So You Have A Website, Now What? Learn to maximize your online presence through Search Engine Optimization. With Google and Yahoo reporting a combined total of 417 million daily searches across their advertising networks, search engine optimization (altering a site to increase rankings in the free listings of search engines) and search engine marketing (placing “pay per click” ads in their search results) have joined mainstream marketing. Specialists from the Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) at Christopher Newport University will train you on:

Join us for our first in a series of technology-education luncheons. We are pleased to welcome Graham Doxley, President of Neumont University as our guest speaker. Neumont has quickly become one of the hottest universities in the country by offering a B.S. in Computer Science in less than 3 years. Come hear why Information Week says "Neumont is creating the Next-Gen IT workforce", MSNBC says "Neumont is the most talked about school in America" and why Forbes stated "Neumont is clearly several rungs above". The TechEd luncheon is being co-hosted by the Tech Prep Consortium and the Central VA Governor's School. The event will be held March 21st at the Wingate Inn from Noon until 1:30PM and the cost is $10 per person. Due to limited seating, RSVP's are requested to RSVP@region2000.org.
 

Mark your calendars now for this year's Technology Council Awards Banquet to be held May 22nd at the Kirkley Hotel. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Thomas A. Christopher, President and CEO of AREVA NP Inc. will be this year's keynote speaker.

Nominations are now open for our three award categories:

The Region 2000 Tech Prep Consortium, in partnership with Central Virginia Community College and the Region 2000 Technology Council will once again offer high technology career academies for middle school students. These academies are high-quality career exploration events and a growth experience for all participants. Registration for the camps begins March 15th.