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TechNite22 [ SAVE THE DATE: MAY 4, 2022 ] |
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Tech Nite is the Shenandoah Valley's largest technology celebration of the year! On May 4th, 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've opened the submission forms and are ready for YOUR nominations for the Shenandoah Valley's best and brightest, in the 8 categories below.
Nominations are most competitive when they are well coordinated between nominator and nominee, AND when they are ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Self-nominations are welcome (no one knows who made what nomination for whom.)
Get started: review the categories, conceive of a good nominee, start communicating with that potential nominee, and gather the details. Neither nominee nor nominator needs to be a member of the SVTC.
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Ready for submissions at www.svtc-va.org |
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JMU College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE)'s |
Innovation in Community Impact Award
The ICI is awarded to an individual, team, non-profit/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. A metric or measurable result of the impact is desired. Collaborative efforts are welcome and encouraged.
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Innovation in Emerging Business Award
Awarded to a Shenandoah Valley start-up/emerging technology company or entrepreneur. Must have 1-25 employees.
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JMU Research & Scholarship and JMU School of Professional and Continuing Education's |
Innovation in K-12 Education Award
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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Chaz Haywood, Clerk of Court's |
Innovation in Higher Education Award
Awarded to the educator or program that provides exceptional technology leadership, innovative use, and/or development of technology in the Shenandoah Valley region’s higher education system or technology-training program, while encouraging students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering, or math.
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Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation's |
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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Dr. Noftsinger Leadership Award
The 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. Voting starts the day all nominees are publicized and continues during the gala. (A special hashtag will be used; look for the announcement)
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Get Your Co. or Org. in Front of the Premier Tech Crowd in May.
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Spotlight Sponsor, $1,000
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- If virtual: Labeled virtual table hosted by your rep, includes logo option. (Remo platform) 4 event attendees.
- If in-person: Logo included in the scrolling presentation in the ballroom and posters. 3 attendance tickets (general seating). Logo displayed on the bar or food area.
- Regardless of venue/format: Logo or name placement in newsletter and the Tech Nite pages online (composite logo with other sponsors), logo in the event program (aka nomination summaries), 2 ads in the DNR.
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- If virtual: Labeled virtual table hosted by your rep, includes logo option. (Remo platform). 10 event attendees.
- If in-person: Specially marked table, logo included in the scrolling presentation in the ballroom, and posters. 8 attendance tickets.
- Regardless of venue/format: Logo or name placement in newsletter and the Tech Nite pages online (composite logo with other sponsors), logo in the event program (aka nomination summaries), 2 ads in the DNR
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Networking Reception Sponsor. $2,500.
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- If virtual: Center spot on the event canvas and a 'Welcome and Hello' to the crowd (together with me) from "the stage". 10 event attendees. Virtual table hosted by your rep. (Remo platform)
- If in-person: address the attendees with a 'Welcome and Hello' in the JMU Festival Foyer. Logo in the foyer of the Festival (eg on banner) while you address attendees; logo included in the scrolling presentation in the ballroom and posters. 8 attendance tickets. Specially marked table.
- Regardless of venue/format: Logo or name placement in the newsletter, Tech Nite pages online (composite logo with other sponsors), logo in the event program (aka nomination summaries), 2 ads in the DNR.
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February 24 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm |
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February 24 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Virtual [Zoom]
Rachael Harnish, Chief of Staff, Shogun, has experience in the operational side of venture-backed tech startups, having formerly been responsible for HR, Legal, Accounting, Business Operations, and more as a Director of Operations at both hybrid remote/in-person and fully remote companies. On February 24, she will answer questions (pre-submitted) about life in a 100% distributed tech startup.
About Shogun:
Shogun is an e-commerce experience platform empowering brands to drive higher conversions and revenue. Shogun Page Builder and Shogun Frontend help teams build and optimize their online stores to deliver exceptional experiences. The Shogun team is fully remote and distributed to over 20+ countries.
Get a glimpse now and read the blog:
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Click below to register for the event. |
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Bridgewater College Career and Internship Fair |
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 1: 00 p.m.
Forrer Learning Commons
Our Career & Internship Fair provides a wonderful opportunity for employers looking to recruit BC students from all different majors for jobs and summer internship opportunities. We are excited to welcome organizations to recruit candidates for current (and future) hiring needs, to increase your organization’s visibility on campus, and to develop early connections with our talented students.
About
Bridgewater’s Career & Internship Fair is a 1-day event. The $150 registration fee covers your lunch and allows each organization to bring up to two representatives. If you’d like to bring more than two company reps, you may do so for an additional $20 per person. Click here for more information about how to participate!
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Virginia Association of Colleges & Employers (VACE) Conference |
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VACE is the Virginia chapter of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
The chapter's mission is to strengthen relationships between colleges and employers in Virginia by facilitating connections, communication, and networking between employers who hire college students and alumni, the career services staff who serve those students, and the associate members who serve the profession.
In addition to traditional programs, the conference will include "think tanks" around internships and other talent challenges, as well a closing keynote from the NACE President, and Vice President of Talent Acquisition at MAXIMUS, Dave Ong.
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BRCC is educating future tech users and creators for our tech workforce and is offering an intensive 14-week JavaScript Boot Camp, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The course begins on
March 7, 2022.
Bonus: BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses. Most Virginia residents receive a 2/3 discount on tuition and, for many unemployed individuals or individuals in low-paying jobs, courses are free or nearly free.
Email (wce@brcc.edu) or call (540-453-2215) to talk with an advisor who can help get you into a short-term training course at BRCC today!
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Go from coding-zero to programming-hero in this intensive 14-week JavaScript Boot Camp. The most used programming language in the world, JavaScript is used for developing websites, video games, desktop/ mobile apps, and more. In this hands-on course you’ll learn JavaScript programming and secure coding practices, envision/create your own app, and take CIW’s industry-respected JavaScript Specialist Certification.
** No prerequisite required, but basic computer skills and knowledge are recommended. Tuition includes online curriculum access and test voucher.**
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Harrisonburg Receives Two State Honors from Department of Housing
and Community Development
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(HARRISONBURG, VA, February 16, 2022)— Harrisonburg received two state honors through the Department of Housing and Community Development’s annual awards program. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR) was recognized as the state’s “MVP” for its supportive response to help lead small businesses through the pandemic and the Big L Tire renovation was recognized as Best Adaptive Reuse Project.
Beginning in March 2020, HDR quickly developed a multi-pronged pandemic response, including participating in a task force with area economic development leaders to film a PSA about supporting local businesses and raising over $100,000 for small business recovery grants, implementing a small business retention program, sending businesses weekly informational emails, creating a new online resource for customers to track the business’ modified hours/eCommerce options/and safety protocols, and developing online fundraisers and campaigns to support the community’s independently owned small businesses and more. This approach served as a model for held up as an example nationally by the National Main Street Center and earned HDR the “MVP” merit award for its leadership is not just its own community but for other downtown organizations in the U.S.
HDR submitted a nomination last year to recognize the Big L Tire renovation project for excellence in not just the transformation of a historic building but its impact on the northside of downtown. With the help of federal and state historic tax credits, the project partners (developer Bismark LLC; business owner Kirsten Moore, and local investors), we're able to rehabilitate the Big L Tire building into a successful, mixed-use space to house Magpie Diner and The Perch. Since the project’s completion, nearby businesses noticed increased customer traffic, new events like Juneteenth helped bring the community together, and arts and music events helped celebrate local culture. This creative $1.8 million project has noticeably increased foot traffic in the north end of downtown Harrisonburg while maintaining the historic charm, earning the project the Best Adaptive Reuse Project merit award.
“HDR is thrilled that Harrisonburg received these two honors from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. To be held up as a model for our entrepreneurial approach to our support for businesses during the pandemic during our most difficult year is truly meaningful,” says Andrea Dono, executive director of HDR. “We love celebrating the contributions of our downtown partners and are excited that the Big L Tire project was also recognized for being a significant catalyst to the changes happening on the north end of downtown and rippling down Liberty Street.”
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Annual Programs & Activities Input and Suggestions 2021 |
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Suggest topics for events and luncheons,
or better yet, join the events and programming committee!
What tech topics are on your mind?
What makes a techie's heart skip a beat?
Is there an organization, program, team, or business location you'd like to hear from or visit?
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Shenandoah Valley Open Jobs |
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ReactNative Developer | Generate_Impact | Harrisonburg
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Security Engineer Manager | JMU | Harrisonburg
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UX Designer | Jenzabar | Harrisonburg
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Systems Engineer II | City of Staunton | Staunton
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Technician I | Cadence | Staunton
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Senior Systems/Network Administrator | Flow Hydration | Verona and Weyers Cave
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Network Engineer [three positions] | JMU | Harrisonburg
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Tier III/ Project Engineer | E-N Computers | Waynesboro
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Operations Research Systems Analyst | ATA | Remote
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Full Stack Engineer | ATA | Remote
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DevSecOps Engineer - Senior Lead | ATA | Remote
GOT ADDITIONAL TECH JOBS THAT SHOULD BE PUBLICIZED?
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With the recent impacts of COVID-19,
we're looking to help promote all of the Valley's technology community events that have either gone digital or are going back to in-person
(our publicity).
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Contact Us
Shenandoah Valley Technology Council
800 S. Main Street
MSC 3615
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
540-568-7882
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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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