TBTF Launches Revamped Web Site with Fresh Look, Improved Functionality

TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Technology Forum announced today the launch of its newly redesigned Web site, created jointly by two local technology companies, Sarasota’s atLarge, Inc. and St. Petersburg’s YourMembership.com.

Some of the new features on the site include more robust member profiles, where employees of a member company can create their own profile in addition to the company profile; feeds from TBTF’s social sites, such as Facebook and FlickR and a page for industry-related news and member news and events. In the very near future a job board will launch in addition to online networks, where members of TBTF’s peer networks can communicate with each other between meetings. The new site also boasts improved functionality for members and users.

“We want to thank YourMembership.com for all of their support to bring us this amazing new site for our members,” said Amy Norman, president and CEO of TBTF. “Additionally we would like to recognize the outstanding team with atLarge, Inc. who has donated numerous hours to build and redesign the site with YourMembership’s platform. The end result is a dynamic site that focuses on our members and delivers timely information and value.”

“TBTF is the area’s preeminent technology organization, and the fact that they did their due diligence and selected YourMembership.com to power their new online community and membership management solution is a testament to YourMembership.com’s features, functionality and ease-of-use,” said David Sieg, vice president, strategic marketing, YourMembership.com. “We enjoyed the entire process of meeting the TBTF team, presenting our solution and helping them launch – and as active members of TBTF we look forward to using the new Web site to network with other area technology providers and professionals.”

Anand Pallegar, TBTF chairman and atLarge founder, felt it was important for atLarge to partner on the new Web site in order to bring awareness and recognition of Tampa Bay's diverse and talented technology community. "Technology is the game changer for tomorrow's workforce. Organizations like TBTF that encourage kids' interests in science and technology, connect technology professionals through information and networking opportunities and promote technology's role in our economy will lead Florida's economic recovery and innovation," said Pallegar.