SITAKS Presents an Evening with Joe Calhoon
The Software and Information Technology Association of Kansas, with Generous Support from
Balance Innovations, presents
an evening with Joe Calhoon, co-author of
Prioritize and
On the Same
Page on
Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
All business leaders must consider how to engage employees and
accelerate growth. During Joe's provocative presentation, you will
discover why most businesses are underperforming and what to do about
it. He will also address some concerns specific to the software and IT
industry. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of his latest
book,
On the Same Page.
A networking and cocktail reception (hosted appetizers, cash bar) will
be held from 5:30 to 7 PM and Joe will speak from 7 to 8 PM.
Event registration is $25 for employees of SITAKS member companies and
$35 for nonmembers. Call (913) 894-1394, email rachelhack@sitaks.com
or
download this reservation form and return with payment to register by September 24, 2010. All walk-up registration (attendees
without a paid advance reservation) will be at the nonmember rate.
Special thanks to U, Inc, emfluence and Garmin for their support of this special SITAKS
program. Consider the opportunity for your organization to support an
evening of developing leaders and improving growth among software and IT
partners with Joe Calhoon, the most requested and highest rated speaker
with Covey Leadership Center. Email rachelhack@sitaks.com for
sponsorship information or
download this sponsorship menu.
What is SITAKS?
The Software and Information Technology Association of Kansas (SITAKS) was launched in June 2008 to provide support to Kansas' burgeoning software and information technology (IT) industry. SITAKS is a corporate membership group designed to support Kansas' 3,200 software, information technology and telecommunications companies, as well as companies with large IT departments.
Founding Industry Council members represent the following companies and organizations:
Perceptive Software, Garmin International, Rush Tracking, ThinkGEO, Great Plains Regional Command, Freightquote, LSI, U Incorporated, Chemidex, Kansas State, Wichita State, Enterprise Center of Johnson County, University of Kansas, Netchemia, Horizon Analog, Wichita Technology Corporation, Triple I, Alexander Open Systems, Digital Evolution and SKT.
How Does it Work?
SITAKS is a C-level membership group...a dedicated community of Kansas software and IT companies and executives working to strengthen and expand the sector through advocacy, workforce development, capital formation, and management level education and networking.
Who Should Join?
Kansas software and IT companies, as well as companies with large information technology departments, are eligible to join. Colleges, universities and tech-based economic development groups are also eligible, as well as companies that provide services to the software and IT sector.
You will find value in SITAKS membership if your company has an interest in building connections and establishing your presence within the software and IT sector.
SITAKS' "Lunch & Learn" and "Breakfast Briefing" Series
Nominate presenters here.
The SITAKS Events Committee is seeking speakers to present high level topics relevant to decision-makers within the SITAKS membership at upcoming "Lunch and Learn" events as well as periodic "Breakfast Briefings."
Download and submit this speakers application to info@sitaks.com if you would like to present a topic or nominate a speaker.
Take the Workforce Skills Survey
We need your input! If you haven't done so already, please take the Workforce Skills Survey if you are a Kansas software/business technology company or Kansas company with large IT department. You do not need to be a SITAKS member to complete this survey. The information gained from this survey will be reported to colleges/universities/training entities this fall in an effort to more closely align curriculum with industry needs.
Survey Says...! Click here to view theSurvey Results
Cyberstates Report shows the Kansas IT sector is growing
The 2009 Cyberstates Reports shows that Kansas' High-Tech Industry increased in nearly every category over the previous year. Here are the new stats:
| Kansas and the High-Tech Industry |
2006 |
2007 |
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| Jobs |
53,824 |
58,157 |
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| Establishments |
3,254 |
3,221 |
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| Payroll |
$3.7 B |
$4.2 B |
|
| Average Wage |
$68,474 |
$71,702
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NOTE: Kansas software and IT jobs pay 91% more than the state's average wage. |
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Sector Employment |
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| Communications Services |
26,000 |
27,800 |
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| Computer Systems Design |
8,700 |
9,100 |
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| Engineering Services |
8,400 |
8,900 |
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| Communications Equipment Mfg. |
2,700 |
3,100 |
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| R&D and Testing Labs |
1,800 |
2,800 |
Milken Institute Rates Wichita #24:
According to the Milken Institute's "North America's High-Tech Economy" report published June, 2009, Wichita ranks #24 (up from 2003 ranking of #31) in Top-Performing U.S. and Canadian High Tech Economies.
According to the report, "Aerospace employment is the primary growth engine in the Wichita area, which is home to the headquarters of Cessna Aircraft and Spirit Aerosystems along with major operations for Boeing and Bombardier. In total, almost 39,000 jobs in aerospace are based there." The location quotient - which is a measurement of concentration of technology in the local economy is a whopping 36.7 which means Wichita has 36.7 times more high-tech employment than the average North American metro concentration. Total high-tech employment in Wichita is 50,600.
The Kansas City metro also made the top 50 list; however slipped one position to #31 (from #30 in 2003) with 82,200 high-tech employees and a location quotient of 1.4.
Visit www.milkeninstitute.org to view the entire report.