Archive: September 2019

These 4 local accelerators won $50K in federal funding from SBA

Sep. 27, 2019 10:48 am

These 4 local accelerators won $50K in federal funding from SBA

The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition provided a total of $3 million to 60 programs around the country.
The Root recognizes Elizabeth Lindsey as an influential African American of 2019

Sep. 27, 2019 10:38 am

The Root recognizes Elizabeth Lindsey as an influential African American of 2019

The executive director of the tech-inclusion nonprofit Byte Back was named on The Root 100 for her work helping minority individuals secure living-wage tech careers.
Why NET/WORK Suburbs?

Sep. 27, 2019 7:10 am

Why NET/WORK Suburbs?

Because falling into the black hole of online job applications means it’s time to get out — for both employers and jobseekers. Meet us on Oct. 10 in Chesterbrook, PA.
This minority technologist wants to make sure more people like her are getting hired

Sep. 27, 2019 7:00 am

This minority technologist wants to make sure more people like her are getting hired

Veni Kunche's Diversify Tech seeks to connect underrepresented people with resources that facilitate employment in the tech industry.
After leading Zip Code, Melanie Augustin is moving on to new challenges

Sep. 26, 2019 4:23 pm

After leading Zip Code, Melanie Augustin is moving on to new challenges

The soon-to-be-former ED will start a new job as the managing director of business development at Epic Research — just a couple of blocks from The Mill, where Zip Code resides.
Blackboard is partnering with Amazon’s Alexa to launch a new integration

Sep. 26, 2019 2:35 pm

Blackboard is partnering with Amazon’s Alexa to launch a new integration

The edtech company is partnering with Amazon's virtual assistant so learners can access information about their student profile and coursework by asking Alexa simple questions.
The Eagles will fly in 4K HDR for the first time tonight

Sep. 26, 2019 2:01 pm

The Eagles will fly in 4K HDR for the first time tonight

Go Birds, but make it ultra high def.
Where cybersecurity fit into Gov. Hogan’s trade mission to Australia

Sep. 26, 2019 1:16 pm

Where cybersecurity fit into Gov. Hogan’s trade mission to Australia

The Maryland governor signed a memorandum of understanding with South Australia as part of the economic development trip.
Developing Delaware event to asses economic development in the state

Sep. 26, 2019 1:04 pm

Developing Delaware event to asses economic development in the state

The half-day event will look at how the First State stacks up, and how to attract and maintain tech talent.
Applied Insight awarded a ‘mission-critical’ cloud contract from US Cyber Command

Sep. 26, 2019 12:43 pm

Applied Insight awarded a ‘mission-critical’ cloud contract from US Cyber Command

The company will offer its cloud platform-as-a-service to help the government agency progress its adoption and migration of commercial cloud services.