Podcast Released Discussing Upcoming Veterans Edge Conference

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 22, 2010 -
RALEIGH, N.C. – John Crites, president and CEO of the Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), has announced the release of a podcast discussing the upcoming Veterans Edge conference, scheduled for Tuesday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Brier Creek Country Club, located at 9400 Club Hill Drive.  TTEC is partnering with the Financial Executives Networking Group and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association to host this daylong networking event to help facilitate the transition of veterans from military to business careers.  In the podcast, Crites explains why these organizations decided to partner for the event, the goal of the conference, who should attend and why this is an important event for the Triangle.  To download the podcast, visit www.mmipublicrelations.com/podcasts/entry/the-veterans-edge-conference/.

QUOTES:
“We are convinced that the leadership skills these veterans have attained through military careers can translate into highly successful corporate leadership,” said Crites.  “This podcast explains our reasons for holding a conference to facilitate this transition and why we think it will be a positive experience for our attendees and for the entire Triangle community.”

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
Veteran’s Edge Podcast
www.mmipublicrelations.com/podcasts/entry/the-veterans-edge-conference/

Veteran’s Edge Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/pages/Veterans-Edge-Conference/101253929917896

DETAILS:
- The conference will include insights from senior executives in the Triangle region who have extensive military backgrounds, as well as perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from military to business careers.  Additionally, local business leaders will be in attendance to speak about the professional job market and strategies for success in the job search.

- Any active or retired military member interested in pursuing a professional career is welcome to attend.  There is no cost to military veterans.  

- For more information, visit www.veteransedge.org or contact Martha Hoelzer at (919) 672-3436 or mhoelzer@ncttec.net.

ABOUT THE VETERANS EDGE CONFERENCE:
The Veterans Edge conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) have partnered with the Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) to garner a multidimensional array of executives to volunteer their time for this daylong event to facilitate the transition from a military to business career.  Veterans will have the full day and evening to obtain the direct perspectives of the executive teams.  For more information, visit www.veteransedge.org or contact Martha Hoelzer at (919) 672-3436 or mhoelzer@ncttec.net.

ABOUT TRIANGLE TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVES COUNCIL:
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuous education and economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina through the collaboration among leaders in the management community.  The council resources are primarily volunteers comprised of executive technology leadership in this region.  TTEC sponsors who share the commitment for economic development in the area provide additional resources.  The organization also partners with local universities and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) to extend shared expertise to aspiring students and technology ventures.  For more information please visit www.ncttec.net.

Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
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