At TechFarms, We Strive to Help Your Ideas Thrive

TechFarms is a business incubator focusing on the technology sector. We provide entrepreneurs a place to make their ideas real, with office and makerspace, equipment, prototyping facilities, business and technical mentoring, and more.

February 2018

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TechFarms Tenant Invents LED LightSuits, Performs in Shows All Over the World

In late 2012, innovator and entrepreneur Jeff Elkins became obsessed with the emerging hydro sport known as Flyboarding. The sport uses the thrust generated by a personal water craft, or Jet Ski, to propel the rider to heights approaching 50’ above the water. Not content to fly just during daylight hours, Jeff envisioned nighttime flights illuminated by high-powered LEDs attached to his clothing.

Shortly thereafter, Jeff began collaborating with Dr. Steve Dunnivant at Gulf Coast State College’s Advanced Technology Center in Panama City. Dr. Dunnivant provided early support for Jeff’s idea and suggested that he take his invention to TechFarms where he could get access to facilities, equipment, and additional mentoring.

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TechFarms Hosts Girls, Inc. January Board Meeting

Bay County's Chapter of Girls, Inc. held their monthly board meeting at TechFarms, LLC on January 31st. Girls, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with over 400 Chapters across the United States and Canada that helps girls between the ages of 6 and 18 with development, support, and mentoring. Since 1974, Bay County has helped countless families with inspiring programs that encourage young women to be strong, smart, and bold. Formerly Girls Club, Girls, Inc. provides programs that involve a combination of mastering physical, intellectual, and emotional goals.

TechFarms was pleased to host January's board meeting and is proud to boast that its Operations Manager, Laura Nelson, has been an active board member since 2015.

Upcoming Events

First 2018 PCBSWUG Meeting
February 27th, 2018, 5-7:30 PM.
TechFarms, Panama City Beach, FL

Join us for 2018’s first Panama City Beach SOLIDWORKS User Group (PCBSWUG) meeting. Come out to network with others and learn more about SOLIDWORKS 2018’s new and improved features including a deep dive into SOLIDWORKS CAM. Kendra Wardlow, the local SWUG leader for Panama City Beach, will be hosting the event. She has arranged presentations by several experienced application engineers. A free pizza dinner will be provided.
The event is FREE, and you can RSVP by emailing Kendra at PCBSWUG@gmail.com or register at Eventbrite here.
We hope to see you there!

News

The Coolest Gadgets from CES 2018!

Check out Tech Insider's list of coolest gadgets from this year's CES.

5 Biggest Startup Trends & Predictions for 2018
From AI to Internet of Things, find out what this year has in store for us from startups and entrepreneurs around the world. To read, click here.

Big Bets on A.I. Open a New Frontier for Chip Start-Ups
Chips for Artificial Intelligence have recently attracted tech startup financiers to invest in young chip startups. Read more here.

The Best of CES 2018 finalists!
This year's CES had ground breaking presentations in a variety of technology categories. Check out the 2018 list of nominees in all 16 categories here.

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