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2012 Industry Partners Announced

– Support Provides Resources for Women Who Impact the Technology Industry –

SALT LAKE CITY, 23 March 2012—The Women Tech Council (www.womentechcouncil.org) today announced its 2012 Industry Sponsors. Industry Sponsors support the Women Tech Council and enable the nonprofit organization to provide networking, mentoring and educational events to members and non-members throughout the year.

“Our sponsors make it possible for us to bring our 2,000 members together and reach out to others in the community,” said Kim Jones, Women Tech Council Board Chair. “Their support enables us to expand our capabilities as an organization, and provide resources to women and young women who work in and impact the technology industry.”

Sponsorship levels include: Elite, Premier, Innovation, […]

2017-04-04T19:04:01-07:00
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Fourth Annual Women Tech Award Finalists Announced

Award honors 16 women in technology field

SALT LAKE CITY—The Women Tech Council (WTC) has announced the 16 finalists for its Fourth Annual Women Tech Awards. The program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. The event is hosted by Women Tech Council and presented by EnergySolutions, Ernst & Young and Stoel Rives. Finalists and award recipients will be honored at an awards luncheon on Sept. 15, 2011. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel (555 S. Main in Salt Lake City).

Tickets for the event are $75.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members. Premier tables for 10 guests […]

2017-04-04T19:04:08-07:00
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Interactive event will highlight the mobile phone applications business professionals may use for success

Salt Lake City—Women Tech Council (WTC), a Utah-based organization focused on technology-related women in business, is hosting its “Tech Talk” speaking seminar on July 20. The interactive event will discuss the mobile phone applications that may help professionals succeed in business. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m., and will take place at Vérité (608 W. 9320 S. in Sandy). Admission is $20 for WTC members and $30 for non-members, and includes lunch.

The Tech Talk event will feature Kimberly Jones, founder of Vérité. Jones’ work focuses on digital production for sales, marketing and training communications, as well as web-based business applications. She is also Chairman of the Board for WTC and a […]

2017-03-25T23:35:24-07:00
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Women Tech Council Spring Networking Event “Up The Ladder And Through The Ceiling” To Be Held May 20, 2011

Carine Clark – Symantec, Blake Modersitzki – Pelion Partners, Chris Stone – Epic Partners, Lyda Bigelow – University of Utah to Speak at Women Tech Council Spring Networking Event.

Salt Lake City—Women Tech Council (WTC), a Utah-based organization focused on technology-related women in business, is hosting its “Up the Ladder and Through the Ceiling” networking event on May 20, 2011. Leading technology experts will discuss how women move up the career ladder, what skills they need and how being a woman can influence the process. It will take place at One to One Marketing (located at 2912 Executive Pkwy, Ste. 300 in Lehi, Utah), from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The cost for the event is […]

2017-03-25T23:35:29-07:00
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Industry Experts to Speak at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Panel Discussion

Technology innovations for outdoor gear continues to change enthusiasts’ overall experience

SALT LAKE CITY – Jan. 14, 2011 —The Women Tech Council (www.womentechcouncil.org) will host an interactive panel discussion, “The Technology of Gear” at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market on Tuesday, January 18, 2011,from 7:00a.m.– 9:00 a.m. at the Marriott Downtown in Salt Lake City. The event is presented by the Association of Corporate Growth – Utah Chapter, the Women Tech Council, and the Outdoor Industry Association. Supporting sponsors are Grant Thornton LLP and Stoel Rives LLP.

“The Technology of Gear panel discussion complements the focus that the Outdoor Industry Association is placing on innovation […]

2017-03-25T23:35:34-07:00
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New Audio Technologies Focus of Women Tech Council’s Tech

The presentation will discuss audio devices from hearing aids to audio systems for collaborative communication

SALT LAKE CITY – Oct. 5, 2010 —The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) will hold its monthly Tech Talk lunch event on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Corporate Alliance. The topic for the presentation, “New Audio Technologies—From Hearing Aids to Headphones,” hosted by TraskBritt, will be presented by Kathy Landon, Vice President of Products and Marketing at Sonic Innovations, and Kristin Rector, Director of Marketing Communications at Listen Technologies.

The presentations will discuss up-to-date audio devices, from hearing aids for the disabled to audio systems that bridge multiple audio […]

2017-03-25T23:35:40-07:00
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5 honored at Women Tech Awards

SALT LAKE CITY — Carol Fineagan grew up in an alcoholic and emotionally abusive household in Baltimore which, if she had let it, could have sabotaged her entire future.

Instead, Fineagan drew strength from her participation in the Girl Scouts and from her mother’s best friend, Joyce Britton, who provided encouragement, help and a positive role model.

Fineagan went on to earn several degrees, changed careers a number of times and now is senior vice president and CIO at EnergySolutions.

Fineagan on Thursday was one of five women recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the technology world and the community at the Women Tech Awards luncheon sponsored by the Women Tech Council.

The event at the Grand America […]

2017-04-12T22:14:42-07:00
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Third Annual Women Tech Award Finalists Announced

Women Tech Council’s Third Annual Award Honors Fourteen Outstanding Women in Technology

SALT LAKE CITY—AUG. 2, 2010— The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) announced fourteen finalists for its third annual Women Tech Awards. The program recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and are key contributors to the community. The event is hosted by MountainWest Capital Network and presented by EnergySolutions, Epic Ventures, Ernst & Young, Stoel Rives and USTAR. Finalists and award recipients will be honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the Grand America Hotel.

“These fourteen finalists are remarkable examples of the talented women in technology,” […]

2017-03-25T23:36:03-07:00
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Women Tech Council’s Tech Talk Focuses on Personalized Healthcare

The presentation will discuss how companies are personalizing medicine by tailoring drugs and treatments to patients’ individual chemistry

SALT LAKE CITY – July 29, 2010 —The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) will hold its monthly Tech Talk lunch event on Friday, August 20, 2010, at the University of Utah Health Sciences Education Building. The topic for the presentation, “Personalized Medicine,” will be presented by Elaine Lyon, Ph.D., of ARUP Labs and Kenneth G. Chahine, Ph.D., J.D. of the University of Utah. Their presentation will focus on how companies are tailoring drugs and treatments to match patients’ own individual chemistry.

“Both Dr. Lyon and Dr. […]

2017-03-25T23:36:10-07:00
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Nine Members of Women Tech Council Make Spring Capital v100 List

Honorees were recognized as most likely to lead a successful startup venture in the IT or biotech

SALT LAKE CITY – June 8, 2010 —The Women Tech Council (WTC), (www.womentechcouncil.org) announced that nine council members were recognized on the vSpring Capital Top 100 Venture Entrepreneurs list. Members of the Utah business community nominated individuals most likely to lead a successful startup venture in the IT (information technology) or biotech industries. Women Tech Council founder and director, Cydni Tetro is among the listed honorees.

The v100 was created in 2004 by vSpring Capital as a tool to identify and recognize entrepreneurs with Utah ties that […]

2017-03-25T23:36:18-07:00
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