March 2024

TECNA Member News

NC Tech: Tech Leaders Reception

TECNA CEO Jennifer Young was a guest of Brooks Raiford, CEO of NC TECH, at their annual Tech Leaders Reception held at the North Carolina Executive Mansion which serves as the Governor’s residence. The event is held each year on or about the anniversary of NC TECH’s founding. This event marked 31 years since its incorporation. Invited guests were the NC TECH Board of Directors, their Board of Advisors, CEOs of NC-based tech companies, and key annual sponsors.

Now Introducing: LEGiT KC

KC Tech Council's LEGiT KC program (Leadership and Empowerment for Girls in Tech) is strategically crafted to empower and equip female-identifying students entering their Junior (class of 2026) and Senior (class of 2025) years of high school with tech exposure, career guidance, leadership opportunities and invaluable mentorship. High school girls stand at a pivotal juncture where their choices and experiences can significantly...

Now Hiring: Programs Director, North Forge Technology Exchange

North Forge Technology Exchange is a non-profit incubator accelerator that works with startups across Canada in technology, STEM and advanced manufacturing from the ideation stages all the way through to Series A. Established in 2016, North Forge has been fueling Canada's inno...

OhioX hosted the 2nd annual Ohio EdTech Summit in Cleveland

A sold out crowd came together from across the state with educators, nonprofit leaders, and tech pros discussing Ohio's AI opportunity and how we can build a strong tech workforce. The EdTech Summit followed the recent launch of the State of Ohio's AI Toolkit for schools which was created by Lt. Governor Jon Husted and built in partnership with OhioX. Read more about the Ohio AI Toolkit and OhioX's work:

Best Economic Development Organizations in Emerging Tech Hubs in 2024

MKE Tech Hub Coalition was honored to be named a best Economic Development Organization by Purpose Jobs. The award recognizes Midwest organizations in emerging tech hubs! The "Rise of the Rest" holds true.

High School Tech Ambassador Program

In a 2024 initiative, NTC's partner companies collaborate to fuel the next generation's tech ambitions. Nebraska-based high schools partnering with NTC on this pilot to support Nebraska's tech talent development and retention goals include Sidney, Omaha North, Bellevue West, Battle Creek, and Millard West.

Why Canadian Entrepreneurship is in Decline and How to Revive It - TheFutureEconomy.ca

Jeff Coull from the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre explains how to revive Canadian entrepreneurship.

Proposed new Virginia 'tech tax' sparks backlash from business community

Trade associations representing hundreds of companies that do business in Virginia have come out swinging against a proposal to expand the sales tax to cover digital goods.

Tech Council of Delaware looks back on its first year

Org leadership cites community building, impactful programming and workforce funding for the region. What happens next, they say, is up to you.

Recent Events

Workforce Community of Interest - March

On Wed, March 13, the Workforce COI met via Zoom. Discussion included the importance of industry and partner engagement, the development of a talent pipeline from K-12 to the workforce, and the need for continuous education and professional development resources for tech professionals Thank you to all who attended! Next meeting TBA.

Upcoming Events

2024 TECNA DC Fly-In

April 9 & 10, 2024

Join us in Washington, DC, on April 9 & 10 as we bring together members of Congress and key federal stakeholders with leaders in the tech community to discuss policy priorities. TECNA Members and their member companies are invited. Register Now

Details & Registration

CEO Mini Retreat

April 10 & 11 in Washington, DC

All TECNA Member CEOs and Executive Directors are invited to attend. This retreat is a shortened-version of our fall CEO Retreat to allow for a touch-point for member CEOs/EDs to connect in-person and engage in professional development. Register Now

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2024 TECNA Summer Conference

August 7-9, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts

Details on TECNA's website!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Jennifer Young.

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2024 TECNA CEO Retreat

December 2-4, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee

Details on TECNA's website! Early-Bird Discount available before July 15, 2024.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Jennifer Young.

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Advocacy

TECNA CEO Speaking on Bayh-Dole Coalition Webinar Panel

Next week, on Thursday, April 4, TECNA's CEO, Jennifer Young, joins the upcoming Bayh-Dole Coalition webinar: "American Innovation in Peril: Misuse of the Bayh-Dole Act and Section 1498 Could Be a Knockout Punch" as a panelist. The panel of experts will give their perspective on the recent misuse of these two key statutes responsible for countless American innovations:

Brian O'Shaughnessy: Board Chair of the Bayh-Dole Coalition and Partner of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Adam Mossoff: Professor of Law at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia School of Law
Jennifer G. Young: CEO of the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)
Robert Schmidt: National Co-Chairman of the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)

If you're interested in attending this webinar, please register at this link. Feel free to share this invitation far and wide with your networks as well.

Interested in advocacy and government relations? Join our Policy Committees!

Whether you want to raise your advocacy profile or are just interested in learning more about the US state(s) and national legislative landscapes or Canadian government affairs, join us on our Policy Committee calls. US Policy Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at 2:00pm. And the Canadian Committee began meeting in February. For more information, please contact Lindsay Ries at lries@tecna.org.

TECNA Communities of Interest

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TECNA Communities of Interest (COI) are peer-to-peer collaborations and information-sharing groups exclusively for TECNA members. COI include Membership, Workforce, Public Policy, and CEOs.

Upcoming COI Zoom Gatherings:

Workforce - COI

Wednesday, May 8, 10:00amPT/1:00pmET

This is an opportunity to join a community of your peers working in all aspects of Workforce. Bring your questions, challenges, and expertise and come prepared to participate in an engaging conversation. All TECNA Members are invited to join the conversation. Register for Zoom Link

Membership - COI

Wednesday, May 15, 11:00amPT/2:00pmET

This is an opportunity to join a vibrant community of your peers to network, share insights, and give and get advice. Bring your questions, challenges, and expertise and come prepared to participate in an engaging conversation. Register for Zoom Link

You're also invited to connect with the TECNA community anytime via Slack: click here.

Leadership Opportunities in the Events and Mar/Com Communities of Interest. If you'd like to learn more about volunteering to serve as Chair to a Community of Interest, please contact Alina Hardy, ahardy@tecna.org.

2024 Membership Renewals

TECNA Membership dues are billed annually. Membership Renewal Invoices will be emailed directly to your Billing Contact noted in TECNA's system. Please update contact information for your Billing Contact on TECNA's website - click here to login to the members portal or email Kate at kkwedar@tecna.org.

Please Update Your Records - New TECNA Mailing & Billing Address Fall 2023:

Technology Councils of North America

PO Box 159

Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

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March 2024

TECNA Member News

2024 TECNA Events

Recent Events

Upcoming Events

Advocacy

TECNA Communities of Interest

2024 Membership Renewals

TECNA's Strategic Partners