Created by the Florida State Legislature in 1996, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council has focused on one mission: to attract, retain, and grow high tech industry in the 21-county region of the Corridor. This is accomplished through university research initiatives; the creation of workforce development projects; and joint marketing of the region with economic development, community college and industry partners. In any given year, the Council funds dozens of research projects, and an even greater number of workforce, marketing, and industry initiatives.