Hosted by RichTech and the Secretary of Technology
Virginia’s Secretary of Technology and RichTech will host the annual Virginia Technology Alliance (VTA) Legislative Reception on February 11, 2010 at the Library of Virginia.
Last year’s event was very well attended, and once again demonstrated the engagement of the technology community in the ongoing policy discussion taking place at the State Capitol.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5:30-8:00 PM
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Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000
804-692-3500
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RichTech considers the following priorities paramount to the success of Virginia’s technology infrastructure and economic development.
Accordingly, RichTech calls upon Governor McDonnell and the General Assembly to:
- Ensure that the Commonwealth’s tax and regulatory environment supports the strategic growth and attraction of technology based industries, and provide incentives for entrepreneurial startups.
- Sustain the Commonwealth’s investment in Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology to include level funding for CIT services and $2.5M in additional funding for the GAP program to encourage technology-based entrepreneurism.
- Expand Virginia’s capacity for R&D and facilitate new partnerships between the private sector and Virginia’s research universities in conducting and commercializing basic research, applied research and development, and university-developed intellectual property.
- Fund the Commonwealth Technology Research Fund (CTRF) at $5M.
- Support initiatives to establish Virginia as a center for biotechnology and nanotechnology industries and research.
- Encourage use of technology and Commonwealth participation in National Healthcare initiatives for increasing quality and decreasing cost.
- Preserve funding for Virginia’s K-12 and Higher Education Systems, furthermore:
- Develop programs that inform and encourage students to pursue higher education in areas critical to the continued growth of Virginia’s technology industry. Provide financial and other incentives for students entering degree programs in math, science, and engineering, to include: continued funding for FIRST Robotics, student internships, and STEM Education.
- Develop programs that inform and encourage non-college bound students to earn technology related certifications in areas critical to the continued growth of Virginia’s technology industry. Provide financial and other incentives for schools and technology companies to participate in these programs.
- Support e-government initiatives that incorporate information technologies and enabling procedures that enhance the services provided to Virginia’s citizens, businesses, and other arms of government.
- Support the Council of Virginia’s Future as an effective vehicle for defining long-term objectives for the Commonwealth and championing a culture of performance measurement in state agencies. With representation from the executive and legislative branches of state government, and recognized captains of business and industry, RichTech is uniquely positioned to blend the best of public and private sector organization and management.
- Support the establishment of the Information Technology Investment Council (ITIC) to replace the current Information Technology Investment Board (ITIB). The ITIC should serve as a policy council under the Governor with the power and duty to advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on: (i) development of all major information technology projects; (ii) strategies and standards regarding state agency use of information technology; and (iii) the development of enterprise applications, application budgets, and infrastructure expenditures. The ITIC should be composed of agency representatives from each Cabinet Secretary and citizens.
- Support reform in IT procurement, the centralization and streamlining of all procurement processes and functions to increase productivity, efficiency, reduce costs, increase competition and become more business friendly.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsor
Investment: $5,000
Benefits:
- Ten (10) tickets to event
- Recognition on RichTech legislative agenda if commitment made by January 22, 2010
- Recognition on RichTech web site with your logo
- Name recognition in pre- and post- event media releases
- Logo/name recognition on promotional emails
- Logo/name recognition in RichTech electronic newsletter
- Sponsor ribbon on nametag
Silver Sponsor
Investment: $3,000
Benefits:
- Five (5) tickets to event
- Recognition on RichTech legislative agenda if commitment made by January 22, 2010
- Recognition on RichTech web site with your logo
- Sponsor ribbon on nametag
Patron Sponsor
Investment: $1,000
Benefits:
- Two (2) tickets to event
- Recognition on RichTech legislative agenda if commitment made by January 22, 2010
- Recognition on RichTech web site with your logo
- Sponsor ribbon on nametag