Welcome to ConnecTech!!
As the premier association for Michigan's technology professionals, ConnecTech provides life-long learning opportunities to its members and supports Michigan's knowledge-based economy.
The mission of ConnecTech is to be Michigan's premier organization of technology professionals, providing them with the benefits, resources and tools vital to their success.
Monthly Webinars:
Biometric Security
Tuesday, August 12, 11am-noon
From laptop computers that recognize their owners' fingerprints to facial recognition to retina scans, biometric security is an exciting new field in the technology industry. Join us as Davenport University talks about the state's first degreed program and how you can get involved.
Awards Program
ConnecTech's 2008 Awards Program will reward excellence in the Web industry in a unique partnership with the Troy Chamber and will take place this October.
This year's ConnecTech categories include individual awards for excellence in Graphic Design, Copy Writing, Application Development and Blogging.
Click here to learn more!
Mentoring Program with CIOs
ConnecTech members are eligible to apply for our yearly mentoring program, which pairs accepted mentees in a 9-month, one-on-one relationship with CIOs from the Midwest Technology Leaders.
Executive Coach Barry Demp facilitates training for both groups throughout the program. Applications for the 2009 program will be accepted in fall of 2008. Click here to learn more!
Pictured above: Ruthanne Largent, Mentor and CIO, MGM Grand Detroit (click to listen to interview)
Note: If you were a GLIMA member who joined in 2007, your membership into the new organization has been extended on a complimentary basis until December 31, 2008.
Some of the new member benefits include:
Members-only forum
Ability for members to post podcasts
Mentoring program with CIOs*
Network-wide webinars
Complimentary membership extension until 12/31/08
Awards program
We hope you enjoy the new Network, and look forward to hearing from you soon!
*Mentoring program applications available starting 1/2/08; please see Mentoring page for more details