MnTech News & Updates

Legislative Update – February 11, 2025

By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, Minnesota Technology Association Finally! Everyone is back to work in the Minnesota House of Representatives as the DFL and…

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Legislative Update – January 28, 2025

By – Jeff Tollefson, President & CEO of the Minnesota Technology Association As much as I had hoped that the highly partisan political drama we’ve…

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MnTech Shares Achievements in 2024 Impact Report

The Minnesota Technology Association is excited to present its 2024 Annual Impact Report detailing the Association’s work in building a vibrant, innovative,…

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Legislative Update – January 14, 2025

By – Jeff Tollefson, President & CEO, MnTech

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MnTech Welcomes Amanda Hardy as New Director of Membership

The Minnesota Technology Association is excited to welcome Amanda Hardy as its Director of Membership. Amanda joins the team with a depth of experience in…

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Highlights from Women Leading in Technology

On November 12, Women Leading in Technology hosted their final session of the year with a special keynote presentation from Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D. designed to…

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Highlights from the 2024 Tekne Awards

The Tekne Awards are an annual celebration of tech excellence in Minnesota. It is where the innovators and trailblazers gather to recognize achievements and…

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2024 Tekne Award Winners Honored

The Minnesota Technology Association hosted the 26th annual Tekne Awards on Thursday, November 14, recognizing trailblazing individuals, innovative…

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Recapping Tech Talent 2024

Each fall, the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) hosts the Tech Talent Conference, bringing together technical leaders, educators, policy makers, and…

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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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