Expanding reach and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through Tech Week
Tech Week is in full swing and provides opportunities for education, entertainment and networking in Grand Rapids and throughout the region.
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Unleashing innovation: Tech Week’s impact on Grand Rapids and beyond
Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Tech Week, where industry, culture and technology collide. With 40 events for more than 6,000 expected attendees, you won't want to miss out on the future of tech in Grand Rapids!
Further transforming data into human-centered strategies through a company acquisition
Furthering the greater Grand Rapids region’s placement as a technology hub, LaFleur One announced it will acquire Chicago-based market research firm Orchard Insights. Orchard Insights will be a sister company to LaFleur Marketing and provide market research capabilities that can benefit companies of all sizes, continuing to highlight the value of data and tech.
Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection
A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.
Meetups and networking initiatives bringing tech professionals together in Grand Rapids
Already recognized as a research and innovation hub with a thriving regional economy, Grand Rapids is also evolving into a tech hub further supporting a growing business metropolis in West Michigan.
Advocating for STEAM opportunities this summer in West and SW Michigan
Throughout our region, supporting STEAM’D (science, technology, engineering, art, math and design) is the focus of organizations and programs that are working to encourage the next generation to pursue opportunities within these industries.
Sean Prusko combines technology and music to create House
Sean Prusko, Grand Rapids resident and fourth-year student at Ferris State University, has been putting his double major to use by producing electronic music for the past couple of years. His love of technology and music has allowed him to create music, collaborate with other producers and connect with record labels in the house music genre.
Wimee the Robot: A Grand Rapids character gaining a national audience
Wimee’s Words, a popular PBS children’s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country, is continuing to grow and engage a larger audience.
Leveraging technology “in service of humanity”
While artificial intelligence continues to add value and find a home in more segments of our lives, it is important to identify and address potential unintentional biases and data injustices it can create. This week, Renée Cummings will speak about AI ethics and the future of our algorithmic society. Additionally, she will mentor five local young women during a day of education and career exploration.
How life is better in West Michigan for those designing our world
Sarah Crookston, Mimi Ray and David Allan are all leaders in design. While they could work anywhere in the world, they discuss why they choose to live and work in West Michigan.
Unleashing innovation: Tech Week’s impact on Grand Rapids and beyond
Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Tech Week, where industry, culture and technology collide. With 40 events for more than 6,000 expected attendees, you won't want to miss out on the future of tech in Grand Rapids!
Further transforming data into human-centered strategies through a company acquisition
Furthering the greater Grand Rapids region’s placement as a technology hub, LaFleur One announced it will acquire Chicago-based market research firm Orchard Insights. Orchard Insights will be a sister company to LaFleur Marketing and provide market research capabilities that can benefit companies of all sizes, continuing to highlight the value of data and tech.
Ford Experience Center is reimagined to promote connection
A substantial renovation and redesign took place at the Ford Motor Company’s corporate campus in Dearborn. In partnership with Landscape Forms, Ghafari Associates and Zaremba & Company worked on transforming the indoor space to be modern, welcoming and timeless, while tying it together with the cohesive, multi-functional outdoor space.
Meetups and networking initiatives bringing tech professionals together in Grand Rapids
Already recognized as a research and innovation hub with a thriving regional economy, Grand Rapids is also evolving into a tech hub further supporting a growing business metropolis in West Michigan.
Advocating for STEAM opportunities this summer in West and SW Michigan
Throughout our region, supporting STEAM’D (science, technology, engineering, art, math and design) is the focus of organizations and programs that are working to encourage the next generation to pursue opportunities within these industries.
Sean Prusko combines technology and music to create House
Sean Prusko, Grand Rapids resident and fourth-year student at Ferris State University, has been putting his double major to use by producing electronic music for the past couple of years. His love of technology and music has allowed him to create music, collaborate with other producers and connect with record labels in the house music genre.
Wimee the Robot: A Grand Rapids character gaining a national audience
Wimee’s Words, a popular PBS children’s show that reaches 30 million homes around the country, is continuing to grow and engage a larger audience.
Leveraging technology “in service of humanity”
While artificial intelligence continues to add value and find a home in more segments of our lives, it is important to identify and address potential unintentional biases and data injustices it can create. This week, Renée Cummings will speak about AI ethics and the future of our algorithmic society. Additionally, she will mentor five local young women during a day of education and career exploration.
How life is better in West Michigan for those designing our world
Sarah Crookston, Mimi Ray and David Allan are all leaders in design. While they could work anywhere in the world, they discuss why they choose to live and work in West Michigan.
