On Monday, May 14, the General Assembly met in Richmond to vote on $43.9 million in budget amendments submitted by Gov. Bob McDonnell to the $85 billion two-year budget approved by the legislature last month. Three of the budget amendments approved by the legislature were submitted by the governor following a discussion with NVTC. These amendments, priorities for NVTC, collectively allocate an additional $6 million to ensure technology innovation remains a top job creation and competitiveness priority in Virginia.
May 8, 2012
Former Gov. and Sen. George Allen Addresses NVTC Board
The meeting ended with a question and answer session, in which Allen addressed last year’s debt ceiling debate, energy, education and tax reform. He concluded by asserting that what’s good for NVTC and its members is good for the Commonwealth and the country.
May 7, 2012
Virginia Named Top Competitive State of 2011
Virginia was recently named the winner of Site Selection magazine’s 2011 Competitiveness Award, which recognizes excellence on the part of a state-level economic development group based on a 10-factor index. Virginia scored 420.5 points, more than 25 points ahead of runner-up Texas (395).
May 4, 2012
Regional Technology Startups Presented Business Concepts at Entrepreneur Spotlight Last Thursday
On Thursday, May 3, four startup technology companies presented their business concepts and answered panelists' questions in front of an audience of accredited investors at The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC's Entrepreneur Spotlight program.
NVTC sent letters to Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), Congressman Scott Rigell (R-Va.) and Congressman Rob Witman (R-Va.) – Virginia’s delegation to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees – expressing opposition to a Defense Department legislative proposal that would revise the government-wide definition of "commercial item or service" under the federal procurement statutes.
April 27, 2012
Equal Footing Foundation Computer Clubhouse Teams Compete at the 2012 Botball Tournament
Equal Footing Foundation (EFF) Botball teams from the Baileys, Mott, James Lee, Kingsley, Reston and Willston Computer Clubhouses competed in the 2012 Greater DC Botball Regional Tournament on Saturday, April 21, in Fairfax, Va.
April 23, 2012
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Talks Technology Trends and the Cloud at Last Thursday’s NVTC Premier Titans Event!
On Thursday, April 19, more than 730 attendees gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for an NVTC Premier Titans Breakfast featuring Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Ballmer sat down with NVTC Chair Brad Antle for a conversation about cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centers, big data, and other technology trends, as well Microsoft’s latest offerings including Windows 8.
April 16, 2012
Small Business and Entrepreneur Event Teaches Emerging Companies How to Do Business with the Government
Last Friday, April 13, the NVTC Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee hosted its third annual How Emerging Companies Can Begin Doing Business with the Government program. During the event, fourteen federal, state and local government agencies and their small business offices shared tips for how small businesses can work with them. The event also boasted an expert panel who discussed their experiences and best practices for working with the government.
April 14, 2012
Fairfax Board Approves Proposed Silver Line Station Names, Including Innovation Center
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved recommended names for the eight Silver Line Metro stations in the county, including Innovation Center, a stop next to the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) building where the NVTC office is located. CIT and NVTC recently encouraged members of the technology community to support the naming of the CIT Metro stop as Innovation Center.
April 9, 2012
President Obama Signs Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
On Thursday, April 5, President Barack Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, a bipartisan bill that will help encourage startups and support small businesses in the U.S. The Act promotes American entrepreneurship and innovation while maintaining important protections for U.S. investors.
March 27, 2012
NVTC and Professional Services Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Professional Services Council (PSC) and NVTC recently signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MOU). Under the agreement, NVTC and PSC will extend member-level pricing to each other’s members for selected events, share legislative agendas and provide thought leadership.
March 27, 2012
NVTC Featured in Spring 2012 Forbes Special Section
NVTC partnered with Forbes to produce a special section focusing on the Northern Virginia technology industry. The special 11-page “Northern Virginia Technology Council: Empowering and Connecting Technology's Innovators” section is in the current March 26, 2012, “Billionaires” issue of Forbes, now on newsstands.
Last Friday, March 23, about 200 attendees from the region’s universities and technology companies gathered at the Hilton McLean for the NVTC University Technology Exhibition. The event featured exhibits by GMU, JMU, Naval Research Laboratory, GWU, UMD, U.Va., VCU and VT, and university presentations on cybersecurity, health IT/biotech, energy and sensors. During the luncheon, a panel of technology executives shared their companies’ experiences with university collaborations and best practices for developing successful partnerships.
March 25, 2012
Microsoft Selects Virginia as the Real Impact Solutions Award Recipient
On March 1, the Commonwealth of Virginia received the Real Impact Solutions Award at the Microsoft U.S. Public Sector CIO Summit 2012. The award is presented to the most innovative and effective government IT project presented at the summit.
March 20, 2012
NVTC Members Connect with the Region's Top Business and Technology-Focused Journalists
On Tuesday, March 20, NVTC hosted a free members-only Meet the Press event to connect NVTC companies with editors and reporters from the area's top business and technology-focused publications. During the event, panelists participated in a discussion with attendees, answering questions and sharing tips on the best and worst ways to pitch a story, the best way to reach them and current hot topics of interest.
March 20, 2012
Virginia Named the Best State to Make a Living in 2012
MoneyRates.com has ranked Virginia the number one “Best State to Make a Living” in its annual study. The report is based on measurements in four categories: average income, cost of living, unemployment rate and state income tax.
On Saturday, March 10, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die concluding its 2012 legislative session. The General Assembly approved a number of legislative initiatives, including several NVTC priorities, that will ensure that Virginia remains a top state for business and a global technology center, including passing legislation that expands data center incentives and extends a technology investment tax exemption and telework tax credit.
March 13, 2012
Former Gov. Tim Kaine Addresses NVTC Board
On Tuesday, March 13, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine joined the NVTC Board of Directors for a discussion of his campaign for U.S. Senate, During the meeting, Kaine outlined his priorities and how his experience as mayor of Richmond and governor of Virginia make him well-suited for the Senate.
March 12, 2012
Vote to Name CIT Metro Stop ‘Innovation Center’
Metro and Fairfax County are asking for opinions on proposed names for the eight Silver Line stations, including Station 8, a stop next to the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) building where the NVTC office is located. NVTC members are encouraged to support the naming of the CIT Metro stop as “Innovation Center” in Metro’s online survey.
March 11, 2012
NVTC Staff Participates in National Telework Week March 5-9
Telework Exchange hosted the second annual Telework Week, March 5-9, to encourage agencies, organizations and individuals to pledge to telework. NVTC participated in the effort, with 85 percent of staff teleworking at least once during the week.
March 10, 2012
White House Appoints Todd Park as New U.S. Chief Technology Officer
On Friday, March 9, President Barack Obama appointed former CTO of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Todd Park as assistant to the president and U.S. chief technology officer. Park will be responsible for ensuring the adoption of innovative technologies to support job creation, broader access to affordable health care, enhanced energy efficiency, a more open government, and national and homeland security.
March 6, 2012
NVTC Signs Letter with Virginia Chamber of Commerce Urging Virginia Senators to Pass Budget Legislation
On Monday, March 5, NVTC joined the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and 19 other state and national business organizations in sending a letter to members of the Virginia Senate urging them to reach a timely agreement on the state budget. In the letter, the organizations outline the risks of not having a budget passed by the end of the legislative session, including jeopardizing Virginia’s AAA bond rating and status as the best state for business.
Following a year-long advocacy effort by NVTC, legislation (HB216 and SB112) to enhance Virginia's statewide competitiveness in attracting data center jobs and investment passed both the House and Senate and now head to Gov. Bob McDonnell for his signature. NVTC’s Data Center and Critical Technology Infrastructure Task Force played a pivotal role in educating legislators, Gov. McDonnell and his cabinet on the economic contributions of data centers leading up to this legislative session.
March 5, 2012
NVTC Board Member Todd Stottlemyer Shares Business Insights with Members at Lunch & Learn Event
Last Friday, March 2, NVTC hosted a Lunch & Learn event with NVTC Board Member Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of Acentia. At this event, a targeted group of 15 C-level executives from NVTC small member companies had the unique opportunity to network with their colleagues and participate in an intimate roundtable discussion with Stottlemyer.
March 5, 2012
Support the Virginia STEAM Academy Initiative
NVTC member companies are encouraged to support the Virginia Science Technology Engineering and Applied Mathematics (STEAM) Academy, a proposed statewide initiative offering a long-term, sustainable solution to address the current and future workforce needs of our technology community.
February 28, 2012
EFF Fairfax Computer Clubhouses Video Showcase at Microsoft Tysons Corner
On March 3, the Equal Footing Foundation’s (EFF) Fairfax County Computer Clubhouses will screen 12 short videos and public service announcements as part of the Adobe Youth Voices “Create with Purpose” program at the Microsoft retail store in Tysons Corner.
February 27, 2012
Virginia Receives Top Rankings in National Science Foundation Report on Science and Technology
Recently released research from the National Science Foundation on the role of science and technology in state and regional economic development gives Virginia high rankings in several categories, including high-technology employment as a percentage of total state employment, computer specialists as a percentage of the workforce, individuals in science and engineering occupations as a percentage of the workforce, and high-technology establishments as a percentage of all business establishments.
February 24, 2012
Gov. McDonnell Declares 2012 “The Year of the Entrepreneur”
On February 22, Gov. Bob McDonnell declared 2012 "The Year of the Entrepreneur" in the Commonwealth. The Year of the Entrepreneur events will include a business plan competition, entrepreneurial roundtable events, one-on-one meetings with small business owners, the Small Business Summit and a college elevator pitch competition.
February 21, 2012
NVTC Technology Executives Visit Policymakers in Richmond
As the 2012 General Assembly session passed the halfway point last week, members of NVTC's Board of Directors and the NVTC TechPAC Board of Trustees spent Thursday, February 16, in Richmond to discuss NVTC's legislative priorities with policymakers.
February 13, 2012
Mitt Romney Talks Innovation and the Economy at NVTC/CEA Presidential Series
A sold-out crowd of more than 900 technology business leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Reston on February 10 for an NVTC/CEA Presidential Series event featuring Gov. Mitt Romney, candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. During his speech, Romney discussed “the innovative spirit of America” and his plan to grow the economy.
February 7, 2012
Check Out Techtopia 2012 Online!
The interactive version of the 2012 NVTC Techtopia Map is now live on the NVTC website! This new interactive version allows you to zoom in on each section of "Techtopia" and see the sponsors located in the area.
February 3, 2012
John Backus, Wayne Jackson and CIT GAP Funds Honored as Winners of the Entrepreneur Navigator Awards
The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC honored the Entrepreneur Navigator Awards winners at a reception on February 2. Congratulations to Navigator Award winner Wayne Jackson, CEO of Sonatype, Organization Navigator Award winner CIT GAP Funds and Lifetime Navigator Award recipient John Backus of New Atlantic Ventures.
February 3, 2012
Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Plane Crash
NVTC is sad to report that Steve Appleton, chairman and CEO of Board member company Micron Technology and our most recent Titans speaker,was killed in a small plane crash in Boise, Idaho.
January 23, 2012
Gov. Bob McDonnell Addresses NVTC Board, Discusses Legislative Agenda
Gov. Bob McDonnell joined the NVTC Board of Directors at the first Board meeting of 2012 last Wednesday, January 18. The Governor addressed the Commonwealth’s overall economic state, his proposed budget and efforts to address potential federal spending cuts impacting Virginia’s defense sector. Secretary of Technology Jim Duffey and Secretary of Commerce & Trade Jim Cheng also were in attendance.
January 17, 2012
Gov. McDonnell Releases Report Promoting Virginia Cybersecurity Assets and Initiatives
Gov. Bob McDonnell recently released a report outlining Virginia’s cyber industry and promoting the Commonwealth as the leading cybersecurity ecosystem in the U.S. Gov. McDonnell’s cyber initiatives include: continuing STEM and cyber-specific education, increasing cyber R&D at Virginia’s universities, encouraging CIT GAP Funds investments and creating a National Center of Cyber Excellence.
January 16, 2012
NVTC Co-Hosting Arab ICT Delegation Road Show Events THIS THURSDAY and FRIDAY!
IJMA3-USA and National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with NVTC and TechAmerica, are hosting two Arab ICT (information and communication technology) events, including a dinner with the Arab ICT delegations THIS THURSDAY, and a conference ICT regulatory and investment environment in the Arab World after the Arab Spring THIS FRIDAY.
January 15, 2012
NVTC Members Participate in White House Insourcing American Jobs Event
On January 11, NVTC Board members attended a forum hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House to discuss the increasing trend of companies choosing to “insource” jobs and expand in the United States. Following the president’s remarks, administration officials led two panel discussions highlighting the importance of the R&D tax credit, infrastructure investments and addressing the workforce skills gap for companies expanding operations in the U.S.
January 10, 2012
NVTC Members Participate in Defense Department Call on Macro-Acquisition Implications of New Defense Strategy
On January 6, NVTC members participated in a conference call hosted by Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Frank Kendall on the macro-acquisition implications of the Department's new strategic guidance.
January 9, 2012
AIA, PSC and NDIA Detail Impact of Defense Cuts on Contractors
The Defense Industrial Base Task Force, convened jointly by the Aerospace Industries Association, National Defense Industrial Association and Professional Services Council, released a report on January 6 assessing potential impacts of severe cuts in defense spending over the next 10 years, including layoffs, less innovation and fewer investments.
December 22, 2011
CIT Announces Fall 2011 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) Awards
On December 21, the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced 29 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) awards totaling $3.6 million made to 22 organizations. NVTC was a strong advocate for actions taken by Gov. Bob McDonnell and the 2011 General Assembly in expanding Virginia's CRCF and providing $6 million in new funding.
December 20, 2011
Gov. McDonnell Tours DuPont Fabros Data Center
NVTC invited Gov. Bob McDonnell to tour a DuPont Fabros data center in Ashburn, to provide him with a basic overview of data center businesses and their impact on Virginia’s economy. After the December 16 briefing, Gov. McDonnell toured Northrop Grumman Information Systems’ Center for Innovative Solutions in McLean.
December 19, 2011
Micron CEO Steve Appleton Talks Technology Mega-Trends at Last Friday’s NVTC Titans Breakfast
Last Friday, more than 400 attendees gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for the second NVTC Titans breakfast of the 2011-2012 season featuring Micron Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton. During his speech, Appleton discussed visual interaction as a current technology mega-trend and the need for more federal investments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
December 15, 2011
2011 - 2012 Total Compensation Survey of Mid-Atlantic Technology Companies Analysis Now Available!
The findings of the 2011 - 2012 KnowledgeBank Total Compensation Survey of Mid-Atlantic Technology Companies are now available. The survey provides a distinctive and comprehensive summary and analysis of total compensation, benefits and human capital practices data for primarily small- to medium-sized technology companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
December 14, 2011
The Entrepreneur Center's FastTrac® TechVenture™ Honors its Fall Program Graduates
Congratulations to the 11 companies who graduated from the Fall 2011 session of The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC FastTrac® TechVenture™ entrepreneur training program on Tuesday, December 13. Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2012 session, which will run Tuesday evenings from March 6 – May 15.
December 13, 2011
Northern Virginia Technology Council Welcomes Mike Golden of Wells Fargo to its Board of Directors
The NVTC Board of Directors welcomes Mike Golden, Wells Fargo regional president for Greater Washington, D.C., as a Chair’s Appointment to the 2011-2012 Board. In addition, NVTC Board member John Mendonca will sit on the Senior Advisory Board effective the end of this year.
December 12, 2011
The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC Announces Entrepreneur Navigator Awards Finalists
The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC is pleased to announce the honorees for the Entrepreneur Navigator Awards, which recognize leaders who are committed to improving the quality of the entrepreneur community or have led to the success of a startup or entrepreneur. The awards will be presented at a reception on February 2.
December 11, 2011
NVTC Board Members and Members Participate in Workforce Futures Meeting
On Wednesday, December 7, NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg and other NVTC Board members and members joined others in the Northern Virginia business and education community to discuss workforce and occupational trends in Northern Virginia and how to close the critical gap in the knowledge and skills of our future workforce.
December 11, 2011
GMU Center for Regional Analysis Research Predicts Impact of Federal Budget Cuts on the Virginia Economy
Recent research by George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis addresses the potential negative impact federal budget cuts, including the projected $1 trillion reduction in defense spending, could have on the economies of Virginia and our region. According to the research, $1 trillion in defense spending cuts could reduce Virginia’s gross state product by $10.5 billion and Virginia’s total employment base by 122,800 jobs.
December 10, 2011
NVTC Data Center Task Force Holds Briefing and Tour for NoVa Legislators
On December 9, NVTC’s Data Center and Critical Technology Infrastructure Task Force held a briefing at Dominion and tour of a DuPont Fabros data center to introduce members of the Northern Virginia General Assembly Delegation to the data center community and provide them with a basic overview of data center businesses. NVTC is a strong advocate for enhancing economic incentives targeted toward data centers to ensure Virginia remains a top global destination for data center investment and jobs.
December 9, 2011
Deltek Donates Backpacks and School Supplies to EFF Clubhouses
On Friday, December 2, the Equal Footing Foundation (EFF) received 150 backpacks as part of Deltek's worldwide charitable initiative. The backpacks were stuffed with school supplies and other items needed to help EFF's Computer Clubhouse students excel in school.
December 8, 2011
Small Business and Entrepreneur Event Helps Small Technology Companies Do Business with Prime Contractors through Teaming and Partnering
The Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee hosted its third annual Teaming, Partnering and Contracting event on Thursday, December 8. The event focused on best practices for teaming in the government contracting space.
November 28, 2011
Virginia Named a Best State for Business by Forbes
Virginia is ranked second in Forbes’ list of “The Best States for Business,” for the second year in a row. The Commonwealth had high rankings for its educated labor force, pro-business regulatory climate and quality of life.
November 21, 2011
Showcase Your Company in the Spring 2012 Forbes Special Section
NVTC is once again partnering with Forbes to produce a special section focusing on the Northern Virginia technology industry. “Northern Virginia Technology Council: Empowering and Connecting Technology's Innovators” will appear in the March 26, 2012, “Billionaires” issue of Forbes. To be included in this special NVTC section or for information on rates, specs and deadlines, please contact Michelle Senglaub at 703-904-7878, ext. 238, 703-946-0606, or msenglaub@nvtc.org.
November 15, 2011
NVTC Names Winners of the 2011 Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards at TechCelebration
Congratulations to the winners of the NVTC/Washington Technology Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards, announced last night at NVTC’s TechCelebration banquet
November 15, 2011
The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC and Chantilly Academy Hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week Event
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC, in conjunction with Chantilly Academy, hosted “Spotlight on Success – An In-depth Look at How to Make it as an Entrepreneur” this morning. An interactive panel shared their experiences with about 70 Fairfax County Public Schools entrepreneurship students.
November 15, 2011
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden Keynotes Star-Studded Evening: TechCelebration
Last night, 750 members of the Northern Virginia technology community assembled to celebrate NVTC’s 20th anniversary and hear keynote speaker NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at TechCelebration, NVTC's annual banquet. The star-studded evening included the presentation of the Earle C. Williams Lifetime Achievement Award to GMU President Dr. Alan Merten and the 2011 Chairman's Award to the leaders of NVTC's Arlington National Cemetery Task Force.
November 8, 2011
Department of Homeland Security CIO Richard Spires Addresses NVTC Board
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CIO Richard Spires spoke this morning at the NVTC Board of Directors meeting at the LMI conference center in McLean. During the meeting, Spires discussed his four top goals for the office of the CIO, including rationalizing infrastructure, improving program management, integrating the department and building up the DHS workforce.
November 7, 2011
Fourth Annual Run! Geek! Run! 8K Raises $14,000 for Equal Footing Foundation
The fourth annual Run! Geek! Run! 8K raised $14,000 to benefit the Equal Footing Foundation, NVTC’s charitable arm. The September race drew more than 600 registrants and the event has raised more than $70,000 in cash and technology donations for the Equal Footing Foundation to date.
November 4, 2011
Gov. McDonnell, Cisco’s John Chambers and Virginia University Presidents Highlight New Technology Sharing Initiatives for Higher Education
On November 3, Gov. Bob McDonnell, Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers and four Virginia university presidents gathered together via Cisco TelePresence to discuss instructional and resource sharing among Virginia’s higher education institutions, including the progress of the 4-VA initiative. The 4-VA will use emerging technologies to increase access, reduce time to graduation and reduce costs, while maintaining and enhancing quality.
November 3, 2011
Herman Cain Talks Presidential Campaign, Technology and the U.S. Economy at NVTC Presidential Series
A crowd of about 350 technology business leaders gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner on November 2 for the first 2011-2012 NVTC Presidential Series event featuring Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain. During his speech, Cain called technology the “driving force in our nation” and explained how he would make strategic investments in defense technology should he become president.
October 31, 2011
Five Regional Technology Startups Presented Business Concepts at Entrepreneur Spotlight Last Friday
Last Friday, October 28, five startup technology companies presented their business concepts and answered panelists' questions in front of an audience of accredited investors at The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC's Entrepreneur Spotlight program.
October 19, 2011
Announcing the 2011 NVTC/Washington Technology Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards Finalists!
NVTC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2011 NVTC/Washington Technology Government Contractor CTO Innovator Awards, which recognize chief technology officers within the region's government contracting community for their critical contributions to achieving results for their customers and their leadership within their own companies.
October 17, 2011
Steve Case Talks Entrepreneurship, Investing and Innovation to Sold-Out Crowd at Last Friday's NVTC Titans Breakfast
Last Friday, a sold-out crowd of more than 620 attendees gathered at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner for the first NVTC Titans breakfast of the 2011-2012 season featuring Startup America Chairman and Revolution Chairman and CEO Steve Case. During his speech, Case discussed entrepreneurship, investing and innovation and asserted that the nation must focus on entrepreneurship for future job growth.
October 14, 2011
The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC Director Participates in Panel at Gov. McDonnell's Small Business Summit
Last Thursday Gov. Bob McDonnell hosted more than 350 attendees for The Governor's Small Business Summit at the Hilton Hotel & Spa Short Pump in Richmond. Participants attended several panel discussions on topics including building a technology business in Virginia, financing and other key issues. The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC Director Kristin D'Amore briefed a panel audience on various resources that are available for entrepreneurs and startups.
October 13, 2011
NVTC Sends Letter to Loudoun County School Board Supporting Loudoun Math & IT Academy
NVTC sent a letter last Wednesday to Loudoun County School Board Superintendent Dr. Edgar Hatrick and members of the Loudoun County School Board formally expressing its support of the Loudoun Math & IT Academy's charter school application in Loudoun County, which will allow more students to participate in science, technology engineering and mathematics learning practices.
October 7, 2011
Cyberstates Report: Virginia Has Nation's Highest Concentration of Tech Workers
TechAmerica Foundation recently released its Cyberstates 2011 report, detailing national and state trends in high-tech employment, wages and other key economic factors. Among the Commonwealth's many high rankings, Virginia is the national leader in high-tech employment concentration.
October 6, 2011
CIT, NVTC and Technology Community Release Research and Technology Strategic Roadmap
The Center for Innovative Technology, in close collaboration with NVTC and many other members of the technology community, announced the release of the Commonwealth Research and Technology Strategic Roadmap to identify research areas worthy of economic development and institutional focus. It will also provide elected and other public officials with information on technology sectors that show commercial promise, will drive economic growth in the Commonwealth and will be eligible for new Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund awards.
Washingtonian magazine has announced its latest list of Washington's 100 Most Powerful Women in its October 2011 issue. Congratulations to NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg and NVTC Board members Anne Altman of IBM Corporation and Teresa Carlson of Amazon Web Services, as well as six other NVTC members named to the list.
September 30, 2011
NVTC TechPAC Announces Endorsements for Several General Assembly Seats in Northern Virginia
The NVTC TechPAC announced its endorsement of 35 candidates running for General Assembly seats in Northern Virginia. The announcement follows a six-month process where the 23-member TechPAC Board of Trustees reviewed each candidate’s campaign platforms and proposals, voting records and positions on issues of importance to Northern Virginia’s technology community.
September 21, 2011
More Than 600 Nerds Race to Benefit Equal Footing Foundation at the 4th Annual Run! Geek! Run! 8K
The 4th annual Run! Geek! Run! 8K took place on Saturday, September 17, drawing more than 600 novice and competitive runners to West Potomac Park on a beautiful day to benefit the Equal Footing Foundation.
September 20, 2011
NVTC and Gov. McDonnell Join Google to Help Launch Virginia Get Your Business Online
During an event today in Manassas, Google launched "Virginia Get Your Business Online," an easy and fast way for Virginia businesses to get a website. Google worked with NVTC and other local partners to design and promote the program, which will provide Virginia businesses with tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers, grow their business and help drive economic growth.
September 20, 2011
2011 NVTC Golf Tournament and Stay and Play Poker Event Benefits Equal Footing Foundation Computer Clubhouses!
Top golfers from the regional tech community spent a day on the links yesterday at the NVTC Annual Golf Tournament. The event raised $20,000 for the Equal Footing Foundation, NVTC's charitable arm. Congratulations to the winners of the tournament, Tech Cup Challenge and Stay and Play Poker event.
September 15, 2011
Gov. Bob McDonnell and Microsoft Announce Statewide Partnership Providing IT Training to All Virginia High School Students
Gov. Bob McDonnell and Board member company Microsoft Corp. recently announced that Virginia will implement the Microsoft IT Academy Program at all public high schools statewide. The program provides students and teachers with real-world technology skills to better prepare our students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.
September 13, 2011
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Congressman Darrell Issa Addresses NVTC Board
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) spoke at the first NVTC Board of Directors meeting of the fiscal year this morning. During the meeting, he discussed his goals as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and shared his views on American competitiveness, job creation, and ways to promote entrepreneurship in the United States.
September 12, 2011
NVTC and TechPAC Board Members Participate in White House Briefing Call on American Jobs Act
Last Friday, September 9, several NVTC and TechPAC Board members participated in a White House briefing call on the American Jobs Act introduced by President Barack Obama during his joint Congressional speech on September 8. During the call, administration officials described various elements of the plan designed to help small businesses and promote growth and competitiveness in the American economy.
September 8, 2011
Congratulations to NVTC Board Member John Becker on Sale of Approva
In a deal announced September 7, NVTC Board member company Approva has been acquired by Lawson Software, an Infor affiliate. Approva’s continuous controls monitoring applications will become a key element of the financial applications currently offered through Lawson and Infor. Congratulations on the sale to NVTC Board Member John Becker, CEO of Approva.
September 6, 2011
Gov. McDonnell Issues Executive Order Establishing Multidisciplinary Taskforce on Economic Competitiveness and Versatility
Gov. Bob McDonnell issued Executive Order #39, establishing the Multidisciplinary Taskforce on Economic Competitiveness and Versatility, which will analyze Virginia's economic competitiveness and versatility in preparation for federal spending cuts.
August 24, 2011
NVTC Members Appointed to the Research and Technology Investment Advisory Committee (RTIAC)
Six NVTC Board members and representatives of member universities and companies have been named to the Research and Technology Investment Advisory Committee (RTIAC), which will assist the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA) in making awards from Virginia’s expanded Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF).
August 22, 2011
NVTC Board Member Marta Wilson and Four NVTC Members Among 20 Finalists Named for 2011 Heroines in Technology Awards
NVTC Board Member Marta Wilson of Transformation Systems Inc. and four additional representatives of NVTC Board and member companies are among the finalists of the 2011 Heroines in Technology Awards, which honors women who have devoted their time, energy and resources to help our community.
August 19, 2011
Virginia Named Top Pro-Business State for 2011
In a recent Pollina Corporate study, Virginia was named the most pro-business state in the country by the largest margin in the study's history. The study is based on 32 factors controlled by state government, and is considered the "Gold Standard" for evaluating and ranking states.
August 17, 2011
NVTC Signs Letter with TechAmerica Opposing Federal Legislation Imposing New Internet Sales Tax Collection Burdens On Internet Businesses
On August 16, NVTC joined TechAmerica and 20 other regional technology councils and associations in sending a letter to Congressional leaders opposing the Main Street Fairness Act, which would impose significant cost burdens on Internet-enabled businesses and entrepreneurs across the nation. The organizations urged Congressional leaders not to consider this legislation, or any other legislation altering the tax collection rules on the Internet.
August 11, 2011
Gov. McDonnell Declares Aug. 12 a Day of Mourning for Virginia Servicemen Killed In Afghanistan Helicopter Tragedy
Gov. Bob McDonnell named Friday, Aug. 12 as a day of mourning for 30 servicemen who were killed when their helicopter went down in eastern Afghanistan last weekend. Many of the victims were reported to be Navy SEALs with ties to Virginia. As part of the day of mourning, the governor has ordered all state flags to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday.
August 9, 2011
NVTC Board Members Appointed to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA)
Two NVTC Board members and one representative of a member university are among six new appointees to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA) Board of Directors. The IEIA, which oversees CIT, promotes the economic development of the Commonwealth by attracting and retaining high technology jobs and businesses in Virginia.
July 14, 2011
NVTC Members Participate in Financial Services Forum Roundtable Discussion
On July 13, NVTC Board members and members participated in a small, off-the-record roundtable discussion hosted by the Financial Services Forum. Participants discussed how to create the jobs of the 21st century and promote the formation of businesses that will create those jobs, as well as how to ensure American workers develop the skills needed to fill those jobs.
July 12, 2011
Case, Appleton and Ballmer to Headline 2011-2012 NVTC Titans Events
Mark your calendars! Startup America Partnership Chairman Steve Case, Micron Technology Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton and Microsoft Corporation CEO Steve Ballmer will headline NVTC’s 2011-2012 Titans Series to share their insights on the state of innovation and entrepreneurship in our industry.
On July 6, NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg attended a State Department luncheon hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to honor 37 women in the IT sector from the Middle East and North Africa who participated in the inaugural class of TechWomen. The initiative harnesses the power of technology and international exchange as a means to empower women and girls worldwide.
July 6, 2011
Put Your Company on the Map: Techtopia Early Bird Sales Now Open!
Increase your company's exposure and help a good cause by purchasing a logo spot for the 2012 13th edition of NVTC's popular Techtopia Map — a portion of the Map proceeds will benefit the Equal Footing Foundation, which supports computer clubhouses for underserved youth in Fairfax and Fauquier Counties.
July 5, 2011
Gov. McDonnell Appoints NVTC Members to University Boards of Visitors
Gov. Bob McDonnell recently appointed representatives of NVTC Board member and member companies to the boards of visitors of several Virginia universities, including NVTC Board member universities George Mason University and Virginia Tech, and member universities James Madison University, University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University. Congratulations to all the NVTC Board members and representatives of member companies appointed to a Virginia higher education board of visitors.
July 1, 2011
Northern Virginia Technology Council Announces New Members to its Board of Directors
On June 30 at NVTC's Annual Meeting, the membership elected 15 three-year-term members to the NVTC Board of Directors, many of whom are current Board members who will be serving new terms. In addition, NVTC Chair Brad Antle made five Chair's Appointments to the Board and four individuals were appointed to the Senior Advisory Group of the NVTC Board.
June 29, 2011
A Sold-Out Crowd Celebrates Hot Tech Companies at Summer's Hottest Party; Congratulations to the Hot Ticket Awards Winners!
More than 550 members of Northern Virginia's hottest technology scene gathered on Tuesday, June 28, for the 10th Annual Hot Ticket Awards at the home of NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg. Congratulations to the Hot Ticket Awards winners and finalists!
June 28, 2011
Virginia Ranks First in CNBC 2011 Top States for Business Report
On Tuesday, June 28, Virginia was named No. 1 in CNBC's annual Top States for Business Report, receiving the highest point total since CNBC began ranking states in 2007. The Commonwealth also ranked second for business friendliness, sixth for education, eighth for economy, and 10th for access to capital as well as infrastructure and transportation.
June 27, 2011
Virginia Tech Research Center—Arlington Opens in National Capital Region with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Last week, academic and political leaders participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Virginia Tech Research Center—Arlington. The new center will extend Virginia Tech's footprint in the National Capital Region.
June 24, 2011
Jeffrey Windland of NVTC Member Company Orbital Reappointed to Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority
Gov. Bob McDonnell recently announced appointments to 18 boards and commissions, including Jeffrey Windland of Orbital Sciences Corporation, who was reappointed to the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority.
On June 22, NVTC joined a coalition of 30 other organizations in sending a letter to U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Harold Rogers (R-Ky.) recommending that the remaining appropriation bills for 2012 be free of language that inhibits the ability of federal agencies to contract with the private sector.
June 21, 2011
Board Member Company Noblis to Establish Center for Applied High Performance Computing in Danville
NVTC Board member company Noblis, in collaboration with Cray Inc., will establish the Center for Applied High Performance Computing (CAHPC) in Danville, Va. The CAHPC host the first next-generation Cray XMT supercomputer in the U.S. outside of a federal laboratory or academic facility, and use this high-performance computer to solve complex problems requiring access to large amounts of data. The project will create 15 new jobs.
June 20, 2011
NVTC Social Media Committee Announces Winners of 2011 Social Media Awards
On Friday, the NVTC Social Media Committee (SMC) announced the winners of its second annual Social Media Awards, which recognize commercial and government organizations that have successfully implemented innovative and unique social media programs. Congratulations to the winners!
June 19, 2011
Ernst & Young Names 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners
NVTC Board member company Ernst & Young hosted its 25th annual Entrepreneur of the Year Greater Washington Awards program on Thursday, June 16. Congratulations to Master Entrepreneur Richard Fairbank of NVTC member company Capital One Financial Corporation, Telecommunications category winner Matt Desch of NVTC member company Iridium Communications Inc. and the six NVTC member finalists.
June 18, 2011
Gov. McDonnell Ceremonially Signs 2011 Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act
On June 16, Gov. Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed "Preparing for the Top Jobs of the 21st Century: The Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011." The legislation, which places an emphasis on innovation, accountability and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, will add about 6,000 new slots for in-state students at Virginia colleges and universities this fall and add more than 100,000 Virginians with college degrees to the workforce over the next 15 years.
June 17, 2011
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra to Leave White House for Harvard Fellowship
The nation's first federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra will be leaving his post at the White House after more than two years for a fellowship at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and the Berkman Center for Internet and Society in mid-August.
June 16, 2011
NVTC Members Honored at Human Resource Leadership Awards Gala
Congratulations to the nine representatives of NVTC member companies who were honored for their outstanding service and strategic vision at the 10th annual Human Resource Leadership Awards gala on Tuesday, June 14.
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the finalists of the Corporate Citizenship Awards. Congratulations to NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg, who was named the inaugural recipient of the NOVAForward Award, NVTC Board member Dr. Alan G. Merten, president of George Mason University, and Former NVTC Chairman Dan Bannister (posthumous), who will be honored with the James M. Rees Award, and to the eight NVTC member companies that are finalists for awards.
June 12, 2011
The Entrepreneur Center's FastTrac® TechVenture™ Program Honors its Spring 2011 Graduates
Congratulations to the 10 companies who graduated from the Spring 2011 session of The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC FastTrac® TechVenture™ entrepreneur training program last Tuesday, June 7. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2011 session, which will run Tuesday evenings from September 13 – November 15.
June 9, 2011
CACI’s Jack London Shares Business Insights with Members at Inaugural Lunch & Learn Event
Last Thursday, June 9, NVTC hosted a Lunch & Learn event with NVTC Board Member Dr. Jack London, executive chairman and chairman of the board of CACI International Inc. At this inaugural event, a select group of 19 C-level executives from NVTC member companies had the unique opportunity to network with their colleagues and participate in an intimate roundtable discussion with Dr. London.
June 2, 2011
NVTC Congratulates the 15th Annual NVTC Greater Washington Technology CFO Award Winners
More than 850 people celebrated local chief financial officers at the 15th Annual NVTC Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards on June 1. Congratulations to Public Company CFO of the Year Samuel Strickland of Booz Allen Hamilton, Group/Division CFO of the Year Michael Waple of CGI, Private Company CFO of the Year Greg Cole of K2M Inc. and Emerging Growth CFO of the Year Joel Reiser of SMARTHINKING Inc. Congratulations also go to Capital One Co-Founder Nigel Morris, honored with the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame award.
May 24, 2011
The NVTC Executive's Legal Deskbook Now Available in eBook and Kindle Formats!
The NVTC Executive's Legal Deskbook, published by the NVTC General Counsel Committee this past April, is now available in eBook and Amazon Kindle Edition formats. The deskbook is a practical reference guide on business law for corporate executives and in-house lawyers. Leading experts in areas of law and business authored the book's chapters, which provide a practical introduction to various legal topics.
May 23, 2011
NVTC Board Member Linda Mills and Three Executives from Board Member Companies Win WIT Leadership Awards!
Last Thursday, Women in Technology (WIT) announced the winners of the 12th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards at an awards gala, honoring leading female professionals working in the Washington, D.C., region who showed unique vision and talent in the technology industry during the previous year. Congratulations to the four NVTC members who won WIT Awards.
May 21, 2011
Tell Us Your Email Preferences and Topics of Interest!
NVTC has developed an online form for members to indicate which email updates they want to receive from NVTC. Edit your email preferences related to top-level topics, opt in to NVTC committee lists, and indicate your interest in a variety of topics and interest areas. NVTC will use this list to alert members when opportunities arise relating to these specific topics, allowing us to better target all of our communications to your interests.
May 20, 2011
More Than 100 NVTC Members Learned the Benefits of Committee Participation at Committee Connection
More than 100 NVTC members had the opportunity to network with leadership from NVTC's committees as well as colleagues from the technology community at Committee Connection last Thursday. During the event participants were informed about the benefits of all levels of committee involvement.
May 17, 2011
VDOE Awards Grants Funding STEM-Related In-Service Training for 1,064 Teachers
The Virginia Department of Education is awarding grants totaling more than $2.7 million to 17 partnerships between school divisions, colleges and universities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The grants will provide professional development for 1,064 teachers. NVTC's legislative priorities include bolstering state support for STEM education at all levels.
May 16, 2011
Deloitte Federal CEO and NVTC Treasurer Robin Lineberger Wins AFCEA Award
NVTC Treasurer and Deloitte Federal Government Services CEO Robin Lineberger was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award in Industry on Thursday, May 12, as part of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Bethesda Government-wide Initiatives Excellence Awards.
May 14, 2011
NVTC, Other Business Organizations Recognized by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for Supporting Small Businesses
On May 10, NVTC participated in a special meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in recognition of Small Business Week, May 16-20, 2011. During the meeting NVTC, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and other local business organizations were recognized for their support of small businesses in the region.
May 13, 2011
Announcing the 2011 Hot Ticket Award Nominees!
Nominees for the 2011 NVTC Hot Ticket Awards have just been announced. Celebrate their achievements poolside at NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg's home on June 28 as we announce the finalists and winners! Don't miss your chance to be a part of the summer's hottest party.
May 12, 2011
CEA Digital Patriot Award Presented to NVTC Board Member Bob Kahn
On Wednesday, May 11, NVTC Board member Bob Kahn, chairman, CEO and president of the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI), was honored as a Digital Patriot at CEA's 2011 Digital Patriots Dinner for his role as a co-inventor of the TCP/IP protocols, which laid the foundation for the modern Internet.
May 11, 2011
NVTC Board Members Participate in Roundtable with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
On Tuesday, May 10, a group of 14 NVTC Board members and representatives of NVTC Board member companies participated in a roundtable with leaders of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to discuss the successes of and challenges facing information technology as an economic driver in the Northern Virginia / D.C. region.
May 11, 2011
Washington Life Magazine Names Four NVTC Board Members to Power 100 List
Congratulations to NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg and three other NVTC Board Members named on the Washington Life Magazine Power 100 List.
May 10, 2011
Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry Addresses NVTC Board
This morning, Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry spoke at a meeting of the NVTC Board of Directors. During the meeting, Ambassador Shoukry openly shared his thoughts about the current economic and political climate in Egypt since the revolution earlier this year.
May 9, 2011
Six Regional Technology Startups Presented Business Concepts at Entrepreneur Spotlight Last Thursday
Last Thursday, May 5, six startup technology companies presented their business concepts and answered panelists' questions in front of an audience of accredited investors at The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC's Entrepreneur Spotlight program.
May 5, 2011
EIT Announces Expansion in Danville, Creating 50 Jobs
On Tuesday, May 3, NVTC member company Electronic Instrumentation and Technology (EIT) announced the expansion of its Danville, Va. operations with the construction of a new facility in the Cyber Park. The expansion will create 50 local new jobs.
May 3, 2011
Rolls-Royce Opens First Manufacturing Facility in Virginia - Expected to Create 500 Local Jobs
On May 2, NVTC member Rolls-Royce North America formally opened its first manufacturing facility at Crosspointe in Prince George County, Va. Rolls-Royce plans to invest a total of $500 million in Virginia over the coming years and will generate 500 jobs.
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