Softec Celebrates 20 Years of Contributing to the Technology Brilliance of the Central Coast

Anniversary Event May 25 at 5:30 pm Cal Poly Technology Park

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May 06, 2016, 03:58 ET

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Softec, the Central Coast's premier software and technology association, will hold an event to commemorate its 20^th Anniversary. Joshua Erdman, President of Softec will present the 2016 IMPACT (Innovation, Management, Public Service, Advocacy, Community, and Technology) Award, recognize dignitaries and milestone achievements of technology companies and developments from the Central Coast.

Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian presenting certificate for Brilliance in Technology to Softec with Joshua Erdman, President of the Board and Robin Mitchell Hee, Board Member

"Softec has been a leader in innovation and technology on the Central Coast for many years," said Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian. "Their business is a bright spot in our community and I am glad to see their business thrive."

The celebration will take place at Cal Poly Technology Park, Building 83 on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Doors open at 5:30 pm for networking. Presentations will begin at 6pm. Raffle drawings will be held throughout the event, along with heavy hors d'oeuvres, anniversary cake and refreshments.

Softec will be celebrating 20 years of hosting events that provide connections and opportunities within the local technology community. When people come together locally to create opportunities for advancement of technology, business formation or growth that is a "Softec Moment" and it is the mission and goal of their organization. Events include; dinners with technology presentations, Tech Brew monthly meetups, open houses with tours of local tech companies, Women in Technology monthly meetups, and the annual Robotics Expo attended by over 500 people.

RSVP for the 20 year anniversary event.

About Softec
Softec is a nonprofit organization with over 2,000 members committed to creating and promoting technology events for enthusiasts of all ages throughout the community to connect, network, educate and learn.

Our goal is to cultivate relationships, advocacy, and economic development for the software and technology industries here on the Central Coast by aligning local businesses, individuals and educational resources in our community to produce a thriving hub of innovation. Softec hosts monthly Tech Brews spotlighting one of the community's latest technologies, an annual Robotics Expo, several open houses and networking dinners. In addition, Softec facilitates Women in Technology events cultivating a culture of collaboration.

For more information visit: www.softec.org

Media Contacts:
Joshua Erdman, President Softec 805-547-0322
Robin Mitchell Hee, Board Member, Marketing Communications Chair Softec 805-801-8155

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