Category: Events

  • 3rd Annual GeekDinner HolidayMixer

    3rd Annual GeekDinner HolidayMixer

    It is time to start planning the 3rd TechToledo GeekDinner HolidayMixer. 2011 was the first, 2012 was the second. 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 formal meeting instead of…

  • Events, 2012

    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…

  • Thanks for participating in the Mixer

    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

    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).…

  • Invitation to GeekDinner HolidayMixer

    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

    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

    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…

  • Recap of CodeMash ReHash

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

  • Save the date: December 15th

    Please reserve December 15th for a special “Toledo Technology Mixer”. The plans are still being finalized, but we are planning a dinner gathering that evening with several other technology groups in the region. The groups are planning their “holiday dinner meetings” to be at the same time, in the same place, so that a larger…

  • Tech Connect, October 27, 2011

    Save the date for the next Tech Connect: Thursday, October 27, 5-8pm. TechToledo will have a table to promote ourselves. University of Toledo Nitschke Commercialization Center 1510 N. Westwood Ave Toledo, Ohio Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur looking to start your next business or you are looking to find out information on start-up funds…

  • August 17th meeting

    Great meeting last night.  Nearly 20 people attended and heard a great talk about a local jewel we have in our back yards — Rocket Ventures.  Mike Bogdan thoroughly covered the process and expectations involved bringing a new idea to market and how many people and companies are out there to help. Here are Mike’s…