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USDA Announces Technical Assistance Webinars for the ReConnect Program
USDA Announces Webinars for the ReConnect Program, offering loans/grants to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America without sufficient access to broadband.
Mid-America Technology Alliance announces new website
The Mid-America Technology Alliance (MATA), serving Springfield Missouri and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region, has launched a new website. You can visit the new website at www.matasgf.com. What's new: Easily navigate to information that's...
BSides Springfield Logo Contest
Calling all InfoSec enthusiasts and graphic designers! BsidesSpfd is hosting a Logo Contest for their 3rd annual cybersecurity conference. Visit the Logo Contest page on the SpfdSec.org website for logo requirements and prize details including lifetime conference...
Eagle Speak acquired by Hearo Technologies
Jason Arend (Eagle Speak Co-Founder & CEO) and Myke Bates (Eagle Speak Co-Founder & CTO) are pleased to announce that they have recently reached an agreement for a merger and acquisition by Hearo Technologies. Read the Full Article at eFactory
AITP of the Ozarks announces new website
The local AITP of the Ozarks chapter, serving Springfield Missouri and the surrounding Ozarks region, has launched a new website today. You can visit their new website at www.aitpozarks.org The prior website was powered by StarChapter Association Management Software...
MATA Accepting Board Nominations
Would you (or someone you know) be interested in helping grow the local Springfield technology community? We have board openings for a Secretary role and Marketing role. If you send in a nomination, we will followup with more information! Submit Nominations Online:...
Computer Science Education Week (12/03-12/07)
Missouri Job Center is hosting Week of Code (12/03-12/07) to attract more candidates to entry-level technology jobs. Their goal is to eliminate common barriers and misconceptions about technology jobs (e.g. How can I find out if I am qualified? How can I learn skills...
Hack 4 Good Attendance Doubles in 2018
Hack 4 Good Springfield 2018 nearly doubled in attendance, with over 100 attendees and mentors volunteering over 1200 hours over the entire weekend. A majority of volunteer time was spent learning (or teaching) new technologies while contributing to this year's...
KY3: Teams create app for local nonprofit during Hack 4 Good
The third annual Hack 4 Good was hosted this weekend in Springfield. Around 50 professionals and students were divided into nine teams to create an app that would make a difference. Read Full Article on KY3
Governor Parson Signs STEM Education and Computer Science Bill
Passed during a special legislative session called by the Governor in September, HB 3 deals with computer science, expanding course opportunities for high school students, creating a certification process for teachers, establishing a fund for any future public and...