Charlottesville Women in Tech

Next meeting | BeCamp Pitching Practice

Batters up! Come practice your BeCamp pitches (and learn what is/why you should attend BeCamp) on Wednesday, Sept. 6th, 5:30-7:30, at the Center for Open Science.…

By Saman E | June 28, 2017 | Upcoming Events |

A note about our blog

Our blog is a combination of updates about our activities as well as local tech news, delivered by RSS.…

By admin | November 19, 2014 | WIT |

Each month we spotlight a woman or girl in tech who inspires us. This month we are highlighting the Bio-Med Tech-Girls! This summer 15 young women participated from 8 schools around the region. They had a broad array of interests coming into the program including math, science, engineering, …

By Tech-Girls | August 13, 2017 | biomedical engineering, biomedtechgirls, Blog, Featured, RSS, spotlight, techgirls, uva |

beCamp

Home - CBIC

Join us for beCamp
September 15th & 16th, 2017 at
OpenSource Connections
608 Preston Avenue, Suite 300
Charlottesville, VA.

Learn more: becamp.org

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By India Brahm | July 21, 2017 | Featured, News, RSS |

This month, CWIT hosted a maker party where we got hands-on with some cool projects we’ve explored during maker club sessions at Tinkersmiths and with Tech Girls. For more info, check out the news segment by CBS19 covering the meetup!…

By Saman E | July 20, 2017 | Event Followup, Uncategorized | No Comments |

New Cville Drupal Users Group Kickoff Meeting

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The Charlottesville Drupal Users Group is a community of designers, developers and communications specialists that share a special enthusiasm for our favorite open source content management software. We contribute code, experiences, tips and ideas in a friendly and open environment to help spread the success of Drupal

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By Tracey Greene | July 12, 2017 | Featured, News, RSS |

Cville Women in Tech (CWIT) Maker Party

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Makers are pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship and creativity and anybody can do it! Join us at our Maker Party and get hands-on with some cool projects we’ve explored during our maker club sessions at Tinkersmiths and with Tech-Girls. Make your own LED bracelet, turn an

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By Tracey Greene | July 12, 2017 | Featured, News, RSS |

City’s Open Data Portal Nears Launch

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July 2, 2017

Tech-oriented and data-savvy folks soon will have the chance to dive deep into a new Charlottesville portal that will disclose public information about policing, property, traffic, parks, demographics and the environment.

The launch of the city’s open data portal later this summer is part

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By Tracey Greene | July 12, 2017 | Featured, News, RSS |

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	August 2017
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	1	2 First Wednesdays Tech Meetup First Wednesdays Tech Meetup Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 2, 2017 - 8:00 pm Location: South Street Brewery, 106 W South St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States Description: Held Monthly First Wednesdays http://www.meetup.com/cville-tech/ First Wednesdays is a completely informal, ad-hoc, technology-agnostic meetup that's been running since mid-2007. Whether you're a seasoned technologist, working with startups, or completely new to everything, we'd love to meet you. We'd also love to hear from underrepresented folks in the technology space, too; First Wednesdays aims to be welcoming to everyone. By convention, the group meets on the first Wednesday (hence the name) of each month at a local brewery. More details... •	3 More Than Money: New Trends of Social Impact in Corporate America More Than Money: New Trends of Social Impact in Corporate America Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: August 3, 2017 - 5:00 pm Location: Machine, 609 E Market St #114b, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA Description: This is one event in a series produced by CBIC's summer intern program, Cville SIP. For more information about the summer intern program, visit http://cvillebic.org/sip More details... •	4	5	6
7	8 #CvilleTechOnTap Happy Hour hosted by CBIC #CvilleTechOnTap Happy Hour hosted by CBIC Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 8, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: Beer Run, 156 Carlton Rd Ste 203, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA Description: THIS MONTHLY EVENT MOVES AROUND TO DIFFERENT WATERING HOLES: Held 2nd Tuesdays monthly (except December) Check monthly at http://cvilleinnovation.org/techontap Come get your happy hour specials and negotiated food discounts! This event (free + happy hour specials) provides an opportunity for intelligent and talented people to socialize, collaborate, share ideas and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial, high-tech community, this happy hour is casual. No panel discussions. No formal program. Occasionally we’ll throw in tech entrepreneur pitches for added fun. Open to all tech businesses, employees, technologists, and anyone interested in our region’s tech scene. And, best of all, it's FREE! While there is no cost to attend, we do ask that you RSVP via CBIC's Facebook event or Eventbrite on www.cvilleinnovation.org so we know you’re coming. Registering in advance helps us plan better. More details... •	9	10	11	12	13
14	15 GDI: Code & Coffee GDI: Code & Coffee Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: August 15, 2017 - 7:00 pm Location: Milli Coffee Roasters, 400 Preston Ave #150, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Description: Join us for Code & Coffee Study Group! Whether you're looking to keep practicing what you learned in your last class or are in the midst of a project, your community is here to help! This will be an informal event where members can meet each other and collaborate. TAs will be there to help troubleshoot and brainstorm ideas with you! Have a project idea and some skills, but haven’t attended a GDI event yet? Want to focus on helping others with their projects? You're welcome too! This is also a great event for first time attendees who just want to socialize and learn more about GDI. We're very friendly and would love to have you join us. :) Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/241831114/ More details... •	16	17	18	19	20
21 Charlottesville Angel Network Monthly Investment Dinner Meeting (Private Event) Charlottesville Angel Network Monthly Investment Dinner Meeting (Private Event) Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 21, 2017 - 10:30 pm Description: This is a by-invitation only event exclusive to CAN members and their invited guests and to entrepreneurs who apply for funding and are selected to present to members of CAN. CAN Contact: Tracey Greene, founder and executive director: 434.242.5886, cvilletracey@gmail.com More information about CAN available online here: https://gust.com/organizations/charlottesville-angel-network/public_profile CAN hosts investment dinners in Charlottesville for its members and guests on 3rd Mondays (except August and December). Since formation in early 2015, As of January 2017, CAN has invested nearly $3MM in more than 20 deals and grown to ~50 investor members, including 3 family offices. We are not a fund, rather, individual angels make their own investment decision in each deal. CAN uses an online angel group platform called Gust.com, which is the mechanism entrepreneurs use to apply to CAN for funding. Entrepreneurs complete their company profile on Gust.com (click to access CAN’s application for funding. They then select and invite CAN to view their deal on Gust. CAN does have a deference for local companies; however, our group is somewhat agnostic to region. Local entrepreneurs certainly have an advantage and ties to the area are helpful to an entrepreneur applying for funding. NOTE: On your application, you are encouraged to list ALL of the people within CAN and Charlottesville who have referred you to apply to CAN. It’s also helpful to share names of any local investors you may have already. If those investors are in our group, it can be very beneficial. CAN has a screening committee comprised of its members. The volunteer team meets monthly to review applications in the hopper. Many deals are screened out early on, though many more are looked at very closely. Only 3 are selected to present to CAN members each month. Qualifying angel member prospects are encouraged to contact membership chair Mr. John McCray at john.e.mccray@gmail.com for more information about joining CAN. More details... GDI: Intro to Web Concepts GDI: Intro to Web Concepts Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: August 21, 2017 - 8:30 pm Location: IO Education: 213 7th Street Northeast, Charlottesville, VA, United States Description: In this Girl Develop It class, we will walk through the fundamentals of web development in layman terms. While we won't be writing code, we'll take you through various components of the web and how they work together. If you want to learn how to communicate better with your technical team or friends or you're considering a career in technology but don't know where to begin, this course is for you. Open to everyone 18+ $30 Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/241805815/ More details... • •	22	23 GDI: Tech - Where Do I Fit In? GDI: Tech - Where Do I Fit In? Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: August 23, 2017 - 8:30 pm Location: Google Hangouts Description: Are you considering a career in technology, but aren't sure where you could fit in? Are you considering moving into a more technical role at your current job, but aren't sure what the learning curve and benefits will be? Perhaps you are just curious about what techies do all day? If so, this talk is for you! This event, held in a Google Hangout, is also a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our upcoming classes in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, User Research & WordPress. Open to everyone, 18+ Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/242030545/ More details... •	24 GDI: Learn about SWaM GDI: Learn about SWaM Starts: 5:00 pm Ends: August 24, 2017 - 6:30 pm Location: 900 Natural Resources Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Description: Are you thinking about starting your own small-business or freelancing career? Already have a small-business, women-owned or minority-owned business and interested in what opportunities are available? Do you wonder what the process is for discovering & landing government contracts? Courtney Mustin from the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity will present information about the SWaM program, which works to promote and encourage micro, small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses to get government contracts. From the SWaM Website: "The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects." Come learn about the program, ask questions & find out how to get started. Open to everyone, 18+ Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/241732949/ More details... •	25	26 GDI: Intro to WordPress GDI: Intro to WordPress Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 26, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Scitent eLearning Solutions, 400 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Description: Since its inception, WordPress has become more than a blogging tool and is used to build e-Commerce sites, social networks, job boards, etc. This class is for beginners wanting to learn about using WordPress as a framework and content management system for a blog or website. You can arrive knowing nothing about WordPress and leave knowing how to start up, build and manage a site, including: - Installing and configuring WordPress - Navigating the WordPress Dashboard - Understanding the WordPress ecosystem (including definitions and functions of Posts, Pages, Themes, Plugins & Widgets) - Finding, vetting and installing themes and plugins - Building and customizing your website - Basic WordPress security - Basic WordPress SEO practices Open to everyone, 18+ Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/242045246/ More details... •	27 GDI: Intro to WordPress GDI: Intro to WordPress Starts: 11:00 am Ends: August 27, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Scitent eLearning Solutions, 400 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Description: Since its inception, WordPress has become more than a blogging tool and is used to build e-Commerce sites, social networks, job boards, etc. This class is for beginners wanting to learn about using WordPress as a framework and content management system for a blog or website. You can arrive knowing nothing about WordPress and leave knowing how to start up, build and manage a site, including: - Installing and configuring WordPress - Navigating the WordPress Dashboard - Understanding the WordPress ecosystem (including definitions and functions of Posts, Pages, Themes, Plugins & Widgets) - Finding, vetting and installing themes and plugins - Building and customizing your website - Basic WordPress security - Basic WordPress SEO practices Open to everyone, 18+ Register: https://www.meetup.com/Girl-Develop-It-CentralVA/events/242045246/ More details... •
28	29	30 Central Virginia Javascript Meetup Central Virginia Javascript Meetup Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: August 30, 2017 - 8:00 pm Location: Center for Open Science, 210 Ridge McIntire Rd #500, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA Description: Vue (pronounced /vjuː/, like view) is a progressive framework for building user interfaces. Unlike other monolithic frameworks, Vue is designed from the ground up to be incrementally adoptable. Let's meet up to discuss Vue.js, the idea of iteratively adopting a framework, and show some examples. Might be more "round-table" or "show-and-tell" style gathering than a formal presentation, unless someone with some VueJS experience wants to step up and present. The Center for Open Science has agreed to host us, and Metis Machine will be providing pizza! More details... •	31

Next meeting | BeCamp Pitching Practice

A note about our blog

Spotlight: Bio-Med Tech-Girls

beCamp

CWIT Maker Party

New Cville Drupal Users Group Kickoff Meeting

Cville Women in Tech (CWIT) Maker Party

City’s Open Data Portal Nears Launch

August 2017