Industry Roundtables
Industry Roundtables
First Focus On Local Business manages active roundtables in Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Aviation, Alternative Energy/Environment and Transportation & Logistics.
These industry-led groups provide a forum for business leaders from both the public and private sectors to design and implement specific initiatives, which promote high-wage job retention and expansion in targeted industries for the Capital Region.
Each roundtable collaborates with local and state organizations that provide business resources and advocacy for the industry sector.
Advanced Manufacturing
Chair: Rob Cowan
Human Resources Manager, General Dynamics Land Systems
http://www.capitalregionmanufacturers.com
http://www.mafmfg.com
Life Sciences
Chair: Martin Shipman
CEO, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
http://www.bigbendhealthcarecareers.com
http://www.bioflorida.org
Information Technology
Chair: Chet Hall
Chief Information Officer, Fringe Benefits Management Corporation
http://www.taltech.org/
http://www.itflorida.org
Alternative Energy and Environment
Chair: Kim Williams
CEO, Marpan Recycling, Inc.
http://www.sustainabletallahassee.org
http://www.sustainableflorida.org
Aviation and Aerospace
Chair: Bob Van Riper
CEO, Flightline Group, Inc.
http://www.flightlinegroup.com
http://www.fcaap.com/
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Transportation & Logistics
Chair: Mark T. Llewellyn, P.E.
President, Genesis Group From Vision to Reality
http://www.genesisgroup.com/
http://www.crtpa.org/
Roundtable meetings are held quarterly and are open for attendance. EDC partners and targeted industry representatives are encouraged to participate.
