Technology Companies to be Recognized for Achievements at Greater Richmond Technology Council Gala.

RICHMOND, Va. -- The night sky will be bright with technology stars on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, when the Greater Richmond Technology Council (GRTC) announces the winners of the eleventh annual Technology Stars awards during a gala dinner at the Richmond Marriott. The event, which starts at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception followed by dinner at 7:00pm, has become a "must attend" on the calendars of central Virginia's technology entrepreneurs and executives.

The GRTC's annual Technology Stars Gala celebrates a diverse blend of start-up and established companies and their achievements in an equally diverse set of award categories. This year's finalists are:

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland's Emerging Company Award

. bayMountain - a leading Virginia managed hosting and co-location provider, bayMountain ensures its clients' IT systems and software resources are at peak performance and availability

. EverDrive, LLC - developers of an innovative process that connects all links in the supply-chain for used automotive parts, EverDrive has become a leading supplier to major auto parts retailers

. NetBaldwin, LLC - one of the mid-Atlantic region's top Search Engine Optimization firms, NetBaldwin delivers measurable results to companies looking to maximize their Web presence

. SnagAJob.com - the nation's largest hourly-wage job site, SnagAJob.com offers creative solutions to the hourly job recruiting process for both job seekers and employers

. The Computer Solution Company (CSC) - providing technology services throughout the mid-Atlantic region, CSC also offers the Forensic Advantage software suite to enable secure, reliable criminal justice data solutions

SMARTBOX Portable Storage's Community Support Award

. Capital One - dedicated to community service to effect meaningful change, Capital One is a recognized community support leader through its financial education initiative and support of community programs

. Dominion Foundation - the Community-based Coordinated Services System (CCSS) is dedicated to improving access and linkages to long-term support and services for seniors and adults with disabilities.

. Oliver Creative - a premium Web design and development company, Oliver Creative supports a number of community programs and created the Hayes Hitzeman Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome education and prevention

. SyCom Technologies & The William Byrd Community House - SyCom Technologies provided a complete network upgrade for William Byrd Community House, a Richmond based social services provider working with low income families

. Technology Assurance Group - TAG provides IT support and consulting to help build capacity in the non-profit community in collaboration with TechSoup

Strategic Staffing Solutions' IT Builders Award

. Data Blueprint - an IT consulting firm specializing in data solutions, Data Blueprint gives its clients better access to the data that drives their business intelligence and business growth

. Dominion Digital - a business and technology consulting company, Dominion Digital helps companies improve business performance through pragmatic hands-on process optimization and technology implementation

. IndigeTech - providing Performance Dashboards to state agencies that enable at-a-glance performance measurement and data analytics, IndigeTech is a leading-edge developer of Dashboard technology

. Synergy Systems - offering innovative automated and coordinated solutions to workforce, supply-chain and inventory needs for manufacturing, retail, service and supply companies, Synergy Systems creates synchronized enterprise

. Technology Assurance Group - a full-service IT consulting company providing technology support to the mid-Atlantic non-profit community, Technology Assurance Group turns not-works into networks

Qimonda's Technology Innovation Award

. Castle Technologies - developers of innovative software solutions for disease management and electronic health record systems, Castle Technologies helps prevent and manage the onset of chronic diseases

. Intelliject - creators of the state-of-the-art EpiCard auto-injector, Intelliject offers safe and effective technology for life-saving and life-enhancing injectable therapies

. ION Healthcare - specializing in technology to manage sleep apnea disease, ION currently manages over 1,000 patients with its patented, HIPPA-compliant data recorder and web-based reporting system

. LogicDepot - offering a customizable, scalable and secure web-based business intelligence gathering engine, LogicDepot gives companies fast access to information in a fast-moving business climate

. Mediaflux - developers of the MediafluxOrchard presentation and marketing resource management system, Mediaflux provides comprehensive marketing and presentation tools that streamlines communication between business and customer

IBM's Leadership Award

. Katherine Busser, CIO, US Credit Card division, Capital One - an active participant in community organizations throughout her career, Ms. Busser is a driving force in Capital One's Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise program

. Glenn Davis, President, BranCore Technologies - Mr. Davis is active on the Board of Directors of the VCU School of Business, working to expand the facilities of both the School of Business and the School of Engineering

. Michael King, Eastern Regional Manager, Northrup Grumman - originator of the Northrup Grumman IT Infrastructure Partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mr. King has helped bring significant capital investment and job growth to the state

. Robert Mattauch, Dean & Commonwealth Professor, VCU School of Engineering - a tireless advocate of engineering education, Prof. Mattauch helped create the VCU School of Engineering, which has awarded over 800 degrees since May, 2000

. Lisa Spenik, Director Managed Solutions, COMSYS - Ms. Spenik has been instrumental in the growth of the IT sector of the central Virginia economy, and has worked to create on-shore alternatives to off-shoring IT jobs

Computer Resource Team's Technology SkillBuilder Award

. Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology - the Appomattox Regional Governor's School nurtures gifted and talented creative thinkers, leaders, artists, innovators and pioneers in the fine, performing and technological arts

. Chesterfield Technical Center (CTC) Cisco Networking RFT Capstone Project - through the Cisco Networking project, CTC prepares students for successful careers in the Computer Support/Networking field, giving them the opportunity to interact with IT professionals in the Greater Richmond business community

. kSero Corporation, Innovative Cognitive Learning Project for BrainGain After-School Program - leveraging technology to enhance learning, kSero helps children and adults gain focus and enhance brain function

. McGuireWoods LLP, McGuireWoods Connect - McGuireWoods Connect enables the firm to work more collaboratively with their clients via an extranet, allowing for secure real-time interaction

. Timmons Group, Summer Intern Program - seeking out future leaders, Timmons Group teaches interns technical skills ranging from Computer Assisted Design (CAD), to the use of complex design software such as InDesign

The Platinum Sponsor of the 2006 GRTC Technology Stars Gala is Capital One. Additional sponsors of the event are e+, Hewlett-Packard, and Network Appliance.

The Greater Richmond Technology Council is an association of businesses and organizations working together to promote the success of technology companies, and the growth of the technology sector of the Central Virginia economy.