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Key Methods and Nancy Tedeschi, EyeEgo/Snap It Screw, Take Top Awards at GWATA 2012 Awards Luncheon
Written by gwataadmin
GWATA, the NCW Technology Alliance awarded Key Methods as the Tech Savvy Business of the Year and Nancy Tedeschi, Eyeego/Snap it Screw as the Entrepreneur of the Year at the Innovator Awards luncheon held today at the Wenatchee Convention Center. In addition to the award winners, Wenatchee High School 11th graders Arnie Techavimol and Spencer Larkin were recognized as Future Technology Leaders.
Since 2001, GWATA has presented an Awards Luncheon and recognized technology-based businesses in our region. Each year, two nominees are honored; a Tech Savvy Business of the Year and an Entrepreneur of the Year. The Tech Savvy Business Award honors an organization or entity that has successfully applied technology to one or more aspects of their operations to improve their efficiencies. The Entrepreneur Award is given to an individual(s) who develops a new innovative product or service or establishes anew enterprise to bring a new or existing product to the marketplace.
The event presented by LocalTel Communications provided an overview of economic developments from the Port of Chelan, Port of Douglas, Port of Quincy and the Okanogan areas as well as a few tech gadgets to look for in 2012. Masters of Ceremony, Amy Lewis of Corban Security and Larry Cramer, Application Dynamics kept the program moving along to focus on the area's best tech businesses.
The awards also recognized Future Technology Leaders and student led projects in technology, science, engineering or math fields. Arnie Techavimol and Spencer Larkin, 11th Graders from Wenatchee High School were recognized for their iPhone app business which produced Image Ninjas and Viola Jokes. In addition to these apps the two are currently working on a larger project for all mobile platforms.
Jamie Johnson, 4th grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School was recognized for Innovative Reading Instruction. At the beginning of the school year students in Jamie's class had reading levels ranging from no English reading to 7th grade levels. Rather than accept defeat Jamie applied for a grant from the NCESD and used some personal funds to purchase iPod Shuffles and digital materials to differentiate her instruction. In just four months 55% of Jamie's students achieved more than one year's growth in reading.
The Tech Savvy Business of the Year, Key Methods, was recognized for their complex outsourcing of IT and development throughout the region. Key Methods is a software development and outsource IT company that is leading the area in offering cloud solutions to businesses.
The Entrepreneur of the Year, Nancy Tedeschi, Eyeego/Snap It Screw, was recognized for crafting and marketing optical eyeglass screws which make repair easy. The Eyeego/Snap It Screw is available through Walgreen's, Amazon and other top stores.
The nominees for the event were as follows:
Entrepreneur of the Year
Mark Stockman, Black Diamond Sports Therapy
Ryan Kelso, Complete Design
Nancy Tedeschi, Eyeego/Snap It Screw
Korey Korfiatis, Legwork Social
Steven Bechard, Reasonable Racks
Dominick Bonny, Strategically Social
*Daniel Pirestani, Systematech
*2010 Award winner; not applicable
Tech Savvy Business of the Year
Corban Security
Genext
Inner Circle Gym
Key Methods
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers
Stemilt Growers
Voortex Productions
The top nominees in each category; Ryan Kelso, Nancy Tedeschi, Steven Bechard, Corban Security, Genext and Key Methods were showcased with a 3-minute video. Luncheon attendees appreciated their work and understood why they received the awards. "We wanted to showcase not only our award winners but the nominees that work to build our economic climate and technology in our region," states Jenny Rickel, GWATA President and CEO of Edge Strategies.
GWATA is a regional organization founded in 2000 to promote a vibrant technology-based economy benefiting the citizens and communities of North Central Washington. GWATA's core values are to connect people and resources, provide an exchange of ideas, create a culture that encourages entrepreneurs, and to support innovators around North Central Washington.
Celebrating Technology and You
Thursday, August 4th, 5:00-8:00pm
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the beautiful grounds of
Bella TerrazzaVineyards
1260 Lower SunnyslopeRd, Wenatchee
Network with GWATA members and attendees while enjoying two complimentary glasses of wine and appetizers by Visconti's.
$15 for members; $20 for non-members
RSVP online, here, or call 509.661.9000 by Thursday, July 28 –SPACE IS LIMITED.
Sponsored by:
Tuesday, June 21 12pm-2pm
CTC, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee
Navigating the legal potholes of social media is challenging for both employers and employees.
- Is ‘cybervetting’ legal?
- As an employee, can you be terminated for what you post on social networking sites?
- As an employer are you liable for what your employees post?
Paul Kube of Ogden, Murphy, Wallace will provide the answers to these questions and many more at our June Round Table Event, Facebook 201, Managing Your Online Exposure.
Keynote Speaker: Paul Kube from Ogden, Murphy, Wallace
Lunch provided for GWATA members;
$10 for non-members
Click here to download the PDF of Paul Kube's notes from the event.
Come tour the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center!
Tuesday, May 17 | 2:00pm -4:00 pm
327 E Penny Rd, Wenatchee
The Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center is a school providing career and technical education to students ages 16-20.
Enjoy refreshments and culinary samples while Director Jon Torrence provides an overview of the facilities.
Check out their website for more information about Wenatchee Valley Tech!
Free for all who attend!
Tours at 2:00, 2:45 and 3:30
Please RSVP by May 16 by clicking HERE or calling 509.661.9000
Tuesday, April 19 | 12pm-2pm
CTC, 285 Technology Center Way, Wenatchee
S.E.O. (Search Engine Optimization) is not alchemy, nor is it something only a web developer can do! Having a web site is one thing, having a web site that is found and well listed by Google is quite another.
In this presentation you will be taught the easy, basic, fundamentals of getting your site found and indexed by Google, Bing, and other search engines. This presentation is NOT just for the web developer it is for the web site owner. By learning the fundamentals of SEO you can take control of your site and make sure it's working as hard as it can for you and your business.
Keynote Speaker: Lawrence Cramer, Application Dynamics
Lunch provided for GWATA members;
$10 for non-members
Please RSVP by April 14 HERE or by calling 661-9000
GWATA, the NCW Technology Alliance will be holding our annual Innovator Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, March 29 from Noon to 1:30 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The Technology Alliance is a not for profit organization and all proceeds from the event, featuring a keynote address by Microsoft’s Rick Bakken, Senior Director Data Center Evangelism with the focus on the Cloud, will support GWATA programs for the year.
Rick represents Global Foundational Services (GFS), the group that is the platform for Microsoft’s search, advertising, live, cloud and other online services. His organization supports over 200 Microsoft online services for consumers and businesses worldwide. GFS designs, builds and administers Microsoft’s global datacenter footprint to include connectivity and service availability. Bakken is an 18 year veteran with Microsoft and has managed IT operations, sales and marketing, business development, procurement, global strategies, product development, technical support, manufacturing and supply chain, and finance practices. He holds a BS in International Management from Muskingum University and is a member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF) and is a practicing executive trainer and coach.
February Roundtable Luncheon - Facebook 101 for Businesses
Written by gwataadmin
Tuesday, February 15
12:00pm-2:00pm
CTC, 285 Technology Center Way
The Facebook 101 for Businesses Roundtable Luncheon is now FULL! However, thanks to the NCWEDD, you can still attend (for free) via webinar. On Tuesday at 12:30 go to www.ncwedd.com and look for the webinar link on the right side of the page. Join us live! The webinar will also be available for viewing after the event is over.
In September our panel talked about the potential of using social media for marketing.Now we're going to show you how to do it.
Hands-on demonstrations to help your business get "social" and answer those burning questions:
- How can I use Facebook as a marketing tool for my business?
- How can I reach the right customers?
- How should I deal with user comments?
Keynote Speakers:
Amy Lewis, GWATA
Lawrence Cramer, Application Dynamics
Lunch provided for GWATA members
$10 for non-members
Registration is full. The webinar can be accessed at www.ncwedd.com. Call 661-9000 if you have questions about the webinar.
As 2010 comes to a close, at GWATA we are already gearing up for a busy and fun 2011. Things will be quiet in January, but we're going to start our events off in February with a very popular subject... Part 1 of this year's Social Media Series! Then in March we'll have our Innovator's Award Luncheon, which you won't want to miss, and we'd also like to have your nominations for Entrepreneur of the Year, Tech Savvy Business of the Year, and Future Tech Leader! Keep an eye on our calendar or checkout the summary below for more GWATA events.
- February 15 - Social Media Series #1
- March 29 - 2011 Innovator Awards Luncheon
- April 19 - Tech Tour
- May 17 - Tools for Telecommuters and Consultants
- June 21 - Social Media Series #2
- August 4 - Tech Stomp
- September 20 - Tech Tour
- October 4 - 2011 NCW Innovation Showcase
- November 15 - Tech Tour
- December 13 - Holiday Social
We look forward to seeing you at our 2011 Events!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 12:00-1:30pm
Wenatchee Convention Center
This excellent networking and learning opportunity will culminate with the presentation of GWATA's Innovator of the Year awards: Tech Savvy Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Future Technology Leaders, recognizing area entrepreneurs for their outstanding contribution to advancement of technology in North Central Washington.
Thursday, December 16 | 5:30pm –7:30pm
North Central Education Service District(4thFloor Cottonwood Retreat Center)
430 Olds Station Rd, Wenatchee
Come share some holiday cheer with GWATA at our Open House!
- Network with other entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts
- Enter to win a door prize
- Bid on our silent auction items
- Enjoy the fantastic view from the 4th floor of the North Central ESD?
$5 for GWATA members, $10 for non-members*
*Price includes appetizers and one drink ticket
Wine by: Stemilt Creek Winery
Catering by: Ivy Wild Inn, Bed & Breakfast
Click here to RSVP or call 661-9000!
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