Technology Partners

Cox Business Services  - Platinum Sponsorship

Paving the way for today's bundled services, Cox Business Services is a communications solutions provider with the capacity to offer full-featured business telephone, long distance telephone, high-speed internet access, data networking and commercial cable television. Cox is an advocate for and champion of technology growth in this region. Since 1996, Cox has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in its network. And by recently deploying Dense Wave Division Multiplexing, Cox Business Services is quintupling the size and capacity of its backbone network and once again revolutionizing the way communications traffic is moved in Hampton Roads.

Williams Mullen -- Gold Sponsorship
 
Williams Mullen provides comprehensive legal services to companies whose businesses range from regional and national to global. Attorneys in our offices in Virginia, Washington D.C. and London bring their experience and expertise to the work of solving the myriad legal needs entrusted to us by a diverse group of clients.

Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology  - Gold Sponsorship

Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) has made dramatic strides in Hampton Roads in its 16 years of existence. CIT is a state chartered, non-profit corporation dedicated to the growth of technology and business in Virginia. It recommends technology strategies to the state and focuses on helping build Virginia's technology infrastructure. Further, CIT helps the state's individual companies advance and implement their technologies. Two of CIT's nine regional offices are located in Hampton Roads to serve the region's technology companies. These offices provide support for technology infrastructure building and work to build collaborative relationships in the region.

Electronic Systems, Inc.   -- Silver Sponsorship

Electronic Systems has been one step ahead of technology since 1980, continually building a solid reputation founded on standards of diverse product offerings, partnerships with top manufacturers and the expertise of ESI employees. We provide businesses with complete, customized technology solutions from network integration to digital multifunction copiers to printer service & supplies and technology training. Our team of more than 400 sales, service and support experts is armed with the knowledge and skills to manage your technology - so you can manage your business.

Technology may change, but our commitment to providing total office technology solutions will never falter. Our unwavering dedication has made Electronic Systems the vendor of choice for commercial businesses, local, state and federal government offices and educational facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Wachovia –- Silver Sponsorship

Wachovia is a diversified financial services company that provides a broad range of retail banking and brokerage, asset and wealth management, and corporate and investment banking products and services. Wachovia is one of the largest providers of financial services in the United States, with retail and commercial banking operations in 21 states from Connecticut to Florida and west to Texas and California. In addition, two core businesses operate under the Wachovia Securities brand name: retail brokerage in 49 states and in Latin America, and corporate and investment banking in selected industries nationwide. Other nationwide businesses include mortgage lending in 39 states and auto finance covering 46 states. Globally, Wachovia serves clients through more than 40 offices around the world. Wachovia is committed to building strong and vibrant communities, improving quality of life, and making a positive difference in Hampton Roads. Additionally, Wachovia is the number one small business lender in the markets it serves. Wachovia recognizes that successful small businesses provide employment, economic growth and quality of life for our communities. To help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, Wachovia makes small business loans, mortgages, and vehicle and equipment leasing available through its dedicated Small Business Bankers, an extensive branch network, telephone contact centers, and the Internet.

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer P.C. -- Silver Sponsorship

In 1989, Alvin A. Wall, Martin A. Einhorn and Jeffrey S. Chernitzer established Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. (WEC).  The accounting firm has experienced accelerated growth through the performance of top quality personnel dedicated to serving their clients and maintaining high professional standards. 

The clients served by WEC are as diverse in size and location as they are in product and service, ranging from proprietorships to multi-million dollar enterprises.  The firm is involved in many industries, including not-for-profit, real estate, restaurant, construction, healthcare, restaurant, retail and wholesale trade, services and manufacturing industries.

In December 1997, Wall, Einhorn, & Chernitzer, P.C. was proud to have been chosen to be a member of the McGladrey Network, the national accounting firm association of RSM McGladrey, Inc.  RSM McGladrey, working with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, serves clients' needs from more than 100 offices nationwide.  Working together, these two separate organizations are the seventh largest provider of accounting, tax and consulting services in the U.S.  RSM McGladrey and McGladrey & Pullen can satisfy clients' growing global needs through their affiliation with RSM International, which serves clients from more than 620 offices over 80 countries around the world.  As a member of the McGladrey Network, Wall Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. has access to the resources and services RSM McGladrey and McGladrey & Pullen provide their own clients.

Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies -- Silver Sponsorship

Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT), an aerospace services company, was founded in 1994 by Harold Stinger and Dr. Kam Ghaffarian. We are headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland with locations throughout the country. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and providing high quality support in the areas of Engineering, Science, Project Management and Information Technology. SGT is ISO 9001:2000 and CMMI Level 3 certified. We support substantial contracts for various government agencies including NASA, DoD, NOAA, USGS, and USAID. We also maintain strong affiliations and active partnerships with companies throughout the nation and work to Achieve Results and Exceed Expectations.

Our expertise in managing multi-million dollar contracts, along with our world class technical background, facilitates effective support of individual projects and ensures the overall success of our customers’ programs. At SGT, we take pride in fulfilling the needs of our customers and exceeding their expectations. We have a history of successful, high quality contract performance and have been recognized with some of the most prestigious industry awards for the outstanding quality of our services, including the NASA George M. Low Award.