North Carolina TechVoice Roundtable

North Carolina Technology Association

Congressman McHenry will share his insights on a high skilled workforce; tax and regulatory policies that promote innovation and growth; the appropriate balance between cybersecurity, privacy and a vibrant social and commercial Internet; access to capital, including commercial lending, and private investment, especially as it relates to the JOBS Act and SEC rulemaking for the JOBS Act; and relevant career and technical training that leads to sustainable employment.

WHO: U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10); Natalie English, Senior Vice President, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce;Alan Fitzpatrick, North Carolina Technology Association; Lamar Whitman, CompTIA. Moderated by Melanie Chernoff, Public Policy Manager, Red Hat, and Ron Culler, CTO, Secure Designs Inc.

WHERE: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Room:  Belk Action Center
330 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC  28202

WHEN:  Monday, August 19, 2013
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.:  Registration/networking
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.:  Remarks/Panel/Q&A
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.:  Networking

REGISTER: Register Here
Enter code “CompTIA”: $0 for CompTIA members
Enter code “NCTA”: $0 NCTA members
Enter code “CCC”: $0 Charlotte Chamber of Commerce members
$25 for non-members

WHY:   Learn about the progress being made toward implementation of the JOBS Act, the status of immigration reform in the House, as well as the continuing debate on tax reform. There are serious efforts underway in Washington to make significant changes on these issues, impacting all businesses, including many small and mid-sized technology companies.