Tech layoffs at big companies could be a boon for startups and entrepreneurship | A wave of layoffs at tech companies is flooding the job market with fresh talent. The trend is sparking questions about whether startups will take advantage, and whether there will be a rush of new companies launched by Big Tech alum. The answer to the first question is yes. | | |
Davos 2023: Immigration tops U.S. officials' agendas at this week's global gathering | Top U.S. policymakers pushing for a comprehensive deal on immigration took their case to Davos this week. The troubled U.S. system has contributed both to violence at the border with Mexico as well as a worker shortage for businesses across the country. | | | |
Canada's Competition Bureau Publishes Draft Guidelines for Enforcement of New "Wage-Fixing Agreement" and "No-poach Agreement" Prohibitions | Canadian agency issued draft enforcement guidance on new wage-fixing agreement and no-poach agreement prohibitions included in amendments to Competition Act, which take effect on June 23, 2023.Violators of the law could face monetary and criminal penalties, including jail time.Public input on this draft is open through March 3, 2023.When Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. | | |
Trudeau knows there's trouble on the horizon | Trudeau's campaign-style tone is unmistakable. "There are two leaders today that you have to choose between," he said in reference to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, a formidable communicator who has been tapping into the politics of misery to build an anti-Trudeau coalition. | | | |
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Everything You Need to Know About New Data Privacy Laws
New state privacy laws will impact how small businesses collect user data and market to their customers.
We experienced a turbulent 2022 -- not only economically, but also in terms of changes in data privacy regulations, which massively impact the way marketers can collect data and target their audience with tailored marketing campaigns.
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Canada Proposes Sweeping National Security Updates to Investment Canada Act
Foreign investors in Canadian businesses are set to face tougher national security review provisions under the Investment Canada Act (the ICA). Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry proposed sweeping amendments to the ICA through the introduction of Bill C-34 on December 7, 2022.
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2023 DC Fly-In
Join us in Washington, DC, on April 25th & 26th as we bring together members of Congress and key federal stakeholders with leaders in the tech community to discuss policy priorities. Members will have an opportunity to discuss issues, rules and regulations affecting the tech community, hear from Congressional and committee members, and get an inside-the-beltway perspective on upcoming legislative priorities. It is also a networking opportunity, giving you valuable connections with peer business and federal leaders.
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2023 Summer Conference
We’re pleased to announce the 2023 TECNA Summer Conference will be held August 9-11, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The 2023 TECNA Summer Conference is hosted by TECNA Member, WTIA, and this annual conference for technology council/association staff is a great opportunity to connect, learn and share with your counterparts from across the US and Canada. Plus in 2023 you can also experience Seattle, a city of surprising contrasts—it combines a world-class metropolis within wild, beautiful, natural surroundings.
More details and registration will come in early 2023.
Planning Committee
If you would like to be a part of the 2023 Summer Conference Planning Committee helping to develop the content of the conference, please sign up on our website (login to TECNA member info hub and click on My Subscriptions). The Planning Committee will meet several times via Zoom in early-2023. The time commitment is minimal, but your input as a member is critical to the success of the conference so we can best design the conference for you.
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TechBuffalo
TechBuffalo is a nonprofit organization that strives to create a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible technology community for Western New York by improving their region’s ability to attract, retain, and foster technology talent.
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(Re)Introducing the Tech Council of Delaware! | Shortly after joining the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) in March 2022, the Delaware IT Industry Council (D-ITIC) attended TECNA's Summer Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA. As a new council, formed in October 2021, the conference provided an opportunity for D-ITIC leaders to learn from other tech councils and industry leaders... | | | |
Arizona Technology Council to launch CEO network in January | Phoenix Business Journal - The Arizona Technology Council is launching a CEO network for Phoenix-area leaders of technology companies to collaborate, navigate industry challenges and celebrate achievements. The CEO network, launching in January, will meet monthly for a half-day in central Phoenix, with the first event slated to be held at the Arizona Technology Council office... | | | |
20th Annual Ohio Information Security Conference brings Cybersecurity experts from all over the country together under one roof to share knowledge, stay ahead of threat actors, and answer your questions about protecting your most valuable asset: your data. | | | |
Ktech Pulse Survey Report | It shares data collected from professionals in the Knoxville area on a variety of topics, including changes to the way we work, technology investment, and hiring for tech positions. While it's specific to this area, I think it would be of interest to others as I'm sure there are similar trends happening elsewhere. | | | |
Ohio EdTech Summit - OhioX | WHEN: Thursday, March 2, 2023 WHERE: Cleveland @ John Carroll University TIME: 12:00 - 5:00 pm Ohio K-12, higher education, and EdTech administrators and leaders. This content will be of specific interest to principals, superintendents, administrators, and leaders who set education policy and are decision makers. | | | |
2022 | A Year In Review | South Florida Tech Hub | After almost two years of a worldwide pandemic, 2022 was a year of renewed energy for the South Florida tech ecosystem. As one of the first organizations in South Florida who began building our tech hub back in 1995, it has been refreshing seeing the community begin to come together for one purpose over the... | | | |
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TECNA Communities of Interest (COI) are peer-to-peer collaborations and information-sharing groups exclusively for members: events, membership, marketing, DEI and workforce. Plus Public Policy, COOs and CEOs monthly calls. Contact Jennifer Young to get connected to these groups.
TECNA Member staff are also encouraged to connect anytime via Slack: click here
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Events Community of Interest 2023 Q1
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic of discussion: Women in Tech Programming
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Membership Community of Interest 2023 Q1
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic of discussion: TBD
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Hire Diverse Women in Tech | March 7-8 2022
VanHack’s 2-Day Women in Tech Virtual Hiring Event is back by popular demand on March 7-8.
If you’re looking to close the gender gap on your teams, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with 100+ pre-vetted women in tech with 4+ years of experience in Javascript, Java, Mobile (iOS and Android) or Python.
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VanHack Tech Salary Calculator
The VanHack Salary Tool provides verified salary data for global remote tech talent, allowing employers to make well-informed offers to prospective candidates. It is also valuable to tech talent seeking remote job opportunities, giving them a better idea of the compensation trends per role, location and experience.
More info on the tech salary calculator here.
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TECNA Discount for Premier Virtual
TECNA has partnered with Premier Virtual to offer a 2022 TECNA Discount for their platform which offers virtual career fairs and virtual hiring events:
- First Ever Individual Event with Premier Virtual - TECNA Member Cost $3,500
- Additional Individual Events - TECNA Member Cost $3,000 (15% discount)
- Yearly License - TECNA Member Cost $13,500 (25% discount)
We are thrilled to offer this TECNA discount! We encourage you to reach out to Jamie Varraso at Premier Virtual directly with any questions about this software that bridges the gap between technology and human interaction.
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