The Vermont Software Developers' Alliance is a trade association dedicated to fostering a healthy software industry in the state of Vermont. Since many technical interest groups already exist, we focus more on common business interests. We support and promote a thriving software community where members can share ideas, expertise, and strategies for success, bringing prosperity to all members and to the Vermont economy.
Area News
Be sure to stop by booth #25B at the Vermont Business Expo this May 21st and 22nd! This is the vtSDA's fourth year at the Sheraton at Burlingon event, spreading awareness of our member companies and touting the future plans for the organization.
Don't miss it!
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Internship Board
May 7th, 2008
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce has just launched their new Internsip Board. It is a website dedicated to facilitating connections between employers and potential interns. They list only paid internships and act as a central location for finding workforce resources in the community. Posting your paid IT and software intern positions is encouraged.
Check out the website for complete details.
[Internship Board][Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce]State of Vermont Offers Pre-Qualification RFP
April 2nd, 2008
In response to the concerns raised by the vtSDA and others about the lengthy process to bid on state contracts the State has just issued an RFP to pre-qualify IT vendors for development and support services provided to state agencies. Companies that respond to the RFP and meet the minimum requirements will be added to a "qualified vendor list" in certain categories. State agencies can quickly award future project and support work to companies on this list. Larger state projects will still required a traditional RFP.
The Pre-qualification RFP is a great way for the smaller VT firms to build a relationship with a state agencies and to grow your businesses.
If you have questions, you will need to follow the Q & A process outlines in the RFP.
[Pre-Qualification RFP Link][Other Open RFPs]New England's Economy
March 10th, 2008The Community Development Advisory Council has put together a presentation regarding New England's Economy.
Vermont 3.0 was a HIT!
January 29th, 2008 - Success!
Thank you to event organizers Seven Days and LK Peal Consulting as well as all of the sponsors, booth exhibitors, speakers and attendees. It was exciting, interactive and shoulder to shoulder!
If you did not attend, you missed a historical event as well as over 1500 people attended. Now that's impressive!
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Member Happenings
Join the vtSDA
The Vermont software industry is growing fast, and the vtSDA is on the front edge of it. Now is the time to get involved and become a part of something special.
[Join Now] or [Join the Mailing List]Member Showcase
Congratulations to Pragmatic Technologies, our next Member Showcase winner! Be sure to check out their story linked just below.
In the News
Dealer.com1.18.2008 - Ping pong, lattes, plants, OH MY!
Who are members and how do they benefit?
Members represent the full spectrum of the Vermont software industry -- from corporations selling commercial software into specific industries, to individual programmers, specialists, and consultants. The vtSDA has something to offer everyone.
- Full access to searchable database of Vermont software developers, businesses and supporting resources
- Prominent listing and profile on the vtSDA website
- Collaborative marketing efforts to gain broader exposure within and outside Vermont
- Access to software industry-specific business and marketing knowledge
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Hot Jobs
EWA Government Systems, Inc.
Website: http://www.ewa-gsi.comPosition: Senior/Principal Software EngineerDuration: FulltimeDescription: The successful applicant will have a minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering with 7+ years experience in software specification and design, VMware implementation, programming (C, C++, .net), testing, and formal documentation. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are a must. Network system administration experience and/or working knowledge of DoD software development practices are desired.
Other Listings
The vtSDA is proud to list member company job offerings. Please do not hesitate to visit our Job Postings section for more details on current job offerings or how to get one posted. Could your next cool tech job be awaiting you in Vermont?
Meeting Information
Next Event
Wednesday, August 20th, 20086:30pm - 9:00pmThird Annual Sunset Cruise
Set sail with the vtSDA and friends aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III for our third annual sunset cruise!
Last Meeting
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 12:00pm - 2:00pmNavigating the Government Marketplace
Joe Kuklis, President & CEO of GSP Consulting Corp., will discuss how government funding can provide an alternative stream of revenue for your organization.
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PHP User Group meeting
Thursday August 28th, 20086:00 pm - 8:00 pmLee Brimelow, Platform Evangelist with Adobe and an award-winning interactive designer, will discuss ways to integrate PHP with Flash and Flex to create rich Internet applications (RIA).
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Community Calendar
For full details on the above events and others going on in our area, please check out our Community Calendar!