This slideshow highlights the accomplishments of the Louisiana Technology Council in 2010 as well as what we have planned in 2011. It also gives recognition to our major sponsors of 2010. Please contact the LTC for further information on Events and Membership.

1. Welcome to the 2011 8th Annual Membership Meeting 01.26.2011 (NO) & 01.27.2011 (BR)

2. THANK YOU!! Your support has been invaluable! You continue to help us realize our goal of making:

3. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Represented by Darryl d’Aquin Represented by Represented by Robert Shreve

4. 2010 LTC Sponsors Antares Technology Solutions Associated Grocers AT&T AV Solutions AXI Education Solutions Benefit Planning Group Bizzuka, Inc. Booz Allen Hamilton Business Communications, Inc. Carver Darden Law Firm Cavalier CD Group CenturyLink

5. 2010 LTC Sponsors Chailland, Inc. Charter Business CMA Technology Solutions Coe & Company CommTech Industries ComTec Information Systems Cox Business Cox Communications Delgado Digital Forensic Solutions Entergy GCR & Associates Geocent

6. 2010 LTC Sponsors Global Data Systems Gulf South Business Systems HELP Solutions IBM InfiniEdge Software Solutions ITT Technical Institute Jacobs Technology Jones Walker Law Firm LATG Learning Sciences Corporation Louisiana Economic Development Level 3 Communications LITE

7. 2010 LTC Sponsors LSU Continuing Education Marine CFO MD Technologies Methods Technology Solutions New Horizons New Orleans BioInnovation Center NIMSAT Northrop Grumman IT Oracle Pathways Consulting PMOLink QinetiQ North America

8. 2010 LTC Sponsors Rallypoint RAMWare Readsoft, Inc. South Coast Angel Fund Stewart Enterprises Strategic Staffing Solutions SunGard Availability Services Susco Solutions, LLC TCA Cellular Therapy Transformyx Tulane University TW Telecom

9. 2010 LTC Sponsors Ultimate Technology Solutions Ultix Technologies Universal Data, Inc. University of New Orleans Venyu Verizon Wireless Vicknair Benefits Wechem, Inc. Whitney National Bank

10. LTC Locations Baton Rouge 6867 Bluebonnet Blvd 2nd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 289-4559 (v) New Orleans 1215 Prytania Street Suite 301 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 304-2910 (v) (504) 304-2905 (f)

11. LTC Structure & Staff Mark Lewis President LTC Staff Mary Taurman Sr. VP Program Services Jaclyn Craddock Sr. VP Member Services

12. LTC Support A very special thanks to the following companies for their support . . . . Person Huff CPA Group, LLC NXT Media (Accounting Services) (Social Media Services) InfiniEdge Software Peer Partners (Website Hosting) (Newsletter Development)

13. New Executive Committee Chairman – Mike Olivier Vice Chairman – Robert Shreve Treasurer – Ed Comeaux Secretary – Geoff Hingle Committees Audit/Finance/Legal/Compensation (AFLAC) – Ed Comeaux Membership and Related Membership Development – Ruark Chick Marketing and Promotions Grant and Related Grant and Fund Development Technologies Committee Statewide Expansion Committee Events and Programs Committee – Event Subcommittee Academic Committee Two at large appointments

14. Special Interest Groups Capital Access Clayton White & Choose Taurman (South Coast Angel Fund) CIO Roundtable Don James (Carver Darden) Medical Technology Tiffanie Lyon (MD Technologies) David Crais (CMG, LLC) Networking (Cards & Cocktails) Steve Gorman (Charter Business/Northshore) Women in Technology Tiffany Ingargiola (New Horizons) Social Media Victor Canada, NXT Media Note: LTC is always open to new ideas or suggestions concerning existing SIGs or creation of new SIGs base on member needs

15. LTC Member Statistics 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 Member Companies 297 221 302 241 248 Individual Members 902 633 598 1,041 1,398 Monthly Web Sessions 4,360 5,384 6,214 7,280 - (website views)

16. 2010 Signature Events January 26: 7th Annual Membership Meeting April 9: 9th Annual Homeland Security Event March 19: 1st Annual Governor’s Technology Awards June 4: 6th Annual Membership Appreciation Crawfish Boil July 12, 19, & 26: 1st Annual Tech Road Show August 27: 6th Annual National CIO/CTO Forum October 7: 2nd Annual State CIO/CTO Forum October 22: 7th Annual eWARDS Banquet December 2: 11th Annual Holiday FUNdraiser December 6: 6th Annual LTC Golf Classic

17. 2010 Special Programs Membership Orientations: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette Networking Events: Monthly on the Northshore and periodically in New Orleans and Baton Rouge Executive Connect: Active in LA; Launching in Atlanta 2011 Social Media (NXT Media): Facebook – facebook.com/LaTechCouncil Twitter - @LaTechCouncil LinkedIn – Louisiana Technology Council Internships: Interns from Tulane, UNO and LSU; carried over to 2011 2011 Calendar Fund Raiser

18. 2010 Partnerships Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO) Baton Rouge Business Report Chambers of Commerce (BR, NO, East/West Jefferson, St. Tammany, Lafayette) Gulf Coast Government Contractors Association (GCGCA) Louisiana Digital Gaming Initiative (LDGI) Advisory Board for International Game Developers Association (IDGA) Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE) Founding Board Member of Louisiana Connections Academy Executive Connections

19. LTC Vision Statement “The vision of the Louisiana Technology Council is to attract, facilitate, and disseminate technology knowledge and skills in order to enhance the business growth and career development of its membership in the communities that we serve and to help make: Louisiana – Tech Capital of the South®!

20. LTC Mission Statement “The primary mission of the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) is to assist with the economic development of the State of Louisiana by providing programs, events, organizational support and other value added services that contribute to our members’ growth and competitiveness.”

21. Investment/Marketing Opportunities LTC Website Sponsorship Tech Talk Newsletter Membership Directory Ads Executive Connect Website CIO/CFO/CEO Forums Tech Tuesdays/Web Wednesdays Executive Luncheons Homeland Security (4/15) LTC “Tech Capital” Golf Classic (10/10) eWARDS/Governor’s Awards (5/13) and much more . . . .

22. Benefits of Marketing Investment Banner and display table at the event Email promotion of the event to over 6,000+ email subscribers Email promotion through our partner organizations Press release to local publications and news outlets Firm presentation Listing of sponsorship on the LTC web portal Complete contact list of all attendees Special meeting with event speaker (if applicable) and more . . . . .

23. 2011 Goals/Initiatives 300+ Member Companies Fundraising/Investor Campaign Continued expansion into Baton Rouge and Lafayette Increased development of other markets More training/education events LTC Calendar on Louisiana Assets Executive Connect Atlanta (TAG) Committee of 100 Directive (New York) Student Internships Technology Road Show – Mississippi

24. 2011 Signature Events January 26: Annual Membership Meeting (New Orleans) January 27: Annual Membership Meeting (Baton Rouge) February 8: Medical SIG (Baton Rouge) March 16: Night @ the Hornets / Re-launch CIO Roundtable SIG (New Orleans) April 15: Homeland Security Forum (Baton Rouge) April 27: Membership Appreciation (New Orleans) April 28: Membership Appreciation (Baton Rouge) May 13: Governor’s Technology Awards (Baton Rouge) June 21: Night @ the Zephyr’s (New Orleans) July 12: Tech Road Show (Lafayette) July 19: Tech Road Show (Baton Rouge)

25. 2011 Signature Events July 26: Tech Road Show (New Orleans) August 2: Tech Road Show (Shreveport) August 26: CIO Forum (New Orleans) September 15: Healthcare Forum (Baton Rouge) October 5: BizTech Expo (Baton Rouge) October 10: LTC “Tech Capital of the South” Golf Classic November 4: CEO/CFO Forum (New Orleans) December 7: Holiday FUNdraiser (Rock & Bowl) LTC will also introduce a number of additional events throughout the year based on market trends and interest to the marketplace. For information regarding these events, please visit: www.LTC-LA.org and refer to our Calendar of Events and sign up for our email list!

26. Technology In Louisiana The 2009 Annual (12th) Cyberstates Report by Tech America showed between 2002 and 2007: Louisiana was one of 10 fastest-growing states for high-tech employment Louisiana gained 4,349 high-tech jobs up 11.3%. Louisiana moved from 49th to 47th in high tech employment Louisiana ranked 7th in percentage gains Rest of country lost 71,863 high-tech jobs, down 1.2%.

27. Technology In Louisiana The 2010 Annual (13th) Cyberstates Report by Tech America showed in 2008: Number of technology jobs increased in Louisiana by 2% Louisiana moved from 47th to 40th in high tech employment from 2007 Louisiana ranked 3rd among all states for tech job wage growth behind only Utah and Alabama Wages increased by 1.4% High-tech payroll was 32nd in the country

28. LTC Membership Benefits Connect with peers and decision makers Invaluable professional recognition and visibility Educational opportunities Sponsorship and marketing opportunities LTC Directory Listing (15,000+ printed/distributed state-wide and updated online year-round) Bi-weekly Tech Talk Newsletter (post press releases, events, jobs, etc.) Special member-only pricing for events/programs Opportunities to participate in LTC Special Interest Groups LTC Affinity Programs for special offers on member services **LTC is a Lead Generator for your business**

29. Get the Most Out of YOUR Membership Take advantage of member discounts and attend EVENTS/PROGRAMS Participate in or suggest new SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS List your organization in the LTC DIRECTORY (and update frequently) Use the LTC Website as a STRATEGIC INFORMATION DATATBASE Post JOBS/RESUMES on the LTC Website Submit information for the TECH TALK NEWSLETTER COMMUNICATE WITH THE LTC STAFF!!!! Tell us what you need, who you want to connect with and how we can help!

30. What the LTC Needs from You If not a member, join us! If a member, get involved! Offer ideas for events and resources Recommend us to others Become an LTC Ambassador Volunteers and Interns Sponsor an LTC event Become an LTC Investor Looking for Part time administrator for New Orleans

31. Summary/Conclusion LTC is for YOU!! Take advantage of the opportunities to participate! LTC’s success = increased economic development= growth for your business! Help us build strong partnerships and relationships across the State of Louisiana and we will continue to help make . . . .

32. Summary/Conclusion Feedback? Questions? Comments?

33. 2010 Special Recognition John J. Kelly Jr. Chairman of the Board 1993 - 2010

34. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Business Partners Corporate Partners Premier Corporate Partners Premier Enterprise Partners

35. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Business Partners

36. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Business Partner Charter Communications

37. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Business Partner Cox Communications

38. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Business Partner CommTech Industries

39. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Corporate Partners

40. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Corporate Partner Geocent

41. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Corporate Partner Northrop Grumman

42. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Corporate Partner InfiniEdge Software

43. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Corporate Partner AV Solutions

44. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Corporate Partners

45. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Corporate Partner New Horizons

46. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Corporate Partner Whitney National Bank

47. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Corporate Partner Oracle

48. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Corporate Partner Entergy

49. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Enterprise Partners

50. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Enterprise Partner Cox Business

51. 2010 Sponsor Recognition Premier Enterprise Partner Gulf South Business Systems

52. Special Thanks Again to Tonight’s Sponsors

53. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!Please see Jaclyn regarding membership or Mary to learn more about events and sponsorship!EMAIL OR CALL ON US ANYTIME! Jaclyn Craddockjcraddock@ltc-la.org Mark Lewismlewis@ltc-la.org Mary Taurmanmtaurman@ltc-la.org (225) 289-4559 or (504) 304-2910