About
What is the SPTC?
The Southern Virginia Economic Development Partnership formed the
Southern Piedmont Technology Council (SPTC) in 1998. Virginia's Center
for Innovative Technology provided seed funding and continues to be the
major source of funding for the Tech Council.
Since its inception, the SPTC has been an advocate and voice in
stressing the importance of the need for the region to invest in
technology. It has focused on serving technology-related needs of the
public and private sector, and on raising the awareness to enable the
region to accommodate the changing way of doing business, and also to
evolve with it. Through its networking meetings, technology programs,
legislative hearings, membership and participation in the Virginia
Technology Alliance, it has aimed at building on its membership base,
educating the community, facilitating discussion with, and increasing
Southern Piedmont's exposure to other parts of Virginia.
Download a membership form here!
SPTC Mission Statement
Mission
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To make the Southern Piedmont one of Virginia's premier technology regions
Vision
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Advancing technology in the Southern Piedmont region
Goals
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Recognize and promote the region's technology assets.
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Encourage application of technology to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and competitiveness.
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Support technology initiatives at the local, state, and national levels for education, economic and community development.
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Raise technology awareness by developing opportunities and exploring challenges.
SPTC Board of Directors
Steve Bass,
SPTC Secretary
Carter & Craig Attorneys at Law
Jeffrey Butker
Memorial
Hospital of Martinsville
David Cartwright
Danville Regional Medical Center
Francois Chenard
IR Flex
Michael Duncan
E.I.T. South
Jerry Franklin
DCC/RCATT
Charlie Gause,
SPTC
President
AxNano
Linda Hutson Green
Honorable Robert Hurt
Inez Harville
City of
Danville
Jason Moore
Institute for Advanced Learning & Research
Rickey Parker
Pittsylvania County Schools
Norris Perry
NTELOS
Rob Taylor
Gamewood
Tim Saunders,
SPTC Treasurer
TekaByte
Philip Wright
Ecomnets
David Zook, SPTC Vice-President
Horizontech, Inc.