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BDPA-Detroit Chapter

BSidesDetroit

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Important Information:


When: 

 

Friday - Saturday

June 1-2, 2012

 

Where:

 

Renaissance Conference Center

GM Renaissance Center

Tower 300 Level 2

Detroit, MI 48243

 

Cost:

 

Free (as always!)

 

Schedule:

Click here for this year's talks

RSVP:

 

http://bsidesdetroit.eventbrite.com

 
   

If you would like to attend, please register for a ticket via our Eventbrite page: http://bsidesdetroit.eventbrite.com or by registering via the form at the bottom of this page.

We are very proud to announce that Renaissance Conference Center will host BSidesDetroit 2012! You'll note GM Renaissance Center's prominent presence in the skyline from our logo.

 

 

BSidesDetroit: Facilitating the Security Conversation

BSides Detroit brings the BSides community to a new level and to a place it has never been before: The Destination Conference.

Having a destination security conference in Detroit is about bringing people from all over the country to Detroit, to talk about technical and non-technical topics, to educate and advance the industry in a location that doesn't get much in the way of security conferences, but has a relatively large number of IT and security professionals and students who call it home. 

Participants. BSides Detroit brings the unconference style to information security meet-ups. BSides is about making a conference of, by, and for the participants. Above all, though, we aim to create community, and to facilitate networking.

Speakers. We like speakers, specifically new and local speakers, not necessarily the people who are all over every other conference. We like content, specifically new and emerging content, and not necessarily the stuff that is all over the media.  BSides Detroit is about sharing material frankly, honestly, and directly, for the purpose of informing, educating, and continuing the conversation. 

Sponsors. BSides Detroit’s structure creates a higher degree of engagement. Sponsoring takes your message beyond the vendor booths. BSides Detroit takes your engagement beyond passing out swag, goodies, and tchotchkes. Our sponsors send technical staff and thought leaders who discuss real world problems and offer practical solutions. Be prepared to be a part of the conference, sharing ideas, meeting people, and interacting with the local community. Be prepared to be blown away by BSides Detroit.

The Call for Presenters closed April 30, 2012. Click here to view the submitted talks.

When: June 1-2

Where:

Renaissance Conference Center

GM Renaissance Center

Tower 300 Level 2

Detroit, MI 48243

Cost: Free (as always!)

RSVP: http://bsidesdetroit.eventbrite.com

 

Engage the community

Podcasting:

The local Rats and Rogues podcast is hosting weekly #BSidesDetroit episodes. Listen in as speakers, sponsors, and volunteers discuss what it takes to put on BSides Detroit.

Blogging:

Please click here if you wish to blog about the event, or help publicize something awesome.

Chatting:

As a result of BSides Detroit 2011, we created the #MiSec channel on the Freenode IRC network. #MiSec is for uniting Michigan people interested in discussing security and developing a stronger community fabric. All are welcome.

Tags for flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc:

Please use the tag #BSidesDetroit for content related to this event. Click here to see what folks are tweeting about #BSidesDetroit.

TechTown THRIVE Workshops

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TechTown THRIVE Workshops

 

Month of May, 2012

 

 

Introduction to Social Media - May 29, 5PM, $25

Confused by all the talk about Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and others? This one hour workshop will give you the basics of social media and how it can help your company grow!  Presented by TechTown Mentor Wendy Richardson.


5:00pm - 5:30pm Registration/Networking
5:30pm - 6:45pm Presentation
6:45pm - 7:00pm Q&A

 

For details and to register, please visit http://techtownwsu.org/introduction-to-social-media/.  

 

Market Research Tips and Tricks - May 30, 5PM, $25

This workshop will delve into industry specific resources, where to find financial benchmarks, using social media for research, and more.  Presented by TechTown Mentor Wendy Richardson.

 

5:00pm - 5:30pm Registration/Networking
5:30pm - 6:45pm Presentation
6:45pm - 7:00pm Q&A

 

For details and to register, please visit http://techtownwsu.org/market-research-tips-and-tricks/.

 

Overtime Can Become a Big Elephant in a Small Room - May 31, 10AM, $25

An employer must pay all nonexempt employees overtime for any work over 40 hours in a work week.  In this seminar, Sam McCargo and Reginald Dozier of the law firm Lewis & Munday, PC will discuss how to determine if and when a particular position is exempt, when overtime must be paid, when "comp" time is appropriate, and the potential consequences of a failure to properly classify employees as exempt or nonexempt and/or properly pay overtime.

  

10:00am - 10:15am Registration/Networking

10:15am - 11:45am Presentation

11:45am - 12:00pm Q&A

  

For details and to register, please visit http://techtownwsu.org/singleevent-single_event_idovertime-workshop/.

  

Managing Cash Flow & Operating Your Business - May 31, 5PM, $25

Come learn the key fundamentals every business owner needs to know about managing cash flow.  Led by finance veteran and TechTown Mentor Brian Bach, this workshop will cover a 13-week cash flow model.

 

 

5:00pm - 5:30pm Registration/Networking
5:30pm - 6:45pm Presentation
6:45pm - 7:00pm Q&A

 

For details and to register, please visit http://techtownwsu.org/managing-cash-flow-operating-your-business/.

 

All workshops will be held at TechTown.  Questions?  Please contact Sha'Kara Mack at 313 879-4486 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank" shape="rect"> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

President's Message for April 2012

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Message from the BDPA Detroit Chapter President:


This is a special message to all IT professionals in the metropolitan Detroit area. Many of you may know that BDPA Detroit Chapter is part of a national organization consisting of over 40 chapters across United States. What some of you may not know is that in February 2012 BDPA Detroit Chapter celebrated 30 years of service in Detroit as an IT professional’s organization.

If you have been working in the Detroit area as an IT professional for more than 10 years it is very likely that you have either been a member of BDPA Detroit Chapter, attended a meeting or an event, or have been approached by someone to attend a BDPA Detroit Chapter activity. Many of you acquired a job connection through your BDPA network. If you are among the people described above, I would like to hear from you. If BDPA Detroit Chapter has touched your career (IT or non IT) in anyway, I want to hear from you. Tell me your story.

Listen to the BDPA BlogTalk Radio Interview with Beverly Moore here


In the arena of IT professional organizations in America, BDPA has been the “Best Kept Secret in America”. I know for a fact that BDPA has touched thousands of people’s careers.

Let me tell you my story.

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Pictures from DiscoTech February 26, 2012

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Discotech February 26, 2012

 Pictures taken by Brian Ruben

Also here is a link to an article on the event done by the Michigan Public Radio.

DiscoTech: DDJC Presents Discovering Technology Hosted by Mt. Elliot Makerspace

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DiscoTech: DDJC Presents Discovering Technology Hosted by Mt. Elliot Makerspace

BDPA Detroit hosted technology booths at the event.

 

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