Now, as we proceed into the era of “big data” healthcare, a recent survey reveals that more than half of Americans are skeptical about patient portals, mobile apps, and EHRs, while nearly everybody is worried about health data security and primary care physicians’ ability to interpret test information. The result is incomplete medical histories and patient distrust of both the data-gathering platforms and their doctors. FULL STORY
April 18, 2017 Fourth Annual "Swing for STEM Golf Tournament" benefiting AFCEA Central Virginia's STEM Scholarship Fund. This fun and relaxed day of golf will bring together leaders in government, industry, and education at the beautiful Birdwood Golf Course for a Captain's Choice format game.
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The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has taken a step toward forming a public body to help expand high-speed internet service across the county. “If the board wants to take another step in the direction of doing something about broadband, a wireless service authority might be something to consider,” said Deputy County Executive Bill Letteri.
Full story at Charlottesville Tomorrow
The Darden Private Equity Club and its Board of Advisors are excited to announce that registration is live for the 2017 Darden Private Equity Conference, which will take place at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia on April 6-7, 2017. Confirmed speakers include the following:
For a current or updated list of events, visit the Tech Girls Website
Thursday, March 2, 2017 – Charlottesville, VA. Taliaferro Junction, LLC, and Jaffray Woodriff, announce the purchase of Main Street Arena, comprising the land and building at 230 West Main Street on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.
CBIC is a proud sponsor of the Founders Summit. For $15 off tickets, use CBIC's Discount Code: FSORGS
Friday, February 17th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Rotunda at the University of Virginia
Come and engage with entrepreneurs, designers, investors and aspiring creators like yourself. Whether you are building a business now or just want to learn something new, this is the conference for you. This year’s keynote speaker is W.L. Lyons Brown (Darden MBA '87), Founder and CEO of Altamar Brands.
Other speakers include Claire Mitchell and Sara Yeatman Currier (Co-Founders of TreadHAPPY); Cristof Meyer (Senior Director Strategy & Innovation at Egg Strategy); Brett Brohl (Director Startup Next Food and Tech at Techstars); Jim Cheng (Co-Founding Partner at CAV Angels); Christian Duffus (Co-Founder at LEAF College Savings); and Joel Selzer (CEO and Co-Founder at ArcheMedX).
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Charlottesville, VA, January 31, 2017– The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 CBIC Awards, CBIC’s signature event honoring Central Virginia's most innovative organizations, startups and individuals and highlighting technology, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence.
The 2017 CBIC Awards Gala, the largest and only one of its kind recognizing the region’s most successful startups and innovators, will be held at The Boar's Head on Thursday, May 18.
Nominations for the 19th Annual CBIC Awards are now open at cvilleinnovation.org/awards.
"Charlottesville has all the ingredients to be a national leader in business innovation, venture capital investment, and high-wage job creation," said Tracey Greene, CBIC Executive Director and co-chair of the 2017 CBIC Awards Gala. "CBIC members, sponsors and partners work year-round to nurture an atmosphere of innovation celebrated by the CBIC Awards and now a brand for our region and to ensure Charlottesville remains a leader in tech, innovation and startups."
The i.Lab at U.Va. is now accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Accelerator program. The deadline is 1159pm on January 26th (no exceptions).
Watch CBS 19's coverage of CBIC's Tech Night Takeover.