That's right folks, we have more than 25 sponsors and well over 50 South Florida User Groups supporting ITPalooza and you probably belong to one or more of them. Your User Group will be relying on your support to make their year end meeting a success. Please take advantage of the FREE register now.

It's really easy to get your FREE ITPalooza tickets. You can get a FREE ITPalooza ticket when you select to donate a 'Toys for Tots' gift. Alternatively, $25 tickets are available. We are arranging for the Marines to be onsite to collect all the 'Toys for Tots' gifts.

ITPalooza Twitter Gamification Leaders.
By: James Parish, Nova Southeastern University, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences

Prizes include a Microsoft Surface and 2 iPad Minis. If we are able to achieve 250 followers by 11/21/2012, we will have a drawing for the prize of one iPad Mini at ITPalooza. The contest will be open exclusively to our Twitter followers and all they need to do to be entered is follow @ITPalooza on Twitter. The winner will be drawn at random from a list of our Twitter followers as of 12/11/2012. The winning Twitter follower must be present to win. Otherwise another name will be drawn until we can award the prize to someone at the event.

Many thanks to TriNet, HDI and SherlockTech for sponsoring this great contest!! Stay tuned for other contests to be announced in the upcoming weeks!

Join in the fun and games at TigerDirect and Intel's Holiday Bash
Staff reporter

Gearing up for the season, TigerDirect.com and Intel are throwing a holiday party celebrating the latest in technology featuring the new Windows 8 with celebrity guest Oscar nominated actress Anna Kendrick.

The event will take place on Tuesday, November 20th from 8pm to 11pm at The Moore Building in the Design District (4040 NE 2nd Ave) and will feature 3 floors, each boasting interactive games and complimentary food & drinks.

Highlights include: Ping-pong station by Chalk Ping Pong and Billiards Lounge; palm readers; state-of-the-art photo booth with props; a Destructoid video game lounge; professional race car simulators; brand new technology & gadgets; music by the Dolphins' own DJ Supersede; over 500 giveaways; gift bags full of merchandise and lots, lots more.

To get your free ticket visit http://Techshowcase12.eventbrite.com. Enter the special promo code “Ultrabook” to get upgraded with free valet parking.

Register NOW for SharePoint Saturday
by Michael Hinkley

Do you want to win an XBOX or $100's worth of free training from MVP's and community experts? Then get registered now for SharePoint Saturday South Florida on Saturday December 1st at Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Carl Desantis Bldg.

Lenny Chesal ITPalooza Band Leader Rides for charity
By Lenny Chesel, CMO and VP of Strategic Sales, Host.net. President of South Florida Technology Alliance

It isn't often in life that one gets a chance to alter the status quo, to make a difference. This year I have taken on an exciting challenge, one that will not only change my life, but the lives of others in the State of Florida. Over the course of two days this coming November 16 & 17, I will ride my bicycle from Miami to Key West, 165 Miles and join hundreds working together to raise awareness and much needed funds to help those whose lives are touched by HIV/AIDS.

Cool ITPalooza Postcards
Staff Reporter

Have you seen the cool ITPalooza Postcards that are going around?  Click the image to visit the page where you can download full-size images.

ITPalooza 12/12/12 Musician Call
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.

ITPalooza on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Staff Reporter

We need your help to promote ITPalooza through your favorite social media platform. Visit ITPalooza.com and share using the convenient social bar that should be on the left side of your screen.

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..