January 2006
Sponsorship for TechBridge's Digital Ball Is Growing! TechBridge's 6th annual Digital Ball promises to be the premier technology event of 2006.  There is excitement in the air as event plans take shape and the sponsor list grows.  Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the power and energy of this event and the TechBridge mission.  Sign up today! "Our sponsorship of TechBridge's Digital Ball is vital because it gives us an opportunity to work together with other members of Atlanta's business and technology communities to make a real difference," says Brian Panosian, Account Manager, Cisco Systems. Sponsorship of the 2006 Digital Ball, presented by Accenture, provides a unique opportunity for businesses of all sizes to: - Improve your company's visibility in the crowded technology field - Network with peers in a unique and memorable setting - Develop new business contacts - Entertain and retain your existing customers - Recognize and reward employees - Make a positive impact on the success of nonprofits in our community There are sponsorship levels to accomodate a variety of corporate budgets.  For complete sponsorship information...click here. Award Satisfies Nonprofit's Hunger for Solutions As TechBridge announces the call for entries for the fifth annual Technology Innovation Award (TIA), we looked at the award's impact. To help illustrate the value of participating in the award program, TechBridge caught up with Bill Bolling, Executive Director of Atlanta Community Food Bank to get his perspective on the role technology plays in supporting the Food Bank's mission and what it has meant to be a Technology Innovation Award recipient. The Atlanta Community Food Bank received the Technology Innovation Award in 2002.  The agency relies on sophisticated technology solutions to collect, manage and distribute food to more than 750 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Atlanta and North Georgia. According to Bill Bolling, Executive Director of Atlanta Community Food Bank: "Receiving the Technology Innovation Award gave us credibility with the technology community and sent a message that we could work with other organizations on technology initatives.  Quite frankly, it opened a lot of doors." To read the complete story click here.   Last Chance! Applications for the fifth annual Technology Innovation Award, given by Accenture, are due on February 10, 2006.  We are sharing this news with you because, as a community and business leader, we know that you and your company have relationships with nonprofits that may have an interest in applying for this award.  We ask that you share the details of this opportunity with your charitable partners so they have a chance to be recognized for using technology to make Georgia a better place for us all. This year's award provides over $45,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash to the nonprofit who best demonstrates an innovative use of technology to advance its mission and enhance overall effectiveness. Similarly, two nonprofit finalists will each receive over $16,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software and cash. The winner and two finalists will also be profiled in a special technology supplement in an April issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For more information about the Technology Innovation Award, click here. TechBridge News TechBridge provides a high-impact opportunity to leverage philanthropic dollars across many nonprofit organizations.  In 2005 alone it completed over 120 technology projects for more than 85 nonprofit clients to enhance their operational efficiencies and improve the delivery of essential services. Your support has enabled us to provide services in December to the following nonprofit organizations:  Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Golden Key, Jewish Family and Career Services, MIT Forum, and The Giving Tree. Please click here to see the complete list of TechBridge clients. TechBridge & the 13 NPower Affiliates, supported by Microsoft, have provided tech services to 4,500+ nonprofits. TechBridge -- 817 W. Peachtree St, NW Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30308 -- 404.879.5412   Click here to unsubscribe Click here to subscribe	Save The Date Saturday May 6th 6:30pm - Midnight Georgia World Congress Center 2006 Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Terabyte Sponsors Gigabyte Sponsors Megabyte Sponsors AGL Resources Cbeyond Communications Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Compuware Corporation Equifax GE Energy Magenic Technologies Mirant Seagull Software Synergis The Coca-Cola Company   Kilobyte Sponsors AGSI ATG Cox Enterprises, Inc. Executive Alliance Geller Family Grant Thornton, LLP iAnywhere Imlay Investments, Inc. Intellinet Linowes Family Manhattan Associates Morgan Stanley Private      Wealth Management PricewaterhouseCoopers Procuri, Inc. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Randstad RBC Centura Bank Russell Reynolds Associates Stockmeyer Family Sutherland Asbill and       Brennan, LLP TIBCO Software, Inc. Vontu   Media Sponsor