Date Set for SIM Atlanta Charity Golf Outing Benefiting TechBridge
Online, July 23, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Atlanta - The event brings together area CIOs and other senior IT decision makers for golf, networking, and information exchange, under the guidance of Honorary Chair, Dave Kardesh, SVP and CTO, First Data. All proceeds benefit TechBridge, a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people.
"As both a SIM supporter and Director on the TechBridge Board, I am proud to serve as this year's Honorary Chair. I can think of no better way to network with peers than spending an afternoon on the green, while raising funds for the critical technology services TechBridge makes available to nonprofits," said Kardesh. "I look forward to welcoming the IT community to this worthwhile event."
In 2009, a record turnout of 120 IT executives participated in SIM Atlanta's third annual charity golf tournament on November 16, 2009 at the Country Club of the South. The event raised more than $40,000 to support TechBridge programs and services. SIM is an international organization with more than 3,200 members representing over 500 companies.
2010 confirmed sponsors to-date already include: Abacus Solutions, The Intersect Group, The People Network, Primus Software Corporation and Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
These sponsors will be golfing alongside CIOs and IT leaders from corporations including: Cox Communications, First Data, The Home Depot, LeasePlan USA, Manhattan Associates, Newell Rubbermaid, and SunTrust.
Sponsorship opportunities remain. For more information about the tournament, please contact Mark Farbman at mark@pyramidci.com or (678) 467-0453 or visit www.techbridge.org.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission - to help nonprofits use technology to increase capacity to serve our community. We focus on technology enabling nonprofits to focus on their mission. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector. As an affiliate of the NPower Network, TechBridge has facilitated the donation of millions of dollars in Microsoft software and connects the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge's signature fundraiser, brings together Atlanta's technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information, please visit www.techbridge.org.
About SIM Atlanta
The Society for Information Management (SIM) is an international organization with more than 3,200 top information technology members from more than 500 major corporations. Participation in the golf event is complimentary to SIM Atlanta members. Other member benefits include knowledge exchange and networking activities such as the Annual CIO Forum, Monthly Chapter Meetings, SIMposium conference (the premier conference for senior IS professionals) and access to a rich online repository of cutting edge research reports and white papers. To apply for SIM membership visit www.simatlanta.org.
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Contact Information:
Carrie Bates, Director of Corporate Relations
404.879.5404 • cbates@techbridge.org