Society for Information Management (SIM) Central CT

What Society for Information Management (SIM) Central CT does

The Society for Information Management (SIM) Central Connecticut Chapter is a local affiliate of SIM, the 55-year-old (founded 1969) non-profit membership association for senior technology executives and CIOs. The chapter serves the Greater Hartford and central Connecticut region, including parts of lower Massachusetts, operating as a peer-networking and leadership-development community for senior IT decision-makers, IT managers and directors, technology consultants, and STEM students. It runs an annual Technology Leadership Summit (200+ attendees), a scholarship golf tournament, networking events, and university engagement programs through partnerships such as the UConn School of Business CIMBA program.

The chapter's portfolio includes the core membership product, an Info-Tech Research Group partnership embedding complimentary research blueprints and diagnostics into member benefits, the SIM Leadership Institute's tiered programs (Emerging Leaders, Rising Leader Forums, Executive Leader Forum), the new self-paced Emerging Leader Development (ELD) course, and the SIM Career Center. Supporting assets include the SIM Foundation (over $1.5M contributed annually to STEM causes across all chapters), the Advanced Practices Council, MIS Quarterly Executive journal, and SIM Women affinity group. The 2026 summit was themed 'Leading in the Age of AI,' signaling the chapter's positioning as a convener on AI-driven transformation for IT leadership.

SIM Central CT generates revenue almost entirely from annual membership dues, with individual memberships priced at $200 (retired), $205 (non-profit), and $350 (for-profit), and enterprise memberships starting at $505 (non-profit) and $905 (for-profit), all on a calendar-year subscription cycle. The go-to-market is community-led: prospective members apply through the chapter website and are reviewed by a membership committee, with ongoing engagement through peer groups, SIM Connect newsletters, LinkedIn/Twitter presence, and in-person events. The organization is funded through dues and corporate sponsorships rather than equity investment.

Name

Society for Information Management (SIM) Central CT

Legal name

Society for Information Management

Website

https://simcentralct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Society for Information Management (SIM) Central Connecticut Chapter is a non-profit professional membership association serving senior IT executives, CIOs, and technology leaders in Greater Hartford and central Connecticut through peer networking, leadership development programs, and an annual Technology Leadership Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SIM generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues. The organization offers individual memberships (for-profit, nonprofit, retired) and enterprise memberships for organizations with multiple employees. Membership provides access to local chapter events, national programs, leadership development, networking, and STEM outreach opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SIM Central CT operates as a nonprofit professional membership association that connects senior IT executives, CIOs, and technology leaders in the Central Connecticut and lower Massachusetts region through peer networking events, leadership development programs (RLF, Leadership Foundations, ELD), an annual Technology Leadership Summit, career resources, and STEM scholarship outreach. Membership is offered in individual and enterprise tiers with annual dues, and members gain access to chapter events, Info-Tech research partnerships, and national SIM programs.

Product overview

SIM Central CT is a professional membership association for IT executives, CIOs, and technology leaders in Central Connecticut. The organization operates as a unified chapter offering peer networking, leadership development programs, and career resources. The portfolio includes the core chapter membership with Info-Tech Research Group partnership benefits (providing research blueprints and diagnostics), the SIM Leadership Institute with tiered programs for emerging, rising, and executive leaders, the Emerging Leader Development (ELD) self-paced online training, a career center, and the annual Technology Leadership Summit. These offerings work together to connect technology leaders, develop their careers, and support STEM education through scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIM Leadership Institute: Leadership development programs for technology managers and executives at all career stages
• Rising Leaders Forum (RLF)
• SIM Foundation
• SIM Women
• Advanced Practices Council (APC)
• MIS Quarterly Executive (MISQE)

Products and services

• SIM Central Connecticut Chapter Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 leaders have graduated from RLF leadership programs since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ConRes IT SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026ConRes IT Solutions partnered with SIM Central CT to present the Technology Leadership Summit on May 5, 2026 in Hartford. The full-day event titled 'The Direction of the Industry: Leading in the Age of AI' featured industry leaders and innovators sharing insights on technology trends and AI's impact on business. The partnership enables expert keynote speakers and tailored breakout sessions to elevate perspectives and expand networks.
• Info-Tech Research GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM Central CT has formed a partnership with Info-Tech Research Group to provide additional resources for members. Through this relationship, Info-Tech offers complimentary access to specific research and services including Select Research Blueprints (released monthly), One Business Vision Diagnostic annually, access to Info-Tech Webinars, and purchasing incentives on Info-Tech Memberships. The partnership provides unbiased and highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic decisions.
• UConn School of Business (CIMBA Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM Central CT participates in UConn's Careers in Information Management and Business Analytics (CIMBA) event, where SIM Members and Board Members interact with School of Business students. In 2022-2023, over 278 students participated in these career-focused events.
• SIM FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SIM Foundation supports STEM education and chapter outreach programs. SIM chapters collectively contribute over $1.5 million yearly to STEM-focused organizations. The foundation coordinates national alliance partners that focus on STEM education and enables chapters to give back to local communities through scholarships and educational initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISSA (Information Systems Security Association): International nonprofit membership organization of cybersecurity professionals. Comparable as a peer because it targets senior IT/security leaders via local chapters, events, and member benefits much like SIM.
• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, security, and audit professionals. Comparable as a peer because it serves a similar senior IT decision-maker audience with membership dues, chapters, certifications, and conferences.
• AFCEA International: Nonprofit professional association serving defense, intelligence, and technology leadership communities with chapters, conferences, and STEM programs. Comparable to SIM in structure and chapter-based membership model.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis): International professional association for business analysis and related IT/business professionals. Comparable as a peer through chapter-based membership, events, certifications, and member dues revenue model.
• Society for Information Management (SIM) National: The parent national organization of SIM Central CT. Same mission, brand, and programming model for IT executives; comparable as a peer because the chapter operates as a direct local affiliate of the national entity.

Emerging players

• CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives): Professional organization for healthcare CIOs and senior IT leaders. Comparable to SIM because it serves a specialized senior IT executive population through membership, events, and leadership development programs.
• ITMA (IT Management Association) - local IT leadership groups: Regional IT executive peer groups and leadership forums (e.g., local CIO roundtables). Comparable as smaller, locally-focused professional communities serving the same senior IT decision-maker segment as SIM chapters.

Broad incumbents

• PMI (Project Management Institute): Large global professional association for project management professionals with chapters worldwide. Comparable to SIM as a larger, more established membership association serving a related professional IT/business audience.
• CompTIA: Major trade association for the global IT industry, with member companies and training/certification programs. Comparable as a broader industry association that overlaps with SIM's IT leadership audience.

Others

• Gartner CIO Communities: Vendor-led research and advisory firm that operates CIO peer communities, events, and executive programs. Comparable as a competitive substitute that provides peer learning and research access to the same senior IT executive audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SIMint
• Facebookfacebook.com/societyforinformationmanagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sim-central-ct

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investments

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