I'm really excited to announce that sponsorship for ITPalooza on 12/12/12 is officially open. We have received tremendous response to the opportunities which you can review at the Official Sponsorship Page. Sponsors will have the opportunity to reach hundreds of South Florida IT Professionals as well as User Group Organizers and Community Leaders. If you are interested in becoming an ITPalooza sponsor, please email me at Alex@SherlockTech.com or call 305-458-5579. 

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Silicon Valley is still the biggest hot spot for tech jobs in the U.S., but Florida is not too far behind at number 4!

Mashable: Florida #4 for Tech Jobs
Monday October 8, staff reporter

Most of the 10 biggest tech hot spots were dominated by the coasts of the United States. Dulles Tech Corridor in Northern Virginia had nearly 8,000 tech jobs posted, making it the third-biggest tech region. Florida’s High Tech Corridor, which is made up of a mix of aerospace, digital media and energy companies, had 7,752 tech jobs posted in the period, making it the fourth biggest. Click image for the full Infographic. More..

Launch Pad to open tech accelerator in downtown Miami
Monday October 1, Nancy Dahlberg, Miami Herald

MIAMI - Through a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership slated to be announced Friday, a new technology business accelerator designed to recruit and cultivate high-growth start-ups is coming to downtown Miami. The Launch Pad Tech Accelerator, created by The Launch Pad, an entrepreneurial resource center at the University of Miami, is backed by nearly $1.5 million in public-sector funding. Miami-Dade County is contributing $1 million over four years; the Miami Downtown Development Authority is investing $460,000 for operational expenses over two years. More..

Calling All Tech Group Leaders
Monday September 24, staff reporter.

We're inviting all tech group leaders and all IT professionals to participate in the planning of ITPalooza -  South Florida Tech Holiday Party 12/12/12. Please visit the SherlockTech website for the event information, and contact Alex directly for the Tuesday 4pm weekly conference call details.

ITPalooza 12/12/12 Musician Call
Monday September 24, staff reporter.

Calling all Musicians. The "Palooza" part of the ITPalooza -  South Florida Tech Holiday Party 12/12/12, is for the live music performed by musicians from our tech community. If you are a decent to good musician and want to join the ITPalooza band, let us know by contacting Alex directly! Lenny Chesal is our band director and drummer extraordinaire.

It's Oktoberfest fun with Peak10
Monday September 3, staff reporter.

Join Peak 10 at their Oktoberfest Open House on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a taste of Bavaria with great seasonal food and beverages as you network and socialize with some of the top thought leaders and business professionals in our area. RSVP today! 

Try "Apply with LinkedIn"

Try the new 'Apply with LinkedIn' button on our website and leverage the power of your profile when applying for a position through the SherlockTech Staffing website. More..

Thank you, 

Alex Funkhouser, 
Alex@SherlockTech.com