DECEMBER 2018
28 CIOs up for auction (THIS WEEK) with more than $3 BILLION in aggregate spend in the coming year.
 
Secure a one-on-one lunch meeting with an IT Executive by being the winning bidder in NC TECH’s annual Online CIO Auction. These personal introductions offer a great opportunity to gain insights from seasoned leaders and introduce your business. Click below to meet more than 2 dozen participating CIOs and when provided, we’ve included spend focus areas for each executive. The Auction will go live on Wednesday, December 5 and close Friday, December 7. You must register first to be eligible to bid.

The Online Auction supports NC TECH's statewide efforts including our NC TECH Founder's Scholarship to support young women embarking on an engineering and/or technology related degree at a North Carolina accredited higher education institution.  
Save the date for NC TECH's annual kick-off event with leading insights on trends and innovations shaping technology.

The 2019 theme - Disrupt or Be Disrupted - will focus on how digital transformation and business disruption has become the new normal. This event is being revamped for 2019 and will include a Pre-Event Party, expanded Exhibit Showcase, CXO Panel Breakout Sessions and an information packed Luncheon Program – all in a new uptown location.  
December Member Spotlight: ROVE
ROVE is a Veteran Owned systems integrator that services Enterprise, Commercial & Public Sector clients across the Southeast Region. They were also chosen as an Tech Awards "Top 10 Startups to Watch Company" for 2018. Click below to learn more.
December Member Spotlight:
VRG Components
VRG Components, Inc., specializes in providing hard-to-find, end-of-life, and new electronic components. They also made the INC 5000 list in 2018. Visit the NC TECH blog and learn more.
Interested in submitting a piece for the NC TECH Blog? Contact Rachel Kennedy
CIO Peer2Peer (Multiple Locations)| Tuesday, December 4
The CIO Peer2Peer Network is open to CIOs, VP and Director-level executives with primary responsibility for their organization’s internal IT strategy at NC TECH member companies/organizations.

Triangle Lunch + Learn| Tuesday, December 4
Charlotte Lunch + Learn | Wednesday, December 12
Topic: Cybersecurity Continuum....People, Process + Technology
NC TECH will host two meetings on different dates in the Triangle and Charlotte markets.

Charlotte Lunch + Learn | Wednesday, December 5
Topic: 2018 Year End Tax Planning Considerations
Presented by CPA, Jack A. Heil

Greensboro Tech Talk Live | Wednesday, December 5
Discussion Topic: Ransomware's Impact on the Enterprise + How to Protect Your Business
Unifi Offices

Get2KnowNC Webinar | December 7
Get2Know NC TECH is a monthly interactive webinar that provides an overview of NC TECH activities, online resources and ways to maximize your membership benefits. It is open to all employees of member companies and individuals interested in joining NC TECH.

Wilmington Tech Talk Live followed by Brews + Bytes| Tuesday, December 11
Discussion Topic: Competing for Top Talent with Urban Markets
followed by Brews + Bytes at Ironclad Brewery
NC TECH hosts multiple events throughout the year including topic-based, networking, job fairs, new member meet-ups and webinars along with many others.

In addition to the events above, we have a full calendar of events for members, non-members and prospective members.
TEKMOUNTAIN NETWORKING EVENT
December 4
Page Road Grill - Durham, NC

ASK THE EXPERT - HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITING Q&A FOR SMALL BUSINESS...
Presented by TriNet
December 13
Durham

CES 2019
January 8 - 11, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada

CED TECH CONFERENCE (RESCHEDULED)
February 25-26th, 2019
Raleigh Convention Center

For more info and links to the Partner events above, select the button below.
Are you an NC TECH member with an event to share? Contact Rachel Kenned y to learn more.
BtB Marketing Communications
Creative Visions Strategic Events + Media
CYBERQILA
Dualboot Partners
Fairview Search Group
Horizon Productions
inMotionNow
Issure Direct Corporation
Parks Insurance Group
Quadient
TBH Consulting LLC
Vology

Interested in becoming an NC TECH member? Contact  Carol Zimmerman .
COMMUNICATION SPONSORS
ADVERTISE WITH NC TECH

Are you looking for ways to build your brand and show your support for the tech sector? Advertise your business through NC TECH communications sponsorship. Options include logo placement on our newsletters or web page, advertising in our annual tech directory and more. There are annual (or prorated) and monthly options available. For more information, contact  Tracy Sternberg .  
CONTACT NC TECH
Main Office
4020 Westchase Blvd. Suite 350
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919.856.0393 (Main)
Charlotte Office
222 S. Church St., Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704.981.2188 (Main)