Specially crafted rockets soared high into the skies April 22 at the 2011-12 NASA Student Launch Projects challenge.
More than 500 students, representing 53 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities in 28 states, launched rockets of their own design -- complete with working science payloads or engineering payloads -- at Bragg Farms in Toney, Ala.
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/slp/2012/slp2012_winners.html

The Florida Venture Forum ( http://www.floridaventureforum.org ) has selected 17 Florida based companies to present at its Early Stage Venture Capital Conference, to be held at the Reunion Resort in Orlando on May 10, 2012.
Seventeen of Florida's best early-stage prospects for equity financing will make 10-minute presentations to an audience of venture capitalists, private equity investors, angel investors, investment bankers, financial intermediaries and entrepreneurs.

WORKFORCE plus, Tallahassee’s local workforce expert, invites area hiring businesses to participate in the  “JOBS=PAYCHECKS NOW” Job Fair & Expo – a rewarding and professional experience for job seekers and employers in the Big Bend Area. This event will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Leon County Civic Center and will give businesses the opportunity to actively recruit valuable new employees. This year’s event marks the 9th annual job fair!