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Mentors are needed at Techstars
Startup Weekend Winchester
(Sat., Nov. 13) !!
A TechStars Startup Weekend will happen in Winchester during the month of November. The 3-day event will be held at Shenandoah University. Over an action-packed three days, aspiring entrepreneurs will meet the very
best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start the business they have been dreaming about.
While the event organizers are looking to raise $12,000, they are also looking for mentors, on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
As you can imagine, it takes a lot of volunteers. By volunteering as little as 5 hours (2-7 pm), you can help make a difference!
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Learn how to think, work, and build like a
startup in 54 thrilling hours!
three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors,
co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start that business.
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November 16, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Webinar
In this virtual workshop, you will discuss and analyze how customers engage
with your business online!
Randi is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She has more than 20 years of experience
helping small businesses and nonprofits improve
their digital marketing.
As a professional speaker and trainer, Randi has educated thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Before becoming a Google-supported trainer,
Randi educated and trained SMBs for Constant Contact as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Development Director.
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November 16, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
CodeVA's Eureka is presenting a month-long art pixel workshop starting November 16th! During this online workshop, 3rd - 5th graders will learn how to make their own video game characters.
Students will learn the basics of pixel art through the lens of low-res character design and, using the platform Scratch, create controllable video game characters of their own design!
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SIH Ribbon Cutting Cerebration |
Join the Staunton Innovation Hub
in celebration of the completion of Phase 2
of their facility in downtown Staunton!
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on:
November 18th at 4:00 pm,
11 N Central Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401
Refreshments will proceed after the ceremony!
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Registration now open
December 7, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
JMU Hartman Hall
Cost: $10 (members)
$15 (non-members)
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Pre-Legislative Session Forum |
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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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Visit the SVTC Website to See Details on Open Technology Jobs in the Valley
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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
Let us know when you incorporate this graphic and we'll mention your site in return!
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