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Crash a Class at DeVry University | Feb. 13

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Join Tech Council member DeVry University at its upcoming “Crash a Class” event. Attendees have the opportunity to sit in on a class of their choice to see how DeVry’s education model differs from other major colleges and universities. Read more »

The Washington Post Showcases Google Fiber and Innovative KC Tech Companies

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The Washington Post discusses how Google Fiber is acting as a catalyst for new business creation and entrepreneurship within KC’s tech space. Writer Cecilia Kang highlights a budding technology scene “smack in the middle of the nation.” Read more »

Tech Council member AJI Software Hosts One Day User Experience Research Event

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AJI Software invites the Kansas City tech community to join in its one-day workshop focused on User Experience Research Tools and Methods. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry expert Danielle Cooley. Read more »

Tech Council members FishNet Security and Kansas State University Partner to Improve Electrical Systems

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FishNet Security made a generous donation to Kansas State University’s Burns and McDonnell Smart Grid Laboratory. The generous gift will allow university researchers and engineers to study ways to improve electrical systems. Read more »

SparkLabKC launches to support early-stage Internet startups

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SparkLabKC, Kansas City’s newest tech accelerator, officially launched its program to support Internet startups. The program includes resources, knowledge and experience from mentors, regional tech companies and business leaders from the public and private sectors. Read more »

Resilient by Design | Guest blog from KCnext board chairman, Perry Puccetti

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Perry Puccetti, Triple-I CEO and KCnext board chair, discusses the “new reality” in today’s business environment. The new reality, Puccetti says, is not only accepting certain levels of instability, but using them as opportunities to create, innovate and thrive. Read more »

Tech Council member SilverFern discusses software mentoring

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Brett Gibson, founder of Tech Council member SilverFern, discusses mentors in the software industry and their role to mentees. Gibson challenges to mentors to go always go above and beyond expected duties to make a lasting impression. Read more »

Learn more about Tech Council Member LightEdge Solutions’ cloud services

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LightEdge Solutions invites Tech Council members, along with KC’s tech community, to join them for a meet and greet event at Dark Horse Distillery. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about LightEdge Solutions’ cloud services, as well as discuss the latest trends in tech integration. Read more »

STEM Occupations in KC Region Experience High Growth

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According to an article in New Geography, the KC region is a Top 10 U.S. metro (2001 to 2012 percent change) for growth in STEM jobs. The KC region’s concentration of STEM jobs is above the national average, ranking higher than Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Read more »

Google Fiber Attracts Tech Startups to the Kansas City Region

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The Associated Press recently showcased the Google Fiber project, KC Startup Village and KC’s tech scene. According to the journalist, Google Fiber is a catalyst for the recent explosion of tech startups in the area. Read more »