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July 2010  | Volume 32  |  07.14.10

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 Pre-Register today for NBDPA's National Technology Conference and Career Fair | Philadelphia, PA 

 NBDPA Recognizes Prudential as Gold Level Sponsor

Largo, Maryland -- National BDPA (NBDPA) recognizes Prudential Financial, Inc. (www.prudential.com) a global financial services leader, as a Gold Level Corporate Sponsor. Other Gold Level sponsors with over $50,000 commitment to NBDPA are Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Mayo Clinic and Oracle. NBDPA, a national organization, is the premier organization for African Americans in Information Technology (IT). Founded in 1975, NBDPA is celebrating a 35-year commitment to closing the digital divide. "We are very pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions that Prudential has made to BDPA," said National BDPA President, Yvette Graham. "In this economy, many African Americans in technology are concerned about opportunities for both employment and advancement. It is important to recognize exceptional companies like Prudential that have provided African Americans with challenging and fulfilling career opportunities in Information Technology." With a history of more than 130 years, Prudential's unwavering commitment to helping their customers during every phase of their lives has been evident, from saving to protecting their assets, to converting their customer's money into a guaranteed stream of income in retirement, to transferring their client's wealth to loved ones. Symbolized by a Rock, Prudential's Brand is an icon of relevance, expertise, and strength that has stood the test of time. "I am proud to work for Prudential, a company which values diversity and is always willing provide assistance to others. During the past ten years Prudential has been a stronger supporter of the BDPA organization both on the National Level and Local Chapter Level", stated Coram J. Rimes, BDPA New Jersey Chapter President.
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14 Days Until Philadelphia!
 
Distinguished executive panelists set to discuss Cyberspace Transformations, IT Workforce Development, Small/Mid-Size Business Engagements, Federal IT Initiatives
Visit NBDPA event calendars now enhanced by
 2010 Chapter Technical Sponsor of the Year
 
 
Community Technology & Other Events Near You
 
REMINDER | BDPA members, sponsors, and new stakeholders are reminded to update their online profiles  today. Take advantage of member discounts and today's pre-registration specials. For Federal and local STEM grant applications, membership renewals are very important for local BDPA Chapter sustainability and  are requested to keep your local BDPA Chapter's status in Good Standing.   Join or renew corporate and individual memberships today!
 
Visit NBDPA's Career Center
Your virtual career center has a robust resume database to post current resumes for immediate exposure to some of the world's best companies and Federal agencies for Information Technology positions at all levels. It has an excellent search facility in the form of a Job Bank thus allowing one to search for the perfect position matching skill sets anywhere in the country. Submit your resume, here.
 
Become a stronger STEM advocate for your community
 
Add or update your next STEM or technical event to BDPA's Groupsite or blog about local IT/STEM success stories in your community to share with public officials, local media outlets, industry viewers and other BDPA members. Select here to visit a media market near you. Real-time RSS feeds are now available.
 
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UPDATED BDPA EVENTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 17th, 2010
 
 
Philadelphia, PA | Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | 2:00 to 5:00 PM EDT 
BDPA Philadelphia in partnership with the Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center and the  City of Philadelphia Division of Technology will participate in today's PA-MBEC IT Summit. Speakers include Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and Chief Technology Officer Allan Frank. BDPA Members are invited to attend and promote this month's National BDPA Technology Conference.
 
The Enterprise Center 4548 Market St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
(215) 895-4000
 
Attending Vendors:
Accenture
Black Data Processing Associates - BDPA Philadelphia Chapter
City of Philadelphia - Department of Communications & Operations           
City of Philadelphia - Department of Business Improvement Services           
City of Philadelphia - Department of Application Solutions Integration           
City of Philadelphia - Office of Housing           
City of Philadelphia - Solicitor's Office           
City of Philadelphia - Department of Human Services           
City of Philadelphia - Streets Department           
City of Philadelphia - Office of Supportive Housing           
City of Philadelphia - Department of Revenue           
City of Philadelphia - Department of Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation Services
Community College of Philadelphia
Dell
Drexel University
Gartner, Inc.                            
IBM
IBX
Keystone Mercy Health Plan         
Microsoft - Pennsylvania State & Local Government Team
Office of Economic Opportunity
Oracle            
Pennsylvania MBEC
PIDC
School District of Philadelphia          
Sovereign Bank           
The SOSSEC Consortium
University of Pennsylvania
 
National Capital Region  | Thursday, July 15, 2010 | 7:00 PM 
 
[RESCHEDULED] Wade Blair
and Kyle Carter, a BDPA student member and volunteer photo-journalist for bdpatoday, will represent Prince George's County during the Potter Baseball Tour against the Prince George's County All-Stars tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 15th, 2010, 7:00 PM EDT at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. This event was postponed from today and rescheduled for its rain date, Thursday, July 15th. 
 
Bowie Baysox (Prince George's Stadium)
4101 Crain Highway (Route 301 just south of Route 50)
Bowie, Maryland 20716
(301) 346-6800 | (301) 805-6000 
  
Contact Calvin or Linda for tickets at (301) 346-6800.  Join BDPA-DC Members, Dr. Daryl Stone, local sponsors and businesses for this fun-filled family outing. BDPA Members also may contact (703) 627-8257 to pick-up a complimentary BDPA group ticket while supplies last.
 
Thousands of IT career and cyberspace transformation opportunities are emerging in Maryland.  Maryland baseball tour stops include Aberdeen, Bethesda, Bowie, Frederick, Hanover, and Kent Island where several IT and DoD/IC firms are actively recruiting. BDPA Members are invited to bring plenty of business cards to enhance professional networking opportunities. Invite other IT professionals, invite young men and women interested in STEM programs or related scholarship opportunities.
   
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