WRAL Tech Wire

 Too many IT job openings, not enough talent? It's true

"Help wanted" signs for information technology workers remain up despite a tough economy. When you consider the unemployment rate, it's hard to imagine an industry that has significantly more open positions than there are qualified people to fill them. That is the case for the IT industry. Each year, 80,000 jobs are estimated to become available in the IT profession across the nation.

Jobs wanted

 SEVC coming to Queen City in spring 2013

The 7th annual Southeast Venture Conference will be held on March 13-14 at the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte. The SEVC also is tag-teaming with Internet Summit in Raleigh next month to bring the entrepreneur-focused Startup Summit.

 Will Charlotte erupt as a startup hub?

BIG ideas are in play in the Queen City with the Business Innovation and Growth council seeking data from companies to help create a bigger bonfire of entrepreneurship. Peak 10's top executive is helping lead the way.

 Entrepreneur event to focus on SaaS opportunities

Southern Capitol Ventures is taking a look at software as a service (SaaS) as it resumes its Entrepreneur's Series program on Sept. 19.

 Global Business Development event set in Charlotte

The Business Innovation and Growth Council and the NC Department of Commerce are putting on as conference to promote international business.

 'Successful Exit' advice on tap for BIG event

The Oct. 19 event in Charlotte will include a panel discussion on "Managing the Exit Process / Post Exit: Life after the Deal Is Done."

 Jigsaw’s $142M sale is BIG news for Charlotte entrepreneur

Garth Moulton, who recently moved to the Queen City and is an active member at the Business Innovation and Growth entrepreneurial group, is “the kind of serial entrepreneur that we need,” says BIG’s CEO.

Jigsaw founders include exec in Charlotte