NOMINATIONS OPEN for Tech Nite 21! |
Seeking Tech Nite 21 Nominations
8 categories | Nominate from April 1 to May 3!
Tech Nite is the Shenandoah Valley's largest technology celebration of the year! In early 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.
Since March 2020, we have heard of many "tech-involved" pivots of existing organizations and business - as well as new tech. From education to business, and governments/localities in the Shen. Valley - there are tech leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs, and we want to hear what they've done in the last year.
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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April 21, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:15 pm
At the beginning of his term, Governor Northam set the goal of universal broadband access across Virginia by 2028. Four years later, Virginia has invested $124 million and connected 140,000 locations. Kyle Rosner, Deputy Broadband Advisor, will provide an overview of the multi-pronged effort to achieve universal coverage, including what’s been done and what remains.
Several panelists from the S.V. region will share views from the provider, education, government, and user perspectives. We will have breakout rooms for these various topics. This will kick off a longer-term discussion within SVTC. Register in advance for this meeting.
Please read ahead – there is much to know (projects, tool kits, bills, grant funding):
About the Speaker
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Kyle Rosner
Deputy Broadband Advisor, Office of Governor Ralph Northam
Kyle Rosner serves as Deputy Broadband Advisor in the Office of Governor Ralph Northam. Kyle previously served as Broadband Policy Assistant since January 2019. Prior to joining the Northam Administration, Kyle was a government relations and advocacy associate for Patient Services, Inc. and served as Confidential Assistant to the Secretary of Administration in the McAuliffe Administration. Kyle is a native of Winchester, VA and a graduate of Radford University.
>> Additional panelists TBA <<
Luncheon sponsors
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UX/UI Internship Opportunity Available
(app. deadline 5/7/2021)
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Jenzabar has a UX/UI Internship opportunity. The internship will begin in early June 2021 and the application deadline is 5/7/2021. We encourage you to also share this with others who you think would be qualified and interested.
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April 14 - May 5, 2021 (Wednesdays) | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
JMU Ice House, Harrisonburg | $190 / child
Are you creative? Do you love to design? Do you enjoy using computers and machines? Turn your creative fuel into 3D cool in this exciting digital design and 3D printing camp- Juice Works! Each day you'll learn a variety of digital design and technical skills required to complete design-build challenges that result in actual products you can use and take home!
All children will be required to wear a mask, and the camp will be practicing guidelines in keeping with CDC recommendations. Students may not participate unless they are symptom free per CDC guidelines.
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April 14 - June 2, 2021 (Wednesdays)
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | $325
Business Bootcamp is an 8-week guide to help you launch your business. Representatives will help you develop business skills and determine the viability of your idea and what it will take to be a successful entrepreneur.
Coursework includes:
- Business Plan Development
- Financial Management (Revenue Streams, Cash Flow Projections)
- Tax and Legal Implications of Business Ownership
- Marketing and Messaging
- How to Pitch
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ICAP Introductory Course | Virtual Cohort
(app. deadline 4/25)
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Based on the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps™ program for Lean Startups, ICAP helps inventors and entrepreneurs take the right first steps in bringing new technologies and innovations to market. Click Here to Apply.
ICAP includes FREE introductory training programs and counseling services offered through ICAP instructors and local SBDC counselors. ICAP helps startups identify potential customers and develop successful business models based on that knowledge. It is an ideal program for early-stage companies trying to prepare for eventual venture investment.
Preferred Sectors
The cohort will give preference to startups focused on cyber-related solutions, but all companies are encouraged to apply:
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Information & Communication Technologies
- E-Commerce
- Networking & Equipment
- Electronics/Instrumentation
- Sensors
- Materials
- Drones
- IoT
This cohort is being supported, in part, by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, an investment in the advancement of cyber R&D, innovation, and workforce development. For more information about CCI, please visit their website.
Important Dates
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April 25, 2021 – Applications are due by midnight (2 days before introductory call)
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April 27, 2021 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Introductory Webinar
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May 4, 2021 – Acceptance notifications and communication with next steps (7 days after Intro call)
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May 11, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Customer Segments and Initial Team Presentations
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May 12, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Value Proposition
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May 13, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Customer Discovery
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May 20, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Each team reviews their Customer Discovery Progress over the first week
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May 27, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Final Team Presentations
During this introductory program, there is extensive work done outside the virtual classroom. In addition to the virtual class meetings, participants should expect to spend another 10-15 hours per week on customer discovery and course assignments. At the conclusion of the program, you will remain connected with your ICAP adjunct to continue your progress on the Five Steps to Startup Success over the following 6 to 24 months.
The introductory program is designed to generate a maximum impact over a relatively short duration and should be considered a required first step for anyone interested in commercializing a technology or product, whether through a startup or licensing arrangement. Some graduates of this cohort may be eligible to apply to NSF’s Seven-week National I-Corps Program, which includes non-dilutive grants for customer discovery and prototype development. Additionally, this program can help teams develop better submissions for SBIR and CRCF grants from Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technologies. For more information email: icap@virginiasbdc.org.
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Have a Virtual Technology Event?
We'll Share it in our Newsletter
and Calendar!
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Are you a local tech meetup/user-group or organization hosting a virtual tech event within the Shenandoah Valley?
With the recent impacts of COVID-19, we're looking to help promote all of the Valley's technology community events that have now gone digital by adding them to our newsletter and calendar (our publicity).
Click the button below to share your event!
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Shenandoah Valley Open Tech Jobs |
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Internship: UX/UI Internship Opportunity, Jenzabar | Harrisonburg
- 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
- Director of Information Technology, Tactical & Survival Specialties | 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
- Full Stack Ruby Engineer, Showcase IDX | Fully 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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Contact Us
Shenandoah Valley Technology Council
800 S. Main Street
MSC 3615
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
540-568-7882
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