CHARLOTTESVILLE,
VA – The Virginia Piedmont Technology (VPTC) and the Charlottesville Venture Group (CVG) have decided to join
forces and merge their organizations. Both
groups are non-profit, private sector entities.
The organizations are leaders in the technology and business
communities in the region. “Both organizations are long-time proponents of entrepreneurial
and technology businesses in the region. By combining our organizations, we strengthen
our ability to advocate for entrepreneurism and technology-based development,” said
Gary Henry, Chairman of the VPTC.
The new combined organization will have over 300 member
companies comprising thousands of technology professionals. Both organizations have offices in downtown Charlottesville and will combine
their groups in a new location.