Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies

January 2019

Phorum 2019 Demo Pit Applications: OPEN!

Cover Story

How to Convert Diversity Aspirations into a Competitive Advantage

Contributed by Howard Fischer Associates

It is widely acknowledged that diversity is good business. As evidenced by a recent study from McKinsey & Company, companies with more diverse leadership teams – in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and age – outperform their competition.

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If you would like to write the cover story for upcoming editions of PACT Times, please contact Amanda Nardi Di Filippo by January 15.

News & Announcements

Apply Now to Pitch at Phorum 2019

Phorum 2019

Phorum 2019: Becoming a Digital Disruptor – Re-imagining Technology, Experiences, and Talent will feature lightning talks and panel discussions by industry analysts, technology visionaries and business executives. We're looking for startup companies whose technology is addressing at least one of the following areas: Mobile, blockchain, IoT, big data and analytics, machine learning/AI, privacy and security.

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There is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

Refer a Mentor & PACT Buys Lunch

Mentor Connect

Do you know Successful CEO Founders? If so, we want to meet them as we’re currently seeking mentors ready to give back to rising startups. Refer a friend and receive a $50 gift card to Marathon Grill. The referral must fit the criteria of a Successful CEO Founder in order to qualify.

Please send your referral(s) to Jennifer Cohen.

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Talent Connect: Find Jobs & Recruit Talent

Sponsored by:

PACT Foundation Breakfast

March 6 | 8 - 10:30 a.m.
The Lucy | 231 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Title Sponsor:

Technology Executive Roundtable and Customer Connect

Exclusive Event for Senior IT Executives
PACT reserves the right to determine attendance eligibility.

March 14 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Dell Boomi | 1400 Liberty Ridge Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087

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Sponsored by:

Phorum 2019

April 4 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sugarhouse Event Center | 1001 N Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Presented by:

26th Annual Enterprise Awards

May 13 | 5 - 9 p.m.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 300 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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SAVE THE DATE

PACT Events: See What's Up Next

PACT Times, weekly email messages, and social media accounts keep you informed about upcoming events with open registration, but did you know you can access a PDF of PACT's planning calendar for the entire year via our website?

Follow the link below and mark your calendars for the events that interest you. Don't forget to check back regularly - this document is updated often!

Contact Danielle Pinto for more information on specific events.

View 2018-2019 Event Calendar Now »

Interested in Sponsoring an Event?

Please contact Dianne Strunk for more information.

TALENT CONNECT: FEATURED JOBS

Talent Connect Job Board is sponsored by ORS Partners

Chariot Solutions

LATEST JOBS: Mobile Developers, Senior Java/Spring Engineers

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TalentFlex

LATEST JOBS: Data Scientist, Senior Software Engineer

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PACT Spotlights & Deals

PeopleJoy: The Secret to Attracting and Retaining Today’s Top Talent

More than 44 million Americans carry $1.5 trillion of outstanding student loan debt, which is the second largest debt in the United States behind mortgages. Companies that want to attract and retain talent are offering alternative benefits like student loan repayment assistance to address this problem.

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