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Columbia Information Technology Council Announces First Monthly Members Lunch Meeting

Submitted by: John Warner on Jun 13, 2001 at 5:00 am Tagged with: General Archives Source:

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Columbia Information Technology Council Announces First Monthly Members' Lunch
Meeting

Mike LeFever of S.C. governor's Technology Transition Team to speak

COLUMBIA, S.C. – June 13, 2001 – The Columbia Information Technology Council
(ITC) today announced that its first Monthly Members' Lunch Meeting will
feature a presentation from Mike LeFever, serving as Governor Jim Hodges'
liaison to the Technology Transition Team. The luncheon will be held at the
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce on June 18, at noon.

The monthly luncheons provide an opportunity for the community's technology
leaders to share their views on attracting new information technology companies
to the Columbia area. The event is free to ITC members; $5 for non-members, who
are also advised to make reservations through the Chamber.

"We look forward to hearing Mike's observations on the future of technology in
South Carolina," said Ike McLeese, president of the Greater Columbia Chamber of
Commerce. "His participation in this event marks the symbolic beginning of a
relationship between the governor's team and the ITC. These two groups share
the common desire of bringing more technology companies to this area, and I
believe the organizations can benefit each other greatly."

The Technology Transition Team is a diverse group of business leaders,
technology entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and leaders of South Carolina's
research universities. The team will promote the close cooperation of community
and business leaders on technology issues, while tapping into the resources of
South Carolina's research universities. They will also examine the potential of
current and emerging technologies, while also developing a comprehensive
strategy to bring high-tech firms to South Carolina and grow local technology
start-ups.

About the ITC
The Columbia Information Technology Council is an assemblage of technology
leaders promoting Columbia as a desirable location for IT companies. Drawing
upon their combined knowledge and experience, the ITC identifies, cultivates
and promotes those characteristics and facilities that IT businesses require
for efficient and successful operations. Members endeavor to help develop a
well-educated and dynamic workforce, provide guidance based on their
professional expertise, and advance the amenities offered by the Greater
Columbia Area.

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