MnTech News & Updates
Inspiring Teens in Tech: A Q&A with Andrea Wood
Andrea Wood is the head of social impact at Best Buy. As a seasoned leader in corporate social responsibility and employee engagement, Wood is sharing her…
Member Feature: Digital Inclusion with PCs for People
Having reliable access to the internet is essential in today’s online-centric society. For those in our community who struggle to find that connection, PCs…
Workforce Solutions: A Q&A with Jeff Tollefson
MHTA President and CEO Jeff Tollefson is one of several tech leaders speaking at the second annual TechTalent conference on Thurs., Feb. 27. This year’s…
Target and MN’s Tech Workforce: A Q&A with Jake Krings
Jake Krings is the Senior Director of Digital Apps Technology at Target. On Thursday Feb. 27, Krings will join fellow tech leaders in our community at the…
Benchmarking workshop reveals AI practitioners in manufacturing share common challenges, rewards and passion for machine learning.
Several early adopters of artificial intelligence gathered in late October to share, learn and contrast the impact of machine learning on their operations. The…
Winners at Minnesota High Tech Association 2019 Tekne Awards Demonstrate Technological Innovation at its Finest
Innovators Recognized at Tekne Awards Ceremony at Minneapolis Convention Center (MINNEAPOLIS) Nov. 20, 2019 – In a celebration of Minnesota’s thriving science…
Mission is Everything: An Interview with Abilitech Medical CEO Angie Conley
Abilitech made quite the splash at Startup Week’s MN Cup this year, taking home not only the coveted Startup of the Year Award but the Top Woman-Led Startup…
Phil Soran to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2019 Tekne Awards
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) is pleased to announce it will honor Phil Soran, one of Minnesota’s most prolific technology entrepreneurs, with a…
Event Gallery: Solid State Documentary Premier
On October 8, MHTA debuted Solid State: Minnesota’s High Tech History. Produced in partnership with TPT, and with major funding from Seagate Technology,…
New Member Feature: Discussing Efficiency with 75F
Skim through any of the Twin Cities’ business or startup publications and you’re likely to come across the name “75F.” With its bright orange colors and…
Event Gallery: Bids & Bytes 2019
There was a lot to celebrate at the Bids & Bytes Networking and Benefit event this year. Our big win? Setting a new fundraising record in support of STEM…
Leveraging Tech: A Q&A with WLiT Chair Jean Machart
Jean Machart is the Vice President of Personalization Capabilities at UnitedHealth Group and was recently named Chair of MHTA’s Women Leading in Technology…
Finalists for Minnesota High Tech Association 2019 Tekne Awards Span from Startup to Fortune 500 Innovators
Winners Announced at Tekne Awards Ceremony on Nov. 20 at Minneapolis Convention Center MINNEAPOLIS– In a demonstration of the strength of Minnesota’s…
MHTA Awarded $125,000 Grant to Launch A New SBIR/STTR Accelerator
Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) was recently awarded a $125,000 grant from the Small Business Administration’s Federal and…
Funding Minnesota’s Future through Tech Tours and Scholarships
The prosperity of Minnesota’s future tech workforce begins when our current technology leaders invest in the generation that precedes them. The unfortunate…
The SciTechsperience Internship Program Launches its 2020 Program Year!
Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) is proud to announce the start of the 2020 program year for its successful SciTechsperience…
A Note From Jeff
As I start Week 2 in my new role as MHTA President, I want to first express my gratitude for the warm welcome I’ve received from MHTA members and community…