Corporate Sponsors
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We welcome new corporate sponsors. To have your logo added to this
newsletter, our website, and to receive a host of other benefits click here.
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Name Our Newsletter" contest. We received some very interesting names to say the least; my personal favorite was Techno Weenies. Congratulations goes out to our winner, Gordie Zeigler with Sycom Technologies. Gordie will receive a new iPod shuffle for his winning entry. The winning name was chosen by the staff of the Region 2000 Partnership.
Jonathan Whitt, Executive Director
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Awards Night Winners
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 Our eighth annual Awards Night was a great success. Thank you to all
who attended and of course, our corporate sponsors and members.
Congratulations go out to this year's winners: CMC Rebar Virginia -
Innovator of The Year, Mr. Jeff Schleicher - Educator of The Year and
Sterling Blower Systems - Technology Company of The Year. Special
thanks to our award sponsors: Virginia's Center for Innovative
Technology, nTelos, and AREVA. |
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Director Earns CEcD |
 Jonathan Whitt, Executive Director of Virginia's Region 2000 Technology Council, recently earned his Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) status through the International Economic
Development Council (IEDC).
Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs) are recognized around the world as having achieved a level of excellence in their understanding of the tools and programs of economic development. Candidates for CEcD designation must pass a comprehensive two day, three-part exam which tests knowledge in economic development such as workforce development, strategic planning, and business retention and expansion.
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VTA Endorses FIRST LEGO
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 The Virginia Technology Alliance, which consists of 10 regional Technology Councils that serve the Commonwealth of Virginia, has officially endorsed FIRST LEGO League as a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math) workforce initiative.
A major component of the Virginia Technology Alliance's work program and that of the Region 2000 Technology Council is to advance educational programs that increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, and math careers. The Virginia Technology Alliance will work in three key areas to support the VA-DC chapter of FIRST LEGO League: Promotion and Advocacy, Financial Support, and Volunteerism at FIRST events.
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2009 Future Focus EXPO |
 It's time to save the date for this year's Future Focus EXPO. The event will be held on October 13, 2009 at the Tolsma Indoor Track at Liberty University. The Future Focus EXPO is an event
that brings together industry and education in a trade-show format
where students can explore career opportunities within Region 2000.
Click here for more information about the event. Exhibitor information coming soon. |
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LinkedIn Group
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 The Region 2000 Technology Council has its' own LinkedIn Group. Click on the logo to go to our group sign up page. The group receives periodic information about upcoming events, job postings, partner events, general discussion and more. You do not have to be a member of the Technology Council to sign up.
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Member News |
 National College is holding their summer Career Fair on June 23 from Noon until 3PM. You are cordially invited to attend this networking event. Inform participants about your company, discuss employment opportunities, and deliver presentations involving career growth. The career fair is complimentary to all who attend. Lunch will be provided. For details please contact Anita Kumar at 239-3500 or akumar@national-college.edu.
Got news? Send us an email with the link to your news article or upcoming event and you might be in our next newsletter!
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