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Welcome to the ITC Bi-Monthly Newsletter!
We are delighted to share the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for you—our valued members! Here you can find updates on the initiatives, events, and programs that help elevate our tech community throughout Idaho. In this issue, you’ll discover upcoming events, member achievements, and more! Our goal is to keep you informed and engaged, ensuring that you’re well-equipped to make the most of your membership with us.
Thank you for your continued support of the ITC!
-- The ITC Staff |
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Boise Entrepreneur Week is the largest entrepreneurial event in Idaho and one of the largest in the West. It’s a high-energy, community-powered 5-day event that celebrates and builds Idaho’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Boise Entrepreneur Week is the one event each year that brings together thousands of entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, and the organizations that support them. Over the course of five days, we share, challenge, and support each other in building not just businesses, but also individual confidence and skills, a deep sense of community, and Idaho’s economy.
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Credit: University of Idaho Author: Hailey Hill The Coeur d'Alene Press Published: 8:47 AM PDT August 7, 2024
Updated: 8:47 AM PDT August 7, 2024 COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho —
A robotic device in development at the University of Idaho could help shape the future of nationwide reforestation efforts.
The 3-foot-wide robot, designed by U of I computer science students in partnership with the USDA, uses AI technology to scan for, identify and locate weed growth within a seedling tree nursery. The robot then uses electricity to eradicate weeds, which can hinder growth of seedlings. A demonstration of the device’s weeding capabilities was recently held at the Coeur d’Alene nursery in front of representatives from all six of the Forest Service’s nurseries located across the country ... Full Article Here
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Two Idaho National Laboratory (INL) technologies earned the coveted title of 2024 R&D 100 Award winner following the R&D World Magazine’s official announcement this morning.
The competition, now in its 62nd year, celebrates technology innovations from across the public and private sectors. Winning an award is a prestigious distinction for inventors.
Laboratories and companies from 12 countries submitted nominations in 2024, and a panel of more than 50 industry-leading experts ranked entries on technical significance, uniqueness, and applicability across industry, government, and academia. Typically, the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories have dozens of finalists every year.
INL has won more than 70 R&D 100 Awards in the past 40 years. Full Article Here |
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Half-a-million grant awarded to intermountain tech hub
Marc Lutz//August 6, 2024// A grant to help deploy advanced nuclear reactors and solidify economic growth was recently awarded to a tech hub focused on nuclear energy.
The Intermountain-west Nuclear Energy Corridor, or INEC, Tech Hub was funded with a $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Award through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
INEC stated it will use the funding to “implement its tech hub strategy focused on advanced nuclear reactor deployments, including technology advancements, workforce and supply chain development and fuel support for the domestic nuclear industry.”
Full Article Here
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ITC EVENTS & REGISTRATION |
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SPARK SERIES WITH HAWLEY TROXELL, AI SecureNet and IBM. |
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SAVE THE DATE
for the September Spark Series Lunch & Learn
Hosted by Hawley Troxell and in partnership with AI SecureNet
Lunch provided by IBM
Topic: AI and Cybersecurity... At the Crossroads
Join Hawley Troxell, Partner, Brad Frazer and the AI SecureNet team as they
dive into the hottest tech topics,
AI and Cybersecurity.
** There is no cost to attend for ITC members, but registration is required as there are limited spots**
Non members $10.00 |
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INTERFACE Boise 2024
IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to emerging developments in AI and the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations to help educate, advise and connect you to resources that can help you meet your goals.
Covering Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Communications, and more, you’ll find presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitors covering a variety of topics, as well as the latest innovations and best practices. | |
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Meet ITC New Board Member, Dr. Lori Barber... |
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The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. Dr. Barber replaces former President, Rick Aman on the ITC Board. We are so grateful for his service over the years.
Dr. Barber has served as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at College of Eastern Idaho since 2019. Previously, Dr. Barber served as the Dean of General Education at CEI. Dr. Barber earned a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University; a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in History and Anthropology from Idaho State University; and a Bachelor of Arts and Letters in History from Idaho State University. Learn more here
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NEW Member Advantage Program (ITC MAP)! |
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Exciting news! We just launched our new Member Advantage Program (MAP)! What is the ITC MAP Our MAP program provides members of the ITC with discounts and member services for all your business needs! BIO Services Program
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is the first organization to contribute to this program. For no fee, ITC members can participate in the BIO Services Program. This is an amazing opportunity for those in the BioTech space or just looking for a cost-savings program to join! Interested in Contributing
Think you have a program that could benefit ITC members? If you are interested in contributing to the MAP program, please reach out to Diane Bevan at dbevan@idahotechcouncil.org for more information. Please note: you must be a member to participate or create a discount.
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Did you know?...
You can submit your community events to the ITC team, and we will put it on our events page and newsletter! This is a great opportunity to help market your events to members of the ITC, creating a wider audience for your events. All you have to do is click the link and hit "Submit Your Event" on the lefthand side of the events page. Fill out your information, and we will make sure your event gets put on our platform. *Note: these events should be related to technology in some way in order to qualify. Click Here to Submit Your Event!
Interested in becoming a member but don't know where to start? Our membership information page tells you all about the different programs we offer and our membership types. Here, you will find a comprehensive breakdown of all the different membership perks! Be sure to check out our membership page: Click Here for Our Membership Page!
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We would like to thank all the ITC sponsors that help make this newsletter possible! We appreciate your continued support and contribution to the ITC. Click the link to our About Page to view a list of our sponsors: Click Here! |
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