Tech Toledo

Category: Archival

  • There’s a .com in our .net

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    Stuart Bertsch
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    Welcome to TechToledo.COM, a new version of the Tech Toledo web site. The old site is still at techtoledo.net but we will eventually redirect it to here. We have cleaned up a few things, simplified a few things, and migrated the useful content. Our focus will still be building the regional tech community (and connecting…

  • Tech Toledo email list moving to Google group

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    Stuart Bertsch
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    If you signed up for the email list on (old) TechToledo.net, please join the new Tech Toledo Google group. We will no longer be sending emails to people who subscribed to the old mailing list, but will instead be posting to the Google group. We would like the Google group to serve as a place…

  • 2013 Planner

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    Keith Instone
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    To help plan 2013 events for the tech, entrepreneur & design community in the Toledo region, we compiled a list of commonly-scheduled monthly meeting times for area groups. These were general meeting times: groups often varied from month to month based on speaker availability and many other factors. Most groups met in the evenings: other…

  • 2013 Welcome

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    Keith Instone
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    Tech Toledo was created by Stuart Bertsch and Keith Instone in an attempt to create a local tech community. Keith is a local UX guru and works closely with local startups and regional businesses in the UX space. Stuart has worked on several tech startups and consults with local and national tech companies. The idea…

  • Events, 2012

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    Keith Instone
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    We started organizing and hosting events for the tech community in 2011. By the summer of 2012, many groups had formed and were hosting a variety of events, so we switched into helping others organize events (like Startup Weekend) and summarizing the various efforts. We focuse on being the “glue” across various efforts. The events…

  • 2012 Summary

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    Keith Instone
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    Below is a list of various technology-related groups and what they did in 2012. Software Developers (focus on back-end) Organization/Event More info Calagator # Meetings Schedule Types of Meetings NWNUG (Northwest Ohio .NET User Group): Promote learning, share enthusiasm, provide a forum for discussion regarding Microsoft’s .NET technology nwnug.com @NWNUG   nwnug 12 3rd Tuesday Presentations…

  • Thanks for participating in the Mixer

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    Keith Instone
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    Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual GeekDinner HolidayMixer! We had a great crowd – over 50 people – and we just barely fit into the room at Packo’s. We had representatives from 10 groups in attendance to tell us more about what they do. You can learn more about these groups (and…

  • Work, Eat & Party on December 13th

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    Keith Instone
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    Coworking, IT community dinner, & Start-up party on 12/13/2012 Three events are taking place on December 13th to celebrate what the Toledo Region technology and start-up community has accomplished in 2012 and to start planning for 2013. All are happening in the warehouse district of downtown Toledo (where there is plenty of parking, see below).…

  • Recap of 2012

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    Keith Instone
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    To help us celebrate the Toledo region tech community accomplishments in 2012, we have compiled a list of the various groups we know about and what they did so far this year. 2012 Tech Group & Event Summary Please check out the list and help us make it better. What is missing? What is wrong?

  • Invitation to GeekDinner HolidayMixer

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    Keith Instone
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    Tech Toledo invites all information technology professionals to join us on December 13th for the 2nd Annual GeekDinner HolidayMixer. This will be the year’s largest social gathering of the IT community in the Toledo Region. Last year’s event was a huge success: you will not want to miss this one! The festivities start at 5:30pm…

  • 2nd annual GeekDinner HolidayMixer

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    It is time to start planning the 2nd annual Geek Dinner / Tech Toledo Holiday Mixer. The first one was in December, 2011. The idea is simple: many groups usually make their December meetings “geek dinners” where they meet at a restaurant and each person pays for themselves, instead of having a speaker or more…

  • Startup Weekend Toledo is almost here

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    Keith Instone
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    The Toledo region’s first Startup Weekend begins this Friday, September 14th. There is still time to register and attend this amazing event. From Friday to Sunday, you will be able to: pitch your idea for a startup build a team around some of the top ideas establish a business model, perform customer validation and begin…

  • Tech Toledo Status Update

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    Stuart Bertsch
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    We are temporarily no longer having monthly meetings and here’s why: Since Tech Toledo started (with the intent of creating a place for Toledo tech people to meet monthly) several groups have been created that meet monthly, Toledo Web Professionals and Startup Toledo (as well as others). Seed Coworking has also opened.  All of these…

  • Planning events in 2012

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    Keith Instone
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    We are compiling a monthly planning calendar to help everyone in the region plan meetings in 2012 and avoid conflicts. Please help us build up the calendar!

  • 2012 Tech Community Meeting Planner

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    Keith Instone
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    To help you plan 2012 events for the tech community in the Toledo region, we are compiling a list of commonly-scheduled monthly meeting times for area groups. These are general meeting times: groups often vary from month to month based on speaker availability and many other factors. Be sure to check each group’s web site…

  • Recap of CodeMash ReHash

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    Keith Instone
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    We had a very successful CodeMash ReHash event Thursday night! First, the THANKS go to: Claddagh Toledo for the good food, great drinks and spectacular service. Geeks and Gurus for the projector, and DJ Bodnar for attending. ReHashers Bill Horvath, Toni Feltman and Mike Feltman for sharing their thoughts on CodeMash and leading the discussions.…

  • CodeMash ReHash, March 1, 6-9pm, Claddagh

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    Keith Instone
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    Tech Toledo is organizing CodeMash Rehash, a way for attendees of the CodeMash conference to share their  favorite aspects of the conference and for non-attendees to learn more about this awesome event in the Toledo region. CodeMash is a unique event that educates developers on current practices, methodologies and technology trends in variety of platforms…

  • CodeMash ReHash

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    Keith Instone
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    We are in the process of planning a special event for March in the Toledo region: CodeMash Rehash, a way for attendees to share their conference highlights and for non-attendees to learn more about this awesome regional event. If you attended CodeMash 2012 and are willing to lead short discussions about what your experience was,…

  • Health Care REIT was a grand tour

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    Stuart Bertsch
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    The Tech Toledo tour of Health Care REIT was a great success.  Thanks to Rick Avery for the very informative tour and information about what makes a LEED platinum building tick.  We toured everything from the kitchen that uses locally grown produce to the amazing video conference room. It was a grand tour with explanations…

  • Technology Mixer, Dec. 15, 2011

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    Keith Instone
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    Join your IT colleagues in the Toledo Region for a special holiday “geek dinner” gathering on December 15th, starting at 6:30pm, at Packo’s at the Park, 7 South Superior St., Toledo, OH, 43602. (Park in the lot across from the restaurant.) Bring your own money to pay for whatever you want to drink or eat.…

  • User Expectations: Rise of the Baseline

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    Keith Instone
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    Here is a version of Andrew’s slides for our World Usability Day discussion tonight. He might update them in the next few hours, but you can take a sneak peak if you want. They got messed up a bit on SlideShare – they will be much better in person. See you in less than 2…

  • World Usability Day with Andrew Newby

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    Keith Instone
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    Join us for our local celebration of World Usability Day on November 10th at Packo’s at the Park, 7 South Superior Street, Toledo, Ohio. World Usability Day includes events in over 40 countries around the world, raising awareness about the need for easy to use technology. Networking begins at 6:30pm. Our guest speaker is Andrew…

  • Nov 28 Health Care REIT Tour

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    Stuart Bertsch
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    What: Tour of the Health Care REIT World Headquarters and Discussion of Sustainable Building Practices When: November 28, 2011. (New Date!) 6:30pm: Networking and exit. (note new time) Where: Health Care REIT Corporate Headquarters, 4500 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43615-4040. Directions at Google Maps. Who: Rick Avery, VP – Energy Management and Building Technology, Medical…

  • World Usability Day

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    Keith Instone
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    Please reserve November 10th for a Tech Toledo meeting in conjunction with World Usability Day. Details are still being finalized. Andrew Newby of Avatar will be our guest speaker. Date: November 10, 2011 Time: 6:30pm Location: Packo’s at the Park