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FlagshipKansas.Tech is partnering with Microsoft to host an UpSkill-A-Thon
FlagshipKansas.Tech is partnering with Microsoft to host an UpSkill-A-Thon. Professionals looking to upskill and students ages 16+ can participate for a chance at winning cash prizes.
Members in the News: Greenfield Incorporated
Greenfield Incorporated completed a round of funding to expand its F2F© | FLEET-TO-FARM throughout the growing season, bringing Robots-as-a-Service to broad-acre farmers and delivering regenerative agriculture ingredients at scale.
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Bike Walk Wichita
Bike Walk Wichita recently moved in across the street from us, so we want to welcome them to the neighborhood! If you’re not familiar with them, Bike-Walk Wichita is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform Wichita into a more livable, accessible, and connected city by making biking and walking safe, equitable, and appealing.
Big Thanks to Seth Etter and devICT
We want to extend a special thanks to Seth Etter, president of devICT, for presenting at your first lunchtime talk last Friday, September 16.
Members in the News: FlagshipKansas.Tech Inaugural Summit
Kansas is armed with several tools to make a leap as a leading state for the technology industry — but it needs to make sure it's not being meek about its capabilities. Read about FlagshipKansas.Tech’s inaugural Ad Astra Tech Summit.
PLOT Wins TAUC Startup Battle
Congratulations to Wichita startup PLOT Jobsite Management for their recent win at the Association of Union Construction Industrial Grade Innovation Conference and Expo Startup Battle.
Apply for Wichita Startup Week's Trade Show
You’ve probably heard that Wichita Startup Week 2022 is just around the corner, and it’s happening at Groover Labs. We hosted the first annual Startup Week last year, and we’re excited to host it again this year. One of the events, the Trade Show, will take place in our hotseat area on Thursday, October 13, from 1-5 p.m
Lunchtime Talks with devICT
We’re partnering with devICT, Wichita’s local developer community, to host a series of lunchtime talks focused on the third Friday of September, October, and November, from 12-1 p.m., in our hotseat area. Free for Groover Labs members; $10 suggested donation for non-members.
Members in the News: FlagshipKansas.Tech
Read the latest news about FlagshipKansas.Tech in the Wichita Business Journal. The article outlines the unique experiences designed for attendees at the first annual Kansas technology conference.
Members in the News: Greenfield Robotics
Check out the latest news story about our Maker Labs Studio member Greenfield Robotics, whose fleet of farmbots removes weeds from crop rows in an effort to eliminate chemicals from farming. Groover Labs cofounder and Executive Director Curt Gridley has been working with Greenfield Robotics to design the electronics for the next-generation robot. Gridley, who has a deep background in hardware engineering and tech startups, began working with Greenfield last year.
Ad Adstra Tech Summit Q&A with Ashley Scheideman
We sat down with Ashley Scheideman, executive director of FalgshipKansas.Tech, to talk about their upcoming Ad Astra Technology Summit on 9/12. FlagshipKansas.Tech is one of the longest-serving members at Groover Labs, and we love having them in the building.
WSJ: How Co-Working Spaces Lead to More Innovation for Tech Startups
For tech startups wondering where to locate their new companies, here’s one suggestion: Set up shop near another tech startup, preferably one that isn’t in the same business.
Members in the News: QuickHire
Read the latest news story on longtime Groover Labs member QuickHire in Business Insider. QuickHire is a career discovery platform for the service economy workforce. They partner with job seekers to find career fulfillment by finding the right job and advancement opportunities. This unique approach helps them provide a better engaged and aligned talent pool for employers.
We're Closed on Labor Day
We will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, to celebrate Labor Day. If you’re a dedicated desk or private office member, you have 24/7 access to the building, and you are free to work here if the staff is off for the holidays. If you have any questions, or you would like to sign up for a membership with 24/7 building access, please let us know!
Groover Labs Members Join 2022 Enterprise Engagement Series
Congrats to all of the Groover Labs members and former Groover Labs members who were accepted into NXTUS’s 2022 Enterprise Engagement Series. NXTUS, a local nonprofit whose mission is to support entrepreneurship in Wichita, developed the Enterprise Engagement Series under its NXTSTAGE umbrella.
Campfire Grad Launches New App
Recent Campfire graduate Bethany White has a new venture. White, who enrolled in the spring session of the tech startup course, has launched Lunar, a mobile app that matches moonlighting service workers with open positions in the food and beverage industry.
Member News: FlagshipKansas.Tech Wins WBJ Award
Congratulations to long-time Groover Labs member FlagshipKansas.Tech for being honored by the Wichita Business Journal as an “entity pushing [Wichita’s’ entrepreneurial ecosystem forward.” FlagshipKansas.Tech is a non-profit organization who’s mission is propel the tech sector within the state through continuous efforts in awareness, education, and the workforce.”
NPR 1A Host Jenn White @ Groover Labs
Jenn White, host of NPR’s daily radio program 1A, was in Wichita last week to support local station KMUW. White, who has worked in radio since 1999, was named as 1A’s host in July 2020. Tom Shine, director of news and public affairs at KMUW, interviewed White at Groover Labs in the event venue in front of a crowd of KMUW supporters.
Social Media Day 2022 Recap
Our event venue was humming on Thursday, June 30, from early in the morning until close. The team from Digital Wichita and Social Media Examiner came together to host Social Media day Wichita 2022. This is our second time hosting this spirited and enthusiastic group of social media experts and influencers.
Chris Callen on the ICTPodcast with Brandon Paulseen
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Groover Labs member Brandon Paulseen podcast, ICTPodcast, which he records in our podcast studio, we highly recommend it. He talks with people who do difficult things at the very highest level. Last week, he interviewed PLOT Jobsite Management founder and Groover Labs member Chris Callen.