The Metroplex Technology Business Council is the largest pure technology trade association in the Southwest.
Some of the benefits of a membership in the MTBC are:
High-Tech Connections
Services
- Business-to-business introductions
- International trade support and partnerships
- Market research and community statistical resources
- Relocation information and assistance
- Funding assistance
- Real estate services
- Advertising opportunities
- Listing in the MTBC's Web-based membership directory
- Listing in the MTBC's printed membership directory / magazine
Legislative:
- The MTBC was a leader in the effort to establish the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, a $200 million research and commercialization fund.
- The MTBC spearheaded efforts to create the Texas R&D Tax Credit.
- The MTBC supported expansion of "Excellence Funding" for colleges and universities.
- The MTBC mobilized efforts to defeat the state restriction on the use of the job title "engineer."
Developing the Tech Industry:
- The MTBC supports workforce development initiatives to increase student interest in tech careers.
- The MTBC connects trade delegations to Metroplex companies for trade and partnering opportunities overseas such as Korea, Germany, China, England and more.
- The MTBC recruits new tech companies to the Metroplex.
- The MTBC created the region's first RFID industry coalition.
- The MTBC works to develop partnerships between high-tech companies and educational institutions for research and development programs.
For more information about the benefits of a membership in the MTBC, see the MTBC's marketing video.