BDPA Welcomes State Farm as Gold Level Corporate Sponsor

State Farm has become the latest Gold Level partner at the highly anticipated 2014 National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, 5-9 August 2014.

Dr. Craig Brown

Dr. Craig Brown, National BDPA president said: "On behalf of the National Board of Directors and the National Executive Committee It is my honor and privilege to welcome State Farm as a returning Gold Level Sponsor. We could not provide the member services that our professional and student members receive without the support of organizations like State Farm.”

The event has grown tremendously in both size and recognition since inception, and has become well known for its unique networking style and high value content and creative social events.  BDPA is pleased to have substantial State Farm funding to pilot its 1st Annual BDPA Mobility Application Showcase this year in Indianapolis.

Theonnie Shields, State Farm systems manager, commented: "State Farm is proud to be a Gold Level partner of BDPA. We continue to value our partnership with BDPA. We look forward to being a sponsor of the BDPA Mobile Application Showcase Pilot at the 2014 National BDPA conference in Indianapolis Indiana."

BDPA is recognized nationally as a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States. BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support and services for youth and adult Information Technology professionals.

For more information on 36th Annual National BDPA Conference, contact Wayne Hicks, Director, BDPA Corporate Sales Department, corpsales@bdpa.org, (301) 584-3135 ext. 108.

BDPA Corporate Epsilon Award Winners: Top 11 Companies for Blacks In Technology

BDPA will recognize several of America’s corporate giants and accomplished individuals at this year’s 35th Annual BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair, August 14-17, 2013, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC. BDPA created the Epsilon Award to recognize and celebrate key contributions and accomplishments of its members and supporters.

National BDPA Corporate Epsilon Awards recognizing corporate achievement are awarded to corporations who have demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding that fostering a culture of diversity has a bottom line business case value. Each year, National BDPA surveys Fortune 1000 companies to make an assessment of their internal workplace and career development climate using the following rating categories:

• Tenure, Promotions and Terminations
• Leadership Development and Advancement programs
• Supplier Diversity programs
• Community Outreach programs

This year, National BDPA is pleased and honored to recognize eleven (11) corporations with the Corporate Epsilon Award. These corporations are finalists for 'The Top Company For Blacks in Technology' award that will be announced on Saturday, August 17th during the Awards Gala:

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
2. Health Care Service Corporation
3. HP
4. Intel
5. Johnson & Johnson (2012 Winner!)
6. Merck
7. Monsanto
8. State Farm Insurance
9. Wal-Mart
10. WellPoint
11. Wells Fargo

BDPA is recognized nationally as a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States. BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support and services for youth and adult information technology professionals. Contact Wayne Hicks, Director, BDPA Corporate Sales Department by phone (301.584-3135) or email (corpsales@bdpa.org) if you need more information on BDPA sponsorship program.

Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There for BDPA with a Silver-Level Corporate Sponsorship

Built on a foundation of shared values, quality service and relationships, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength, State Farm recently became a Silver Level Corporate Sponsor for the 35th Annual National BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair titled, “Diverse Opportunities In The Age of Convergence” on August 14-17, 2013, Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D. C.

"State Farm is proud to be a Silver level sponsor and values the continued relationship with BDPA," stated Theonnie Shields, State Farm Systems Manager.

Teaming up with organizations like BDPA that share State Farm’s vision and commitment to building safer, stronger, and better educated communities, the State Farm corporate sponsorship will provide support for BDPA key initiatives that promote STEM and help close the digital divide.

Monique Berry

Monique Berry, National BDPA President said, "BDPA would like to thank State Farm Insurance for their support. Their contribution will help us achieve our goal of filling the STEM pipeline with computer scientists, engineers and other tech professionals. State Farm's participation in our Technology Career Fair on August 16-17 will present the D.C. community with employment opportunities at State Farm as well as other participating companies."

As a global member-focused technology organization with 46 local BDPA chapters in the United States, BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support, and services for youth and adult Information Technology professionals. BDPA is honored to partner with a world class organization such as State Farm.

For more information on BDPA’s 35th Annual National Conference, contact Wayne Hicks, Director, BDPA Corporate Sales Department, corpsales@bdpa.org, (301) 584-3135.