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About Hudson Valley Technology & Commerce

HVT&C's MISSION STATEMENT: HVT&C is a non-profit membership business association whose mission is to facilitate the emergence of the mid-Hudson Valley as a nationally competitive high-tech corridor. In the interest of maintaining a high quality of life for all residents, this will be accomplished by promoting IT business and employment opportunities, by fostering the creation of a balanced and sustainable economy, and through linking individual professionals, businesses, schools, other non-profit groups, and governmental agencies. HVT&C seeks to contribute on many levels to a regional economic environment that supports the planned growth of information and new technology sectors.

GENERAL GOALS:
1. To create for all residents:
    * more I.T./new technology employment opportunities
    * improved, sustainable and "green" quality of life
    * a nationally competitive I.T. corridor here
2. To be a catalyst for:
    * a favorable I.T. business environment here
    * identifying the resources necessary to support a high-tech corridor here
    * attracting capital here
    * positive governmental action related to our local I.T. sector
    * attracting more I.T. workers and companies into this area

IMMEDIATE DELIVERABLES:
1. To become the local I.T. sector's visible and active business association entity, representing the membership's needs;
2. To have monthly networking opportunities, speaker venues and special events which promote the HVT&C mission;
3. To disseminate general information relevant to the HVTC mission and membership needs;
4. To join with other Valley-wide initiatives relevant to membership goals;
5. To be a gate-keeper for funding, training and networking opportunities, etc., relevant to our membership;
6. To maintain an interactive website that will act as a regional I.T. "service center";
7. To advocate before local governmental entities, etc., on behalf of the membership's needs and aspirations.