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Sunday June 2009 | Vol. 31 | 06.07.09
TeraGrid 2009 heads to Washington, D.C. this month. June 2009 and Summer 2009 editions of bdpatoday published by participating chapters feature local news, TeraGrid 2009 previews, career opportunities for recent graduates, and an industry overview of this year's National BDPA Technology Conference at the new Raleigh Convention Center next August. National BDPA monthly news online from BDPALINK. Daily iNews from bdpatoday also available.
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�LISTA! National Technology Legislative Forum
Capitol Hill | June 9th and 10th 2009
Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
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Upcoming Technology & BDPA Events:
BDPA (Participating Chapters) | Monday, June 8th
bdpatoday|Chapter news serial publications begin Summer 2009 series. Discover more ...
LISTA & BDPA | Starts Tuesday June 9th & 10th
National Hispanic Legislative Forum: LISTA's annual National Legislative Technical Forum, Washington, D.C., June 9-10, 2009. See details...
BDPA-DC (Tech Council of Maryland) | June 11th Mid-Atlantic Women & Technology Conference: Ronald Reagan International Center, Washington, D.C.
BDPA-NY | Thursday, June 11th
Scholarship & Recognition Awards Ceremony: UBS New York Headquarters, 6:00p to 8:00p; details...
BDPA-GC | Starts Friday June 12 & 13th
BDPA Greater Columbia, SC Technology Summit: Columbia Marriott. Learn more...
Congress:
U.S. Senate
Reconvenes, Monday, June 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm after a period of morning business. Resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
U.S. House of Representatives
Reconvenes, Monday, June 8, 2009 to meet at 12:30 pm.
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Acronym of the Day
CSR
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) often is used to promote voluntary corporate initiatives, as an alternative to additional or existing mandatory regulations. The International Chamber of Commerce has aggressively promoted a standards-free concept of "corporate responsibility" that enables companies to proclaim their "responsibility" without necessitating companies to meet minimum standards.
People's consumption patterns are influenced by corporate social responsibility efforts, according to a 2004 survey of more than 400 "opinion elites" (members of the top 10 percent of society, with regard to media consumption, civic engagement, and interest in public policy issues) in 10 countries, by APCO Worldwide. "Positive CSR information has led 72% of the respondents to purchase a company's product or services and 61% to recommend the company to others. Conversely, negative CSR news has led 60% to a boycott a company's products and services," reported PR Week.
Based on its survey, APCO suggested that companies "shape the opinion environment" by touting their own CSR efforts, although "91 percent of respondents found CSR more credible when verified by a third-party such as a non-governmental organization or local government."
CSRwire is the leading global source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability news. As this online information service continues to expand their core distribution network, they are rapidly moving beyond the traditional newswire to include innovative techniques to get CSR news to more passionate and professional audiences.
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 Spring 2009 Edition
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bdpatoday
Your Spring 2009 issue of bdpatoday now is available for local BDPA chapters, members, and industry stakeholders.
BDPA Members in certain media markets also receive monthly and daily online news directly from bdpatoday.
This special issue for Spring 2009 may vary from chapter to chapter as local content is provided or received from industry. Your Spring 2009 print edition features:
- National BDPA Technology Conference Preview | August 5-9, 2009
- IT milestones during the Obama Administration's First 100-Days
- An introduction to Green IT trends and careers
- BDPA and HBCU/MIs collaborate to provide greater STEM opportunities
- Government 2.0 - New sites and portals hosted by Uncle Sam
Join BDPA or subscribe to one of our newsletters today to remain connected to emerging industries and informed of important events happening near you. |
2009 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
NATIONAL BDPA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Conference Theme: "Challenges for Today, Strategies for Tomorrow"
Presentation Dates: August 5 - 7, 2009
If not already done, it is not too late to pre-register and take full advantage BDPA corporate or member discounts. Direct any questions for exhibits, career fair, plenary sessions, and group registrations (such as other non-profits, churches, schools, and camps interested in technological advances in our community and society) to conference@bdpa.org or call 1.800.727.BDPA (2372).
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