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• Making a Difference for the IT Industry on Capitol Hill

  by Matthew L Evans on Monday, November 28, 2011

  Tags: Small Business Owners , public advocacy , smallbiz , Advocacy , dcflyin , Evans , events

  Earlier this month, more than 30 CompTIA members and partners gathered in Washington, D.C. for the CompTIA D.C. Fly-In. This event gave participants the opportunity to see how Washington works first hand, learning more about CompTIA policy priorities and how they relate to their business, and then taking their questions and concerns to the Capitol ... Read More

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• Know the Facts, Be Heard in the Midst of a Challenging Environment

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

  Tags: Small Business Owners , public advocacy , smallbiz , Advocacy , dcflyin , Hyman , taxes , events

  CompTIA started out the month of November with a bang, hosting our Washington, D.C. Fly-In.  With more than 50 advocacy visits made by more than 30 CompTIA members and partners, we certainly delivered to Capitol Hill an important message – that the interests of small and medium sized IT firms must be addressed.
  
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• Skills for America’s Future: Connecting Community Colleges to Tackle the IT Talent Gap

  by Elizabeth Hyman on Monday, November 21, 2011

  Tags: SAF , ITworkforce , public advocacy , Advocacy , dcflyin , IBM , Hyman , Tech Workforce , ptech , aspen institute

  Below is a special blog post from Karen Elzey of the Aspen Institute.
  
  
  While the “skills gap” is undoubtedly felt by many of our country’s employers, small and medium-sized businesses in the technology industry especially are scrambling to fill open positions.  This need was highlighted at the recent CompTIA meetings in Washington, D.C., where ... Read More

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• Member Advocacy Spotlight: Linda Lynch Recognizes Importance of D.C. Fly-In

  by Matthew L Evans on Wednesday, September 28, 2011

  Tags: public advocacy , Member Connections , Advocacy , dcflyin , Evans , advocacy spotlight , Member News , events

  CompTIA’s first D.C. Fly-In is just around the corner, and we hope you will be able to join us in Washington, November 1-3. This event gives you a rare opportunity to meet with your Members of Congress, staff and officials from pertinent government agencies, while also learning about CompTIA’s advocacy efforts. Registration is available online... Read More

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