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Natalie McAllister wrote a new blog post: Google Fiber Blog Announces "Google Fiber is almost here"

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:08:36 +0000

The Google Fiber Blog made a big announcement today: on July 26th, something will happen. Will Fiber be ready? Will we have an official launch date? We'll have to wait until next week to find out what Google has in store for Kansas City. In the meantime, Google has released this video as a "thank you": [...]

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Reid Graham commented on the blog post

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:04:20 +0000

Paul-well done and you slay me...

Reid

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Natalie Jackson commented on the blog post

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:03:02 +0000

Great post, Paul! Thanks for sharing!

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Paul Pauesick wrote a new blog post:

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:09:00 +0000

In the year 2012 (A parody of Zager and Evans ’ 1969 #1 hit song “In the Year 2525”) In the year 2012 Google turns down Rosedale’s Wi-Fi idea If KCK can survive They may find………………… In the year 2013 If Google’s a-comin', Sergey ought to be here by then Maybe he'll look around himself and ordain Truly this is the “ Paris [...]

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Scott Anglemyer became a registered member

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:39:48 +0000

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Marc Canter posted an update in the group Digital Economy Ecosystems: […]

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:42:16 +0000

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/05/google-fiber-gfhd100-ip-set-top-box-fcc/

Google IP Set Box box spotted......

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Jason Hester became a registered member

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 21:24:27 +0000

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Robby Cowdrey and Natalie Jackson are now friends

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:05:53 +0000

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Robby Cowdrey became a registered member

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:18:29 +0000

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Marc Canter commented on the blog post Unprepared and Unaware: Could Tech Internships Reshape Perceptions Before Graduation?

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:11:14 +0000

Internships are an intrinsic part of our educational methodology. We reward our trainees with paid internships and we allow them to steer themselves through over 15 different career paths, giving them the ability to try out and "taste" different professions. ALL of our internships are based upon the theory that these jobs our interns eventually [...]

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admin wrote a new blog post: Centriq's TechSmart KC Program Offering Referral Scholarships

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:49 +0000

Posted on Behalf of Centriq Training: Do you know a friend or relative that is interested in starting a career in technology? If so, Centriq’s four-month TechSmart KC program may be the right opportunity for them. Every year, Centriq trains and helps place approximately 200 individuals in entry-level IT jobs here in Kansas City. Over 400 [...]

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Natalie Jackson wrote a new blog post: Unprepared and Unaware: Could Tech Internships Reshape Perceptions Before Graduation?

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:39:36 +0000

Caps tossed and diplomas in hand, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce this month. Although the job market is steadily improving, many college graduates are joining an inundated workforce. It’s an employer’s market out there, and according to a recently released college graduate study conducted by the Rutgers University Heldrich Center for Workforce Development , [...]

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Marc Canter posted an update in the group Digital Economy Ecosystems: Here's my calling card to the Kansas Cities. […]

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:11:32 +0000

Here's my calling card to the Kansas Cities. http://marc.digitalcitymechanics.com/2012/05/16/implementing-public-policy-and-macro-economic-concepts/ I'll be at the MBIT meeting next Tues.

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Natalie Jackson commented on the blog post Roll Call: KC’s IT Workforce Gathers Business, Education and Government to Address Weak Workforce

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:03:13 +0000

That's a good question, Marc. The primary topic was aligning education and workforce needs, as many businesses in the area are struggling to find qualified tech talent. The problem seems to stem from a lack of interest in technology career paths--this is an area of great interest for the most recent discussion.

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Marc Canter commented on the blog post Roll Call: KC’s IT Workforce Gathers Business, Education and Government to Address Weak Workforce

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:43 +0000

Sorry I wasn't there. Was there any mention of part-time freelance workers - or do they expect all these workers to drive to work, and hold f-t jobs?

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Marc Canter commented on the blog post It’s Time to Start Doing Business Again

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:24:59 +0000

sounds great - we're creating a startup in Kansas City to take advantage of all this commotion - and we're focused on creating jobs. What kind of business do you want to do? - create websites? - produce videos? - build community organizations, support these groups, make sure that get value out of the web? [...]

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Marc Canter and Yosef Silver are now friends

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:50:59 +0000

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Natalie Jackson wrote a new blog post: Roll Call: KC's IT Workforce Gathers Business, Education and Government to Address Weak Workforce

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:04:08 +0000

On May 8th, NetStandard CEO and FiberKC founder Jeff Melcher gathered more than 60 key business leaders, educators and government representatives at the Regnier Center of Johnson County Community College to discuss the gap between the number of qualified technology professionals and the available positions in Kansas City. The half-day work session looked at two [...]

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Bradford Warner became a registered member

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:13 +0000

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Perry Puccetti wrote a new blog post: It’s Time to Start Doing Business Again

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:17:53 +0000

We are a country of dreams, of businesses and people who do not shrink from a challenge; in fact we thrive on them. The recent downturn is no exception, it has been challenging, and in many ways continues to be – but it is no different from those that we have faced in the past [...]

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