Illinois
Technology Association Announces Finalists
for the 2012 ITA CityLIGHTS Award
Winner of the CityLIGHTS Award to be Announced
May 3
Chicago, IL – April 19, 2012 – The Illinois Technology Association
(ITA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2012 ITA CityLIGHTS Award.
“ITA is thrilled to announce the 2012
CityLIGHTS Award finalists,” said Fred Hoch, President, ITA. “This year’s
nominees exemplify the terms of the CityLIGHTS Award. Through their continued
support and involvement in the local technology industry, Chicago and the surrounding area will
continue to grow as a hub for the technology community.”
The CityLIGHTS
Award is presented to an individual or business
that actively and consistently supports the growth of the Illinois technology
industry through demonstrated collaborative involvement that brings a spotlight
on the community.
The winner will be determined by the ITA Board of Directors and will
be announced on May 3, 2012, a week prior to the CityLIGHTS Awards Gala which
will be held on May 10, 2012..
2012 ITA CityLIGHTS Award Finalists::
·
Dan Lyne, World Business Chicago
·
Matt Moog, ViewPoints Network
·
The Office of the
Mayor of Chicago
·
Dennis Roberson, Illinois
Institute of Technology
·
Phil Tadros, Doejo
The 2012 winner will join a list of renown and
accomplished companies and individuals, including Howard
Tullman, Jack Noonan, and Linda Darragh, among others.
The ITA CityLIGHTS
Awards Galawill be held on May 10, 2012 in the Great Hall at Chicago Union
Station. The event is attended by more
than 700 executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology champions from
the breadth and depth of Illinois business.
To sponsor, purchase a table or tickets to the event, visit www.illinoistech.org. The Gala is an opportunity for the industry
to connect, socialize, and celebrate the continued success of the technology
industry in Illinois and the growing importance of this economic sector.
About the
Illinois Technology Association
The
Illinois Technology Association (ITA) is the driving force behind the growth of
Illinois' vibrant technology industry. Providing programs and services focused
on business development, visibility, and talent attraction, ITA accelerates the
growth of member company’s businesses. ITA brings growth-stage industry
companies together, leveraging the connections and experiences of the community
to increase the overall success rate of the local industry. Championing
the development and application of technologies and leveraging its
transformative nature, ITA is an invaluable resource for growing companies.
Contact the ITA at headquarters@illinoistech.org, follow
the discussion on Twitter at @itabuzz, and visit www.illinoistech.org
to find out more about how ITA supports the growth of the local industry.
Contact:
Paige Sims, Illinois Technology Association, 312.924.1052, paige@illinoistech.org