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Small businesses make up 58 percent of cyberattack victims.

Sixty percent of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyber attack.

Just 14 PERCENT of small businesses believe their ability to mitigate cyber attacks is highly effective.

On June 18, join us at University Research Park to hear from local cybersecurity experts representing Aberdean Consulting, Gillware Digital Forensics and Infosec about what you need to do to protect your customers and information: http://members.madisonbiz.com/events/details/cybersecurity-expert-panel-presented-by-accelerate-madison-19720

Increased connectivity and more advanced technology heighten the need for improved cybersecurity measures. It is critical that you stay up to date on the most effective ways to protect your business.

Join us Tuesday, June 18, from 8:30-10 a.m. at University Research Park for a discussion on how to identify and combat cyber threats, presented by Accelerate Madison, a program of the Chamber. FBI Special Agent Byron Franz will moderate a panel featuring local cybersecurity experts who will share the best approach to identifying weaknesses and implementing safeguards.

Stay a step ahead of the hackers – register now: http://members.madisonbiz.com/events/details/cybersecurity-expert-panel-presented-by-accelerate-madison-19720

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Why Madison, Wisconsin is a Model for the Next Great Tech Hubs Madison, Wisconsin is one of many non-traditional tech hubs that deserves attention from companies who are looking to establish new offices.

What makes Madison one of the country's top tech hubs? See for yourself on Dec. 12 at the downtown Old National Bank as Accelerate Madison – a program of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce – presents the second annual State of the Sector!

Space is limited for this unique program, where business leaders will gather to network, discuss and learn more about Greater Madison’s current and projected economic standing and competitive positioning as a global technology leader. Register today for this free-for-members event: http://member.greatermadisonchamber.com/events/details/state-of-the-sector-2018-17975

Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Old National Bank, Network Sponsor Verizon and Accelerate Madison Honorarium Sponsor CUNA Mutual Group.

State of the Sector 2018 On Dec. 12, Accelerate Madison will present the State of the Sector, a new signature event that will bring together business leaders from different tech-related industry subsectors to assess Greater Madison s current and projected economic standing and competitive positioning as a global technology....

Registration is now open for the second annual State of the Sector presented by Accelerate Madison, a program of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce!

A new study from CompTIA - The Computing Technology Industry Association named Madison one of America's "Top 20 Tech Towns." On Dec. 12, you will see why as we bring together business leaders to assess and learn more about Greater Madison’s current and projected economic standing and competitive positioning as a global technology leader.

This event is free for Chamber members, but there are only 75 seats available. Sign up now: http://member.greatermadisonchamber.com/events/details/state-of-the-sector-2018-17975

Thank you to Host Sponsor Old National Bank and Accelerate Madison Honorarium Sponsor CUNA Mutual Group.

The future of experiential technology is less than two weeks away: “A Night of Experiential Business” with Accelerate Madison and the Madison XR Meetup! Local companies including Arch Virtual, Aspect Multimedia, GalactaVision, Holos and Strang, Inc. are leveraging Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to showcase their products and services, and you will see their technology firsthand. This is also a great opportunity to network with fellow business leaders and tour the new home of Design Concepts, Inc. in The Lyric Apartments Building.

Sign up here for this free event on May 3: http://member.greatermadisonchamber.com/events/details/a-night-of-experiential-business-presented-by-accelerate-madison-and-madison-xr-meetup-18741

Photo: Rachel E.H. Photography

The space is already filling up for our Accelerate Madison event on May 3, when we will team up for “A Night of Experiential Business” with the Madison XR Meetup! In addition to networking with fellow business leaders, you can check out local companies that are leveraging Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to showcase their products and services, all at the new Design Concepts, Inc. space in The Lyric Apartments Building.

The future of experiential technology is here, and it's waiting for you at this exclusive event. Register now: http://member.greatermadisonchamber.com/events/details/a-night-of-experiential-business-presented-by-accelerate-madison-and-madison-xr-meetup-18741

On May 3, Accelerate Madison and the Madison XR Meetup are teaming up for “A Night of Experiential Business” at the new home of Design Concepts, Inc.! In addition to checking out Design Concepts’ new office in The Lyric Apartments Building at 1010 East Washington Ave., this networking event will also include stations featuring several local companies leveraging Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to showcase their products and services.

Step inside the future of experiential technology with a diverse crowd of Chamber and Madison XR Meetup members. Space is limited, so register today: http://member.greatermadisonchamber.com/events/details/a-night-of-experiential-business-presented-by-accelerate-madison-and-madison-xr-meetup-18741

Photo: Rachel E.H. Photography

This coming Tuesday, Accelerate Madison will take a deep dive into Greater Madison’s tech scene at a sold-out State of the Sector event at Accuray. In addition to exploring economic indicators, Chamber members in attendance will get perspective from a diverse panel of tech leaders, including Google Madison’s Jeff Naughton, HealthMyne and Propeller Health's Mark Gehring, Carex Consulting Group's Rachel Neill and ’s Maurice Cheeks.

Thank you again to host and title sponsor Accuray, as well as Accelerate Madison Honorarium Sponsors Foley & Lardner LLP and CUNA Mutual Group and data partners Madison Region Economic Partnership and University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension.

State of the Sector December 12, 2017 On Dec. 12, Accelerate Madison will present the State of the Sector, a new signature event that will bring together business leaders from different tech-related industry subsectors to assess Greater Madison’s current and projected economic standing and competitive positioning as ...