History: BDPA Northern Delaware (2006-2010)

BDPA Northern Delaware chapter was founded in November 2007. The chapter has been remarkably successful over the first few years of its existence. The chapter reaches out to its community through networking, professional programs, education advocacy and active participation in the annual BDPA Technology Conference.


Here are some highlights of BDPA Northern Delaware history:

• 2006 - BDPA Northern Delaware interest group was created after a meeting between Karen Smith and some of her JPMorgan Chase co-workers. The guest speaker at the meeting was Dr. Eugene Richardson, retired Tuskegee Airman.
• 2007 - BDPA Northern Delaware chapter was chartered in November by unanimous vote of the National BDPA Board of Directors.
• 2008 - BDPA Northern Delaware hosted its first Banquet and Educational Showcase at the Sheraton Suites in Wilmington, DE.
• 2009 - BDPA Northern Delaware hosted a Capital Hill session with its congressional representatives. The chapter earned honors at the national BDPA Technology Conference as both 'Best Managed Chapter' and 'Most Developed Chapter'.

• 2010 - BDPA Northern Delaware chapter hosted a regional IT Showcase event and held another Capital Hill session with congressional representatives. The chapter held its first Corporate Advisory Council meeting. The chapter earned honors at the national BDPA Technology Conference as both 'Best Managed Chapter' and '2nd-Runner Up, Chapter of the Year'.

I look forward to seeing how the chapter continues its growth and evolution over the coming years.