Technology Association of Iowa Events http://www.technologyiowa.org The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is the premier membership organization in Iowa fueling the growth and prosperity of the state's tech industry. en-us Copyright 2008 Technology Association of Iowa. All rights reserved. info@technologyiowa.org info@technologyiowa.org Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:20:07 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:20:07 +0000 Global Reach News Aggregator v0.95 60 Business Innovations and Networking Luncheon - 08/20/2008 at Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St., Suite 100 http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=123 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=123 "The BIZ is excited to have Tom Vander Well, partner and vice president of c wenger group, as its Business Innovations and Networking Luncheon speaker on Aug. 20.

Customer service is something every company strives to improve. Come hear Tom talk about an easily implemented plan that can start to systematically improve your company’s customer service.

c wenger group is a consulting firm in Des Moines that specializes in helping clients measure and improve customer service in their contact centers. Over the past 12 years, Tom has specialized in call center quality assessment (QA) and training.

Don’t miss this informational presentation that can only make your business better!

$10 for members

$12 for nonmembers

"Our goal is simple: to bring resources and expertise together on a monthly basis and talk about business," said Mike Colwell, executive director of the BIZ. "We have such a wealth of knowledge and experience here in Central Iowa. We’re fortunate that so many gifted entrepreneurs and business experts are so willing to share both their successes and lessons learned with their peers."

The BIZ’s mission is to connect entrepreneurial needs with qualified community and state resources and to provide guided professional and business direction. The BIZ helps entrepreneurs maximize their successes by helping them navigate resources, strengthen knowledge, improve skills, form strategic alliances and secure proper capitalization."

]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa) Making the Difference: The 2008 CIO Agenda - 08/20/2008 at Des Moines http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=116 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=116 Rescheduled for Wednesday, August 20!  Join industry executives to learn about the most pressing issues facing CIO's that Gartner EXP Premier research has uncovered.

Special guest presenter Tina Nunno is Managing Vice President, Research Director and Team Lead at Gartner Executive Programs (EXP) Worldwide Research.  Ms. Nunno is responsible for conducting research and developing publications aimed at helping CIO’s and their organizations around the world improve their performance and contribution.

Enterprises expect IT to deliver solutions that make a difference.  Although this seems obvious, it’s hard to deliver on this expectation when CIOs and  IT organizations focus on generic solutions.

CIO’s expect significant change over the next three years.  This creates an opportunity for them to lead their IT organizations in making a difference by using information and new technologies in new ways.  How CIOs handle this opportunity will determine their future, as well as that of their IT organization.

Des Moines Embassy Club 
801 Grand Avenue, 40th Floor in Des Moines

11:00  a.m.  Registration  |  11:30 Lunch and Presentation  |  12:30 p.m.  Q&A

RSVP Required.

]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa) Des Moines Bar Camp - 08/23/2008 at Adventureland Inn, Altoona, IA http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=125 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=125 Barcamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

For more information, please click here. 

]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa) 2008 Celebrity Open - 09/11/2008 at Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=105 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=105 Please join us for the TAI/Softchoice Celebrity Open at the Tournament Club of Iowa on Thursday, September 11, 2008

This year's honorary co-hosts will be Doug Gumm, Vice President - Information Technology at FBL Financial Group, and Steve Waite, Vice President and CIO of Pioneer Hi-Bred.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of last year's inaugural event, this year will feature both morning AND afternoon shotgun starts. Players can choose to play either and/or both.

A continental breakfast will launch the morning game; a reception and awards presentation will follow the afternoon play. A barbeque lunch will provide networking opportunities for all participants between the two games.

Who: Business and technology leaders from across Iowa.

What: The TAI/Softchoice Celebrity Open is an opportunity for business and technology leaders to gather for an exciting day of golf, networking and business development in the serene setting of the Tournament Club of Iowa.

Sponsored By:

When: Thursday, September 11

Morning Shotgun

Registration and Continental Breakfast 6:30 AM
Shotgun Start 7:30 AM
Barbeque Lunch noon to 1:30 PM

Afternoon Shotgun

Barbeque Lunch noon to 1:30 PM
Shotgun Start 1:30 PM
Reception and Awards Presentation 6:00 PM

Where: Tournament Club of Iowa, Polk City

Benefits

  • Networking in a social environment
  • Prizes and golf gear
  • Awards and contests
  • Drinks, food and greens fees included
Cost:
Registration after July 31, 2008
$500 for TAI members
$600 for non-members

REGISTRATION

]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa) Iowa Venture Capital and Enrepreneur Conference - 10/15/2008 at Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines, IA http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=124 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=124 Conference Highlights:

 

Keynote Speaker:  Mark Charles Thompson, Co-author of the international bestseller Success Built to Last. Mark brings two decades of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, management coach and investor in growing businesses. Forbes magazine calls him one of America’s leading venture investors with the “Midas” touch.

 

 

Breakout sessions: Identify and Implement Marketing Strategies, Grow Your Business, Disaster Preparedness, Find a Good Business Coach and Access Start-up and Growth Capital.

 

 

 

Meet the winning companies of the Iowa Business Plan Competition awards

 

 

 

Free Professional advice:

 

 

One-on-one sessions for  entrepreneurs to meet with advisors in the areas of Finance, Legal, Marketing & Business operations

 

 

 

Who should attend:

 

 

Entrepreneurs, Investors, Economic Developers, Community Leaders and Students

 

 

Hosted by:

 

 

The Iowa Department of Economic Development, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers, Equity Dynamics, Small Business Advisory Council, Iowa Small Business Development Centers, Iowa Farm Bureau, Graceland University and entrepreneurial executives from the Biosciences, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

 

 

Sponsorship:

 

 

Opportunities to sponsor this conference are available.  Please contact venturecapital@iowalifechanging.com for benefits and information.

 

 

]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa) Iowa Women of Innovation - 11/11/2008 at http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=120 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 TAI Events http://www.technologyiowa.org/events/event.cfm?eventid=120 ]]> info@technologyiowa.org (Technology Association of Iowa)