OEConnection Receives Information Technology Community Leadership Award

RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UNCOMN.TV Network and NEOSA (Northeast Ohio Software Association - The COSE Technology Network) honored Charles Rotuno, President & CEO of OEConnection LLC, for his leadership and commitment to technology career awareness in Northeast Ohio.  The award was presented at the May 17 "I.T. Future Vision Forum," an event hosted by NEOSA and streamed live by UNCOMN.TV (www.uncomn.tv/live) from Pickwick and Frolic of Cleveland.

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Rotuno received the recognition for enlisting OEConnection as the sole sponsor of Flannel I.T. {Information Technology jobs you'll feel good in} - a web TV series from the newly-launched UNCOMN.TV Network.  As the first of many industry-cluster shows to premiere on the Flannel Channel, Flannel I.T. features fun and engaging information about technology jobs and careers in Northeast Ohio, and is targeted at college students and young professionals.  

"We are committed to promoting technology degrees to local students and spreading the word that career-building jobs are available here for graduates," Rotuno said.  "These initiatives are vital for technology companies such as OEConnection as well as the future of our region."  

Barbara Oney, President of UNCOMN.TV Network said, "We applaud Chuck Rotuno for stepping up to the plate and galvanizing others in the region to participate in pioneering programming.  Thanks to OEConnection's leadership, the Flannel Channel is successfully reaching this young professional audience and engaging with them through the tools they use most: the internet and social media."

Flannel I.T. recently completed a series of eight episodes featuring a sampling of organizations – OEConnection included – that employ I.T. professionals.  In all, 27 Northeast Ohio companies, universities and organizations are featured in the short 7-10 minute episodes.  Utilizing a blend of interview and game-show style formatting, the Flannel Channel offers weekly prize giveaways to encourage viewer participation.  

OEConnection Applications Manager, Brian Garlesky, accepted the award at the I.T. Forum on behalf of Charles Rotuno and OEConnection.  

About OEConnection LLC

OEConnection is the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry and beyond, serving over 20,000 dealership and repair customers.  Customers use OEConnection products over 5 million times each month to market, manage and move original equipment parts, facilitating an estimated $12 billion in annual replacement parts trade.  The company is headquartered in the greater Cleveland area at 4205 Highlander Parkway, Richfield, Ohio, 44286.  Additional information is available at www.oeconnection.com or by emailing Amy French at [email protected].

SOURCE OEConnection LLC

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