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CompTIA Study Finds Tech Hubs Where You Wouldn’t Expect Them

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Topping the list overall were two cities in North CarolinaCharlotte and Raleigh. As technology permeates every corner of our personal and professional lives, employment opportunities are expanding across the nation and fueling job growth in regions not traditionally thought of as tech hubs,” Hammervik said in a news release.

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Conference Circuit: Storage Space

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The Energy Storage Association’s 26th Annual Conference and Expo begins in Charlotte, North Carolina, next week. More than 2,000 influential leaders and decision makers from 750 companies will gather in Charlotte with global experts to shape the future of the energy storage industry. Venue: Charlotte Convention Center.

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How an American Beer Hit a German Tradeshow’s Center Stage

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Proving its global reach, the Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, North Carolina, is participating in a massive tradeshow in Germany later this month. Instead, the major industrial technology tradeshow, at which Obama will participate in the opening , will feature a brew from back home—albeit one inspired by Germany.

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Are Zip Lines Safe? Industry Faces New Questions Following Girl’s Death

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A fatal zip-line accident involving a 12-year-old girl in North Carolina has legislators talking regulation at the state level. Such issues are currently being addressed in North Carolina, where legislators are debating whether industry accreditation programs are enough to keep the public safe. Is Certification Enough?

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Calling on Members: Tech Association Embarks on Statewide Tour

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We really want to be able to tell a story about how specifically in North Carolina there is a diverse range in markets and how companies have gone to each of those regions and built businesses that have helped North Carolina’s economy.

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Conference Circuit: Break Free

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On Sunday, correctional personnel at all levels will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, to mark the start of the American Jail Association’s annual meeting. Venue: Charlotte Convention Center. Association: American Jail Association (AJA). Conference: 34th Annual Conference and Jail Expo. Have a Meeting on the Horizon?

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CompTIA Helps Build New Tech Foundations for the Underemployed

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The association’s philanthropic arm, Creating IT Futures, is expanding its free training program for individuals looking to enter the information technology field. The world of information technology can be a great opening for unemployed or underemployed people seeking new careers. Paul metro area.