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Regional group offers tips for building an innovative workforce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Terri Sallaz – tsallaz@netstandard.com – (913) 262 3888   KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  Jan. 25, 2012 – FiberKC hosted Inside KC-TECH – 2012 and Beyond last night featuring a panel discussion highlighting the thoughts of regional tech…[Read more]

Based upon the recent Google network development announcement and the probable business growth that represents for Kansas City, it is important for the region to increase the skill and volume of the area IT workforce to support expanding opportunities.  Tomorrow we will hold a discussion on this topic, hosted by NetStandard’s Jeff Melcher and…[Read more]

KCnext – The Technology Council of Greater Kansas City has selected Ryan Weber as its president, effective January 24, 2012.  As the president of KCnext, Weber will work to support KCnext Tech Council members and grow the region’s tech ecosystem. He will work closely with all KCnext members to develop valuable and relevant educational programs and [...]

The New York Times shares insight into the Chinese model of manufacturing that helped Apple achieve profits of more than $400,000 per employee – higher than the profits seen by Goldman Sachs, Exxon Mobil or Google.  The article points out that not long ago, Apple boasted that its products were made in America. Not so true [...]

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Thinking Bigger is posing the question all of us are asking.  What can Kansas City do with Google Fiber?

On Monday, approximately 80 invited guests participated in a brainstorming session sponsored by the Social Media Club of Kansas City and facilitated by Mike Brown, founder of Brainzooming, a strategic consulting company. The all-day event at the [...]

The FiberKC Advisory Council is a dedicated group of Kansas Citians who are committed to promoting regional growth based upon the unique focus provided from the Google Network Development.  We all recognize that the Kansas Cities have a window of opportunity that will not last and we need to move the needle on interest, awareness [...]