GBTC Blog

CPA for Women Business Owners

gbtc — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:48:52 +0000

Glass Jacobson, CPA/Wealth Management firm, launches the Women-Owned-Business Practice, spearheaded by Tammy Schneider, CPA. The practice is dedicated to serving the unique needs and challenges of women entrepreneurs.

“Hottest Tech in Town” by Gus Sentementes, Baltimore Sun

gbtc — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:52:50 +0000

Check out this update on the TechNite competition. Good luck to all who applied!

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/technology/2010/08/hottest_tech_in_town_competiti.html

DKGroup at Gartner ITxpo 2010

gbtc — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:31:46 +0000

The David-Kenneth Group (http://www.davidkennethgroup.com) today announced its participation as an Emerging Technology sponsor at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2010 in Orlando, FL, October 17-21.

The David-Kenneth Group’s participation at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo will focus on its proven data center migration methodology.

75th customer for CSA Medical

gbtc — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:31:36 +0000

CSA Medical, Inc. announced today that New York University Langone Medical Center (NYU) has begun providing Spray Cryotherapy treatment for patients. Spray cryotherapy utilizes ultra-cold (-196 degrees C) liquid nitrogen delivered in a low pressure spray to freeze and destroy unwanted tissue in the body. It is fitting that such a world-class, patient centered, integrated academic medical center would mark a landmark event for the company� said Ric Hughen, Vice President.

Social Toaster Webinars

gbtc — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:31:25 +0000

VMT,LLC and SocialToaster would like to invite members of the GBTC Community to join us for our next two webinar dates:

Wednesday, August 25th from 1 - 2 p.m.

And

Wednesday, September 8th from 2 - 3 p.m.

Shafer Joins Cloud w/ Intacct

gbtc — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:31:16 +0000

Shafer Solutions, Inc the leader in accounting, CRM and HR software announced today they have joined the Business Partner Program for Intacct, the leading publisher of cloud financial management and accounting applications. A long time business management consulting firm and value added software reseller, they are adding Intacct as the first cloud computing-based applications in its portfolio. For more information visit http://www.shaferinc.com/pdf/Shafer- Intacct- New VAR Relase.pdf or http://www.shaferinc.com/Products/Intacct

Applications Open for Ignition Grants

gbtc — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:04:05 +0000

Ignite Baltimore #6 will be held at The Walters Art Museum on Thursday, September 30th. During the evening of inspiring talks and impassioned conversation, we will award Ignition Grants of up to $1500 for new, innovative projects to help improve the quality of life in Baltimore within a six month timeframe.

Click here for more info: http://ignitebaltimore.com/articles/72-Applications-Open-for-Ignition-Grants

Doc is back in town to talk more about “The Cloud!”

gbtc — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:56:42 +0000

Don’t miss Doc Shankar and the rest of the panel at next week’s Demystifying the Cloud: A practical workshop on the value of Cloud Computing for IT Executives. Doc was introduced to the GBTC community in June when he flew in from Austin to take part in our Meet the Members panel. He is a Distinguished Engineer at IBM and has held a variety of technical and management positions. He is currently with the IBM Federal team with particular focus on Security in Open Systems, SOA, Cyber Space and Cloud Computing (of course). Doc will be joined by Rusty Langsdale of Sentient Medical Systems and Alex Rodriquez of Expedient. The panel will kick off with a baseline discussion of Cloud Computing and move into in depth questions from the moderator (Larry Fiorino of G.1440) and the audience. The discussion will take place at DataPoint’s offices in TidePoint. Hope to see you there!

https://www.gbtechcouncil.org/Programs/Cloud-Computing-Workshop-8-18-10.aspx

entreQuest is on the move!

gbtc — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:06:25 +0000

Sales Growth firm entreQuest has acquired True Colors Consulting of Ellicott City. True Colors owner Mark Slatin is joining entreQuest as part of the deal . Both companies focus on helping other firms grow their sales. entreQuest CEO Joe Mechlinski said the companies were complementary and praised Slatin as an asset to the company.

Greater Baltimore Technology Council Announces “Hottest Tech in Town” Competition for TechNite 2010

gbtc — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:54:52 +0000

Entries Due August 20^th; Winners to be Chosen by Panel of Judges and Community Votes

BALTIMORE – August 4, 2010 – Who’s got the hottest tech in town? The Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC), a not-for-profit organization devoted to growing the region’s technology community, today announced a new competition for TechNite 2010 – “The Hottest Tech in Town.” TechNite, which takes place on Oct. 7, 2010 is the organization’s annual fundraising event and honors the companies who have contributed to making the Greater Baltimore region one of the nation’s hot spots for technology and growth.

Every year since 1989, TechNite has brought together hundreds of the region’s technology leaders and dealmakers for a night to celebrate, make new connections and learn about new technologies. With technology, job growth and excitement in the air, the GBTC created this competition as a showcase for new and established technologies.

“We are looking for the best, brightest and most creative technologies in the Baltimore region and want everyone to get involved,” said Jennifer Gunner, Interim Executive Director of the GBTC. “It’s time to remind everyone that the Baltimore region is home to world class companies, ideas and technologies that will drive future employment growth and innovation.”

The “Hottest Tech in Town” competition is open to all operating technology companies in the Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia area. Applications are due by Friday, August 20^th and can be found at http://www.gbtechcouncil.org.

Fifteen finalists will be selected and announced by Sept. 3^rd by a panel of judges including Elizabeth Good, Director of Ventures, Johns Hopkins University; Andrew Jones, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at High Street Partners, Inc.; Rick Kohr, CEO of Evergreen Capital, LLC; and Eric Orlinsky, Partner at Saul Ewing, LLP.

Three winners will be selected based on a combination of the judges’ selections and an online voting process open to the entire community. Winners will be announced and honored on October 7^th at TechNite 2010 and will win cash and prizes courtesy of FundingUniverse and PayPal | Bill Me Later.

For more information on the competition or to purchase tickets for TechNite 2010, please visit http://www.gbtechcouncil.org.