TechWeek, 02-September-2011

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Big Fish Networking Central Ohio Trade Show Event
When: Tuesday 06-Sep-2011 5:00 PM
Where: Crown Plaza
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Women in Technology & Science Event
When: Wednesday 07-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Business Breakfast Series: Emerging Technologies Event
When: Thursday 08-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Business Breakfast Series: B2B Marketing Health Check - Strategies for GROWTH
When: Thursday 15-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Business Breakfast Series: Organize or Agonize
When: Thursday 22-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Invitation Only Event for Small and Large Company Founders, CEOs, Presidents and Executives
When: Wednesday 28-Sep-2011 5:30 PM
Where: The Blackwell at The Ohio State University
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Business Breakfast Series: Get the Results: Measuring Attitudes, Drivers and Catalysts Toward Innovation
When: Thursday 29-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Business Breakfast Series: HR 101...Simple Rules of Thumb for Any Employer
When: Wednesday 05-Oct-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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CIO Breakfast Series: Why Agile Matters to CIO’s
When: Thursday 06-Oct-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs with a Business Idea-1492 The Second Voyage: Preparing to Set Sail
When: Wednesday 12-Oct-2011 5:00 PM
Where: Columbus College of Art & Design
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Business Breakfast Series: Can You Win in China?
When: Thursday 13-Oct-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Invitation Only Event for Small and Large Company Founders, CEOs, Presidents and Executives
When: Wednesday 19-Oct-2011 5:30 PM
Where: The Blackwell at The Ohio State University
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Business Breakfast Series: Creating a Positive Charge
When: Thursday 20-Oct-2011 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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TechTomorrow | A CIO Leadership Exchange
When: Wednesday 26-Oct-2011 8:00 AM
Where: The Ohio Union
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DIY Custom Facebook Page Workshop
When: Thursday 08-Sep-2011 11:30 AM
Where: INC@800
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ERA Presents: PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
When: Thursday 08-Sep-2011 6:00 PM
Where: Employers Resource Association
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Health Care Reform: Impact Analysis, Tools & Ideas
When: Tuesday 13-Sep-2011 8:00 AM
Where: Employers Resource Association
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Free Webinar: Build a Secure Mobile Lifecycle Program for Your Enterprise - Avoid Data Security Pitfalls
When: Tuesday 13-Sep-2011 2:00 PM
Where: ONLINE WEBINAR
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All About eCommerce
When: Wednesday 14-Sep-2011 7:30 AM
Where: Inc@8000
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Oracle Database 11g New Features: Free 1-Day Hands-On Workshop
When: Wednesday 14-Sep-2011 8:30 AM
Where: 500 S. Front St
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Oracle Database 11g UpgradeSeminar
When: Wednesday 14-Sep-2011 8:30 AM
Where: Westin Columbus
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The Power of Social Search for Sales
When: Thursday 15-Sep-2011 8:00 AM
Where: INC@8000
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2011 WELD Leadership Conference
When: Saturday 17-Sep-2011 8:30 AM
Where: Otterbein University
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Business Information Class I -- For Startup Entrepreneurs
When: Monday 19-Sep-2011 1:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Online Seminar: Health Care Incident Response
When: Monday 19-Sep-2011 2:30 PM
Where: online
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Seminar: Global Business Forward
When: Tuesday 20-Sep-2011 8:00 AM
Where: Gahanna Convention Center
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Create a Killer Facebook Ad Campaign Workshop
When: Tuesday 20-Sep-2011 11:30 AM
Where: INC@8000
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Central Ohio VMware Users Group Meeting
When: Tuesday 20-Sep-2011 8:30 AM
Where: Expedient Communications
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3 Rivers Venture Fair
When: Wednesday 21-Sep-2011 4:00 PM
Where: PNC Park
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Ohio Network for Healthcare Information Assurance Meeting
When: Thursday 22-Sep-2011 10:00 AM
Where: Expedient/Tree of Life
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CEO OF FIFTH THIRD BANK TO SPEAK AT ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE
When: Thursday 06-Oct-2011 8:00 AM
Where: Concourse Hotel & Conference Center
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2011 Personalized Health Care National Conference: The Future of P4 Medicine and Its Impact on Clinical Care
When: Thursday 06-Oct-2011 8:30 AM
Where: Blackwell Inn
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Startup Weekend Columbus
When: Friday 07-Oct-2011 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus College of Art and Design
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Eco-Innovation Across Borders: Best Practices Here and Abroad
When: Tuesday 11-Oct-2011 11:30 AM
Where: COSI
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Leveraging LinkedIn- How Utilizing LinkedIn Effectively Can Impact Your Business
When: Thursday 13-Oct-2011 12:00 PM
Where: Inc @8000
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Business Information Class I -- For Startup Entrepreneurs
When: Monday 17-Oct-2011 1:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
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2011 Governor's Excellence in Exporting Awards (E-Awards)-Submit Applications by August 19
When: Tuesday 18-Oct-2011 12:15 PM
Where: The Ohio State University
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Banks, Governments & Debt Crises
When: Tuesday 27-Sep-2011 6:00 PM
Where: Ross Auditorium - Alumni Hall, Franklin University
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Business Information Class II -- Research Strategies for Business Growth
When: Monday 24-Oct-2011 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
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CardiOx Corp Closes $8M Series C Funding Round – Sets the Stage for U.S. and European Commercialization and Distribution

Upper Arlington-based CardiOx Corp has announced the closing of an $8 million Series C funding round.  Investments will support the company, which is developing a noninvasive device for detecting right-to-left heart shunts, through commercialization in the U.S. and Europe.   [Read More]

Advances in Math Skills Help Drive State’s Academic Progress

The percentage of students scoring proficient on State of Ohio tests increased on 21 of 26 indicators, with the strongest gains in third-grade math, eighth-grade math and 10th-grade writing. The statewide average for all students' test scores, known as the Performance Index, jumped 1.7 points to 95, the biggest gain since 2004-2005.  For 2010-2011, the number of districts ranked Excellent with Distinction or Excellent increased by 56 to 352. The number of schools in those same categories grew by 186 to 1,769. [Read More]

Nationwide Children’s to Chair Coalition to Identify Joint Research Venture among the State’s Children’s Hospitals

Last July, when touring Nationwide Children’s, Governor John Kasich offered $2 million in funding for research, provided that the hospital share it with like-institutions within the state on a collaborative research project.  A task force of hospital officials from Cincinnati Children’s, Dayton Children’s, Akron Children’s, Rainbow Babies and Children’s in Cleveland, and Toledo Children’s, chaired by Nationwide Children’s Dr. [Read More]

CSX to Invest $59 Million for Intermodal Terminal Expansion in Central Ohio

CSX announced today that a $59 million intermodal freight terminal expansion is underway in Columbus.  This terminal expansion is part of the National Gateway initiative, linking deep water east coast ports with Midwestern markets. The overall project covers six states and the District of Columbia and includes rail capacity enhancements and intermodal terminal capacity improvements. [Read More]

Member News
Are You Guilty of the Top Ten Mistakes Made in Google Adwords?

Laura Thieme, President, Bizwatch Search Analytics, Columbus, will deliver two presentations, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13 and 14, 2011 at the Search Marketing Expo — SMX East Conference in New York City. [Read More]

e-Cycle, CCMI and The Voice Report to Present a Free Webinar to Help Enterprises Avoid Wireless Mobile Data Security Pitfalls

Wireless Data Security Experts Lead Webinar Discussion on Emerging Trends and Best Business Practices for Mobile Endpoint Security and Lifecycle Management On September 13 at 2pm EST, e-Cycle LLC in collaboration with CCMI and The Voice Report, is hosting a free, in-depth webinar entitled “Build a Secure Mobile Lifecycle Program for Your Enterprise.” Guest authorities will explore emerging wireless data security trends and provide concrete advice on managing critical end-point data security issues in large organizations. [Read More]

Member News
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Director Software Systems

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Technical Support Desk - 2nd Shift

Looking for a position while increasing your technical exposure? The primary function is to troubleshoot and resolve IT incidents over the phone and work with vendors and other support teams when needed to ensure prompt resolution of technical support issues while logging the incidents into the Service Desk tracking software. [Read More]

Java Programmer Analyst, 6 months right-to-hire

The Java Programmer Analyst II develops or modifies information systems to solve problems for assigned business segment including definition, analysis and design. Prepares program and system specifications, writes systems code, tests functionality and prepares documentation of developed programs. Essential Job Functions • Conducts systems analysis research and design activities for improving or enhancing system performance of inbound and outbound data file transfer processes to meet client needs. [Read More]

Sr Web Support Developer

Be the master of code improvement. Identify areas of issues, make specific suggestions for improvement, work with developers to successfully complete high level specifications/requirements. Support existing applications and business partners Identify and provide short and long term solutions to resolve departmental pain points Support our end-user community with daily issues Additional responsibilites, as needed: [Read More]

Senior Java Developer

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.NET Developer - C#, ASP.Net

FTE position with a fast growing company in Columbus.  Must have solid C# skills and preferably MVC experience. Working in an exciting e-commerce environment that is expanding radidly.  Small development group (3) but will be adding as company grows.  Excellent work environment, flexible schedule and great benefits.   [Read More]

Technical Team Lead/Application Developer

FTE position with flexible work schedule and great benefits. Fast growing company in Columbus in need of a Lead Application Developer with experience migrating from Classic ASP to .Net.  Must have experience with MVC and prefer e-commerce experience.  Proven background leading project based work through success. Excellent customer service/client facing experience with solid communication/documentation. Excellent opportunity!     [Read More]

Java Developer / Analyst

Develop, maintain and upgrade business applications applicable to the flood determination reporting industry using a range of technologies including Java, J2EE, mobile applications, and Oracle database. Develop detailed flowcharts, technical design documents and testing documentation according to business requirements and design specifications. Code and implement the application according to the design. Develop and integrate modules for J2EE platform. Develop test cases for individual modules and integrated application. Perform builds and software releases following required procedures. [Read More]

Storage Engineer

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Application Support/Messaging Engineer

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Senior Information Developer - Customer Support Materials

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IT Instructor

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.NET Developer

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Senior Network Engineer - IT Security and Network Services Company

Since 2001, CentraComm has been securing, managing and hosting high-performance IT networks for a wide array of businesses and organizations throughout North America while managing networks on a global basis. Beginning as an Internet Service Provider (ISP), we've grown with our customers, becoming a full-scale Managed Service Provider (MSP) along the way, complete with a Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) with two carrier-class datacenters including a nuclear hardened, former defense department facility. [Read More]

Technical Recruiter

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Desktop Administration Specialist

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Technical Director

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LAN (Local Area Network) Administrator

Who is NetJets? NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the pioneer and worldwide leader in fractional aircraft ownership. NetJets began in 1964 as the first aircraft charter company. Today, NetJets offers not only fractional aircraft management and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. NetJets is truly a global company with operations in the United States and Europe and an affiliation with the provider of the NetJets Middle East Program. Are You Ready? NetJets leads the industry. [Read More]

Cisco Network Engineer (Wireless)

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Manager, Infrastructure Application

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LAN Admin

Who is NetJets? NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the pioneer and worldwide leader in fractional aircraft ownership. NetJets began in 1964 as the first aircraft charter company. Today, NetJets offers not only fractional aircraft management and on-demand charter services through its subsidiary, Executive Jet Management. NetJets is truly a global company with operations in the United States and Europe and an affiliation with the provider of the NetJets Middle East Program. Are You Ready? NetJets leads the industry. [Read More]

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Northwoods is dedicated to revolutionizing the delivery of Human Services.  Our Compass Software® and business process solutions help agencies operate efficiently and cost effectively by streamlining document creation and management and facilitating the flow of clients through the agency. From its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, Northwoods serves agencies across the country. Position Summary: [Read More]

Functional System Analyst II to a SR Functional System Analyst

This opportunity is being posted in a range. Functional Systems Analyst (FSA) II, FSA I, SR. FSA. Education, work experience and skills will be considered to determine appropriate title and compensation. Perform business analysis and system support of the operations and enhancement projects for AEP’s Customer Operations computer application systems.   Experience in Process Analysis and Process Improvement is preferred.   [Read More]

Sr. Software Engineer – Quality Assurance

PURPOSE: Performs complex testing tasks requiring planning, scheduling, and testing to assure that developed products meet design specifications and are within total quality management limits and standards. Communicates with product developers and technical support specialists on product issues. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: [Read More]



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