Last Call | Tech Nite Nominations |
8 categories | Nominate by May 3!
Share your area's (*) 'tech-involved' pivots, developments, and innovations since 3/2020. Leaders, do-ers, innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs nimbly started reacting. For their customers, themselves, and our Shenandoah Valley region. WHO ARE THEY?
Tech Nite is the Shenandoah Valley's largest technology celebration of the year! In mid-June 2021 (date TBA) we will again highlight the successes of technology firms, organizations, and programs in the region and the entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, and educators behind those successes.
We're ready for YOUR nominations for the Shenandoah Valley's best and brightest, in the 8 categories below.
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The Community Impact Award is given to an individual, team, nonprofit/civic organization, or company in the Shenandoah Valley that aspires to use its capabilities to help solve a social or environmental issue in a local community while using technology to amplify the impact of a service, mission, or project.
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Innovation in Emerging Business Award
Awarded to a Shenandoah Valley start-up/emerging technology company or entrepreneur.
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Awarded to the educator or program in K-12 that provides exceptional technology leadership, innovative use and/or development of technology while encouraging students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering or math.
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Award Sponsorship Available!
Interested in sponsoring the Higher Education Award?
Innovation in Higher Education Award
Awarded to the educator or program in higher education that provides exceptional technology leadership, innovative use and/or development of technology while encouraging students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering or math.
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Innovation in Development Award
Awarded to a company or organization whose development of new technology applications and/or systems creates new processes, methodologies, and/or services for their own or others’ benefit.
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Innovation in Utilization Award
This award recognizes outstanding commercial growth and achievement by an established company that either produces or markets high tech products or services, or an established company or organization that produces/offers more traditional products and services (where technology itself is not the core business purpose).
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Recipient’s leadership has served as a catalyst for positive technology-related activity
in the Shenandoah Valley.
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People's Choice Award
Awarded to one nominee from the other categories. All nominees are candidates —
and the company, organization, or individual with the most votes through social media *before* and *during* the event will win.
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(A word about self-nominations: we like them a lot! Why? Simple, we don't share or publish who made a nomination; and these types of nominations usually are the most complete and accurate, esp. if they are not "marketing materials". We also greatly value close coordination between nominator and nominee.
Please don't surprise someone with a nomination.)
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The Annual SVTC Board of Directors Election is Coming Up! Submit your Nominations by April 30. |
SVTC members vote once a year on who will join the Board of Directors for a 2-year term. On June 30, 2021 the term for our "class I" of directors expires. In order to prepare an election for a new cohort of directors whose term will start on July 1, 2021, SVTC members are asked to submit suggestions for who should be considered to serve and be nominated to the slate of candidates. The SVTC Organization and Governance committee will gather suggestions by April 30, 2021.
Please take a minute to suggest a candidate (yourself or someone else) for our class I of directors so the committee can evaluate. If you would like to nominate someone other than yourself, please COORDINATE first.
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May 19, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
What is cloud computing and how does it affect your business? Join us for an introductory session on the basic concepts of cloud computing, what it is and why it matters for just about everything you do each day from browsing the internet, sending email, binge watching your favorite shows or using it to run your business.
This session will lay a foundation of understanding for a broad audience ranging from no prior knowledge to those familiar with the concepts and eager to learn more.
The facilitator for this session will be Jason Losh, the head of enterprise operations at Paymerang, a senior IT executive with over 20 years of experience in software development, change management, solution architecture, and team leadership.
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Project THRIVE | Rebuilding, Relaunching, and Reviving Local Businesses
(business apps. due 5/15;
nonprofit apps. due 6/15)
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Project THRIVE is a six-week, virtual series that aims to help rebuild, relaunch, and revive local businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been impacted by the pandemic.
The Project THRIVE team is looking for a total of 8 to 10 businesses AND 8 to 10 nonprofit organizations to join their first two cohorts. Selected businesses will start their sessions on June 7, 20201 and end July 15, 2021. Selected nonprofits will start their sessions on July 19, 20201 and end August 26, 2021.
All organizations based in the Shenandoah Valley are welcome to apply.
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Thermal Systems Manufacturer To Establish Operation In Rockbridge County,
Creating 60 New Jobs
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April 29, 2021 (Richmond, VA) - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, will invest $7 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Rockbridge County. The company will convert its former warehouse located at 360 Collierstown Road into an operation producing highly engineered data center cooling solutions. Virginia successfully competed with several other states for the project, which will create 60 new jobs after full ramp-up.
“Virginia boasts the largest data center market in the country, and this growing industry requires state-of-the-art cooling systems manufactured by leaders like Modine,” said Governor Northam. “We are grateful that this longtime Virginia employer has decided to deepen its roots in our Commonwealth, creating 21st-century jobs and producing a high-demand, world-class product right here in the Shenandoah Valley.”
Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, Modine Manufacturing Company specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling components and original equipment products and systems to diversified global markets. With 2020 revenues of $2 billion, Modine has operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company has operated a manufacturing facility in Buena Vista, Virginia since 1963, employing more than 260 people.
“A global company of Modine’s caliber expanding its manufacturing operations in Virginia is a testament to our business-friendly environment and our skilled workforce, and it reinforces our commitment to creating high-quality manufacturing jobs,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “The Shenandoah Valley will provide a sustainable talent pipeline to support the company’s growth and development and we look forward to its continued success in the Commonwealth.”
“For 58 years, we have partnered with Rockbridge County to become a leading supplier of HVAC solutions for a variety of markets and end users, and this investment signals a continued commitment to that mission,” said Neil Brinker, CEO of Modine Manufacturing Company. “This site was selected as a result of the capabilities of the workforce, both hourly and salaried, and our confidence in their ability to quickly and safely begin producing high-quality HVAC solutions for our data center customers. We are excited to work with the Commonwealth of Virginia and Rockbridge County to begin hiring and equipping these new employees to meet the needs of our customers.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with Rockbridge County, the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, and The Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia. Governor Northam approved a $194,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Rockbridge County with the project.
Support for Modine Manufacturing Company’s job creation will be provided through the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, a workforce initiative created by VEDP in collaboration with the Virginia Community College System and other higher education partners, with funding support from the Northam Administration and the Virginia General Assembly. Launched in 2019, the program accelerates new facility start-ups through the direct delivery of recruitment and training services that are fully customized to a company’s unique products, processes, equipment, standards, and culture. All program services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.
“The conversion of Modine’s warehousing facility in Rockbridge County to a manufacturing facility is a significant win for our region,” said Dan Lyons, Chairman of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors. “Modine’s financial investment in this facility and the creation of new jobs are vital to economic growth and prosperity. Modine has been a staple in our region for many years, and we look forward to the company’s continued success in Rockbridge.”
“It is extremely gratifying when an existing company chooses to expand locally,” said Jay A. Langston, PhD, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership. “We strive to provide the best work climate, necessary workforce skills training, and business infrastructure possible in the Shenandoah Valley to help our business community thrive and flourish. Our gratitude goes out to Modine for the continued investment and jobs.”
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Looking for 2021 STEM and tech summer activities? Then look no further! We know that both parents and kids are ready for some summer fun after a long year of staying at home, so we’ve gathered a listing of local tech activities for kids for the summer of 2021! Ranging from workshops to camps, this summer is full of technology and STEM activities. Browse the links below and/or share the list with others! See details below.
Summer Camps by JMU Professional & Continuing Education | In-Person
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
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Robotics Camp | June 22 – 25 | Ages 9-12
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3D Printing Camp | June 29 – July 2 | Ages 9-12
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Summer Honors Institute | July 11 – 17 | Rising 11th & 12th grades
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Science Explorers Camp – Elementary | July 12 – 16 | Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grades
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Science Explorers Camp – Middle School | July 26 – 30 | Rising 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grades
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Science Explorers – High School | July 18 – 24 | Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grades
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Renewable Energy Camp | August 2 – 6 | Rising 6th, 7th, & 8th grades
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Robotics Camp | August 10 – 13 | Ages 9-12
- View all youth programs
Summer Explorer Camps | In-Person
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg
Learning Can Be Fun Program | Online
Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave
BRCC Intro to Advanced Manufacturing | (FREE)
Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave
Summer Camps by Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | In-Person
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, Winchester
STEM Summer Camps by STEM Innovators | In-Person
Easely Created Studio, Winchester
Summer Spark ’21 by St. Anne’s Belfield School CS | In-Person or Online
St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Charlottesville
Know of other techy summer camps in the Shen. Valley that are not on our list? Send them along! admin@svtc-va.org.
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Shenandoah Valley Open Tech Jobs |
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Internship: UX/UI Internship Opportunity, Jenzabar | Harrisonburg
- Developer, Generate Impact | Harrisonburg
- Computer Programming and Website Design Program Manager, Blue Ridge Community College | Weyers Cave
- 4 Positions: Lead Drupal Developer, Web Programmer (Python/Django), UX Design Specialist, Data Visualization Developer | Urban Institute | Remote (or DC Area)
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Director of Information Technology, Healthy Community Health Centers | Harrisonburg
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3 Positions: Full-Stack Software Engineer, Sales and Marketing Lead, Agile Project Manager | Sproutly | New Market
- Director of Biotechnology Program, James Madison University | Harrisonburg
- DevOps Engineer, Quantic School of Business and Technology | Remote
- Full-Stack Software Engineer, Quantic School of Business and Tech | Remote
- 3D Developer - AR Support, The Scylla Group | Winchester
- Front End Developer, The Scylla Group | Winchester
- Solder Technician, VIRTEX | Waynesboro
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The Shenandoah Valley Technology Council does not endorse the companies, organizations, teams,
or events mentioned, or take a stand on any of the articles or notices or events included.
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Shenandoah Valley Technology Council
800 S. Main Street
MSC 3615
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
540-568-7882
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