The Vermont Software Developers' Alliance is a trade association dedicated to fostering a healthy software industry in the state of Vermont. Since many technical interest groups already exist, we focus more on common business interests. We support and promote a thriving software community where members can share ideas, expertise, and strategies for success, bringing prosperity to all members and to the Vermont economy.
Area News
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Internship Board
May 7th, 2008
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce has just launched their new Internsip Board. It is a website dedicated to facilitating connections between employers and potential interns. They list only paid internships and act as a central location for finding workforce resources in the community. Posting your paid IT and software intern positions is encouraged.
Check out the website for complete details.
[Internship Board][Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce]State of Vermont Offers Pre-Qualification RFP
April 2nd, 2008
In response to the concerns raised by the vtSDA and others about the lengthy process to bid on state contracts the State has just issued an RFP to pre-qualify IT vendors for development and support services provided to state agencies. Companies that respond to the RFP and meet the minimum requirements will be added to a "qualified vendor list" in certain categories. State agencies can quickly award future project and support work to companies on this list. Larger state projects will still required a traditional RFP.
The Pre-qualification RFP is a great way for the smaller VT firms to build a relationship with a state agencies and to grow your businesses.
If you have questions, you will need to follow the Q & A process outlines in the RFP.
[Pre-Qualification RFP Link][Other Open RFPs]New England's Economy
March 10th, 2008The Community Development Advisory Council has put together a presentation regarding New England's Economy.
Vermont 3.0 was a HIT!
January 29th, 2008 - Success!
Thank you to event organizers Seven Days and LK Peal Consulting as well as all of the sponsors, booth exhibitors, speakers and attendees. It was exciting, interactive and shoulder to shoulder!
If you did not attend, you missed a historical event as well as over 1500 people attended. Now that's impressive!
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Member Happenings
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The Vermont software industry is growing fast, and the vtSDA is on the front edge of it. Now is the time to get involved and become a part of something special.
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Member Showcase
Congratulations to Union Street Media, our next Member Showcase winner! Be sure to check out their story on this growing Vermont web development company.
In the News
Dealer.com1.18.2008 - Ping pong, lattes, plants, OH MY!
Who are members and how do they benefit?
Members represent the full spectrum of the Vermont software industry -- from corporations selling commercial software into specific industries, to individual programmers, specialists, and consultants. The vtSDA has something to offer everyone.
- Full access to searchable database of Vermont software developers, businesses and supporting resources
- Prominent listing and profile on the vtSDA website
- Collaborative marketing efforts to gain broader exposure within and outside Vermont
- Access to software industry-specific business and marketing knowledge
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Hot Jobs
New Listings Posted!
The vtSDA is proud to list member company job offerings. Please do not hesitate to visit our Job Postings section for more details on current job offerings or how to get one posted. Could your next cool tech job be awaiting you in Vermont?
Meeting Information
Next Meeting
Wednesday, May 21st, 200811:00 am - 1:00 pm ESTLeveraging Government Funds For Your Growing Company
Joe KuklisGSP ConsultingJoe Kuklis will share with us four points on acquiring and utilizing government funds to grow your business.
FYI - Please note the time change!
Last Meeting
Wednesday, April 16th, 200812:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTQuality Hiring for The Vermont Experience
Brenda BouchardColdwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
Frank Sadowski and Brenda Bouchard will share with us the art of finding the right people for your organization and how to assist for relocations in the adjustment to life in Vermont.
Up & Coming Events
.NET Users Group Meeting
Monday, May 12th, 20086:00pm - 8:30pm ESTDavid Yack, the CTO of Colorado Technology Consultants and INETA speaker, will be speaking on Microsoft Office for the Visual Studio Developer. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
See the Community Calendar for complete details.
Society For Technical Communication
Thursday, May 15, 20085:30 pm - 7:30 pm ESTTracy Simmons of ARD, Inc. in Burlington will present Better Use of Graphics in Proposals and Presentations. Free for members of The Professionals Collaborative (TPC). $15 for nonmembers or free with a first-timers coupon ...
Management Excellence Seminar Series
May 30, June 6, 13, 19, 20Starts at 8:00amChamplain College's Workforce Development Center is pleased to announce its Management Excellence Seminar Series. The series is targeted to new and recently promoted managers and provides a set of skills to meet the challenges of managing and developing people, delegating and leading teams, resolving conflicts, allocating financial resources, and understanding the legalities of the employer-employee relationship.
Please see the Community Calendar listing for complete details.
Google Analytics and Online Marketing Boot Camp
June 17-20, 2008 8:30am - variesGoogle Analytics and Online Marketing Boot Camp is four action packed days of seminars covering online marketing strategies, web analytics, site optimization, ecommerce optimization, social media and web advertising trends ...
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Community Calendar
For full details on the above events and others going on in our area, please check out our Community Calendar!