* The Chico Tech Group met on Thursday, April 23 at 11:45 am. In true Chico tradition, La Hacienda was the place and the famous tostadas and salads swept the menu selections.
* The .Net class participants will be presenting their final projects to the Tech Group. A surprising number of participants in the class have advanced skills, sometimes outpacing the instructor,
* The phenomenon of "Cloud Computing" was discussed and several ideas cropped up:
o The usefulness of 3rd party hosting a a way to spread infrastructure load and for prototyping.
o People want a monolithic source with individual branches to harness information and application potential with ease. The California State Department of Education was mentioned as a possible customer.
o There was potential seen to connect jobs to classes via such an organization.
o Cloud Computing could provide easy access to today's "Hot new apps" and prevent local companies from "reinventing the wheel", leveraging the best of a certain product with the services provided by public domain apps, thereby increasing product effectiveness and production efficiency.
* Inter-company staffing issues were discussed, especially in relation to today's economic climate.
o Concerns were raised about making a concerted effort to keep laid of local employees in Chico.
o The Chico talent pool contains a large range of skills, with some skill sets more prevalent than others.
o The availability of talent led to questions regarding pay scale in the Bay Area versus Chico, and a general discussion of payroll challenges in a fluctuating economy.
* It was discovered (the hard way) that developing iPhone apps is not the best allocation of resources due to severe redundency in the market.
* Everyone looked forward to catching up with developments in the local tech community at upcoming luncheons and the usefulness (and enjoyability) of the group was reaffirmed.
* The Monthly Meeting is scheduled for the Friday, May 1st, 8am at the One Stop at 2245 Carmichael.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Computer Science Faculty and Tech Group Reception-March 12, 2009
CEPCO Sponsored a reception for the Computer Science Faculty and members of the Tech Group. The event was held to assist in developing a collaborative relationship between the local Tech Companies and members of the Computer Science Faculty.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tech Group Meeting-Friday March 6, 2009
Meeting Notes
Attending- Boyd Trolinger and Annie Rafferty-Butte College, Stewart Konx-WIRED, Greg Duncan- Butte Community Employment Center, Larry Gable-Patholase, Ken Naas- Career Center at Chico State, Pepper Knox-Improvement Direct, Brad Ledford-Landacorp, Bob Linscheid-CEPCO, James Bennett-SunGard PS, Martha Wescoat-Andes-City of Chico, Joe Hobson-Navigation North, Brian Ausland- BCOE
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
Meeting called to order with self introductions
II. Welcome to the Butte Community Employment Center Greg Duncan
Greg provided the welcome to the Tech group and provided a summary of the services provided at the center. A number of tech companies have received services from the center already. Hand outs were provided and information on the web site was explained.
A. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA)
The group discussed the past job/ career fair at Chico State. Thanks to Robert Strazzarino from College Scheduler and Jay Dunlap of Landacorp for the assistance in promoting the event. Kenny Spade provided some prizes and CEPCO provided gift certificates from the student bookstore at Chico State.
Robert will create a Facebook event page with advertising and Bob will get his expenses reimbursed.
III. Network Lunch James Bennett
A number of company leaders participated in a lunch on February 26th to brainstorm ideas including outsourcing and overtime policy. The session was free flowing but productive. James Bennett is coordinating the meeting which will be held on the last Thursday of the month.
Training and Curriculum Needs
Annie provided assistance in developing skill sets training and curriculum. The issue is how the courses can remain relevant to the needs of the companies. It was suggested that the University and Butte College broaden the curriculum to be market based. PhP and AJAX were discussed as well as Cold Fusion.
IV. Evening Presentation to Computer Science Graduates Bob Linscheid
A. Tuesday February 24-O’Connell 254- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The evening session of February 24th had five tech companies present a company profile to the graduating class of the spring of 2009. Thanks to Moaty Fayek for providing the room. Landacorp, SunGard, Auctiva, Improvement Direct participated in the event. Thanks to Kenny Spade from Microsoft for once again providing prizes for the raffle.
Approximately 70 students participated.
V. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
Summary of company hiring needs-
Landacorp- 10 total including 2 developers, 2 designer, 2 business analysts plus three summer interns.
Improvement Direct- will hire 5 interns, three programmers. The total number of employees is 200 up from the summer numbers of 165. Of those numbers 65-75 are in sales.
Travidia- need systems engineers and sales along with web design. Have hired as many as 10 interns. Accounting interns.
Auctiva- will be participating in internships once again. Need some designers.
Patholase- Need a marketing professional and designer. Numbers up to 15 from 2 last year.
IV. Education Issues/Events Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
April 17 and 18th the alumni will be invited back to campus. He is encouraging tech group participation. The department is working on the agenda now.
B. Computer Science Faculty Reception-Thursday March 12th
i. 555 Main Street, Suite 400- 6-8 p.m.
Bob mentioned that CEPCO will be sponsoring a reception with the Computer Science Faculty and Tech Group along with University administration on the evening of March 12.
Invitations will go out soon.
V. Other Issues
A. Open Discussion
Jay Dunlap suggested that companies consider sponsoring faculty wit the opportunity to attend conferences sponsored by local companies. We’ll discuss that further at the Thursday February 26th lunch
VI. Adjournment
Attending- Boyd Trolinger and Annie Rafferty-Butte College, Stewart Konx-WIRED, Greg Duncan- Butte Community Employment Center, Larry Gable-Patholase, Ken Naas- Career Center at Chico State, Pepper Knox-Improvement Direct, Brad Ledford-Landacorp, Bob Linscheid-CEPCO, James Bennett-SunGard PS, Martha Wescoat-Andes-City of Chico, Joe Hobson-Navigation North, Brian Ausland- BCOE
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
Meeting called to order with self introductions
II. Welcome to the Butte Community Employment Center Greg Duncan
Greg provided the welcome to the Tech group and provided a summary of the services provided at the center. A number of tech companies have received services from the center already. Hand outs were provided and information on the web site was explained.
A. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA)
The group discussed the past job/ career fair at Chico State. Thanks to Robert Strazzarino from College Scheduler and Jay Dunlap of Landacorp for the assistance in promoting the event. Kenny Spade provided some prizes and CEPCO provided gift certificates from the student bookstore at Chico State.
Robert will create a Facebook event page with advertising and Bob will get his expenses reimbursed.
III. Network Lunch James Bennett
A number of company leaders participated in a lunch on February 26th to brainstorm ideas including outsourcing and overtime policy. The session was free flowing but productive. James Bennett is coordinating the meeting which will be held on the last Thursday of the month.
Training and Curriculum Needs
Annie provided assistance in developing skill sets training and curriculum. The issue is how the courses can remain relevant to the needs of the companies. It was suggested that the University and Butte College broaden the curriculum to be market based. PhP and AJAX were discussed as well as Cold Fusion.
IV. Evening Presentation to Computer Science Graduates Bob Linscheid
A. Tuesday February 24-O’Connell 254- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The evening session of February 24th had five tech companies present a company profile to the graduating class of the spring of 2009. Thanks to Moaty Fayek for providing the room. Landacorp, SunGard, Auctiva, Improvement Direct participated in the event. Thanks to Kenny Spade from Microsoft for once again providing prizes for the raffle.
Approximately 70 students participated.
V. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
Summary of company hiring needs-
Landacorp- 10 total including 2 developers, 2 designer, 2 business analysts plus three summer interns.
Improvement Direct- will hire 5 interns, three programmers. The total number of employees is 200 up from the summer numbers of 165. Of those numbers 65-75 are in sales.
Travidia- need systems engineers and sales along with web design. Have hired as many as 10 interns. Accounting interns.
Auctiva- will be participating in internships once again. Need some designers.
Patholase- Need a marketing professional and designer. Numbers up to 15 from 2 last year.
IV. Education Issues/Events Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
April 17 and 18th the alumni will be invited back to campus. He is encouraging tech group participation. The department is working on the agenda now.
B. Computer Science Faculty Reception-Thursday March 12th
i. 555 Main Street, Suite 400- 6-8 p.m.
Bob mentioned that CEPCO will be sponsoring a reception with the Computer Science Faculty and Tech Group along with University administration on the evening of March 12.
Invitations will go out soon.
V. Other Issues
A. Open Discussion
Jay Dunlap suggested that companies consider sponsoring faculty wit the opportunity to attend conferences sponsored by local companies. We’ll discuss that further at the Thursday February 26th lunch
VI. Adjournment
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009 Computer Student Class Presentations
During an evening class at Chico State, Four firms (Auctiva,Improvement Direct, Landacorp and SunGard) made company profile presentations to almost 70 computer science graduates/students. This process has been very successful in communicating the available jobs offered by Tech Companies in Chico.
Kenny Spade from Microsoft provided raffle prizes for the students attending the evening session. We were able to enhance our database of potential interns and possible employees having the skill sets to work for one of our firms.
Of course pizza was provided,,,,
Kenny Spade from Microsoft provided raffle prizes for the students attending the evening session. We were able to enhance our database of potential interns and possible employees having the skill sets to work for one of our firms.
Of course pizza was provided,,,,
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
MESA Job Fair- February 17, 2009
Six companies participated in the MESA Job Fair that was designed to attract Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management students who are considering graduation on the spring of 2009. The Tech Group sponsored a PASSPORT process that accumulated over 60 entries to the prize raffle. Robert Strazzarino from College Scheduler and Jay Dunlap and Jamie Beauchane from Landacorp provided the coordination of the Passport program.
Thanks to Kenny Spade for providing Microsoft products for the raffle.It is estimated at over three hundred students attended the job fair.
Thanks to Kenny Spade for providing Microsoft products for the raffle.It is estimated at over three hundred students attended the job fair.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tech Group Meeting-Friday February 6, 2009
Friday February 6, 2009
Meeting Notes
Attending- Boyd Trolinger and Annie Rafferty-Butte College, Moaty Fayek-Chico State, Bill Finley-PIC, Stewart Konx-WIRED, Larry Gable-Patholase, Randy Hutchinson-Travidia, Pepper Knox-Improvement Direct, Brad Ledford-Landacorp, Jay Dunlap-Landacorp, Bob Clark-Travidia, Kevin Kinell- Auctiva, Bob Linscheid-CEPCO, Jim Mikles-Golden Capital Network, Robert Strazzarino-College Scheduler
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
Meeting called to order with self introductions
II. Progress Reports:
A. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA)
The group discussed the logistics of the upcoming career fair at Chico State. Thanks to Robert Strazzarino from College Scheduler and Jay Dunlap of Landacorp for the assistance in promoting the event. Kenny Spade will be providing some prizes and CEPCO will support with gift certificates from the student bookstore at Chico State.
Travidia was added to the list of companies participating. A Passport was created so that all students that visit all Chico based company booths will be entered into a drawing for the prizes.
Robert will create a Facebook event page with advertising and Bob will get his expenses reimbursed.
III. Network Lunch James Bennett
A number of company leaders participated in a lunch on January 29th to brainstorm ideas including outsourcing and overtime policy. The session was free flowing but productive. James Bennett is coordinating the meeting which will be held on the last Thursday of the month.
Training and Curriculum Needs
Bill Finley encouraged the group to provide assistance in developing skill sets training and curriculum. The issue is how the courses can remain relevant to the needs of the companies. The group agreed to use the next lunch meeting (February 26th) to help guide the skill sets development and class content. It was suggested that the University and Butte College broaden the curriculum to be market based. PhP and AJAX were discussed as well as Cold Fusion.
IV. Evening Presentation to Computer Science Graduates Bob Linscheid
A. Tuesday February 24-O’Connell 254- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The room has been reserved for the evening of February 24th for tech companies to present a company profile to the graduating class of the spring of 2009. Moaty Fayek suggested that the presentations focus on brief presentations, unique elements of the job, and skill sets needed.
Robert suggested that we develop a Chico Tech Companies Facebook page. Bob Linscheid would assist with that effort.
V. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
Summary of company hiring needs-
Landacorp- 10 total including 2 developers, 2 designer, 2 business analysts plus three summer interns.
Improvement Direct- will hire 5 interns, three programmers. The total number of employees is 200 up from the summer numbers of 165. Of those numbers 65-75 are in sales.
Travidia- need systems engineers and sales along with web design. Have hired as many as 10 interns. Accounting interns.
Auctiva- will be participating in internships once again. Need some designers.
Patholase- Need a marketing professional and designer. Numbers up to 15 from 2 last year.
IV. Education Issues/Events Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
April 17 and 18th the alumni will be invited back to campus. He is encouraging tech group participation. The department is working on the agenda now.
B. Computer Science Faculty Reception-Thursday March 12th
i. 555 Main Street, Suite 400- 6-8 p.m.
Bob mentioned that CEPCO will be sponsoring a reception with the Computer Science Faculty and Tech Group along with University administration on the evening of March 12.
Invitations will go out soon.
V. Other Issues
A. Open Discussion
Jay Dunlap suggested that companies consider sponsoring faculty wit the opportunity to attend conferences sponsored by local companies. We’ll discuss that further at the Thursday February 26th lunch
VI. Meeting Schedule:
A. Friday March 6, 2009- 8:00 a.m. location TBD. May look for a larger facility.
VII. Adjournment
Meeting Notes
Attending- Boyd Trolinger and Annie Rafferty-Butte College, Moaty Fayek-Chico State, Bill Finley-PIC, Stewart Konx-WIRED, Larry Gable-Patholase, Randy Hutchinson-Travidia, Pepper Knox-Improvement Direct, Brad Ledford-Landacorp, Jay Dunlap-Landacorp, Bob Clark-Travidia, Kevin Kinell- Auctiva, Bob Linscheid-CEPCO, Jim Mikles-Golden Capital Network, Robert Strazzarino-College Scheduler
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
Meeting called to order with self introductions
II. Progress Reports:
A. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA)
The group discussed the logistics of the upcoming career fair at Chico State. Thanks to Robert Strazzarino from College Scheduler and Jay Dunlap of Landacorp for the assistance in promoting the event. Kenny Spade will be providing some prizes and CEPCO will support with gift certificates from the student bookstore at Chico State.
Travidia was added to the list of companies participating. A Passport was created so that all students that visit all Chico based company booths will be entered into a drawing for the prizes.
Robert will create a Facebook event page with advertising and Bob will get his expenses reimbursed.
III. Network Lunch James Bennett
A number of company leaders participated in a lunch on January 29th to brainstorm ideas including outsourcing and overtime policy. The session was free flowing but productive. James Bennett is coordinating the meeting which will be held on the last Thursday of the month.
Training and Curriculum Needs
Bill Finley encouraged the group to provide assistance in developing skill sets training and curriculum. The issue is how the courses can remain relevant to the needs of the companies. The group agreed to use the next lunch meeting (February 26th) to help guide the skill sets development and class content. It was suggested that the University and Butte College broaden the curriculum to be market based. PhP and AJAX were discussed as well as Cold Fusion.
IV. Evening Presentation to Computer Science Graduates Bob Linscheid
A. Tuesday February 24-O’Connell 254- 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The room has been reserved for the evening of February 24th for tech companies to present a company profile to the graduating class of the spring of 2009. Moaty Fayek suggested that the presentations focus on brief presentations, unique elements of the job, and skill sets needed.
Robert suggested that we develop a Chico Tech Companies Facebook page. Bob Linscheid would assist with that effort.
V. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
Summary of company hiring needs-
Landacorp- 10 total including 2 developers, 2 designer, 2 business analysts plus three summer interns.
Improvement Direct- will hire 5 interns, three programmers. The total number of employees is 200 up from the summer numbers of 165. Of those numbers 65-75 are in sales.
Travidia- need systems engineers and sales along with web design. Have hired as many as 10 interns. Accounting interns.
Auctiva- will be participating in internships once again. Need some designers.
Patholase- Need a marketing professional and designer. Numbers up to 15 from 2 last year.
IV. Education Issues/Events Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
April 17 and 18th the alumni will be invited back to campus. He is encouraging tech group participation. The department is working on the agenda now.
B. Computer Science Faculty Reception-Thursday March 12th
i. 555 Main Street, Suite 400- 6-8 p.m.
Bob mentioned that CEPCO will be sponsoring a reception with the Computer Science Faculty and Tech Group along with University administration on the evening of March 12.
Invitations will go out soon.
V. Other Issues
A. Open Discussion
Jay Dunlap suggested that companies consider sponsoring faculty wit the opportunity to attend conferences sponsored by local companies. We’ll discuss that further at the Thursday February 26th lunch
VI. Meeting Schedule:
A. Friday March 6, 2009- 8:00 a.m. location TBD. May look for a larger facility.
VII. Adjournment
Friday, January 16, 2009
Tech Group Meeting-Friday January 16, 2009
Wishing you all a happy and productive 2009.
The CEPCO Tech Group will hold its January meeting on Friday the 16th, 8:00 a.m. at the Uptime Co-Working Studio (First and Salem Streets) in Downtown Chico. Please feel free to suggest agenda items at bob@wemanage.org.
Planning is underway for the February session at Chico State for tech companies to meet directly with Students graduating in Computer Science in the Spring of 2009. In addition we will be working with Professor Fayek for the Alumni Reunion in April.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
A. Self Introductions
B. Sign In Sheet
II. Progress Reports:
A. Butte College-One Stop Job Fair-November 19 Stewart Knox
1. Recap of Job Fair
2. Career Pathways-Grant
3. Offer from Robert Strazzarino to Chico High Schools
B. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA) and Feb. 25 (Business)
III. Students to Business (S2B) Program Kenny Spade
A. Microsoft
IV. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
B. Schedule Event in February/March to recruit graduates
C. Overtime Policy-Jay Dunlap
IV. Education Issues Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
B. College of Engineering Report- Mike Ward/Jerry Hight
i. Computer Science Faculty Reception-pending
ii. Faculty Internship with Local Firms
V. First Quarter session with Tech Companies and Spring graduates Bob Linscheid
VI. City of Chico Martha Wescoat-Andes
VII. Other Issues
A. Town and Gown Task Force
B. Results and distribution of Wage Survey
VIII. Meeting Schedule:
A. Friday February 6, 2009- 8:00 a.m.
The CEPCO Tech Group will hold its January meeting on Friday the 16th, 8:00 a.m. at the Uptime Co-Working Studio (First and Salem Streets) in Downtown Chico. Please feel free to suggest agenda items at bob@wemanage.org.
Planning is underway for the February session at Chico State for tech companies to meet directly with Students graduating in Computer Science in the Spring of 2009. In addition we will be working with Professor Fayek for the Alumni Reunion in April.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order Bob Linscheid
A. Self Introductions
B. Sign In Sheet
II. Progress Reports:
A. Butte College-One Stop Job Fair-November 19 Stewart Knox
1. Recap of Job Fair
2. Career Pathways-Grant
3. Offer from Robert Strazzarino to Chico High Schools
B. Chico State All Majors Career and Internship Fair Ken Naas
1. Spring Schedule-Feb. 17 (MESA) and Feb. 25 (Business)
III. Students to Business (S2B) Program Kenny Spade
A. Microsoft
IV. Tech Company Issues Bob Linscheid
A. Company Reports on Talent Needs
B. Schedule Event in February/March to recruit graduates
C. Overtime Policy-Jay Dunlap
IV. Education Issues Chico State/ Butte College
A. Computer Science Alumni Reunion- Moaty Fayek
B. College of Engineering Report- Mike Ward/Jerry Hight
i. Computer Science Faculty Reception-pending
ii. Faculty Internship with Local Firms
V. First Quarter session with Tech Companies and Spring graduates Bob Linscheid
VI. City of Chico Martha Wescoat-Andes
VII. Other Issues
A. Town and Gown Task Force
B. Results and distribution of Wage Survey
VIII. Meeting Schedule:
A. Friday February 6, 2009- 8:00 a.m.
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