Member Spotlight
This month, we caught up with Vennard Wright, Chief Information officer for WSSC.
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Vennard Wright is currently the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). As WSSC CIO, he provides the requisite leadership to transform the management of information technology (IT) capabilities and business transformation services to support the Commission’s operations by ensuring that IT’s service delivery is in full alignment with the General Manager and Commissioners’ strategic goals and objectives.
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Don't miss out on this exclusive MTC Member offer!
Your membership is being rewarded. Take advantage of the member only discount for the Bio+Tech18 Conference.
Use discount code VIBE18 at checkout for $149 ticket pricing, but hurry - this offer ends August 10, 2018.
In its third year, the Bio+Tech18 Conference will continue to bring together the life science and technology sectors to meet and leverage the talents of the other to grow their organizations and their industry.
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Meet our Cost Savings Partners at the Bio+Tech18 Conference
Our Bio+Tech18 Conference is a great way for you to connect with members of the tech and life sciences communities and meet our cost savings partners. This year, it’s a one-day event in Baltimore and will be packed with education, networking and time to personally meet and talk 1:1 with our representatives from ALT, Arthur J Gallaher, BIO, Office Depot, Nikon, UPS and VWR to name a few.
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Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Services
We here at MTC VMS have had quite a busy summer, with our Mentor Training in May, and a number of Mentee Company interviews in June and July.
We are enjoying meeting so many new faces, and having the chance to catch up with numerous mentors and mentees. As we prepare for the second half of the year, we look forward to welcoming many newcomers and seeing and catching up with you through additional programs and further calls!
Many thanks and wishes for continued success.
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New Internship Resource for your Organization
The Maryland Tech Council announces inMD, another resource for Maryland Companies in their search for great talent. And check out the Maryland Technology Internship Reimbursement Program and see if you qualify to get reimbursed up to 50% or $3,000 of your internship costs!
The Maryland Tech Council has a diverse and statewide membership consisting of different sized organizations. We have contacted and listened to companies, organizations, colleges, universities, and students statewide about talent acquisition and workforce development.
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FounderTrac Announces its Fall 2018 Cohort!
FounderTrac is a partnership between LAUNCH! Annapolis, Maryland Tech Council, MCVC Partners and TEDCO to bring an Accelerator to Maryland’s Capital
The FounderTrac Team along with industry representatives have determined the finalists for the second FounderTrac cohort of 2018! With over 60 applications collected from an astonishing amount of high caliber, high growth startups the team scoured applicants, reduced the pool to a little less than half and then held virtual interviews with a panel of judges to determine the final 11 companies that will begin the second cohort in just a few weeks. The finalists of the second FounderTrac Cohort of 2018 are:
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The William H. Webster Distinguished Service Award
The Honorable William H. Webster Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual who has embodied the values of our esteemed friend, mentor, and leader – Judge William H. Webster. This year’s honoree is a true patriot for whom love of country has been his guiding principle. It is with great pride that we announce the 2018 honoree: Admiral William H. McRaven, former US Special Operations Commander, former Joint Special Operations Commander, and former Chancellor of The University of Texas System. This year’s event will also include a Salute to Special Operations Forces and the inaugural recipient of the Innovation Award, L3 Warriors Sensor Systems.
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Member Success Stories:
WindMIL Therapeutics Riases $32.53 Million
WindMIL Therapeutics, based in Baltimore, Maryland, filed a form D with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating it had raised $32.53 million in equity financing. The Series B round was led by QiMing USA Venture Partners, the new U.S. entity of China company QMing. There was a Series A round worth $11 million.
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