Connecticut Technology Council a statewide network of business, and entrepreneurs strengthening CT economy, state support, and educating political leadership to advance a progressive agenda that supports a culture of innovation and growth.

The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies.

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Upcoming Events

July 2009

Xcellr8 Innovation Cell
7/9/2009, 8:00 AM
Nerac, Inc offices in Tolland

Disaster Recovery: Are You Prepared?
7/14/2009, 5:30 PM
Kitchen Zinc, New Haven

Electronic Medical Records Roundtable
7/15/2009, 12:00 PM
CTC, 222 Pitkin St., Ste. 113. East Hartford, CT 06108

Economic Stimulus Package - Federal & State Technology Projects, Identifying Opportunities & Winning Business
7/17/2009, 11:30 Noon
CTC, 222 Pitkin St., Ste. 113. East Hartford, CT 06108

CT Growth Network - Soundview Innovation Luncheon
7/21/2009, 12:00 PM
Stamford Marriott, Stamford

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Summer Events & Opportunities

Upcoming Growth Network Mtg:

Tolland, 7/9/09, 8:00 AM - Ernst Renner from Neos, LLC will outline his strategy for growth, merging his two business operations.

Nominate a tech company for the Innovation Pipeline Awards for tech start-ups or the Tech Top 40 for fast growing tech companies. See links below!

CTC is online & interacting at:

Flickr: ctcorg

Ning: CT Tech Community

Ning: Women of innovation
Ning: Girls of innovation

Twitter: cttech

YouTube: technologycouncil

CTC BLOGS :

CTC's Official Blog
Innovation Matters

Tech Companies to Watch

Save the dates for CTC's premiere networking events:

The 2009-10 cycle of award events is nearly here.

Want to nominate, have questions or are interested in sponsoring? Contact Mike Scricca, mscricca@ct.org

INNOVATION

Innovation Pipeline
September 17, 2009

Cantor Colburn LLP

Innovation &

Entrepreneurship Summit

Featuring Innovation Development & Angel Investor training, Elevator Pitches, the 3rd Annual Companies to Watch Poster Fair and Awards

More Tech News, Issues & IT Jobs Report

Announcing the 2009 class of FastTrack companies

Read the full press release
CTC and EAPD welcome & congratulate nine new companies:

Axxun Inc., Control Station, Inc., Core Informatics LLC, Geezeo, PageFad LLC, Retail Optimization Inc., RemoTv Inc., SeeClickFix, SyferLock Technology Corporation Read about these and all the Companies in the FastTrack Program

Mentor Recruitment Drive

A search for women mentors for Girls of Innovation.
Let us know about your interests and location to learn about volunteer opportunities through Girls of Innovation. There are many ways to mentor and be involved - what do you have to offer?

Indicate your interest in mentoring, click here.

Matthew Nemerson Elected President of the North American
Trade Association for Technology Organizations

Matthew Nemerson, president & CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) was elected president of the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) at the organization’s semi-annual conference in Baltimore. TECNA represents regional and state technology councils and associations throughout the United States and Canada.

Read the full press release on the CTC Blog

Matthew Nemerson at Wash. DC Capitol Bldg

CTC Grassroots

CTC was in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 as we met with leaders from other technology councils from across the country. CT business leaders addressed some of the key issues facing the technology industry and met with Senator Lieberman and Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Chris Murphy. Click here to Learn about the issues we brought to Washington, and share your comments!

Skillproof report on Connecticut IT jobs

While the stock market gains some momentum, jobs are still hard to come by. Since stocks tend to recover first before demand for labor picks up after a recession, the current development in the stock market is creating some optimism ...
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Angel Tax Credits - the push for action in the 2009 legislative session

The Hartford Courant's editorial on Angel Tax Credits (A Break For 'Angels', July 9, 2008) eloquently captured the importance of leveraging private dollars to create jobs and keep Connecticut competitive with other states in attracting new high growth firms. "Connecticut is missing the boat by not offering tax credits to so-called angel investors willing to risk their capital on start-up ventures." In 2008, the Connecticut legislature again declined to approve an Angel Tax Credit, leaving angel investors to compare the value of their money in Connecticut vs. neighboring states that offer these tax credits to investors.

In the 2009 Legislative Session, CTC will again champion the case for the Angel Tax Credits. Read the full article -->