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Increase Connections through Volunteer Participation |
As a membership organization, CBIC is thankful to those who attend its events, participate in its activities, and supports its efforts in developing a more diverse technology-based economy. We could not accomplish what we have in our more than 10 years without the time and dedication of our army of volunteers.
Serving on a CBIC committee is one of the best ways to quickly make the most of your membership and expand your professional network as you showcase your professional talents. Here are a few volunteer opportunities within CBIC to consider:
Join CBIC’s Communications Committee
An award-winning committee with award-winning members. Core mission: to develop and manage CBIC’s brand to support its vision and mission. Accomplished by: strategically and proactively managing all communications about the organization and by providing CBIC and its members visibility in the media. Key activities: messaging, materials development, media relations, member communiqués, Website updates and maintenance. Committee: comprised of individuals bringing diverse expertise in marketing, public relations, and design; provides the opportunity for those with a background in communications to showcase their talents. Results: visibility has continually increased over the years and attendance at events has risen; earned media includes: WINA 1070 AM, Channel 29, ABC 16, CBS 19, Fox 27, The Daily Progress, The Hook, C’ville Weekly, Real Estate Weekly, and Potomac Tech Wire as well as in organizations’ communiqués including the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development, VaBIO, and the Virginia Technology Alliance. Currently, CBIC is recruiting for a Chair of this Committee. Contact past Committee Chair Tracey Linkous for more information:
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Join CBIC’s Charlottesville Innovation Awards (CIA) Planning Committee
The Charlottesville Innovation Awards is CBIC’s annual gala held each Spring to honor individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the marketplace and community in the past year through entrepreneurship and the creation, commercialization, or application of technology. The CIAs recognize the vitality of the technology and entrepreneurial community in Central Virginia. CBIC is proud to host these awards that highlight outstanding innovations and leadership, including work in the private and public sectors and in our K-12 schools. This event is also a fundraiser for the organization, which enables CBIC to continue to develop and offer innovative services and benefits to its members and the business and high-tech community of our region. Currently, CBIC is recruiting a Chairman for this Committee. The group meets January – May. To get involved, contact CBIC Chair Tracey Linkous at
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or 434.242.5886.
Other CBIC Committees to consider joining include:
- Development Committee, contact Darin Leach,
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- Program & Events Committee, contact Todd Davis,
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- Tech Tour Committee, contact Chris Engel,
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- Tech-Based Economic Development and Charlottesville Technology Incubator (CTI), contact Norman Woolworth,
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or Gary Henry,
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Last Updated on Saturday, 10 January 2009 05:26 |
