Council Meeting Career Board Postings (Unlimited) Social, Blog, & Newsletter Spotlights Local Press Release Distribution Palm Beach Tech Space Use (20 Days) Company Feature on our Website Blog Palm Beach Post Business Page Feature Announcement Press Release Tier 2 Membership - $2,500 Annually Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Career Board Postings (20) Profile Listing on Website (On Homepage) Social, Blog, & Newsletter Spotlights Resume Distributor Access Local Press Release Distribution Present at our Meetup Sponsor all our Meetups Palm Beach Tech Space Use (10 Days) Company Feature on our Website Blog Tier 3 Membership - $1,000 Annually Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Career Board Postings (10) Profile Listing on Website Resume Distributor Access Social, Blog, & Newsletter Spotlights Local Press Release Distribution Present at our Meetup Palm Beach Tech Space Use (5 Days) Startup Membership - $500 Annually *(1-10 Employee Companies Only) Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Career Board Postings (5) Profile Listing on Website Social, Blog, & Newsletter Spotlights Resume Distributor Access Local Press Release Distribution Present at our Meetup Entrepreneur Membership - $250 Annually *(1-2 Employee Companies Only) Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Career Board Postings (1) Profile Listing on Website Social, Blog, & Newsletter Spotlights Resume Distributor Access Individual Membership - $50 Annually Monthly Industry Brief & Weekly Newsletter Palm Beach Tech T-Shirt

Palm Beach Tech Space opened in Fall 2016 thanks to a grant by the Knight Foundation Coworking

for emerging entrepreneurs and early stage startups in Downtown West Palm Beach.

24/7 Floating Desk Floating Desk Permanent Dedicated Desk Conference Rooms Conference Rooms

$25 STUDENTS FREE EVENT PRICING CALL Access M-F 8am-5pm Access M- F 8am-5:00pm Access 24/7

8 Palm Beach Tech Space opened in Fall 2016 thanks to a grant by the Knight Foundation Coworking The Palm Beach Tech Space is a nonprofit collaborative workspace facilitating business growth for emerging entrepreneurs and early stage startups in Downtown West Palm Beach. PART TIME $75 FULL TIME $200 DEDICATED DESK $300 Access M-F 8am-5pm Access M-F 8am-5pm Access 24/7 Floating Desk Floating Desk Permanent Dedicated Desk Conference Rooms Conference Rooms Conference Rooms 5 Coworking Days Unlimited Coworking days Unlimited Coworking Days DAY PASS $25 STUDENTS FREE EVENT PRICING CALL Access M-F 8am-5pm Access M- F 8am-5:00pm Access 24/7 Floating Desk Floating Desk Full Access to Space after hours Partner Spaces Lake Worth Boca Raton Delray Beach West Palm Beach

In addition to our events, we support dozens of community meetups like Creative Mornings Sponsorship Opportunities Each monthly sponsorship includes higher levels of exposure within our community,

Palm Beach Tech Meetup Averaging 95+ Since 2015 Presenting Sponsor $500 Beer Sponsor $250 Presentation Table Ridiculous Marketing Recognition 5 Minutes Speaking Time Presentation Table Presentation

9 In addition to our events, we support dozens of community meetups like Creative Mornings Sponsorship Opportunities Each monthly sponsorship includes higher levels of exposure within our community, including technology, creative, and entrepreneurial professionals. Palm Beach Tech Meetup Averaging 95+ Since 2015 Presenting Sponsor $500 Beer Sponsor $250 Presentation Table Ridiculous Marketing Recognition 5 Minutes Speaking Time Presentation Table Presentation Table Epic Marketing Recognition Epic Marketing Recognition 2 Minutes Speaking Time Table Sponsor $100 Palm Beach Tech Web Monday Averaging 35+ Since 2009 Presenting Sponsor $250 Beer Sponsor $100 Ridiculous Marketing Recognition 5 Minutes Speaking Time Epic Marketing Recognition 2 Minutes Speaking Time Creative Mornings Palm Beach Averaging 65+ Since 2016 Presenting Sponsor $275 Coffee Sponsor $100 Ridiculous Marketing Recognition Presentation Table 2 Minutes Speaking Time Epic Marketing Recognition Community Meetups Support local Meetup Groups for just $100! Palm Palm Palm Palm Palm Beach Beach Beach Beach Beach Data Ruby Drupal Maker JavaScript Girl Develop It Startup Grind PB Boca JS Boca VR FlaDotNet South Florida Magento Developers North Boynton Coders Boca Raton IBM Tech WordPress Users of the Palm Beaches Digital Marketers of the Palm Beaches

10 We re all about our community, which is why we partner w/ nonprofits like Junior Achievement Nonprofit Partners Some of our nonprofit partners who help guide our efforts and combine forces to build the technology & innovation industry in the Palm Beaches. Palm Beach Tech Staff Any questions? Anything we can do for you? Reach out to us anytime, or drop in at the Palm Beach Tech Space! Joe Russo Executive Tyler Tornaben Community Manager Stephanie Buzano Communications Manager

Table of Contents. Who are we? Mission statement. Vision statement. Target market. Outcomes

Table of Contents. Who are we? Mission statement. Vision statement. Target market. Outcomes Table of Contents Table of Contents Who are we? Mission statement Vision statement Target market Outcomes Who are we? Silicon Coast is a grassroots organisation that formed organically out of a growing