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CIT Starts Rebranding Process to VIPC |
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CIT Announces Rebrand: Virginia’s Innovation Leader Has a New Name
The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), known for its efforts to grow and diversify Virginia's economy by investing in and accelerating innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship for more than 35 years, announced today that it has completed a major rebranding. CIT will now be known as the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and will function as the nonprofit operating arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA).
CIT’s name and brand change to VIPC reflects a new era in the prioritization of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth. The new authority consolidates and builds on an existing foundation of successful programs and regional ecosystems that are key elements in Virginia’s strategy to nurture emerging technologies and create high-tech startups and jobs.
“This is an important next step in the growth and expansion of innovation in Virginia”, said Bob Stolle, President & CEO of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). “Connecting innovators with opportunities is our business as we continue to work to provide the leadership necessary for funding, infrastructure, and policy initiatives that support success for Virginia's innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, and market development strategies.”
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FIRST LEGO League (FLL) [Three, Two, One LEGO] |
The Cargo Connect season is culminating in December. From building robots to solving cargo and supply chain issues, FLL teams (grades 3-8) have spent the last 8 or so weeks learning, building, coding, problem-solving and by early Dec. will compete at the VA-DC FLL (state) tournament - happening in Harrisonburg! And we would love for you to join us! The event will span over several days and there are multiple ways to get involved.
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Can you support STEM activities with your volunteer time?
The VA-DC FLL state championship can be supported this way:
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Virtual Judging
Teams meet with a panel of judges and are assessed on their Innovation Project, Robot Design, and Core Values (Find out more about the judging areas and season challenge here). Training for all areas is provided! No experience is needed.
- Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm - or -
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from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Thursday, December 2, 2021
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from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm - or -
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from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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In-Person Robot Game
Teams from across the state will come together at Harrisonburg High School for the exciting Robot Game.
We are looking for referees, scorekeepers, judges, and event support to help with the action. Training for all areas is provided! No experience is needed. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation.
- Saturday, December 4, 2021
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from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 5, 2021
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from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Whether you are looking for volunteer hours or want to inspire the next wave of STEM and innovation leaders, we would love to have you!
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Pre-Legislative Session Forum |
December 7, 2021 | 10: 00 am - 11:30am | JMU Hartman Hall
Cost: $10.00 (members) and $15.00 (non-members)
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Nicole Riley
NFIB Virginia State Director
Nicole Riley is a native of Augusta County and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Roanoke College.
She was appointed state director for NFIB Virginia in 2011. As State Director, Riley represents the interests of NFIB Virginia members before the General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and state agencies as well as serving as the organization’s media spokesperson. Riley oversees NFIB’s grassroots activism, political involvement, and member development efforts throughout the Commonwealth.
Prior to her appointment, she previously worked as a contract lobbyist in the Richmond office of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC.
She also served as Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs for former Attorney Generals Jerry Kilgore and Bob McDonnell. She began her career as a Legislative Assistant to Delegate Steve Landes.
In 2011, Governor McDonnell appointed her to serve as a member of the Virginia Small Business Commission. Currently, she volunteers as Immediate Past Chairman of the Board for the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP), the Board for the Virginia 4-H Foundation, and the board for 2810 – A Community Gathering Place established by her church, Area 10 Faith Community.
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Kyle Shreve
Executive Director
Virginia Agribusiness Council
Kyle Shreve currently serves as the Executive Director for the Virginia Agribusiness Council, where he represents the Council’s diverse membership of businesses in both the agriculture and forestry industries. He holds a decade of trade association experience including representing the International Dairy Foods Association, Virginia Retail Merchants Association, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans.
Kyle is originally from Pennsylvania and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from The Pennsylvania State University. He moved to Northern Virginia in 2008 to begin his six-year tenure at the International Dairy Foods Association, focusing on legislative affairs at the federal level.
Soon after receiving his Master of Professional Studies in Political Management from George Washington University, Kyle moved to Richmond to work with the Virginia Retail Merchants Association as the Director of Government Affairs. He served in the role of Director of Policy at the Virginia Association of Health Plans prior to transitioning to the Virginia Agribusiness Council in May of 2018. Kyle lives in Midlothian with his wife Christie and their sons, Bennett and Connor.
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Computer Science Education Week 2021
(December 6th -10th)
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is coming up quickly from December 6th to the 10th!
Focused on data science and #MeMyDataAndI,
this year CodeVA is hosting an online LAUNCH event
along with an entire virtual week of speakers,
family nights, kids activities, competitions,
and professional learning sessions for educators.
We can’t wait to explore data science with you!
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Computer Science Educator of the Year |
Every year CodeVA recognizes an outstanding computer science educator from the state of Virginia at Computer Science Education Week. This year, we will be recognizing not just one, but six educators!
If you know an outstanding K-12 ITRT/Coach/support personnel, administrator, or Pre-K-12th grade educator who goes above and beyond with CS, we want to hear from you! View Criteria
Nominate a coworker, friend, or just an educator you happen to know below!
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Student's Unplugged Adventures! |
Join Eureka instructors on the third Saturday
of each month for STEAM-themed fun!
Unplugged Adventures are arts-integrated classes
for elementary and middle school students.
This program is part of CodeVA's mission
to introduce kids to computer science
in an engaging and accessible way.
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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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Software Engineer [Python] | CACI Bluestone Analytics | Remote
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IT Systems Administrator | HCHC | Winchester | Stone Port
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UX/UI Designer | Jenzabar | Harrisonburg
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Operations Research Systems Analyst | ATA | Remote
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DevSecOps Engineer - Senior Lead | ATA | Remote
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Analyst/ Application Developer | ATA | Remote
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Full Stack Engineer | ATA | Remote
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Data Engineer | ATA | Remote
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PC Technician | Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative | Rockingham
GOT ADDITIONAL TECH JOBS THAT SHOULD BE PUBLICIZED?
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We'll Publicize YOUR Technology Event! |
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We'll share your technology event in our Newsletter and Calendar! |
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Are you a local tech meetup/user-group or organization hosting an in-person or virtual tech event within the Shenandoah Valley?
Click the button below to share your event!
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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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Participate in the Local Technology Conversation: Rocktown Tech (Slack) |
Currently, there are 18 channels and over 450 members. Sign-up
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>> Ready to Become A Member, too?
>> How have you benefited
from participating in our activities
and/ or from membership?
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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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SVTC Members Invitation: Display Your Membership Status |
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Membership Badge Available! Use our new graphic on your website
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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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