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May 13, 2022

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May 2022 SVTC Luncheon & Annual Meeting

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Managing the innovation process in a company

Everywhere, including in the Shenandoah Valley, we’ve been using the term “innovation” a lot. We use it because we know we want our companies to be innovative. We understand that innovation translates into competitiveness and that it drives our local and regional economies. We want to promote innovation among our companies. Yet, some companies are more capable of innovation than others. Some companies are able to innovate continuously, others sporadically, and others rarely. Why? What does it take to innovate frequently?

This talk attempts to offer some insights to answer these questions. I will share with you some ideas about how to increase the capabilities of your company to innovate and manage the innovation process successfully.


About JP Berrizbeitia (see also: https://jpberriz.com/about.html)

Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia (Founder and CEO, JP Berriz Consulting; and adjunct faculty at JMU)

Juan Pablo is an international consultant with over 25 years of experience. He has developed expertise in three operational areas: nonprofit management, innovation management, and international development project management. He is also a specialist in three thematic areas: justice reform, access to justice, and rule of law. His clients have included the World Bank, the United Nations, the Pan American Development Foundation, and the Supreme Court of Venezuela. Juan Pablo also has formal training in classical guitar, aikido, and improvisational comedy.


On May 26, the SVTC will host its Annual Meeting AND the May luncheon. Prior to the Annual Meeting, we will conduct our spring 2022 election for class 2 of directors electronically, as we always do. Please read all about the process and the class 2 candidates: SVTC election page. Any SVTC member who didn’t have a chance to vote electronically can vote in person, on May 26 with a paper ballot.


Membership not required; pre-registration encouraged

May 26 Luncheon registration

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The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently revealed the statewide broadband mapping tool, ‘Commonwealth Connection’. This online tool developed by DHCD and Virginia Tech allows users to view broadband coverage in their area, filter the data by speed and technology type, find vertical assets and public WiFi hotspots, and conduct speed tests. The information is based on information submitted by internet service providers (ISPs) in Virginia and can be compared with FCC’s broadband coverage data. For those interested, check out this new mapping tool here.


2022 STEM and Tech Summer Activities in the Shenandoah Valley

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Here are the summer 2022 STEM and tech summer activities! We know that both parents and kids are ready for some summer fun after the school year so we’ve gathered a LONG listing of local tech activities for kids for the summer of 2022! Ranging from workshops to camps, this summer is full of technology and STEM activities. Browse our blog post to see all of the fun-filled adventures available. 

Details and Sign-up links on the Blog
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Shentel to Expand its Glo Fiber High-Speed

Fiber-Optic Network to Rockingham County, VA

EDINBURG, Va., May 11, 2022 - Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (NASDAQ: SHEN), announced today that construction of their all-fiber network

will begin late this summer in the Rockingham County, Virginia towns of Broadway, Bridgewater, Dayton, Grottoes, Timberville, and Elkton. The company will launch services in late 2022, offering blazing fast

internet to more than 8,000 homes and businesses by mid-2023.

   

Glo Fiber delivers future-proof fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet access and phone service

in the Mid-Atlantic region, with optional wall-to-wall Wi-Fi service that allows customers to connect anywhere in their home or business. Using Wi-Fi 6 technology, customers can enjoy faster speeds,

higher performance, and better support for multiple devices throughout the home with the assurance

of advanced protection and automatic updates.


Glo Fiber services expanding to their communities:


"Bridgewater is looking forward to Glo Fiber coming to our town! The additional option for broadband service will provide residents with one more reason to take pride in our community," said Gwen Gottfried, Town Planner & Economic Development Advisor of Bridgewater, VA. "Town businesses will benefit too. From restaurants to retail stores and professional services, every step taken toward better amenities and services confirms that in Bridgewater we live "A Better Life." In fact, that's our motto! Thank you Glo Fiber for helping us to make Bridgewater a great place to live."


"Broadway is a growing community where town leadership encourages entrepreneurship, supports existing business growth, and welcomes new business development. Strong infrastructure, including broadband, is imperative to maintain a positive experience for business owners and attractive quality of life for residents," said Cari Orebaugh, Director of Marketing and Development for the Town of Broadway.


"The Town of Elkton is thrilled to partner with Glo Fiber in order to provide expanded broadband services to our community," said Greg Lunsford, Town Manager. "Elkton continues to focus on initiatives which will bolster our economic development and provide accessible services to our community."


Using Shentel's 7,600-mile regional fiber network, Glo Fiber can ensure high speeds, low latency, and fair pricing. The company has earned a reputation for providing outstanding local customer service across its markets, including the growing list of communities in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.


"The expansion from Harrisonburg to Rockingham County is just another step in our continued mission to offer fast, reliable, and affordable products to families and businesses in local communities," said Chris Kyle, Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs at Shentel. "We are grateful to the various community officials in Rockingham County who have helped make this expansion possible, and look forward to bringing our unique brand of future-proof fiber to more communities in the Shenandoah Valley."


Glo Fiber offers three tiers of symmetrical, high-speed internet access and unlimited local and long-distance phone service. Glo pricing is all-inclusive with no additional fees or surcharges, excluding taxes. To check the status of their neighborhood and receive updates, interested residents can pre-register at www.glofiber.com and businesses can pre-register at www.glofiberbusiness.com.


About Glo Fiber

Glo Fiber (Glo) provides next-generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) multi-gigabit broadband internet access, live streaming TV, and digital home phone service powered by Shentel (Nasdaq: SHEN). Glo provides the fastest available service to residents leveraging XGS-PON, a state-of-the-art technology capable of symmetrical internet speeds up to 10 Gbps.


About Shenandoah Telecommunications

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art cable, fiber-optic and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber-optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 7,600 route miles of fiber and over 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.


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Cadence, Inc. Announces Appointment of Rob Werge as President and CEO

Staunton, Va. (May 3, 2022) – Cadence, Inc., a leading contract manufacturer of medical and drug delivery devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Werge as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Werge joins Cadence with over 30 years of experience in technology-driven contract manufacturing.  

 

“Rob joins us with significant leadership experience serving customers and supporting employees while driving value and growth,” said Cadence Chairman Matt Jennings. “We are thrilled to have Rob joining us at this time, and I believe his unique skills and experience are perfectly positioned for the next stage of Cadence’s growth.”

 

During Werge’s career, he has held leadership positions with several other contract manufacturers, including Nypro and Phillips-Medisize. While at Nypro, Werge successfully led several global businesses including automotive, consumer electronics, and the India region. He most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Global Commercial Division at Phillips-Medisize for the past seven years. Werge brings a strong combination of technical, operational, and customer-facing experience tied to growth and operational results, along with customer and employee engagement. 

 

“Cadence has a strong foundation and I am excited about this opportunity to lead the efforts to accelerate our growth trajectory in the years to come,” said Werge. “Cadence has all of the key elements for continued success – a team of seasoned experts with highly technical solutions and a wide range of innovative capabilities, combined with a strong commitment to its customers.”

 

Alan Connor is exiting the CEO post after a decade of providing invaluable leadership and management to the organization at Cadence. 

 

About Cadence, Inc. – Cadence is a full-service contract manufacturing partner, providing initial product design and development through manufacturing, specializing in specialty metal components and subassemblies, in support of its growing finished device business. Cadence employs over 500 people with its corporate headquarters in Staunton, Virginia and has additional locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. For more information on Cadence, please visit our website at cadenceinc.com.

 


Annual Programs & Activities Input and Suggestions 2021
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?
Share your interests!
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Shenandoah Valley Open Jobs
Details for the below openings are listed on our tech jobs page
  • Application Development and Support | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • Systems Engineer I | City of Staunton | Staunton
  • Endpoint Engineer Lead | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • IT Network Administrator | HCHC | Harrisonburg
  • Windows System Engineer | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • IT Help Desk Analyst | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • PC Network Technician | RCTD | Harrisonburg
  • React Developer | BidWrangler | Harrisonburg
  • ReactNative Developer | Generate_Impact | Harrisonburg
  • Security Engineer Manager | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • UX Designer | Jenzabar | Harrisonburg
  • Technician I | Cadence | Staunton
  • Senior Systems/Network Administrator | Flow Hydration | Verona and Weyers Cave
  • Network Engineer [three positions] | JMU | Harrisonburg
  • Tier III/ Project Engineer | E-N Computers | Waynesboro
  • Operations Research Systems Analyst | ATA | Remote
  • Full Stack Engineer | ATA | Remote
  • DevSecOps Engineer - Senior Lead | ATA | Remote



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