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September 2011 ISSUE
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Greetings!
After many years of planning, the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research has officially opened its doors. The CAER marks what I believe is a turning point for our region's growing technology community. It's proof positive that we are serious about advancing technology-based economic development and supporting our technology companies here in Region 2000. For the remainder of the year we will be hosting all our networking events at CAER as a celebration to this remarkable facility.
I want to personally invite you out to our next event, which is Tech@Breakfast on September 13. We have several new member companies and this is a great way to meet them and to learn more about the companies that comprise the Technology Council. We'll also have a tour of the CAER facility afterwards. I hope to see you there.
Jonathan Whitt, Executive Director
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| Tech Council Seeks Managing Director For Future Focus Foundation | 
The Region 2000 Technology Council is seeking a Managing Director for the Future Focus Foundation to sustain and expand S.T.E.M. educational opportunities for youth in grades K-12, both through the public education system and community involvement. The Managing Director will help build solid platform for future sustainability and will seek to ensure that all area youth have knowledge of S.T.E.M. careers and exposure to the underlying skills and thought processes necessary for success in these careers. Building on the vision of the Technology Council, the Managing Director will assist with providing leadership, strategy, and direction to the foundation... READ MORE >>> |
| CAER Grand Opening Opens Doors To Regional Opportunities | 
We were honored to be a part of the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research's grand opening last week. The grand opening and ribbon cutting was held with much excitement. A large crowd attended along with state and local officials as well as the many who have worked so hard to make this day possible. Speakers included: - Bob Bailey, Executive Director, CAER
- Delegate Kathy Byron, Virginia General Assembly and The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.
- Jim Duffey, Virginia Secretary of Technology
- Congressman Bob Goodlatte, 6th District Representative
- Roger Cheek, Representative of Bedford County Board of Supervisors, District 3
- Bill Guzek, Board of Directors, Chairman, CAER
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| Tech @ Breakfast | September 13 | 
We're back with our quarterly breakfast and business networking event, Tech @ Breakfast, with an exciting new venue - the Center for Advanced Engineering & Research (CAER). This event is all about networking - get to know other local technology companies of all sizes. We will feature two to three R2KTC member companies that will give 10 minute presentations about their business and/or upcoming technologies within their industry. Fast paced and fun with opportunities for Q&A. Event Details: When: Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Where: The CAER is located at 1173 Research Way, Forest, VA in the New London Business and Technology Center located on Rt. 460, one mile west of Rt. 811 (Thomas Jefferson Road) intersection in Bedford County, Virginia. Cost: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Click here for map and directions. REGISTER NOW >>> |
| FIRST LEGO League: Lynchburg Regional Coaches Workshop | Sept 10
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Experienced and first-time (or potential) FLL coaches, leaders and mentors are invited to take part in the 'VA/DC FLL Lynchburg Regional Coaches Workshop' hosted by CVCC September 10, 2011. The goal of the all-day workshop is to prepare, inspire and encourage FLL coaches with helpful information relevant to this year's challenge. LEGO materials will be distributed for coaches who have not picked them up previously.
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| NTELOS Announces New Brand for NTELOS Wireline and FiberNet | 
NTELOS Holdings Corp. recently announced that NTELOS Wireline and FiberNet will combine to become one new brand concurrent with the separation of the Company's wireline operations into a new publicly traded company. In early September, brand launch events will be held simultaneously in four markets: Charleston, WV; Waynesboro, VA; Covington, VA; and Daleville, VA.
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| ALI to Host Webinar Series on Virtualization Technology | 
Virtualization, sometimes called "cloud computing" is a huge buzzword, but plenty of people are needing more information. To that end - Advanced Logic Industries has put together three sessions designed to help three very different aspects and audiences... READ MORE >>> |
| Member Spotlight: Rhodes IP | 
This month we welcome new member and corporate sponsor Rhodes IP to the Tech Council community. From our interview with founder Chris Rhodes: "...companies are taking a closer look at which technologies are most likely to provide them with a competitive edge in the next few decades. Businesses are being forced to do more with less, and they are looking to service providers that can provide value commensurate with acceptable costs. In addition, the downturn in the economy has forced an increase in entrepreneurship as many people have been downsized out of their former positions. Over the last six months, we have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of individuals starting their own technology based companies in the Region 2000 area and seeking to protect their IP as one of the company assets..." READ MORE >>>
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