MnTech News & Updates

Finalists for 2024 Tekne Awards Unveiled

In recognition of the excellence and innovation within Minnesota’s technology ecosystem, the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) proudly announced 52…

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Meet the 21st Cohort of ACE Leadership

The Minnesota Technology Association is thrilled to announce the 21st cohort of the ACE Leadership Program. For nearly two decades, this program has nurtured…

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20th Cohort of ACE Leadership Graduates

Last week, the 20th cohort of the ACE Leadership Program gathered near downtown Minneapolis to take the final step in their leadership development program:…

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One Non-Profit’s Tekne Triumph

Last year at the 2023 Tekne Awards, createMPLS took home the Building Our Future Tekne Award for their work in inspiring youth to consider careers in…

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TWIST Program Gives Teachers Hands-On Experience in STEM

TWIST Program Gives Teachers Hands-On Experience in STEM Teachers are familiar with a common complaint from students: “When am I ever going to use this in the…

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Meet the 20th Cohort of ACE Leadership

The Minnesota Technology Association is thrilled to highlight the 20th cohort of the ACE Leadership Program. For nearly two decades, this program has nurtured…

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Highlights from Women Leading in Technology – May 2024

Last week, the Women Leading in Technology community gathered for a candid fireside chat on Artificial Intelligence between two industry experts, Sonali…

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Legislative Update: May 21, 2024

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech At least it’s over. That’s one way to assess what transpired in the final days of a highly contentious and partisan…

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Legislative Update: May 16, 2024

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech

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Highlights from Tech Connect 2024

On May 8th, Minnesota’s technology community gathered for another edition of Tech Connect at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Over 500 individuals…

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Students Honored at the 2024 Aspirations in Computing Awards

On Thursday, April 18, the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program (MnAiC) celebrated 40 students for their achievements in technology with the Aspirations…

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MnTech Receives DEED Grant for Tech Workforce Development

We are pleased to share that the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) has been awarded $285,000 by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…

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Legislative Update: March 26, 2024

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech

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Five Reasons to Attend Tech Connect 2024

For more than 20 years, Tech Connect has been Minnesota’s premier technology showcase. On May 8, this one-day conference put on by the Minnesota…

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Legislative Update: March 12, 2024

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech

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Legislative Update: February 27, 2024

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech

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Catching Up With ACE Alumni: Jon Beattie of SPS Commerce

Jon Beattie, a Senior Engineering Manager at SPS Commerce, participated in the 18th cohort of ACE Leadership back in 2023. Since his graduation, Jon has been…

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Women Leading in Technology Highlights: February 2024

Women Leading in Technology hosted another successful event on February 6, 2024, titled “Rising to the Top: You Can Get There Too!” This event…

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