February 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Announcements

Living Pittsburgh

Art + Technology

Members in the News

Community Cause Member Spotlight

Featured Microsite

Upcoming Council Events

Focus on Talent Wellness Center

Hot Jobs

What's Hot

HR Resources Who's Who
WHAT'S HOT 

Fight for No New Tech Taxes
Governor Rendell Proposes Computer Services Tax: Historic Tax Increase on PA Small Business, Job Creators
As part of his final budget presentation to the Pennsylvania General Assembly, in February of 2010, Governor Rendell proposed the reinstatement of Pennsylvania's computer services sales tax, which would result in more than $2 billion in new taxes on PA small businesses during the next decade.

Governor Rendell claims the tax expansion is necessary to bail out Pennsylvania's failing pension funds and to help the Commonwealth weather the loss of more than $2 billion in annual federal bailout monies, which are set to expire next year.

Members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council will remember well the battle that our organization fought during the 1990's to repeal the computer services tax.

Don't get caught off guard! If this tax is enacted, it could take years to repeal it. Please use this tool to communicate your opposition to your Pennsylvania legislators!

Take action here
by composing a message to your legislators.


Winter Spectacular: SAVE up to 20% OFF 2010 Membership Directory Advertising Rates 
The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 2010-11 business building bible, also known as the Membership Directory, will be available in a newly enhanced on-line format in September. Our current on-line membership directory is the third most trafficked portion of our Web site. After many requests, the 2010-11 interactive on-line version will be available as an added membership benefit for only members to view.

The printed Membership Directory is going green and will only list the first sentence of your company description. As a benefit of membership your full description will be available in the on-line version.

Increase your company’s visibility by advertising today!

February 1 through March 12, the Pittsburgh Technology Council is offering significant savings to new advertisers in the 2010-11 Membership Directory.

New advertisers can save 20 percent off the published rate of $2,750 for a “Run of Press Display Ad,” which includes 1 full-page color ad, 1 full-page black & white ad and 2 full-page color electronic advertisements.

Learn More >>
 

This deal ends March 12, so act now. For more information or to reserve your spot in the 2010-2011 Membership Directory, contact Emily Goss at 412.918.4235.


TechVibe Radio is rocking the airwaves in March
The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s TechVibe Radio is blazing into March with a new sponsor and even more intriguing interviews with tech entrepreneurs!

We are so excited to add C-leveled to our list of supporters that also includes The Hartford. C-leveled is a new “Executives as a Service” company that helps businesses of all kinds augment their teams with experienced CXOs. Be sure to check them out at www.c-leveled.com.

TechVibe will hit the airwaves on KQV 1410 AM Saturdays March 6 and 20 at 1 p.m. and Sundays March 7 and 21 at 8 a.m. The March 6/7 show will feature Circuits LLC, C-leveled and SIMA Products. The March 20/21 show will include Sierra w/o Wires and PAETEC.

Stream TechVibe Radio at www.kqv.com and download past episodes at www.pghtech.org or iTunes.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available. Learn more by contacting Jonathan Kersting at 412.918.4295.


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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 
Meet the PTC Membership
The Pittsburgh Technology Council has more than 1,300 member companies, all based in SWPA. We’ve got some of the most innovative tech ventures here in our backyard. We thought it would be most excellent to put a small spotlight on a handful of our members each and every week, so you can see the great diversity and talent that we have out there.  We encourage you to learn more about these companies:

Just Between Friends, Inc. - Just Between Friends helps groups (such as PTAs, school districts, leagues, sports associations, scouts, and activity groups) tackle their most important challenges and helps parents survive and thrive in the hectic world in which they live.


Management Science Associates - Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA), an international leader in analytical software and information-based systems, has approximately 850 employees and over 45 years of growth.

NetApp - NetApp is a world leader in unified storage solutions for today's data-intensive enterprise.

Panopto, Inc. - Panopto, originally developed at Carnegie Mellon University, makes it possible to capture your meetings, events, classes and presentations and make them available online, automatically.


Remote DBA Experts - Remote DBA Experts provides remote database administration services for Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and MySQL database environments.


Separation Design Group - Separation Design Group is a research and development company focused on improving energy efficiency. 


Tele-Tracking Technologies - TeleTracking Technologies provides a suite of proven workflow automation solutions to help hospitals improve patient flow.


United Oil Company - United Oil Company produces both BioDiesel, a renewable direct replacement for diesel fuel and Specialty Industrial Lubricants for the steel and Aluminum industries.

Vocal Innovations - Vocal Innovations, LLC, is a leader in vocal training and rehabilitation through the development of products and services for individuals and groups seeking to achieve their personal vocal goals.

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LIVING PITTSBURGH 

Thursday Funday Downtown -  An incredibly affordable Thursday evening in the Cultural District including a movie, dinner, drinks & comedy!

Free and Affordable Events, Food and Shopping in Pittsburgh - Get the scoop on great local deals by checking out Living Pittsburgh's current highlights.

Living Pittsburgh's Events Listing - Here's our comprehensive current listing of free and affordable events in and around Pittsburgh.


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FOCUS ON TALENT 
The Council is doing some really great things in the realm of STEM talent retention/acquisition. Check out the PTC’s Originate blog here for some great articles on this important regional topic.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS 

Skill-Life Acquired by BancVue
BancVue, a consumer research-driven product development and marketing company for community banks and credit unions around the country, today announced it has acquired Skill-Life, Inc., a provider of interactive, game-based resources focused on developing financial literacy.

Skill-Life’s youth-oriented platform adds to BancVue’s innovative lineup of solutions designed to help community financial institutions win the war against megabanks.

“An important mission of any community financial institution is providing financial education for its customers,” said Gabe Krajicek, Chief Executive Officer of BancVue, “and Skill-Life has developed just the sort of Web-based applications that can teach children the fundamentals of managing their money. The combination is a compelling value proposition for our community bank and credit union partners and their account holders.”


MLS Electrosystem Acquired by Matric Group and R2J Technologies
Controlling interests of MLS Electrosystem, were acquired by the Matric Group located in Seneca, PA, and R2J Technologies located in Pittsburgh, PA from Standard Industrial Products Company- (SIPCO) of Webster, TX. MLS Electrosystem has been engineering and manufacturing blade pitch control systems for utility grade wind turbines since 2000. Today, over 1,800 MW of power are being generated optimally using MLS Electrosystem pitch systems in Europe, Asia and North America.

MLS Electrosystem will be renamed Windurance LLC and continue to offer a full line of blade pitch control systems for existing and new customers worldwide. Their modular line of platforms includes the newest “i-pitch” (for utility grade turbines), “mini-pitch” (for smaller grade turbines) and the AC pitch system, along with the original well-established and tested platform.



Start Spreading the News

Trying to get the word out about your company’s latest news? Finding the right media contacts can be tedious and time consuming, especially if you’re a startup or have limited PR assistance/skills. The Pittsburgh Technology Council can help. Check out our Media Relations Center to upload your news release and send to qualified media contacts throughout Pennsylvania. Be sure to also send your news directly to us at press_releases@pghtech.org.


Want more member news?




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COMMUNITY CAUSE 

Technology for Life and Living
March 26, 2010
Technology is assuming an increasingly important role in the delivery of health care and in the way that individuals and families manager their own health on a daily basis.

Join us for a program that will feature presentations and discussions about currently available and envisioned systems for clinical or personal use, their usability and acceptability to various stakeholders and relevant policy issues.




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WELLNESS CENTER 

Wellness Center 
FDA strategy on obesity
By Dr. Will Clower, Mediterranean Wellness





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HR CENTER 
Human Resource Center
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Hot Jobs
Technology Technician
United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh (UCP)
Career Connector Job ID: 10712

Project Manager
Allegheny County Parks Foundation
Career Connector Job ID: 10913

Clinical Research Associate I
Precision Therapeutics, Inc.
Career Connector Job ID: 10952



For the latest Hot Jobs and lots more, be sure to visit the Career Connector .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

2009 Pittsburgh Technology Council Annual Report Released





Pittsburgh Filmmakers Open House: March 18, 2010
The School of Film, Photography and Digital Media of Pittsburgh Filmmakers will be holding an open house on Thursday, March 18, 5:30-7:30 in its facility at 477 Melwood Ave. in Oakland.  Filmmakers faculty members will be present to describe curriculum in all disciplines and to provide tours of the building.  The evening is an excellent opportunity for students to discuss how courses at Filmmakers can be incorporated into their undergraduate curriculum at CMU.  The open house also offers a chance for CMU faculty members and academic advisers to learn more about the courses, learning environment, and media arts resources provided by Filmmakers.

For more information about the Filmmakers education program or about the open house, call 412.681.5449.



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UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS 
Surviving the Squeeze: Trends from the Biotechnology and Medical Technology Industries
Thursday, March 11, 2010 | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

How has biotech and medtech held up during the global financial crisis? Ernst & Young will share the key findings from its Pulse of the industry medical technology report 2009, as well as a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-released Beyond Borders global biotechnology report 2010. We will then moderate a distinguished panel of industry executives and investors, who will share their insights and strategies on how boards, management and financiers can bring creativity, focus and discipline to their operations as their companies navigate through these turbulent waters. 
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B2G: Pennsylvania’s Information Technology Strategy and IT Procurement Process
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Join Secretary James Creedon of the PA Department of General Services and Pennsylvania CIO Brenda Orth on March 17th as they provide an overview of Pennsylvania’s current information technology strategy and the processes by which small businesses can become involved in the state’s IT supply chain. 
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Finding and Attracting the Right MBA Talent
Friday, March 19, 2010 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for a panel discussion on finding and attracting the right MBA talent. During the session, current MBA students and local employers will share their thoughts and perspectives on the current job market, desirable traits of companies and candidates and recruiting best practices. A networking reception for Tepper / Katz MBA students and organizations in attendance will follow the panel. 

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IT Network Speakers Series featuring Dr. Claudio Abreu, Bayer Business and Technology Services (BBTS) LLC
Globalizing the IT Organization
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Who better to discuss globalizing an IT organization than Dr. Claudio Abreu of Bayer? He is the President and CEO for Bayer Business and Technology Services. In this role, he has responsibility for all service-related functions in support of Bayer businesses in North America. Dr. Abreu is also the Head of Bayer Business Services (BBS) North America, having responsibility for all BBS functions in the region. He is also the Head of the Global Information Technology Operations Business Unit for Bayer Business Services; in this role he has responsibility for all Bayer Information Technology infrastructure and operations worldwide.
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Westinghouse's Outlook: Strategic Talent Management with Tony Greco
Thursday, March 25, 2010 | 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
HR Leaders in Western PA have spoken! The #1 issue identified in the recent Annual HR Leadership Survey was the acquisition, retention, and development of talent needed to achieve their organization’s strategy. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, the HR Leadership Forum of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association are joining forces to bring you the latest, most innovative best practices and thought leadership in strategic talent management.

Our first speaker in the series will be Tony Greco, Vice President of Human Resources at Westinghouse. He will focus on the business issues that have driven Westinghouse’s talent management and leadership development strategies. Come and learn from a world-class organization that has been an industry leader in human resources for many years.

Upcoming Strategic Talent Management Events:
Tuesday, April 13 Peggy Tayloe, IBM
Tuesday, May 4 Shannon Brown, FedEX
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Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event

Monday, March 29, 2010 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Dinnerviews" provides your company with the opportunity to interview / network with the region's best graduate and undergraduates from major engineering and information technology schools over a three-course meal. Eat dinner, network, and socialize with up and coming talent from across the Pittsburgh region about potential jobs and internships. General networking between all candidates will take place before and after dinner. Success never tasted better! 
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FEATURED MICROSITE 

Surviving the Squeeze: Trends from the Biotechnology and Medical Technology Industries
How has biotech and medtech held up during the global financial crisis? Join Ernst & Young and the Pittsburgh Technology Council on March 11, 2010 as Jason Hillenbach moderates a panel discussion with several distinguished life sciences executives from Pittsburgh. Hillenbach will also present key findings from the Pulse of the industry medial technology report 2009 and will provide a sneak preview to the much anticipated and soon-to-be-released Beyond Borders global biotechnology report 2010. Private investors, entrepreneurs and life sciences professionals will not want to miss this exciting event that will highlight many of the important topics determining the future of both biotech and medtech.




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ART + TECHNOLOGY 







CALL FOR ENTRIES in ALL MEDIA:
The 2010 DATA AWARDS and EXHIBITION

Pittsburgh's Signature Art + Technology Awards Ceremony and Exhibition
Deadline for Entries: Monday, March 15, 2010

Click here to download entry form.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 15 Minutes Gallery is currently seeking artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers and roboticists to participate in the 2010 DATA Awards and Regional Art Exhibition. This one-of-a-kind event honors regional excellence in creativity and innovation. Let's show the world how Pittsburgh is a leader in both of these leading-edge sectors.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: The 15MG will accept submissions in all media to be included in the annual summer exhibition and be eligible to receive one of the first-ever DATA Awards. All selected artists will be invited as special guests to DATA's VIP cocktail reception, and will have an opportunity to talk about their work during the exclusive exhibition preview prior to the awards ceremony. Click here for more information.

EVENT DETAILS:"THE BUSINESS OF CREATIVITY" with MEDRAD CEO John Friel and Burton Morris
Opening Event & Awards Ceremony: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Exhibition Date: May 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010



Make the Connection
Connect with the 15 Minutes Gallery:

15 Minutes Gallery Facebook group | 15 Minutes Gallery Facebook page | 15 Minutes Gallery Facebook FAN PAGE | 15 Minutes Gallery LinkedIn group | 15 Minutes Gallery MySpace page

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WHO'S WHO 
The PTC thanks our new and renewing members over the last two weeks:  

- A To Z Communications, Inc.
- ALung Technologies, Inc.
- Benefits Network, Inc.
- BodyMedia, Inc.
- Brady Communications, Inc.
- Cheetah Technologies, LP
- CombineNet, Inc.
- Computer ENTERPRISES INC.
- Cynthia L. Egan, Inc.
- DeForest Koscelnik Yokitis
  Kaplan & Berardinelli
- Direct Response Technologies
- Edison Venture Fund
- Empire: Investigation & Security
- Expedient Communications
- Gist Design, Inc.
- Hampton Inn University
  Center Pittsburgh/Oakland
- HHM Insurors
- Highmark Inc.
- Hodgdon Consulting Services
- IMPSA International, Inc.
- Levin Furniture
- LunaMetrics
- MEMS Industry Group (MIG)
- Morneau Sobeco
- Netronome Systems
- O'Donnell Consulting Engineers
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
- PAETEC
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Pittsburgh Promise
- Pressure Chemical Co.
- Prudential Preferred
  Realty Relocation
- PTC Alliance
- Rachel Carson
  Homestead Assoc.
- Rue21
- SightSound Technologies
- SpiralGen
- Stirling Enterprises, Inc.
- The Omni William Penn Hotel
- ThoughtDrivers, LLC
- Touchtown Inc.
- TRI MAX Manufacturing Co.
- Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
- Venture Beginnings, Inc.
- Venture Calc LLC
- Vox Energy Solutions
- Vox Mobile
- Wesley Herman Consulting
- West Virginia University
- Wireless Neighborhoods
- Wrecking Crew Media
- Zeo Technologies


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Receive 20 percent off next year's membership dues when you refer us to a new Council member that joins. And feel
good about helping another regional technology
company succeed.

Make a referral today by contacting
Brian Lang, Director, Business Development, at 412.918.4249.

 


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