In November 2004, in Tampa, Florida, eMBS received a Governor's Business Leadership and Industry Appreciation Award for business innovation and helping the community to attract businesses to the area.

Larry Gioia is in the center; to the right is Judy Genshaft, president of USF and former provost at SUNY Albany.

eMBS is a member of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's Committee of One Hundred. eMBS also represents the New Economy sector on its Economic Development Steering Committee.