SIM Boston boasts more than 425 current members; contributes more than $277K to local outreach programs since 1977
The Boston Chapter of SIM, the longest continuously running premier professional organization serving the needs of IT leaders in the Eastern New England area, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Since 1977, the organization has been influential in shaping the local IT market, cultivating the next generation of technology leaders and practitioners, and boasts a long, successful history of philanthropy, supporting a number of important outreach programs such as local STEM initiatives, Boston Public Schools and youth advancement programs. This steadfast commitment sets SIM Boston apart from any other IT organization in the community. To learn more, visit: www.simboston.org
- Check out video testimony from our member community: http://simboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SIM-Boston-Cut-2-SD-1.mp4
This year, the annual SIM Boston Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing will take place on June 14th at the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, MA. One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, proceeds of this important event will support the SIM Boston Community Outreach Programs and Outreach Partners: Year Up, Tech Boston, Latino Stem Alliance, Jr. Tech and the SIM Boston Future Potential in IT program outreach to area colleges and universities. Last year, the annual golf outing raised $64k. To register for this event, please visit: http://simboston.org/event/golf-outing-2017/
The Boston Chapter, the largest chapter within SIM, comprises 10% of the national membership which is closing in on 5,000 members across 43 chapters. Through more than 50 networking and knowledge sharing opportunities each year including the CIO Roundtable, Technology Leadership Roundtable and Education Roundtable, SIM Boston serves as an invaluable professional resource to those dedicated to advancing the technology industry.
According to Sue Bergamo, Technology Strategist at Microsoft Corporation, SIM Boston Board Member since 2012 and Co-Chair Member Career Development Program, “SIM Boston is not just an organization consisting of Information Technology leaders, it is also a family that supports, learns from and appreciates the differences that each of us brings to our membership. As leaders, we work to educate and develop the next generation of IT leaders in the Boston area and do so through over 40 programs that have an outreach to all levels and roles with the technology industry.”
Tom Catalini, Senior Director of IT for the MFA Boston, Board Trustee and SIM Boston member since 2007 notes, “SIM Boston is probably the single best investment any IT leader could make in their career. SIM is the best-connected group of IT professionals at all levels in the Boston area, hands-down. There is no better place to get advice, help, and support for growing your IT leadership capabilities. There is no better place to give back to the IT community.”
To learn more about how you can join SIM Boston, please visit: www.simboston.org
About SIM
The Boston Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) is the leading professional organization for senior information technology executives, leading IT consultants, and academicians in the greater Boston area who play key roles in the use of information technology in their organizations. Boston SIM offers a collaborative exploration of best practices, trends, and lessons learned.
