The Role of Leadership in Driving Diversity and Inclusion Efforts ITA Group has transformed its diversity and inclusion practices over its 60-year history, transitioning from a male-dominated leadership to an inclusive environment that champions authenticity. At the 2023 Catalysts Live event on July 18th, Maura McCarthy and Jason Katcher shared the
The Technology Association of Iowa is proud to announce the 2023 cohort for Iowa Tech Connect, a new talent development initiative designed for early-career tech professionals in partnership with John Deere and EMC Insurance. Read More:
In this latest episode, Mollie Ross, VP of Operations at TAI, sits down with Tim Coonan, TAI Legislative Liaison and Government Relations and Special Counsel at Dentons Davis Brown, to recap the 2023 Iowa legislative session. Mollie and Tim discuss the three TAI priority bills that were unanimously passed and signed
For Immediate ReleaseDES MOINES, Iowa (May 16, 2023) – Recently, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 143, a bill relating to ransomware and penalties, into law. This signing marks a significant milestone as it becomes the third priority bill of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) to be passed by
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 9, 2023) – On April 26-27, 2023, Technology Association of Iowa leadership and members joined our colleagues from the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA). Together, we jointly met with our respective congressional delegations and key federal officials to discuss our national priorities to further establish
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Policy Podcast, we welcomed Senator Izaah Knox who represents District 17 and is a member of several committees including the technology committee. He talks about his goals and challenges as a first-time state senator and the importance of collaborating with industry experts
For Immediate Release DES MOINES, Iowa (March 28, 2023) – Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 262 into law, making Iowa the sixth state in the U.S. to adopt a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. Senate File 262 was unanimously passed by the Iowa Senate and House. The bill will
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) recently announced a new talent development initiative for early-career tech professionals in partnership with John Deere. Click to read more.
For Immediate Release DES MOINES, Iowa (February 14, 2023) – The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) recently announced that Joe Riesberg, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at EMC Insurance Companies, has been appointed the 2023 board chair of the TAI Board of Directors. “As the Technology Association of Iowa begins
In the latest episode of the Iowa Tech Policy Podcast, we welcomed Senator Chris Cournoyer, who leads the Senate Technology Committee. She shares her experience as a technologist by trade and how that helps guide committee decisions. She also stresses the importance of partnering with subject matter experts to develop
We recently met with Representative Ray Sorensen, representing District 23 and chair of the Economic Growth and Technology Committee in the Iowa House. He shares insight into the legislative process and details regarding consumer data protection and ransomware bills and why technology professionals must reach out and be a resource
Our guest Tim Coonan, TAI's legislative liaison, sits down with Mollie Ross, VP of Operations at TAI. Tim shares an update on TAI's priorities as session gets underway, some key highlights from the first two weeks of the session, and provides insight on what's next in TAI-supported legislation.
For Immediate Release DES MOINES, Iowa (December 20, 2022) – Technology Association of Iowa proudly announces that Brian Waller was recently appointed to the Iowa Public Radio (IPR) Board of Directors. He will serve a two-year term that began in September 2022. IPR is a statewide public radio network that serves over
Last month, Iowa’s technology industry celebrated remarkable achievements in technology innovation at the 2022 Prometheus Awards in Des Moines. The evening was highlighted by the UHY Impact Award presented to Dave Tucker, Partner at Next Level Ventures.
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) unveils its 2023 State and Federal principles and priorities leading into the 2023 Iowa legislative year.
While efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion are in the beginning stages at Kum & Go, they’re of utmost importance, especially as the organization is committed to weaving those values into its core culture. Read More:
The Technology Association of Iowa revealed the winners of the 2022 Prometheus Awards last evening at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. Read More:
VizyPay – a Waukee-based fintech company that’s disrupting credit card processing by eliminating or greatly reducing processing fees for small businesses – not only takes innovative approaches to its work, but also to its hiring practices, which has led to a diverse employee base.
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is pleased to announce Principal Financial Group® as the title sponsor of the Large Technology Company of the Year Award at the annual Prometheus Awards through 2026. The award celebrates an Iowa technology or tech-enabled company with $10.1 million or more in revenue that
Linc Kroeger has spent his entire career in the tech industry, so he’s seen his fair share of its goods and bads. A few years ago, he wanted to do his part to advance the field and created Knight Moves – an Iowa-based organization with the mission of addressing strategic
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