MnTech News & Updates
July 19, 2022
A Big Week for Computer Science Education in the U.S. (and Minnesota)
A Big Week for Computer Science Education in the U.S. (and Minnesota) By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, Minnesota Technology Association As Minnesotans, we often fall…
July 11, 2022
Taking Tech Talent Tips from the Timberwolves
Taking Tech Talent Tips from the Timberwolves By – Joel Crandall, Vice President, Programs, MnTech Ever worried about losing talent to big employers on the…
July 5, 2022
Recapping Women Leading in Technology: Retraining Our Networking Muscle
You may have heard the phrase “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” Now more than ever, having a strong professional network is a vital piece in…
June 27, 2022
Amplifying Pathways to Tech Careers Through MnTech Connect
Minnesota’s technology talent problem is well documented. News headlines, reports, and press releases have highlighted the fact that the demand for technology…
May 31, 2022
2022 Legislative Agenda Wrap-Up
MnTech Recaps the 2022 Minnesota Legislative Session – and Anticipates a Special Session While legislators can count a number of accomplishments for this…
May 20, 2022
Minnesota Companies Face Steeper Competition for Tech Talent as Remote Work Increases
By: Katie McClelland, Director of Policy and Research, Minnesota Technology Association A new report1 out from the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)…
May 9, 2022
Minnesota’s Tech Talent Problem (And Ways to Solve It)
By: Katie McClelland, Director of Policy & Research, Minnesota Technology Association Much like the rest of the country, Minnesota companies are struggling…
March 10, 2022
Event Recap: TechTalent 2022
This year's virtual TechTalent event brought together Minnesota's top industry leaders and changemakers to address our state's talent concerns while sharing…
February 15, 2022
Meet MnTech: Katie McClelland Director of Public Policy and Research
The MnTech team is delighted to have a Director in our Public Policy role again, especially a professional with such an impressive background and personal…
December 7, 2021
Event Recap: 2021 CIO Panel
The annual CIO Panel is a chance for Minnesota’s technology community to come together and hear from some of the top CIOs in our state as they reflect on the…
December 7, 2021
Event Recap: WLiT Q4 A Conversation with Deb Cupp
Women Leading in Technology (WLiT) events are open to both women and men who are interested in promoting, educating, empowering, and advancing women in…
November 18, 2021
2021 Tekne Awards Winners
Winners Announced for the 2021 Minnesota Tekne Awards, Recognizing Innovation in Technology Across the State Technology leaders were announced at a virtual…
October 15, 2021
Tekne Awards Lifetime Achievement Recipients
Tekne Awards for Lifetime Achievement to be Presented to Joy Lindsay and Mike McNamara at November 17th Event MINNEAPOLIS, October 12, 2021 — The…
October 5, 2021
Jackie’s Monthly Reflections: Fall Comforts, Starting Prime Digital Academy, and New Challenges
October is usually the month I'm planning out all of the falltivities (fall activities) I want to take part in and enjoying the comforts of autumn in Minnesota…
September 28, 2021
MnTech Member Impact Spotlight: Great River Energy
From the Arrowhead Region near Duluth, down to the farmlands of Southern Minnesota, Great River Energy (GRE) generates and transmits electrical power for…
September 27, 2021
2021 Tekne Awards Finalists
40 Minnesota Technology Companies and Organizations Announced as 2021 Tekne Awards Finalists Winners of each category will be announced at the virtual Tekne…
September 21, 2021
MiniTech Talk: Social Media Wild West with Serna Social
Looking to stay engaged with the tech community and educated on current trends and issues? We're pleased to present this new blog segment - a video series of…