Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # New Mexico Technology Council Creating a better future for New Mexico ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [September Spotlight: Sunward Federal Credit Union](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sept-sunward/) - This month, we feature Sunward Federal Credit Union. What is Sunward’s mission? From IT to Intelligence. We don’t just keep systems running — we help organizations use technology to make better decisions, move faster, and operate smarter. In three sentences, describe what your organization does. Sunward is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving over - [August Spotlight: Great Minds in Stem Conference](https://nmtechcouncil.org/august-spotlight-great-minds-in-stem-conference/) - This month, we feature the 2026 Great Minds in STEM Conference, and celebrate our new strategic partnership as they bring the 38th Annual Great Minds in STEM Conference to Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 17–19, 2026. The conference theme is year is “STEM 4 All” to reaffirm the mission of GMiS: “To inspire, support, and recognize - [July Spotlight: Abba Technologies](https://nmtechcouncil.org/july-abba/) - This month, we feature Abba Technologies. What is Abba’s mission? From IT to Intelligence. We don’t just keep systems running — we help organizations use technology to make better decisions, move faster, and operate smarter. In three sentences, describe what your organization does. Abba Technologies Inc. is an IT services and digital transformation company that - [June Spotlight: IBM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/june-ibm/) - This month, we feature IBM. Welcome to the IBM team dedicated to supporting the State of New Mexico, here to listen, understand, and deliver innovation that truly matters. By tuning in to your priorities and challenges, we bring forward solutions that align with what matters most to your agencies and communities. From automation and data - [April Spotlight: Montech, Inc.](https://nmtechcouncil.org/april-montech/) - This month, we feature Montech, Inc. Montech provides a wide range of support services to federal partners, including administrative and business services, technical and analytical support. By combining experienced personnel with strong program management and audit-ready processes, Montech helps agencies operate efficiently while meeting strict federal standards. Over the years, the company has built a - [March Spotlight: Document Solutions Inc](https://nmtechcouncil.org/march-spotlight-document-solutions-inc/) - This month, we feature Document Solutions Inc. Local Family Business Turns March Madness Into an Economic Engine for Albuquerque For most New Mexicans, March Madness means brackets, buzzer-beaters and gathering with friends. For Document Solutions, Inc. (DSI), it has become something bigger: a way to strengthen Albuquerque’s business community and keep dollars circulating locally. The - [February Spotlight: Accessible New Mexico, LLC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/february-spotlight-accessiblenm/) - This month, we feature Accessible New Mexico, LLC. What is Accessible New Mexico’s mission? Accessible New Mexico is dedicated to making New Mexico the most accessible state in the country by transforming digital and physical environments into inclusive experiences for all people, including people with disabilities. In three sentences, describe what your organization does. Accessible - [January Spotlight: Westwind](https://nmtechcouncil.org/january-spotlight-westwind/) - This month, we feature Westwind. What is Westwind’s slogan?Mission Driven | Customer Centered | Solution Focused In three sentences, describe what your organization does.Westwind is a value-added-reseller of IT products and services – from mouse and display to data center and storage. Our focus is providing service to government entities (federal, state, and local). Our goal is to help - [December Spotlight: Labyrinth Consulting LLC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/december-spotlight-labyrinth-consulting-llc/) - This month, we feature Labyrinth Consulting LLC. What is Labyrinth Consulting’s slogan? Find your way to funding. In three sentences, describe what your organization does. Labyrinth Consulting accelerates startups’ and small businesses’ access to nondilutive funding. We support all phases of proposal development, from grant research to strategy, writing, reviewing, and process management. We also offer - [November Spotlight: Holmans USA](https://nmtechcouncil.org/november-spotlight-holmans-usa/) - This month, we feature HOLMANS USA as they celebrate their 70th anniversary! HOLMANS USA has proudly called New Mexico home since 1955. This year marks their 70th anniversary — seven decades of growing alongside the communities and industries that make our state exceptional. They focus on delivering IT solutions that keep essential operations running smoothly, - [August Spotlight: California Institute of Applied Technology](https://nmtechcouncil.org/california-institute-of-applied-technology/) - This month, we feature the California Institute of Applied Technology. What is CIAT’s mission? To deliver innovative educational programs and personalized solutions to empower students for rewarding careers. Dream big. Set Goals. Take action. In three sentences, describe what your organization does. California Institute of Applied Technology operates two distinct campuses under unified leadership, with - [September Spotlight: Red Hat](https://nmtechcouncil.org/red-hat/) - This month, we feature Red Hat. What is Red Hat’s mission? Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat helps customers integrate new and existing IT applications, develop cloud-native applications, standardize on - [October Spotlight: SentinelOne](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sentinelone/) - This month, we feature SentinelOne. What is SentinelOne’s mission? Empowering the World to Run Securely In three sentences, describe what your organization does. SentinelOne is the world’s leading AI-powered cybersecurity platform. The SentinelOne Singularity platform, built on the first unified Data Lake, is revolutionizing security operations, with AI, solving use cases across Endpoint Protection, SIEM, - [June Spotlight: Extreme Networks](https://nmtechcouncil.org/extreme-networks/) - This month we feature Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking solutions and a driving force behind some of the most advanced connectivity platforms in the industry. Known for their deep commitment to innovation and secure infrastructure, Extreme brings both global perspective and local impact to New Mexico’s tech landscape. As the title sponsor - [December Spotlight: ANM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/december-spotlight-anm/) - Diving Deeper with ANM: A Flying 40 Winner ANM has grown from its Albuquerque roots into one of the region’s leading IT consultancies, blending nearly three decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation. Specializing in risk mitigation, digital transformation, and enterprise infrastructure, ANM empowers businesses to scale securely and efficiently. Recognized as a Flying - [Innovation Meets Security: TANDMM’s Approach to Compliance and Cyber Resilience](https://nmtechcouncil.org/innovation-meets-security-tandmms-approach-to-compliance-and-cyber-resilience/) - What inspires the mission or slogan of your company? At TANDMM, we truly believe that safeguarding your organization and optimizing service delivery go hand in hand. We specialize in providing holistic solutions that not only strengthen your security posture but also ensure you’re prepared for today’s stringent compliance demands. How would you describe your company’s - [Elevate Productivity: The DSI Experience](https://nmtechcouncil.org/elevate-productivity-the-dsi-experience/) - Experience the most exhilarating educational technology event of the year. This FREE event includes food, drinks, a watch party, cutting edge tech demos, networking and more! It’s this March 20! RSVP Here DSI – Document Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to helping businesses optimize workflows and stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. Their commitment to - [April Spotlight: Genesys](https://nmtechcouncil.org/april-spotlight-genesys/) - Genesys is a global provider of cloud-based customer experience and contact center technology. As interest in New Mexico’s tech ecosystem grows, Genesys has joined NMTC to connect with local partners and explore new opportunities in the region. What is Genesys’ mission? Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and - [May Spotlight: RealmIQ](https://nmtechcouncil.org/may-spotlight-realmiq/) - What is RealmIQ’s Mission? Adopt and Thrive. We are the company helping organizations and executives navigate business transformation with AI through our consulting services. In three sentences describe what your organization does At RealmIQ, we’re more than just an AI consulting and tech company—we’re your partners in innovation. We specialize in crafting personalized automation solutions - [Community Update 5/12 (Part 2)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/community-update-512-part-2/) - Of course most of the events in our wider community are put together by a wide variety of groups and other associations. Here’s a look at what’s going on in the near future and some of the recurring meetups and other events that they have. IDEAS & COFFEE: PUTTING THE WEB TOGETHER IN YOUR MIND - [NMTC 2013 End of Year / Community Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-2013-end-of-year-community-update/) - Dear Community Member, It’s been a big year! And we’ve done a lot of events and activities to help grow New Mexico’s tech business community. While it’s true that we like to spread the word about other organizations’ events, we thought it might be useful to take a look at the events NMTC has - [Your Guide to New Mexico's Tech Innovation Community (2/14)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/your-guide-to-new-mexicos-tech-innovation-community-214/) - Greetings from NMTC! We publish an update on events and activities of potential interest to New Mexico’s tech business community on a weekly basis (with some additional emails to Shandra’s List and specific interest areas). Occasionally, we share that here. If you’d like to see the full email visit http://eepurl.com/N9kdv – and sign up if - [NMTC Community Events & Activities Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-community-events-activities-update/) - Greetings from NMTC! Innovate ABQ. STEMulous Center. Fat Pipe Incubator. ABQ ID. Lumidigm Exit. Levitated Toy Factory Phase 1 Complete. Lobos and Aggies in the NCAA Tournament, again. These are just a few recent developments that are shaking up New Mexico and putting us on track to become a place to watch for tech and - [Finding Jobs & Talent in NM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/finding-jobs-talent-in-nm/) - One of the biggest recurring challenges we hear is the difficulty in getting good local talent. Whether it's software, web or IT, the feedback seems to be that entry-level talent is pretty good, but the people with more experience, especially... - [The 'New' NMTC Blog](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-new-nmtc-blog/) - You've reached - and we have - a new site for the Tech Council, and it's one we hope will grow with us and our community for the next several years. With it we have some new (and much needed) capabilities. - [Talent, Jobs and ABQ’s Growing Tech Scene](https://nmtechcouncil.org/talent-jobs-and-abqs-growing-tech-scene/) - For the technology sector, in any city, during any stage of its’ growth, talent (abundance or lack) is always a popular topic of discussion.After talent, there is always a discussion of the availability of jobs (or not) to keep and attract said talent.Over the past several months at NMTC, we have observed vastly different opinions - [Announcing our New Executive Director](https://nmtechcouncil.org/announcing-our-new-executive-director/) - Change is Good – Meet Our New Executive Director Let’s face it. No one likes change. But, change is never optional and everyone knows that nothing truly great happens without it.The New Mexico Technology Council has undergone tremendous change over the past year. We have overhauled our operations to better manage our membership and deliver - [Member Profile - BioFlyte](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-profile-bioflyte-2/) - We interviewed BioFlye’s President & CEO, Todd Sickles to learn more about the company, its mission, and why they choose to do business in New Mexico. Read on to learn more about this leading-edge company: Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan: BioFlyte’s mission is to provide leading-edge biosecurity solutions to protect people, organizations, - [Member Spotlight: PNM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-pnm/) - Monthly, the New Mexico Technology Council highlights one of our amazing members in a special feature. We have so many innovative companies doing business in New Mexico–and right here is the hub for learning more about them! This month NMTC is excited to present a special edition of our monthly Member Spotlight segment, featuring PNM - [Member Spotlight IBM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-ibm/) - Each month, the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) spotlights one of our incredible members making significant contributions to the New Mexico technology sector. This month, we sat down with Danielle Madigan, Account Technology Leader for IBM, to learn more about their mission and impact. Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan. “To be the - [Member Spotlight: Speridian](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-speridian/) - Each month, the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) highlights one of our outstanding members who are making significant strides in the New Mexico technology sector. This month, we had the pleasure of speaking with Diego Garcia, Senior Director for Speridian Technologies, to learn more about their mission and impact. Share your company’s mission statement and/or - [November Member Spotlight: Shimoshi](https://nmtechcouncil.org/november-member-spotlight-shimoshi/) - This month, we feature Shimoshi NM, a Santa Fe-based consultancy led by Susan Wilhite, specializing in strategic foresight and training. By helping organizations break out of cognitive inertia, it equips teams with the agility to thrive in uncertain times. Please Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan Get Resilient In three sentences describe what - [September Member Spotlight: Equila Financial](https://nmtechcouncil.org/september-member-spotlight-equila-financial/) - This month, we’re excited to introduce Equila Financial, a company committed to helping clients navigate their financial journeys with clarity and purpose. With a focus on personalized, comprehensive financial planning, Equila empowers individuals to make intentional decisions that align with their life goals. Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan. - [August Member Spotlight: Logical Alternative](https://nmtechcouncil.org/august-member-spotlight-logical-alternative/) - Share your company’s mission statement or slogan.Wake up, be kind, kick ass, repeat. Our work is informed by our sense of service, love and respect for craft, and boundless creativity—along with equal parts pragmatism, optimism, and general all-around moxie. We enjoy a good challenge, and are frequently called upon to solve problems that - [Bridging Futures: An Industry Forum](https://nmtechcouncil.org/bridging-futures-an-industry-forum/) - Join us on Thursday, September 26, from 8 – 10am PST for Bridging Futures: An Industry Forum, an online event designed to connect industry professionals, academic faculty, and students. This forum offers a unique platform to share knowledge, build networks, and collaborate on innovative solutions to help share a more inclusive future in STEM. Industry - [5 Things You Don't Want to Miss at Women in Tech 2024! ](https://nmtechcouncil.org/5-things-you-dont-want-to-miss-at-women-in-tech-2024/) - [Member Spotlight: RS21](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-rs21/) - This month for our Member Spotlight, we catch up with RS21, a data science company that is making waves across the tech ecosystem in New Mexico! Every month, NMTC spotlights one of our members that is doing amazing work in the NM Technology Ecosystem. Learn more about RS21 and check out their great video highlighting - [Women In Tech Awardee Spotlight: Mara Schindelholz](https://nmtechcouncil.org/women-in-tech-awardee-spotlight-mara-schindelholz/) - Mara Schindelholz is a principal R&D staff member at Sandia National Laboratories—and one of our accomplished 2024 Women in Tech Awards Honorees! Mara's accomplishments are a testament to her relentless pursuit of groundbreaking advancements, her commitment to fostering collaboration, and her passion for empowering underrepresented groups in the field of science and technology. Mara's career - [Member Spotlight: IronEdge Group](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-ironedge-group/) - Every month, we highlight one of our incredible members that is doing outstanding work in the New Mexico technology sector. This month, we are highlighting IronEdge Group--formerly LightHouse Business Information Solutions--an IT consultancy group that prioritizes world-class service. LightHouse Business Information Solutions recently merged with IronEdge, can you tell us more? We are excited to - [Member Spotlight: Encantado Technical Solutions](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-spotlight-encantado-technical-solutions/) - Catching Up with Encantado Technical Solutions Each month, we catch up with one of our members to shine a spotlight on the amazing work they are doing in New Mexico. This month, our featured member is Encantado Technical Solutions, a full life-cycle IT solutions provider to federal customers! Encantado is also a give-back focused organization, - [Member Profile | Hoonify](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-tech-council-member-profile-hoonify/) - A Conversation with Andrew Clark, CEO, Hoonify This month, we learned more about Hoonify, an emerging computing and software company that is making Supercomputing accessible to more businesses, organizations and individuals. Andrew Clark, CEO, gave some great perspectives about why Hoonify chose New Mexico! Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan. Supercomputing Without Limits. In - [NM Tech Council Member Profile: Genuen](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-technology-member-profile-genuen/) - Each month, the NM Technology Council features a member making significant change in the growing technology landscape here in New Mexico. - [Membership Monday: Wink](https://nmtechcouncil.org/membership-monday-wink/) - What is Wink’s mission? Wink's mission is to revolutionize digital security through the power of biometric authentication for identity and payments. We provide innovative SaaS solutions to organizations, leveraging multifactor facial and voice recognition authentication to eliminate traditional password vulnerabilities, thereby ensuring a seamless and highly secure user experience. Our unwavering commitment to enhancing digital - [Member Monday | Simple Quantum](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-simple-quantum/) - Interview with Corban Cordova, Founder of Simple Quantum Mission We make complicated technology simple. What does your company do? Managed Cybersecurity, IT, and Technology services for Businesses and Government. Backed by cutting-edge technology and years of experience, our managed cybersecurity services and managed I.T. services are designed to protect your business or agency from threats - [Member Monday | SandboxLife®](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-sandboxlife/) - Interview with Vanessa Valore, Founder & CEO Mission Helping as many people and ecosystems with innovative cross-platform technologies for the purpose of wellness within humanity and extreme environments. What does your company do? SandboxLife ® is gameplay with a purpose - gamification of Neuroscience for memory improvement and troubleshooting body and mind in a personalized - [Member Monday | Kosh Solutions](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-kosh-solutions-2/) - Interview with Koert Council, Cofounder Mission To have the most highly regarded and professional IT staff in the industry, that love their job and create a remarkable experience. What does your company do? Kosh Solutions is a leading IT solution provider in the Southwest, delivering reliable, consistent, and expert technical support when companies don’t have - [Member Monday | Ascendion](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-ascendion/) - Interview with Bill Moreland, Account Manager Mission Be Bold, Be Kind. That may sound like something from a corporate marketing cubicle, but it’s not. It summarizes who we are: a culture of high-performing innovators with brash ideas and a passion for the power of technology. What does your company do? Ascendion delivers full lifecycle digital - [Member Monday | Girls Inc. of Santa Fe](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-girls-inc-of-santa-fe/) - Interview with Rhynda Stephens, Business Relations Manager Mission Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. What does your company do? For 66 years, Girls Inc. of Santa Fe has inspired girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold. We provide girls throughout Santa Fe with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues - [FCC Kicks Off Grant Program to Raise Nationwide Awareness of Affordable Connectivity Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/fcc-kicks-off-grant-program-to-raise-nationwide-awareness-of-affordable-connectivity-program/) - FCC KICKS OFF GRANT PROGRAM TO RAISE NATIONWIDE AWARENESS OF AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM Outreach Grants to Focus on Reaching Historically Unserved and Underserved Communities, Including Tribal Communities -- WASHINGTON, November 10, 2022—The Federal Communications Commission today announced it has created four complementary grant programs to promote the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) nationwide. The outreach program - [Announcing New NMTC Board Members](https://nmtechcouncil.org/announcing-new-nmtc-board-members/) - Recently, the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) announced new members to its Board of Directors. The NMTC Board is comprised of 38 business leaders from across the state. NMTC Executive Director, Mia Petersen, said, “We are thrilled to welcome the new directors onto our board. NMTC is very fortunate to have such a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion amongst our volunteer leadership.” The - [Member Monday | Teeniors®](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-teeniors/) - Interview with Trish Lopez, Founder & CEO Mission Teeniors® are tech-savvy teens who help seniors (or any-aged person) learn technology through one-on-one coaching. Whether it’s a smartphone, computer, or software, our goal is to empower older adults – to connect with their loved ones, engage with their communities, and the world – through technology, while - [Member Monday | Advanced Technology Initiatives](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-advanced-technology-initiatives/) - Interview with Adam Gibson, Owner Mission ATI’s focus as technology evangelists demands we remain actively at the forefront of emerging technology trends. We hold memberships in multiple professional organizations and look to be influencers in the adoption and utilization of technology. However, we also pride ourselves on remaining grounded, so we are not proponents of - [Member Monday | Market Ascent](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-market-ascent/) - Interview with Erika Hecht, Founder & Principal Consultant Company Market Ascent Mission Our mission is to grow technology companies and learning organizations by improving their marketing, increasing their sales and making a greater impact. Our slogan is to: accelerate your marketing and business performance without wasted sales cycles. What does your company do/what industry do - [NMTC Selected by ASU as a Key Partner in a $10 Million NSF ALRISE Alliance Grant](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-selected-by-asu-as-a-key-partner-in-a-10-million-nsf-alrise-alliance-grant/) - New Mexico Technology Council selected by ASU as a Key Partner in a $10 Million NSF ALRISE Alliance Grant Aimed at Accelerating Latinx Representation in STEM Grant is Intended to Develop a National Network of Organizations Focused on Mobilizing Large-Scale Change for Underrepresented Communities in STEM Albuquerque, NM, April 18, 2022 — The New Mexico - [Member Monday | Graybird Innovations](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-graybird-innovations/) - Interview with Bob Foster, Managing Member Company Graybird Innovations, LLC Mission We consistently deliver meaningful results by offering pragmatic solutions to familiar obstacles. What does your company do/what industry do you represent? Project Management Training Operations Management Management Consulting Career Coaching/Mentorship Business Process Improvement We consider ourselves generalists, but hospitality sales and telecommunications are the bulk - [Member Monday | City of Albuquerque Department of Technology and Innovation](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-city-of-albuquerque-department-of-technology-and-innovation/) - Interview with Brian Osterloh, Director of Technology and Innovation Company City of Albuquerque Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI) Stats The City of Albuquerque was officially founded in 1706. DTI has grown to meet the City’s needs for decades! We employ about 150 people ranging from 311 Community Contact Center Agents to Data Architects to - [Member Monday | RESPEC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-respec/) - Interview with Dan Donoghue, Business Lead Company RESPEC Stats RESPEC was founded in 1969 and is an employee-owned company that has over 400 employees and annual revenues above $75 million. RESPEC has been in New Mexico since 1988. Mission As an Integrated Solutions Partner, RESPEC is a globally eminent technology team that transforms businesses and - [Member Monday | Santa Fe Alliance for Science](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-santa-fe-alliance-for-science/) - Interview with Diane Smogor, Executive Director Company The Santa Fe Alliance for Science (SFAFS) Stats Our organization was co-founded in 2005 by Robert (“Bob”) Eisenstein, a nuclear and particle physicist, and Susan McIntosh, M.A, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Science Initiative, Founding Co-Director of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, and a classroom teacher with - [Member Monday | UNM Rainforest Innovations](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-unm-rainforest-innovations/) - Interview with Lisa Kuuttila, President & Chief Economic Officer Company UNM Rainforest Innovations (formerly known as STC.UNM) Stats UNM Rainforest Innovations was first created in 1995 (under the name Science & Technology Corporation) by the University of New Mexico Board of Regents to commercialize university inventions. We currently have 16 staff members and 7 student - [Member Monday | ADT](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-adt/) - Interview with Liz Doke, Solutions Sales Representative Company ADT Commercial, LLC Stats Established in 1874, ADT has been serving businesses for more than 145 years. After splitting from its parent organization in 2012, ADT emerged as a separate company initially focused on home and small business security. Since then, ADT merged with Protection 1, building - [Member Monday | STEM Santa Fe](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-stem-santa-fe/) - Interview with STEM Santa Fe Organization STEM Santa Fe is a New Mexico 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded by Dr. Lina Germann, serving Northern NM kids for 5 years so far. Stats STEM Santa Fe was founded in February 2016, and we just celebrated our 5th year anniversary. We are two employees plus one or two - [Member Monday | Rio Grande Credit Union](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-rio-grande-credit-union/) - Interview with Mike Athens, President & CEO Company Rio Grande Credit Union Stats RGCU has been in business since 1953, and we have 150 employees. Mission and Slogan Our stated mission is to create a trusted partnership with our members that demonstrates excellent member service by providing financial education and solutions, competitive pricing, and convenience. - [Member Monday | Meyers AeroConsulting](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-meyers-aeroconsulting/) - Interview with Jill Meyers, Founder & CEO Company Meyers AeroConsulting, LLC Stats Established in 2018 | Single person LLC Mission To support unique aviation and aerospace projects around the globe that strive to make the world a better place, and also to inspire girls and young women everywhere to reach for the stars. What does - [Member Monday | Datacequia](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-datacequia/) - Interview with Andrew Padilla, Owner Company Datacequia, LLC Stats Established in 2019 | Single employee Slogan At the confluence of knowledge and insight. What does your company do/what industry do you represent? Data management consulting with a focus on management of data engineering projects and teams. What makes your company or organization unique? The ethos - [Member Monday | Fab Lab Hub LLC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-fab-lab-hub-llc/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | February 22, 2021 An interview with Sarah Boisvert, Founder & CEO Company: Fab Lab Hub, LLC Stats: Est. in 2018 | 4 employees, including 3 U.S. Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeships for additive manufacturing technicians | 2-4 interns from Santa Fe Community College & Northern New Mexico College - [Member Monday | Be Greater Than Average](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-be-greater-than-average/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | February 1, 2021 An interview with Dr. Shelly Gruenig, Founder & CEO. Company: Be Greater Than Average and our nonprofit partner, R4Creating. Story: In 2008, I worked with four students who were interested in becoming STEM entrepreneurs to use their Competitive Robotics experience to develop the company using - [Member Monday | Ingenuity Software Labs](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-ingenuity-software-labs/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | January 25, 2021 An interview with John Mierzwa, CEO & Cofounder Company: Ingenuity Software Labs Stats: Est. in 2015 | Six employees I started Ingenuity Software Labs in 2015 while running the Deep Dive Coding Bootcamps at CNM. We spun our company out as a private - [Member Monday | Global Supply Chain Associates](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-global-supply-chain-associates/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | January 11, 2021 An interview with Oscar Quiñonez, Founder & CEO Company: Global Supply Chain Associates Stats: Est. in 2019 | Three employees Mission: GSC is committed to providing guidance to companies seeking to optimize supply chains, control costs, and operational leadership allowing them to focus on - [Member Monday | Steady Networks](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-steady-networks/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | November 30, 2020 Company: Steady Networks Stats: Est. in 2012 | 16 employees Mission: To provide predictable IT results for small and medium businesses. What industry does your company represent? Managed IT Services. What makes your company or organization unique? Our teamwork and unique proactive approach to managing IT. Is your business growing and - [Member Monday | Verus Research](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-verus-research/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | November 16, 2020 An interview with Hank Andrews, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer Company: Verus Research Stats: Est. in 2014 | 99 employees, 91 based in NM Mission: Create and maintain a collaborative environment at the forefront of the latest scientific research and technological developments; Provide our customers with - [Member Monday | Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-bridgers-paxton-consulting-engineers/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | October 12, 2020 Company: Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers Stats: Est. in 1951 | 134 employees across NM, CO and AZ Slogan: Provide engineering solutions to serve our clients and enhance our communities. What industry does your company represent? We are part of the A/E/C Industry. Bridgers - [Member Monday | HOLMANS USA](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-holmans-usa/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | October 5, 2020 An interview with Phil Abeyta, Director of Sales, SLED & Commercial Division Company: HOLMANS USA Stats: Est. in 1955 | 40 employees Slogan: Technology Excellence. What industry does your company represent? Technology Solutions for SLED, Commercial and Federal. What makes your company or organization unique? Founded - [Member Monday | Comcast](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-comcast/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | September 21, 2020 An interview with Chris Dunkeson, Area Vice President Company: Comcast Stats: Est. in 1963 by Ralph Roberts | 600+ employees in New Mexico | 140,000+ nationwide Mission: Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experience that matter - [Member Monday | Adelante Development Center](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-adelante-development-center/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | August 31, 2020 An interview with Ernest R. Naaz, VP of Development Company: Adelante Development Center, Inc. Stats: Est. in 1978 | over 700 employees Mission: Adelante is a diverse nonprofit organization that supports people with mental and physical disabilities, seniors, and disadvantaged populations across New Mexico. We - [Member Monday | Heritage Audio Visual](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-heritage-audio-visual/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | August 17, 2020 An interview with Joy Gutierrez, Partner Company: Heritage Audio Visual Stats: Est. in 2009 in NM | six full-time employees + additional on-call staff Vision: Our vision is to create impactful audio and visual presentations, making memories for a lifetime. Mission: Heritage Audio Visual’s mission is to provide - [Member Monday | Roadrunner 3D](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-roadrunner-3d/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | August 3, 2020 An interview with Steve Hull, President Company: Roadrunner 3D Stats: Est. in 2019 | nine employees with support from parent company, Westwind Mission: Dream + Design + Develop Founded by a team with a history of connecting technology with those who need it, Roadrunner 3D exists - [Big Data Peer Group | Managing Data in a Data Center Without Walls](https://nmtechcouncil.org/big-data-peer-group-managing-data-in-a-data-center-without-walls/) - Discussion hosted by the NMTC Big Data Peer Group with Darren Pulsipher, Chief Solutions Architect for Public Sector at Intel. https://youtu.be/_rdwWDWiPpg?t=52 - [Member Monday | Tillman Cyber Services, LLC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-tillman-cyber-services-llc/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | July 20, 2020 An interview with Chad Cooper, Principal, Operations Company: Tillman Cyber Services, LLC Stats: Est. in July of 2019 | four employees We are a growing start-up with multiple business opportunities, and we are looking forward to adding to and developing our team. Mission: Our company’s - [Member Monday | CNM + CNM Ingenuity](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-cnm-cnm-ingenuity/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | July 13, 2020 An interview with Victor Leon, CIO, CNM and Andrea Sisneros-Wichman, Program Director, CNM Ingenuity, Inc. Company: Central New Mexico Community College and CNM Ingenuity, Inc. Stats on CNM: Est. in 1965 | 1,982 faculty and staff Stats on CNM Ingenuity: Est. in 2014 | 60 employees Mission: CNM’s Mission - [NMTC Big Data Peer Group | AI for Entity Resolution, recording](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-big-data-peer-group-ai-for-entity-resolution-recording/) - On July 25, 2020, the NMTC was thrilled to host Jeff Jonas, Founder & CEO of Senzing for a discussion on using AI for entity resolution. Below is a partial recording of Jeff's presentation. - [Member Monday | Versatile MED Analytics](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-versatile-med-analytics/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | June 29, 2020 An interview with Angelica Bruhnke, MS, CEO Company: Versatile MED Analytics (aka VMA) Stats: Est. in 2017 in NM | core team of 7 | VMA has worked or currently works with clients from NM and other states, including FL, TX, IL, OK, and CA. Actively looking for - [Member Monday | Rural Sourcing](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-rural-sourcing/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | June 22, 2020 An interview with Mia Petersen, Senior Human Resources Manager Company: Rural Sourcing Stats: Est. in 2007 | 532 employees across six states Mission: Our Story Starts & Stays in the U.S. Founded with the goal of connecting companies with talented, qualified IT professionals living in cities across the - [Member Monday | Sabio Systems](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-highlight-sabio-systems/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | June 15, 2020 An interview with Leah Pelletier, CSP, Division Manager Strategy & Business Development Company: Sabio Systems Stats: Est. in NM in 2006 | 8 employees Mission: To make New Mexico the most desirable place to live and work, one employer and one employee at a time. What industry - [Member Monday | Metis Technology Solutions](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-metis-technology-solutions/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | June 8, 2020 An interview with Joy Colucci, CEO & Owner, 2018 NMTC Women in Technology Honoree Company: Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. Stats: Est. in 2011 | 110 employees in six states Mission: ‘Crafting Technology Solutions’ – in addition to being a moon of Jupiter, Metis is the goddess of skill, - [Member Monday | Kosh Solutions](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-kosh-solutions/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | June 1, 2020 Company: Kosh Solutions Stats: Est. in 2005 in NM | 25 employees Mission: To have the most highly regarded and professional IT staff in the industry, that love their job and their customers. What industry does your company represent? Information Technology. What makes your company - [Member Monday | Sacred Wind Communications](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-sacred-wind-communications/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | May 11, 2020 An interview with Catherine Nicolaou, External Affairs Manager Company: Sacred Wind Communications Stats: Est. in 2006 | NM owned and operated | 47 employees Mission: Connecting communities for life. Sacred Wind will provide customers on and off the Navajo reservation with the highest quality telecommunications services, taking advantage - [Member Monday | Keystone International, Inc.](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-keystone-international-inc/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | May 4, 2020 An interview with Michelle Detry, President Company: Keystone International, Inc. Stats: Est. in 1991 | started by former Congresswoman Heather Wilson | 6 administrative employees, roughly 45 part-time employees and subcontractors. When Congresswoman Wilson decided to focus on politics, Gary Van Valin purchased the company from - [Member Monday | The Rhodes Group](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-the-rhodes-group/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | April 27, 2020 An interview with James Brown, CEO Company: The Rhodes Group Stats: Est. in 2000 | purchased by TriCore Reference Laboratories in 2015 | 80 employees Mission: Rhodes Group enables the comprehensive, cost-effective approach to lab evolution resulting in better patient care outcomes, more efficient operations and greater revenue. Rhodes - [Member Monday | Westwind](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-westwind/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | April 20, 2020 An interview with Steve Hull, President Company: Westwind Stats: Est. in 1992 in NM | 50 pack members Mission: Mission Driven. Customer Centered. Solution Focused. Westwind is a dedicated provider of cutting-edge technology solutions tailored for government and enterprise business markets. We have over 20 years of - [Member Monday | Elemental Risk Management](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-elemental-risk-management/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | April 13, 2020 Company: Elemental Risk Management, LLC Stats: Est. in 2011 in NM | 3 employees Mission: To understand and passionately protect our clients’ interests and assets, support their future, overcome obstacles, and improve their overall experience. What industry does your company represent? Risk Management & - [Member Monday | Ideum](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-monday-ideum/) - NMTC Member Spotlight | April 6, 2020 An interview with Jim Spadaccini, Creative Director + Founder, Ideum Company: Ideum Stats: Est. in 1999 in the Bay Area | 46 employees | in New Mexico since 2006 Mission: While Ideum does many things, including custom software development, usability testing - [New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) to Host 12th Annual Women in Technology Awards](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-technology-council-nmtc-to-host-12th-annual-women-in-technology-awards/) - Program will feature keynote from Amy Lynch, senior vice president of Comcast’s Mountain West region NEW MEXICO – February 18, 2020 – The NMTC will host its annual Women in Technology Awards celebration, recognizing six local women in STEM for their contributions to industry and community. The celebration will take place on Thursday, March 26, - [New Mexico Technology Council Announces 2020 Women in Technology Award Recipients](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-technology-council-announces-2020-women-in-technology-award-recipients/) - New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) to recognize six women for their impact in a STEM field, commitment to community NEW MEXICO – February 4, 2020 – The NMTC has announced six women to be recognized with the annual Women in Technology Award. The recipients are: Carol Adkins, Director, Energy & Earth Systems Center, Sandia National - [Meet Mary Tieman, NMTC Membership Manager](https://nmtechcouncil.org/meet-mary-tieman-nmtc-membership-manager/) - NMTC is pleased to introduce our new Membership Manager, Mary Tieman. Mary moved to Albuquerque from Sierra Vista, Arizona in the fall of 2018 after living in southern Arizona for 14 years. Mary has a true passion for economic development, mentoring entrepreneurs, technology, education and supporting local business. In November 2014 she became the Director of the Sierra Vista - [The New Mexico Technology Council Marks 20th Anniversary](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-new-mexico-technology-council-marks-20th-anniversary/) - Letter From The NMTC Founder, Randy Burge Dear NMTC Members, June 9th, was the 20th anniversary of the day I launched the New Mexico Technology Council (formerly NMITSA) on a promise and a prayer. To herald this milestone is both humbling and amazing. Congratulations to all who carried and who continue carrying the torch. NMTC - [NMTC Board Member, Annemarie Henton Honored with Local and National Awards](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-board-member-annemarie-henton-honored-with-local-and-national-awards/) - Annemarie Henton, AED's Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, was recognized for her outstanding work in both economic development and community leadership. Annemarie is named the first recipient of Albuquerque Business First's Jennifer Riordan Woman of Influence Community Impact Award. According to an article published by Albuquerque Business First, the selection committee evaluated the nominees on criteria inspired by - [Jennifer Quay Minnich Receives a $5,000 Scholarship At The 2019 WIT Celebration](https://nmtechcouncil.org/jennifer-quay-minnich-recieves-a-5000-scholarship-at-the-2019-wit-celebration/) - Congratulations Jennifer Quay Minnich, our 2019 WIT Scholarship award winner! Jennifer Quay Minnich is a project manager for local technology agency, Consumer 51 by day, and a creative director for her company, QUAY Concepts by night. She has been working in the art, design, and technology space for the past 15 years. She will be launching an Augmented Reality experience at the Albuquerque Museum in - [THE 2019 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD HONOREES ANNOUNCED](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-2019-women-in-technology-award-honorees-announced/) - Recognizing nine outstanding women in New Mexico’s STEM fields on March 28, 2019 The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) recently named nine women who will be honored this year at its 11th Annual Women in Technology Celebration (WIT) Awards Gala, to take place on March 28 at the Albuquerque Mariott Pyramid North, beginning at 7:30 - [Lisa Adkins Named Emeritus Board Member by NMTC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/lisa-adkins-named-emeritus-board-member-by-nmtc/) - Lisa Adkins was named Emeritus Board Member by the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) for her contributions to the success of NMTC over the span of 14 years! She is the COO & Director of FatPipe NM and The BioScience Center, and COO and Cofounder of Ingenuity Software Labs. Lisa joined the NMTC Board in 2005 when NMTC was - [Happy Holidays From The New Mexico Technology Council](https://nmtechcouncil.org/happy-holidays-from-the-new-mexico-technology-council-nmtc/) - 2018 has been a year of growth, innovation, celebration, and networking for NMTC and its members! From blockchain, cybersecurity, and big data analytics, to software development, 3D printing, 5G, and fiber. Impressive and exciting! New Mexico private companies, FatPipe NM, Sandia National Laboratories/Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)/Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and UNM/NMSU/New Mexico Tech, among others, are revolutionizing technology in our state, - [STEM Boomerang On Track To Bring Homegrown Talent Back To The Land of Enchantment](https://nmtechcouncil.org/stem-boomerang-on-track-to-bring-homegrown-talent-back-to-the-land-of-enchantment/) - The second annual Career Fair will be on December 20, 2018 in the UNM Student Union Building By Maggie Werner-Washburne, Director of STEM Boomerang ALBUQUERQUE, NM — For the second year in a row, business, academic and economic development and government leaders from the city, state and region will converge at The University of New - [experienceIT 2018 - a Great Success!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/experienceit-2018-a-great-success/) - Innovation, Talent & Education Featured Nearly 1,000 technology professionals gathered to celebrate all sectors of technology at experienceIT last month. The program of events highlighted the exciting activities across industry sectors in New Mexico, providing outstanding professional development and networking opportunities for participants. Forty industry experts lead compelling sessions on topics that included Robotic Process Innovation, CNM’s trailblazing blockchain program, social engineering & media, workforce development, shared services, New Mexico’s NASA connections, and more. “New Mexico has an incredible depth of innovative and technology within the private, local, and federal sectors, performing cutting-edge research, development and delivery." - [NMTC ANNOUNCES COMCAST PITCH FEST FINALISTS](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-technology-council-announces-comcast-pitch-fest-finalists/) - Five finalists compete for the chance to win $10,000 during experienceIT week Albuquerque, NM – August 28, 2018 – The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) announced today that five businesses from across New Mexico have been named finalists in the Comcast Pitch Fest and are prepared to compete for the $10,000 cash prize. The - [Letter From The Executive Director, Deborah L. Breitfeld, CEcD ](https://nmtechcouncil.org/letter-from-the-executive-director-deborah-l-breitfeld-cecd/) - Dear NMTC Members and Colleagues, It is exciting times for the New Mexico technology community while we see continued business growth and expansions throughout the state! NMTC remains focused on its mission to identify the needs of the technology sectors and highlight related successes, while informing you of programs and resources available from economic development - [The Opportunity to Win $10K Will Soon Be a Reality For New Mexico Companies](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-opportunity-to-win-10k-will-soon-be-a-reality-for-new-mexico-companies/) - Deadline To Apply Is August 3rd at 5p.m. Albuquerque, NM - July 11, 2018 – Comcast Business and the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) announce their partnership to support, highlight and invest in the business sector during experienceIT. Together they will host a pitch fest and community celebration on September 11, 2018, where five promising - [Latest NMTC Job Board Postings](https://nmtechcouncil.org/latest-nmtc-job-board-postings-2/) - Updated job opportunities are now available on the New Mexico Technology Council Website! To submit open positions for your own organization, use the Members Portal (or click on the Login menu item) or contact us. Deep Dive Coding Instructors Expansion Coming, Instructors NeededYou may have seen recent news about Deep Dive Coding partnering with Facebook and the creation of new bootcamps. As we - [The Civic Plaza Outdoor Stage Gets A Facelift](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-civic-plaza-outdoor-stage-gets-a-facelift/) - Audio Visual and Theatrical Stage Lighting System with Construction Completion Anticipated For Late June 2018 By Steve Otero - Regional Technology Director for Bridgers and Paxton Consulting Engineers June 11, 2018, Albuquerque NM Albuquerque, NM - Construction is underway on upgrades to the Civic Plaza outdoor stage; including a complete overhaul of the - [NMTC Launches A Focus On Big Data](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-launches-a-focus-on-big-data/) - New Peer Group Event Arrives August 21st Big Data is one of the fastest growing areas in IT and according to Forbes Big Data is making a huge contribution to revenue growth in Sales and Marketing, Research and Development, Supply Chain Management, Workplace Management and Operations. The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) recognizes that there - [The I 40 Corridor Project](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-40-corridor-project/) - As technology continues to advance it is important for New Mexico to have high speed internet! We are seeing 5g enter our horizons and in order for New Mexico to provide 5g we will need ultra high speed broadband. The I 40 Corridor Project is an opportunity for members of NAU, ASU and cities - [Latest NMTC Job Board Postings](https://nmtechcouncil.org/latest-nmtc-job-board-postings/) - Updated job opportunities are now available on the New Mexico Technology Council Website! To submit open positions for your own organization, use the Members Portal (or click on the Login menu item) or contact us. Client Development & Relations Manager The New Mexico Technology Council is looking for a full time Client Development & Relations Manager! Do you want to be involved with - [Women in Technology Scholarship Winner Announced](https://nmtechcouncil.org/women-technology-scholarship-winner-announced/) - In recognition of the vital need for ongoing technology education and certification for Women in Technology, the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) through the generous donations of our sponsors, awards a single scholarship annually to one of our deserving members. The scholarship may fund additional education, job training, or certification so that one of our - [2018 WIT Celebration Honorees Announced](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2018-wit-celebration-honorees-announced/) - WIT Celebration Title Sponsor NMTC will recognize eight women in multiple tech industries from aeronautics to biotechnology, and information technology in large organizations to startups at the Women in Technology Celebration being held March 8th at the Sandia Casino. All of our honorees have found a way to give back to their communities and mentor - [Barbara Lopez Named Emeritus Board Member by NMTC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/barbara-lopez-named-emeritus-board-member-nmtc/) - Barbara Lopez, IT Manager at PNM Resources, was named Emeritus Board Member by the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) for her contributions to the success of NMTC over the span of 10 years. Barbara joined the Board of NMTC in 2008 when the organization was still known as the New Mexico IT and Software Association - [Go (South)West, Young Woman](https://nmtechcouncil.org/go-southwest-young-woman/) - For hundreds of years, women have played a prominent role in the American southwest, from the matrilineal Hopi tribes to the early founders of the Santa Fe art colonies. The openness and space of the southwest have made it a place for exploration, risk, and new beginnings. Today, we can choose to continue this tradition - [It's Not Goodbye It's See You Later](https://nmtechcouncil.org/goodbye-nmtc-community-nyika-allen/) - Dear NMTC Members, Partners and Friends, Maybe you’ve heard the news already, but the official announcement just came out yesterday. Now that the news is public I want to take the opportunity to personally let you know that I am stepping down from my position as your New Mexico Technology Council, President & CEO in - [Latest Job Postings (February 20, 2018) from the New Mexico Technology Job Board](https://nmtechcouncil.org/latest-job-postings-february-20-2018-new-mexico-technology-job-board/) - Here are a few of the jobs available on the New Mexico Technology Council Website (February 1, 2018). To contribute your own organization's open positions, use the Members Portal (or click on the Login menu item) and add the positions there. Contact us if you have several postings to add. Architect, Quality Assurance Public Service Company of - [Latest Job Postings to the New Mexico Technology Council Website](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-technology-council-seeks-president-ceo/) - Here are a few of the jobs available on the New Mexico Technology Council Website (February 1, 2018). To contribute your own organization's open positions, use the Members Portal (or click on the Login menu item) and add the positions there. Contact us if you have several postings to add. President and Chief Executive Officer for the New - [Girls Who Code Launch](https://nmtechcouncil.org/girls-code-launch/) - [UPCOMING CLASS](https://nmtechcouncil.org/upcoming-class/) - [Hour of Code Celebrated with Community Partners Throughout Santa Fe Public Schools This Week](https://nmtechcouncil.org/hour-code-celebrated-community-partners-throughout-santa-fe-public-schools-week/) - Santa Fe, NM: “Computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet, but few students realize that learning to code can lead to well-paying careers in the Tech industry. With over 1,433 open computing jobs in New Mexico, according to Code.org, Santa Fe Public Schools is teaming up with our community and New Mexico TechWorks - [NMBio Knowledge Fair & Expo](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmbio-knowledge-fair-expo/) - New Mexico’s Bioscience Industry — A Blueprint for Success The Knowledge Fair will showcase the talent, energy, research and business smarts of the state’s pioneering entrepreneurs in the bioscience, biomedical and health care communities. Hear and meet leaders from our leading research institutions, economic development agencies, the national labs and venture groups committed to the - [EC-Council iClass Certified CIO Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/5388/) - [Answers to NMTC's Mayoral Candidate Forum held on August 17, 2017:](https://nmtechcouncil.org/answers-nmtcs-mayoral-candidate-forum-held-august-17-2017/) - To the tech and small business community members who attended our Mayoral Candidate Forum on August 17, 2017: My name is Lisa Adkins and I moderated the tech and small business Mayoral Candidate Forum held at FatPipe ABQ the evening of August 17, 2017. We had a fabulous turnout with 7 of the 8 candidates - [STEM Power](https://nmtechcouncil.org/stem-power/) - [NM SBIR Award Matching Grant](https://nmtechcouncil.org/5354/) - [Comcast is Making Internet Access Possible for Low-income New Mexicans](https://nmtechcouncil.org/comcast-making-internet-access-possible-low-income-new-mexicans/) - Having internet access in the home is essential for many important opportunities, including: Job research and applications Health care information Online educational opportunities for both children and adults Ease of comparing purchase prices and finding the best deals Manage finances or research other things that would be a benefit Low-income households often can't afford internet access. So, - [NMITAP is Turning the Tide of Technology Talent in New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmitap-turning-tide-technology-talent-new-mexico/) - Organizations and technology companies in New Mexico are focused on making a positive change to the level of available tech talent. One example of a coordinated effort in that change is the New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program (NMITAP). Developing Something New and Innovative The NMITAP is run and maintained by CNM Ingenuity, Inc., a - [Creating Opportunity with New Additive Manufacturing Peer Group (aka 3D Printing)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/creating-opportunity-new-additive-manufacturing-peer-group-aka-3d-printing/) - Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, refers to the process of continually ‘adding’ materials (like plastics, metal, or glass) in layers to create a three-dimensional object. Whatever you prefer to call it, 3D printing continues to see a boom. This boom will continue as companies realize the cost savings and the flexibility to - [11 Online Scales due to Smart Use of Resources](https://nmtechcouncil.org/11online-scales/) - 11 Online is a custom web solution business out of Albuquerque that's been growing over the last couple of years. Originally two companies (Hermes Development & 11 Online) that have since merged. This tech company has used some interesting techniques that encourage employee growth and have kept the company at zero turnovers. Investing in - [CCISO Training](https://nmtechcouncil.org/ccisco-training/) - [Apply Now for AT&T's Aspire Accelerator Competition](https://nmtechcouncil.org/apply-now-for-atts-aspire-accelerator-competition/) - The Aspire Accelerator is open to any organization tackling real-world education problems with technology solutions. ·Selected teams will receive an investment of $100,000, an additional $25,000 to cover program expenses, access to AT&T leaders and Aspire collaborators in education and technology, and personalized mentorship ·Applications are being accepted through Feb. 7. The program will - [Registration Now Open for 50 Communication Hacks – A WriterGal Event](https://nmtechcouncil.org/registration-now-open-for-50-communication-hacks-a-writergal-event/) - Registration Now Open for 50 Communication Hacks – A WriterGal Event Better, Faster, Easier Communication February 3, 2017 at Gravitate Santa Fe/Albuquerque, NM: Want to hack your professional communication? Make it easier, faster and better? Then join the WriterGal Network, LLC, a consortium of New Mexico-based writers, editors, marketers, graphic designers and Web developers - [ANSYS Startup Program: The Significance of Simulation](https://nmtechcouncil.org/ansys-startup-program-the-significance-of-simulation/) - On Wednesday January 25th, from 12pm – 1pm Arizona time, Eric Miller, the Co-Owner of PADT, Inc. will be presenting on how ANSYS simulation software is helping new entrepreneurs and startup companies to shorten their time to market and reduce their manufacturing costs. This webinar is free, and only requires that contacts register to attend - [THATcamp New Mexico - Saturday January 14th, 2017](https://nmtechcouncil.org/thatcamp-new-mexico-saturday-january-14th-2017/) - The Humanities And Technology Camp Saturday, January 14, 2017 Albuquerque The Humanities And Technology Camp is a one-day "un-conference" where humanists come together with technologists to brainstorm, problem-solve, play, and teach each other. We're expecting teachers, students, historians, makers, programmers, inventors, and entrepreneurs, just to name a few. The Central New Mexico conference will - [](https://nmtechcouncil.org/4771/) - Registration Now Open for 50 Communication Hacks – A WriterGal Event Better, Faster, Easier Communication February 3, 2017 at Gravitate Register Here! Santa Fe/Albuquerque, NM: Want to hack your professional communication? Make it easier, faster and better? Then join the WriterGal Network, LLC, a consortium of New Mexico-based writers, editors, marketers, graphic designers and - [Upcoming Small Business Trademarking Workshop](https://nmtechcouncil.org/upcoming-small-business-trademarking-workshop/) - [2016 RSI Hackathon](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2016-rsi-hackathon/) - 2016 RSI Hackathon- “Thanks for the MEMORY” RSI is hosting our first annual RSI ABQ Hackathon!!! We’re going retro this year and remembering the technology of years past! RSI is kickin’ it old school style on Friday, September 30th and taking it back to celebrate the 30+ years of technological advances and generations of - [Put Your Company On The Map](https://nmtechcouncil.org/put-your-company-on-the-map/) - We're partnering with Silicon Maps to bring technology organizations in the Rocky Mountain Region to the public eye in a unique way... Silicon Maps has printed and distributed over 1 million poster maps since their first Silicon Valley Map in 1989. And... they are now INTERACTIVE! The message is loud and clear: "The Map promotes - [experienceIT New Mexico September 27th - 30th, 2016](https://nmtechcouncil.org/leverage-point-press-release-august-31-2016/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Barrio – Leverage Point, Inc. || 310.869.5311 || michael@leveragepointinc.com Over the past decade, Albuquerque has steadily and stealthily been establishing itself as a tech hub in the southwest. In the past year alone, the technology industry added 263 New Mexico jobs in 2015, bringing total tech employment in the state - [2016 Rise of the Rest Tour](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2016-rise-of-the-rest-tour/) - --------Coming to Albuquerque October 6th-------- Rise Of The Rest $100K Pitch Competition https://www.f6s.com/riseofrest/apply THE MISSION "Revolution’s "Rise of the Rest" with Steve Case is a nationwide effort to work closely with entrepreneurs in emerging startup ecosystems. Our view is that this is the beginning of a new era for entrepreneurship across the U.S. — high-growth - [Have a high school student that's into IT?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/have-a-high-school-student-thats-into-it/) - [Learn About the CNM New Mexico Information Technology Apprenticeship Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/learn-about-the-cnm-new-mexico-information-technology-apprenticeship-program/) - In New Mexico and nationwide, Information Technology (IT) jobs are growing while workers continue to lack the skills needed to meet the demand. In New Mexico alone, the IT sector is expected to grow 20.7% between 2010 and 2020. CNM Ingenuity Inc. has developed an Information Technology Apprenticeship Program (NMITAP) designed to bridge the gap - [Company Highlight: Ideum](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-highlight-ideum/) - Based in Corrales, Ideum provides very cool multi-touch tables and touch walls for corporations, museums and educational groups. We are especially fond of the Starbucks and wine tasting tables! Learn more about Ideum in this month's company highlight. - [Leading California IT Company Expanding Operations to New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/leading-california-it-company-expanding-operations-to-new-mexico/) - From the New Mexico Economic Development Department Rio Rancho, NM - Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that PCM, a leading California IT company, will expand its operations to New Mexico, creating 224 well-paying sales positions with annual salaries ranging between $45,000 and $65,000. The expansion is the result of Governor Martinez and other leaders who traveled - [Technology Ventures Corporation Flying 40 Celebration at Albuquerque Zoo](https://nmtechcouncil.org/technology-ventures-corporation-flying-40-celebration-at-albuquerque-zoo/) - Join the New Mexico Technology Council on June 22nd for the Flying 40 Celebration of New Mexico's most successful technology companies. Stop by our booth at the event and say hello! - [CNET Executive Forum June 14th with Sony Jacob CIO of Presbyterian Healthcare](https://nmtechcouncil.org/cnet-executive-forum-june-14th-with-sony-jacob-cio-of-presbyterian-healthcare/) - For our next CNET Executive Forum we're pleased to welcome Sony Jacob, CIO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services who will talk about Consumerism in Healthcare. If you're a C-Level Executive, Direct Report or in Healthcare IT, be sure and join us for this timely talk and opportunity to network with your peers. This event is free - [Join NMTC and Leverage Point Inc. on Thursday May 19th for a Free Public Relations Workshop](https://nmtechcouncil.org/join-nmtc-and-leverage-point-inc-on-wednesday-may-19th-for-a-free-public-relations-workshop/) - Michael Barrio, Director of Public Affairs with Leverage Point Inc., talks about why public relations is important for entrepreneurs. Join Michael at our workshop on Thursday, May 19th at FatPipeABQ. - [Press Release: Community Broadband Focus Committee - City of Albuquerque and NMTC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/press-release-community-broadband-focus-committee-city-of-albuquerque-and-nmtc/) - News Release Leverage Point, Inc. 4200 Wolcott Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 || 310.869.5311 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 CONTACT: Michael Barrio 310.869.5311 michael@leveragepointinc.com Albuquerque, NM – Today, the City of Albuquerque announced a partnership with the New Mexico Technology Council to coordinate and establish a focus committee to discuss efforts to bring community-based - [New Mexico Continues to Drive Economic Development Through Technology](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-continues-to-drive-economic-development-through-technology/) - Check out the latest state of technology in New Mexico and across the country via CompTIA and our public relations partner, Leverage Point. News Release Leverage Point, Inc. 4200 Wolcott Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 || 310.869.5311 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 CONTACT: Michael Barrio 310.869.5311 michael@leveragepointinc.com New Mexico Continues to Drive Economic Development Through - [Learn About Rural Sourcing Inc.](https://nmtechcouncil.org/learn-about-rural-sourcing-inc/) - Watch our recent interview with Margaux Kaynard, Vice President of Human Resources and Recruiting for Rural Sourcing Inc. They connect organizations with qualified, talented IT professionals and believe domestic outsourcing is smarter outsourcing. Rural Sourcing Inc. recently opened offices in New Mexico, bringing numerous high tech, technology oriented jobs to the state. Margaux talk's about the - [Tech On Tap Thursday April 28th with Steve McKee on SaaS and Passare](https://nmtechcouncil.org/tech-on-tap-thursday-april-28th-with-steve-mckee-on-saas-and-passare/) - About Passare Passare is an innovative, Cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that helps funeral service professionals connect and collaborate with families anytime, anywhere, from any connected device. The company was founded in 2012 to meet the changing needs and preferences of today’s funeral consumers. Passare offers funeral homes increased efficiency and accuracy - [Volunteers and Mentors Needed for Native Hackathon](https://nmtechcouncil.org/volunteers-and-mentors-needed-for-native-hackathon/) - [Student Research Day at the University of New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/student-research-day-at-the-university-of-new-mexico/) - Student Research Day will be held on April 16th at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building. Student Research Day is a student run and organized event oriented towards providing a rare opportunity for our graduate students to present their innovative work to the general public. This is an opportunity for students to interact - [Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Technical Training](https://nmtechcouncil.org/volunteers-needed-for-special-olympics-technical-training/) - We are looking for volunteer trainers to join us at FatPipe ABQ on Fri May 6th and Sat May 7th to teach classes on the following topics to New Mexicans with intellectual disabilities. Email Search Engine Social Media Netiquette Photo Editing Blogging Microsoft Office You don't have to be a certified expert on the topic, - [New Mexico IT Summit on April 21st](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-it-summit-on-april-21st/) - EMC2 along with several community partners, is hosting a great lineup of sessions on cloud based IT on April 21st at the Sandia Resort and Casino. The New Mexico Technology Council will be attending. Stop by our booth in the morning to say hello and be sure and register for this fun, FREE event. - [innovationACADEMY Student Pitch Competition Fund Needs Your Support](https://nmtechcouncil.org/innovationacademy-student-pitch-competition-fund-needs-your-support/) - You may have seen our post about the upcoming STC.UNM Innovate New Mexico Student Pitch Competition on April 25th. Even if you don't have a student at home or can't make the event on April 25th (though we hope you'll attend!) you can still support this important program and STEM efforts in our state - [STC.UNM Presents Innovate New Mexico Student Pitch Competition 4/25/16](https://nmtechcouncil.org/stc-unm-presents-innovate-new-mexico-student-pitch-competition-42516/) - ATTENTION STUDENTS! DO YOU HAVE AN INNOVATIVE IDEA FOR A PRODUCT, SERVICE, OR TECHNOLOGY? Would you like to win money to help turn your idea into a reality? Top 5 teams will split the Innovate New Mexico Competition Fund. Students with product ideas, crazy innovations, a genuine startup, or just a desire to practice - [STC.UNM + innovationACADEMY + Cecchi Venture Lab Presents Internship Fair](https://nmtechcouncil.org/stc-unm-innovationacademy-cecchi-venture-lab-presents-internship-fair/) - [Video Highlights: 8th Annual Women in Technology Awards](https://nmtechcouncil.org/video-highlights-8th-annual-women-in-technology-awards/) - Enjoy these highlights from the 8th Annual Women in Technology Awards - [The ABQ Homeschool Engineering and Robotics Team Needs Your Support](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-abq-homeschool-engineering-and-robotics-team-needs-your-support/) - Recently, the Albuquerque Home School Engineering and Robotics Team (AHERT) Ravens - FIRST FTC team #5132 was very successful winning the AZ/NM FTC State Championship as part of the winning alliance scoring the highest score of the day and beating out more than 30 other teams. The program can be summarized as a challenging - [Time to Celebrate New Mexico's Fastest Growing Tech Companies!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/time-to-celebrate-new-mexicos-fastest-growing-tech-companies/) - The 19th annual New Mexico Technology Flying 40 program is inviting businesses from around the state to be recognized among the state’s high-tech growth leaders. The annual listing, now in its 19th year, celebrates technology entrepreneurs and the contribution they make to New Mexico’s economy. John Freisinger, President and CEO of Technology Ventures Corp., which - [Congratulations to the Winners of the 8th Annual Women in Technology Award](https://nmtechcouncil.org/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-8th-annual-women-in-technology-award/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 8th Annual Women in Technology Celebration on Thursday, March 3rd. We had a wonderful time at the Sandia Golf Club Event Center celebrating some amazing Women in Technology throughout the state of New Mexico. Congratulations to this year's winners! - [NeuroExpo ABQ April 24th, 2016](https://nmtechcouncil.org/3725/) - On Sunday, April 24th 2016 Brain Hackers of Albuquerque will be presenting NeuroExpo ABQ at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. A festival celebrating the brain, its many curiosities and emerging technologies for studying the brain. The New Mexico Technology Council is proud to sponsor the Entrepreneurial Competition of this event. We will bring together members - [Robots, 3D Printing and The Rise of STEM in New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/robots-stem-3dprinting/) - This past weekend, we had the pleasure of watching local teenagers showcase a very unique talent: robotics programming. High schoolers from New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and two teams from Mexico gathered in the gym at The Menual School in Albuquerque and waited for the moment of truth to see if their teams robot could accomplish a - [A "support center" that is so much more.](https://nmtechcouncil.org/why-a-call-center-is-so-much-more/) - Yesterday morning, we witnessed something pretty incredible. Comcast opened their new bilingual customer support center in Albuquerque’s Renaissance corridor. A 450-seat "call center" may seem like a blip on the radar for some. And some New Mexicans would argue that it's the last thing we need in ABQ. But for our community and members, this particular - [Guest Post: One Woman Can Make a Difference, Together We Can Rock The World!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/guest-post-katie-goodner-sandia/) - By Katie Goodner, Project Manager at Sandia National Laboratories Katie Goodner was the winner of the 2015 Women in Tech (WIT) scholarship. This year's scholarship applications are available now. Nominations for our WIT celebration are also available and due by 12/18. "One Woman Can Make a Difference, Together We Can Rock The World!" I love that quote, and it really helps - [A Scrappy Success](https://nmtechcouncil.org/a-scrappy-success/) - Winners of the 3rd Scrappy Startup Challenge included Pressure Analysis Company (PAC), Wyrd0s, BuckleDownSystems, PunctualityApp, and MyChange. We had a blast at our 3rd Scrappy Startup Challenge and are pleased to announce that five of the competing companies walked away with tickets to SXSW Interactive! For those of you who couldn't make it, a short recap of - [It's Time to #GetScrappy!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/its-time-to-getscrappy/) - Thanks to everyone who applied for our 3rd Scrappy Startup Challenge. We could not be more thrilled about this pool of applicants and wanted to share all of the amazing contestants with our members and community. View a full list of all of our Scrappy Startup applicants We will gradually announce the Scrappy Startup finalists next week, releasing profiles on - [CCISO Certification](https://nmtechcouncil.org/cciso-certification/) - [NMTC Welcomes 32 New Members](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-welcomes-32-new-members/) - NMTC experienced a great summer for membership. 32 new folks and organizations joined our ranks. Send them a shout out via social media using #welcometoNMTC. Paul Romero Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Marcus Clark-Gross REDW LLC Elaine Kelley WatchGaurd Technologies Sam Shaw Adelante Development Center, Inc. Sean Broderick Alexa Strategies Devon Moody Guebert Bruckner April Suknot - [InnovateHer Business Challenge](https://nmtechcouncil.org/innovateher-business-challenge/) - Building on the success of the SBA’s inaugural 2015 InnovateHER Business Challenge, which we piloted in early 2015, Administrator Contreras-Sweet and the Office of Women’s Business Ownership are pleased to announce the launch of the SBA’s InnovateHER 2016: Innovating for Women Business Challenge in partnership with Microsoft. The InnovateHER Challenge is a national prize competition aimed at unearthing products and services - [NMTC Job Opening!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-job-opening/) - Our organization is GROWING and currently looking for a fun, motivated, and expert communicator to join our team as Marketing & Communications Manager! Applications due by September 15th! https://nmtechcouncil.org/job-postings/ For more information please email: nyika@nmtechcouncil.org - [NMTC Member Companies Earn Position on 2015 Inc. 5000](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-member-companies-earn-position-on-2015-inc-5000/) - "Albuquerque is on the verge of greatness...", a recent quote by outgoing Albuquerque Business First Publisher, Ian Anderson. That greatness is due in no small part to the GREAT strides many of our local technology companies are making. We are proud to send out a "Well Done!" to not one but, TWO NMTC member and local rock star companies, - [NMIBE Trade Mission - WaTech, Oct 10-20](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmibe-trade-mission-watech-oct-10-20/) - For more information: http://nmisrael.org/trademission2015/ - [New Mexico interim legislative Jobs Council](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-interim-legislative-jobs-council/) - The New Mexico interim legislative Jobs Council will hold a meeting in Ruidoso on July 6th as a part of an ongoing series of deliberations to develop clarity and consensus on a job creation agenda. The focus of this meeting will be on three economic base job sectors or program theaters: 1. Innovation to Enterprise: - [Teen Entrepreneurship Opportunity](https://nmtechcouncil.org/teen-entrepreneurship-opportunity/) - Do you know teens who have interesting ideas about hot to improve a product or service? Do they want to be a part of a team that creates a real business? If so, encourage them to participate in the One-Week Startup Teen ABQ Program at Bosque School this summer (July 13-17-2015). This week will begin - [Hacker Highschool](https://nmtechcouncil.org/hacker-highschool/) - [SXSW V2V Group Discount Offer](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sxsw-v2v-group-discount-offer/) - SXSW V2V, the newest SXSW event for startups and entrepreneurs, has offered the New Mexico Technology Council a discounted group rate of $395 to attend the event in Las Vegas, NV - Sunday, July 19, 2015 through Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Bellagio. SXSW V2V brings together creative communities to learn the skills, make the - [Eric Renz-Whitmore Joins the AED Team!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/eric-renz-whitmore-joins-the-aed-team/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is both proud and sad to announce that Eric Renz-Whitmore has left his post with our team to embark on his next adventure. For the last several years, Eric Renz Whitmore has served in a number of roles with the Technology Council, most recently as our Community Manager. During his tenure - [3D Technology Camp for Kids 12 & Up](https://nmtechcouncil.org/3d-technology-camp-for-kids-12-up/) - [LoboNet Mixer](https://nmtechcouncil.org/lobonet-mixer/) - [](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2541/) - [Help 6 Girls Attend the Robotics World Championship](https://nmtechcouncil.org/help-6-girls-attend-the-robotics-world-championship/) - As Women’s History Month approaches in March, there will be an onslaught of Women in Tech events and articles as well. And in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it will be young women who will be writing tech history—six 5th and 6th graders ages 10-12 years old, in fact. These bright young ladies won first place in - [NMTC is Sponsoring the Exhib-it! B2B Expo](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-is-sponsoring-the-exhib-it-b2b-expo/) - [7th Annual Women in Technology Nominees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/7th-annual-women-in-technology-nominees/) - Congratulations to our 7th Annual Women in Technology Nominees: Kim Delker Medaris Karen Arnold Beth Barrett Janelle Callahan Molly Cernicek - [March Womens Salon](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2455/) - [2015 PMI Rio Grande Chapter Scholarship](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2015-pmi-rio-grande-chapter-scholarship/) - The Rio Grande Chapter of the Project Management Institute is offering two $2500 scholarships in 2015. Each $2500 scholarship is to be used for education expenses, including tuition, books, registration fees, etc., for project management education/training taken during January 1, 2015-May 31, 2016. Eligible Applicants: The scholarships are open to current PMIRGC members who are - [Nominations Are Open for Women in Tech Achievement Awards](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nominations-open-for-women-in-tech-celebration/) - NMTC's Women in Technology Celebration is our most popular event! Held annually to recognize the achievements of women working in New Mexico’s technology arena, promoting the role of women in tech and science, and encouraging women to pursue careers in these fields. Do you know of an exceptional woman in NM who is leading the - [NMTC Announces 2014 New Mexico Women in Technology Awardees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-announces-2014-new-mexico-women-in-technology-awardees/) - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., February 6, 2014-- The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) announced the winners of its New Mexico Women in Technology Awards for 2014 at a breakfast celebration in Albuquerque. Nine women were honored, leaders from throughout New Mexico in IT, Social Media, Education and Entrepreneurship. 2014 award winners were: Lisa Abeyta, Founder & CEO, - [Changing the Conversation: Creative Startups Week](https://nmtechcouncil.org/creative-startups-week/) - One of the best things to come from Albuquerque's innovation scene in recent months is the sense that our entrepreneurs, technologists, artists and other creatives are coming together like never before. It's evident in the work of Bandojo, a music creation app that really came together when electronic composer/artist Paniotis met with serial entrepreneur Travis - [Innovation Speaker Series: #SuccessABQ](https://nmtechcouncil.org/innovation-speaker-series-successabq/) - PNM Innovation Speaker Series: #SuccessABQ While New Mexico's economy has been slow to recover, we've seen impressive results from a number of local companies that have been sold, funded or experienced significant growth. What can we learn from these companies and the entrepreneurs behind them? Can we learn to celebrate our successes and make them - [Sharing & promoting stories of Biz Success in ABQ and NM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sharing-promoting-stories-of-biz-success-in-abq-and-nm/) - There are a handful of efforts underway to promote a positive view of Albuquerque (and New Mexico) businesses and innovators. We at the Tech Council have one too. The concept is fairly simple. We've partnered with local startup ABQ Newscastic to provide a social media friendly platform to share stories from organizations and associations like - [Coworking Expands, Offers Free Days](https://nmtechcouncil.org/coworking-expands-offers-free-days/) - Tech Fiesta isn't all about co-working, but there's no denying that the coworking and other spaces that offer more flexible places to work for 'location independent' workers and other professionals are making a difference, speeding up connection-making and paving the way for more collaboration. The "coworking alliance" is a big part of that. They - [Tech Fiesta is for Startups & Entrepreneurs](https://nmtechcouncil.org/tech-fiesta-entrepreneurs/) - Tech Fiesta ABQ is about a lot of things, but one strong theme is creating activities and opportunities for entrepreneurs, potential entrepreneurs and others from the entrepreneurial ecosystem to connect, learn and grow. Here's a fairly quick rundown of events during tech fiesta for our startup community: CNM STEMulus Center Launch (5-7:00 PM, Friday 9/5)CNM - [ABQ City Council All In for Innovation](https://nmtechcouncil.org/abq-all-in/) - In a critical step forward for Albuquerque, the Albuquerque City Council voted unanimously to approve the contract for ABQid to operate the region's first TechStars style accelerator as well as other activities to support growth of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read more here with the Albuquerque Journal. ABQid has three events scheduled during Tech Fiesta ABQ including - [Tech Fiesta ABQ (Sep 5-14) - events brought to you by NMTC](https://nmtechcouncil.org/tech-fiesta-abq-events-brought-to-you-by-nmtc/) - TechFiesta ABQ is 10 days of presentations, panels, and gatherings from the brightest minds in tech in the Albuquerque area. Attended by those working and interested in the technology field join to get a big picture view of the future of our industry as well as gain valuable information about thriving in Albuquerque’s current tech - [Venture Capital Events in ABQ August 28th](https://nmtechcouncil.org/rmvca-events28august/) - The Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association is prepping two events for Albuquerque entrepreneurs and investors during their annual meeting here next week. Here are the details: VC's Unplugged VC's Unplugged is a networking luncheon for entrepreneurs, service providers, angel investors and investors to have an opportunity to meet out of state venture capitalists and engage in - [TechJunction NM returns August 21st](https://nmtechcouncil.org/techjunction-nm-returns-august-21st/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is proud to partner again with Tech Junction and present a range of topics of interest to our technology business community. Join us, Tech Council members TW Telecom and Aquila Technologies, and many others for this great business focused event! TECHJUNCTION New Mexico - Aug 21th, 2014 It’s critical to stay - [Los Alamos Science Fest - A Few Highlights](https://nmtechcouncil.org/la-scifest/) - Several of us with the NM Technology Council have been hard at work supporting this year's Tech Fiesta ABQ (running September 14th - 23rd - it's going to be great!), but that's also something we like to call the "Season of Innovation" with events going on throughout New Mexico. And one prime location is Los - [Vote to Accelerate Albuquerque!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/1902/) - You should have heard that the City of Albuquerque has been building a relationship with "Living Cities" "...an innovative philanthropic collaborative of 22 of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions (that) blends the collective financial resources of its members and deploys their collective knowledge and experience to improve the lives of low-income people and - [Senator Heinrich Seeks Input, Engagement with FCC; FCC Chairman to Visit](https://nmtechcouncil.org/fcc2014/) - US Senator Martin Heinrich has sponsored "Net Neutraility" Legislation and is inviting the tech business community - and wider public - to provide our thoughts and feedback on these important issues. Read the press release below and contact him here: http://www.heinrich.senate.gov/contact/write-martin In related news, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler will be in New Mexico this coming Monday - [Startup Teen Entrepreneurs Program Seeks High School Students for July](https://nmtechcouncil.org/startup-teen-entrepreneurs-program-seeks-high-school-students-for-july/) - Keeping kids in school and learning (which helps them lead better, healthier, better compensated lives) is largely a matter of making learning more relevant. The lean startup approach has been doing a great job of that, getting many young people and proving some necessity for math, science and communications skills. And since we also want - [Ardham Golf Event Wednesday with Premier Partner Dell](https://nmtechcouncil.org/ardham-golf-event-wednesday-with-premier-partner-dell/) - Ardham Technologies is having a golf outing this Wednesday with their Premier Partner Dell. Interested in joining them? Breakfast starts at 8:30, golf at 9:00 with lunch following. Details: When: May 28th 830am (Gold at 9:00 AM)Where: Sandia Golf Club, http://www.sandiagolf.com/30 Rainbow Road NE l Albuquerque, NM 87113Sign up/Info at: 505-796-7500 or akamminga@ardham.com - [Community Update 5/12 (Part 1)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/community-update-512-part-1/) - New Groups & More Events!? Yep, all the time. We'd like to highlight two groups whose events will appear in the ongoing section toward the bottom - and sometimes in the Community Events section too. (Note: this is an edited version of our most recent community update. This section includes most events and activities from - [Presidential Innovation Fellows Seeks Entrepreneurs, Innovators](https://nmtechcouncil.org/presidential-innovation-fellows-seeks-entrepreneurs-innovators/) - The Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) Program launched three years ago by US CTO Todd Park is one of the greatest programs we've seen to help transform government by applying some of the knowledge and approaches used by our private sector's top entrepreneurs and innovators. It's one of the best examples of large scale "Open Gov" - [NM Women in Tech 2014 Awardees Announced!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmwit-2014-awardees-announced/) - For those who attended today, it's obvious why we love our annual Women in Tech Celebration. We're blessed to live and work in a state with so much talent and acheivement. We're proud to announce our 2014 NM Women in Tech Celebration honorees: LISA ABEYTA Lisa is a visionary leader and entrepreneur, dedicated to not - [#NMLeg 2014: Angel Investment Credit & Tech Jobs Credit](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmleg-2014-angel-investment-credit-tech-jobs-credit/) - Via the NM Economic Development Department: This afternoon (1/31) will see multiple bills heard in the NM House Tax & Revenue Committee (Room 317), scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM: HB94 – Angel Investment Tax Credit Bill (Powdrell-Culbert), which raises the number of investments that may qualify for the Angel Investment Credit; increases the maximum - [NM Legislature 2014: Think Jobs & More](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-legislature-2014-think-jobs-more/) - We've got a short NM Legislature session this year, but there always promises to be action in Santa Fe, some of which could directly affect our technology business community. Which bills and issues (specific to business climate) are you tracking this year? One of the packages we're looking at was developed by our friends at - [NMTC Announces 2014 Women in Tech Celebration Nominees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmwit-2014-nominees/) - NMTC Announces 2014 Women in Tech Celebration Nominees We're excited to see another diverse list of women from New Mexico's technology communities throughout our state, representing a variety of different roles, from tech business, science and academia. Our judges, comprised of previous honorees, will have a tough job ahead. We hope you'll join us on Thursday, February - [6th Annual Women in Technology Celebration](https://nmtechcouncil.org/6th-annual-women-in-technology-celebration/) - NMTC is very excited to host the 6th annual Women in Technology celebration. Join us on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque to recognize amazing women in technology across the state of New Mexico and New Mexico's Aspirations in Computing Award winners! We are honored and pleased to have Megan Kamerick, - [NMSBA Seeks Proposals for 2014 Leveraged Projects](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmsba-seeks-proposals-for-2014-leveraged-projects/) - The New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program leverages the talent and other resources of federal labs in our state to benefit New Mexico small businesses. "At no cost to the business, small businesses with a technical challenge can seek assistance from lab scientists or engineers for projects that require testing, design consultation and access to special - [Celebrate CS Education Week w/ Hour of Code & More!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/hourofcode2013/) - Schools and other programs around New Mexico will recognize Computer Science Education Week (December 9-15) with events like #HourOfCode and more. The week is an effort to increase awareness of the need for Computer Science education and provide opportunities for students to learn and connect. The annual celebration was launched in recognition of the birthday of - [SFI Student Research Symposium on Computational Thinking Seeks Company Participation](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sfi-computational-thinking/) - Santa Fe Institute is hosting a statewide student research and practice symposium on Computational Thinking on Dec 7th. The Symposium is similar to undergraduate research symposia that other institutions host but this one is focused on computational thinking. They seek participation from companies whose work involves this approach. For the purpose of this symposium, computational - [New Mexico joins the Global Startup Battle](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-joins-the-global-startup-battle/) - New Mexico Joins the Global Startup Battle with Three Startup Weekends (originally published Oct 14, 2013)This November, three sites in New Mexico will launch Startup Weekend events during Global Entrepreneurship Week and the "Global Startup Battle" from UP Global and Startup Weekend. Sites include Farmington with "Four Corners Startup Weekend," Las Cruces Startup Weekend and the - ["Women who 'Lean In' - Success in IT" Panel announced for Tech Junction THIS THURSDAY](https://nmtechcouncil.org/techjunction_leanin/) - We're glad to announce a new panel at this Thursday's TechJunction event in Albuquerque: "Women who 'Lean In' - Success in I.T." is scheduled for 1:20 PM. The book, “Lean In – Women, Work, and the Will to Lead”, by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, is an insightful look at women in the workplace, the - [JT8 NM Tech Association Joint Networking Event](https://nmtechcouncil.org/jt8-2013/) - Our work with New Mexico's other leading tech associations in an informal alliance, the "JT8" has been useful in cross-promoting events, looking at policy issues and otherwise working together to make our state more competitive nationally. We'd like to continue to strengthen those connections and potential collaboration with the 3rd Annual JT8 Networking Event on - [TechJunction Update: NM DoIT Secretary Darryl Ackley Announced as Keynote](https://nmtechcouncil.org/techjunction_keynote/) - Exciting news from our friends at Tech Junction! They've announced the keynote for next week's event: New Mexico Department of Information Technology Secretary, Darryl Ackley. Meet NM Department of Information Technology Secretary & TechJunction-New Mexico Keynote Darryl Ackley! Secretary Ackley brings years of experience managing Information Technology systems to the department. He most recently worked - [Google Developers Group ABQ DevFest November 9th](https://nmtechcouncil.org/gdg-abqdevfest2013/) - The Albuquerque Google Developers Group (GDG) provides a unique opportunity to connect developers, designers, entrepreneurs, teachers and students with Google Technology experts. The ABQDevFest is a full day of tech talks and code-labs for the local community on November 9th from 8:30AM to 6PM. Topics will cover AngularJS, Google Glass, Google Drive, Chrome Apps, HTML5, - [NMTC Invites NM IT professionals to TechJunction (11/7)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/techjunction7november/) - TechJunction is a series of educational conferences focused on information security, IT infrastructure and communications. With its vendor-agnostic presentations, interactive labs and relevant exhibits, TechJunction helps IT professionals accomplish their business objectives and secure their enterprise. Your New Mexico Technology Council is pleased to invite our local tech community to participate in this great end-user focused - [NMSBA ANNOUNCES CALL FOR LEVERAGED PROJECTS](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmsba-announces-call-for-leveraged-projects/) - NMSBA ANNOUNCES CALL FOR LEVERAGED PROJECTS Technical assistance awards of $20,000 to $100,000 available The New Mexico Small Business Assistance (NMSBA) program at Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories is currently soliciting proposals for leveraged projects for calendar year 2014. NMSBA leveraged projects allow multiple small businesses that share technical challenges to request assistance collectively. - [Early Adoption for the Win](https://nmtechcouncil.org/early-adoption-for-the-win/) - Albuquerque iOS developer Andrew Stone has often talked about being in the right place at the right time with the ideas, skills and connections necessary to take advantage of the iPhone when it was first launched (his "Twittelator Pro" has been one of the best and most popular twitter clients for the iPhone and iPad). - [NMTC Events & Activities Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-events-activities-update-3/) - Greetings! Here's our latest email update on local events and activities of interest (with sight modifications for this venue): Startup Weekend, ABQ Civic Tech Day, Women in Tech, Cybersecurity, Web Geek & Software Developer Meetups are just part of what we do to connect and grow New Mexico's tech business ecosystem. If you're not a - [ABQ Tech Fiesta Seeks Sessions, Sponsors](https://nmtechcouncil.org/abq-tech-fiesta-seeks-sessions-sponsors/) - We're excited to be part of the upcoming ABQ Tech Fiesta from September 7th to the 15th at spots around the Albuquerque area - it's part of our ongoing collaboration with groups at the state and local level to strengthen the communities - and leverage the assets - we need to encourage tech sector growth. - [Talent Albuquerque Pre-Announcement / Launch Event 8 August](https://nmtechcouncil.org/talent-albuquerque-pre-announcement-launch-event-8-august/) - TALENT ALBUQUERQUE PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT / LAUNCH EVENT AUGUST 8TH From Terri Nikole Baca, Innovate+Educate: Innovate+Educate and the City of Albuquerque are officially launching our collaborative economic and workforce development project “Talent Albuquerque.” Talent Albuquerque will provide strategies and tools to advance the talent acquisition process of area employers while simultaneously building work-ready skills for job seekers. - [New Energy Secretary Begins Major Departmental Reorganization (SSTI)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-energy-secretary-begins-major-departmental-reorganization-ssti/) - The latest edition of the State Science & Technology Institute's newsletter (July 24) includes (at least) two items of note. First, they look at the DOE departmental reorganization (below), but there's also good info on the impact of SBA cluster initiatives based on operations in 20 states under 10 different cluster themes. (New Mexico is - [WordCamp ABQ Schedule Now Online!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/wordcamp-abq-schedule-now-online/) - WordCamp ABQ Schedule Now Online! Our good friends at WordCamp Albuquerque have announced the schedule for this year's big event! The schedule (more at: "The Usual Suspects: Schedule is Complete!") features an array of great local and national talent, so tough choices will have to be made. WordCamp extends their thanks to "three-year WordCamp Organizer, - [ABQ Tech Fiesta Accepting Speaker/Panelist Proposals for Community Day](https://nmtechcouncil.org/abq-tech-fiesta-accepting-speakerpanelist-proposals-for-community-day/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is proud to be among the leaders of "ABQ Tech Fiesta" - our region's first tech week! Please save the dates September 7 - 15th and stay tuned here for more information! ABQ Tech Fiesta is currently accepting Speaker/Panelist proposals, now through August 9th. SUBMIT YOURS TODAY! Do you have an - [NMTC Supports Small Biz Ops Day!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-supports-small-biz-ops-day/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is proud to support the Second Annual SmallBizOps Day coming 22 August at the Hotel Albuquerque from the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Denver Branch and NM Small Business Development Center (South Valley) w/ our partners in the JT8! Hotel Albuquerque 7:30 a.m. to - [Is a Trade Mission Right for you and your Business?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/is-a-trade-mission-right-for-you-and-your-business/) - The Albuquerque - Bernalillo County Trade Alliance is planning a "trade mission" visit to Taiwan later this summer (deadline for sign-up is July 19th). We've been watching other states and regions achieve great success with regular efforts to build connections between local business and potential partners and consumers abroad. Since this is unfamiliar territory for - [Startup Weekend Weekend](https://nmtechcouncil.org/startup-weekend-weekend/) - Startup Weekend Albuquerque is here, but the past several days seem to suggest that it's Startup Weekend all the time, at least somewhere in New Mexico. Just this week, there was the Arrowhead Innovation Network reception in Las Cruces, a great meeting of tech and startup groups behind this September's ABQ Tech Fiesta, and last - [Startup Weekend, Startup America Partnership Launch "Up Global"](https://nmtechcouncil.org/startup-weekend-startup-america-partnership-launch-up-global/) - At the Tech Council we've been fans of the work of both Startup Weekend and the Startup America Partnership. Last year we worked with local entrepreneurs and partners at Technology Ventures Corporation and WESST to help launch Startup New Mexico, the local chapter of the SA partnership and this year we worked with partners to - [6th Annual NM Women in Technology Celebration 2013](https://nmtechcouncil.org/6th-annual-nm-women-in-technology-celebration-2013/) - Greetings! We're excited to announce the date for the 6th Annual NM Women in Technology Celebration and that nominations for awards are now open. Join us on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 to recognize the achievements of women working in New Mexico's technology arena, promote the role of women in tech and science, and encourage women - [From Ideas to Reality: ABQ Civic Tech Day](https://nmtechcouncil.org/abqcivictech/) - What is Civic Tech? How can we make Albuquerque - and other cities and regions throughout New Mexico - better platforms for everyone to engage with government more effectively, improve their ability to do business, and get the most out of their lives? On Saturday, June 1st, NMTC, together with the City of Albuquerque, University - [NMTC Events & Activities Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-events-activities-update-2/) - Greetings! We try not to share NMTC events with our other lists too often, but we'd like to make sure you know about other events and activities as well. Here's the most recent roundup from the New Mexico Technology Council. You might also be interested in a few new NMTC member benefits as well. Please - [Member Benefits, Events & Affiliate Programs](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-benefits-events-affiliate-programs/) - Greetings! I'm glad to share that your New Mexico Technology Council is growing (we now have over 100 paid members - yay!) and that increases the impact we can have in growing New Mexico's technology business community. As part of that we're glad to announce new member benefits to help promote the work that you - [Skirmishes Along the CyberFront](https://nmtechcouncil.org/skirmishes-along-the-cyberfront/) - A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack on anti-spam organization Spamhaus has been slowing down the internet. In an ongoing skirmish between them and Dutch hosting company, CyberBunker, the attacks had grown to 300 gigabits per second of traffic to overwhelm Spamhaus' defenses - and congestion on several Tier 1 networks, particularly in Europe. Find more - [By any Other Name: Hackathons, Datapaloozas, Barcamps & Jams](https://nmtechcouncil.org/by-any-other-name-hackathons/) - We're working with the City of Albuquerque and other partners on our region's participation in the "National Day of Civic Hacking" that comes Saturday, June 1st (some cities and regions will be making a weekend of it too). Planning is still in the early stages, but the content and activities of the day are beginning - [Open Season for NM Startups & Entrepreneurship](https://nmtechcouncil.org/open-season/) - Open Season for NM Startups & Entrepreneurship It feels like there's fresh energy and activity for startups in New Mexico this season - and it's not even spring. Venture Acceleration Fund from LANS is seeking new proposals, we're working with several partners on New Mexico's first Startup Weekend, UNM's Business Plan and Entrepreneurial Challenge is - [NMTC Events & Activities Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-events-activities-update/) - There's a lot going on - and more than we can really capture, though we try! Dear Community Member It seems like there's an explosion of activity around startups and economic development. We'll share some info here (more if you've signed up with Startups/Entrepreneurship as an interest) and send policy-related notes separately. If you're not already a - [What is Startup Weekend?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/what-is-startup-weekend/) - Startup Weekend - and Startup Weekend Santa Fe, coming soon! - is essentially a weekend-long hackathon for transforming ideas into viable startups. However for people unfamiliar with hackathon-style events, this may be fairly opaque and confusing. Luckily several of the sites that have already hosted Startup Weekend events have shared their thoughts and information about how they - [NMTC Weekly Email Update (1/21)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-weekly-email-update-121/) - As we move forward in 2013, activities like 'Jams' and 'Hackathons' designed to build skills, connections and grow our tech business community are picking up, but if you haven't participated yet... the names may seem strange. - [Supercomputing Challenge Seeks Judges throughout New Mexico!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/supercomputing-challenge-seeks-judges-throughout-new-mexico/) - New Mexico is home to some remarkable organizations working in and around STEM education. One element that unites them all is the value of having real professionals in tech interact with our youth. - [Job Openings, Networking Events & More](https://nmtechcouncil.org/stacysacco/) - Our friend (& NMTC member) Stacy Sacco is a consumate networker, Rio Rancho Regional Manager for WESST, teacher, and advocate for community building and connecting local talent with opportunities. If you're one of the handful of people who isn't familiar with Stacy, you might check out the video of his talk at TEDxABQ 2012 here. - [Welcome to 2013](https://nmtechcouncil.org/welcome-to-2013/) - We usually post an email newsletter weekly - and expect to return to that practice in 2013. However, we don't usually post them here and that sometimes makes them a little tougher to find. So we'll try posting them here (when there are significant updates). If you're a paid member of the NM Tech Council, - [Connecting Meetups & Other Groups Throughout NM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/techgroups/) - At last night's ABQ WebGeeks / multigroup meetup we had nice representation from many of the key tech groups in the region, continuing on a theme that came up at the previous weekend's Code66 mini hackathon. - [Optics and Photonics, Essential Technologies for Our Nation](https://nmtechcouncil.org/opticsevent30nov/) - On November 30 I attended a presentation held on the UNM South Campus regarding the status and future of the Optics and Photonics industry. - [New Century Economy Jobs Agenda & Policy for 2013](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-century-economy-jobs-agenda-policy-for-2013/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is taking a more active approach to policy as we enter 2013. - [NMTC Announces 2012 New Mexico Women in Technology Awardees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-announces-2012-new-mexico-women-in-technology-awardees/) - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 1, 2012 -- The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) announced the winners of its New Mexico Women in Technology Awards for 2012 at a breakfast celebration in Albuquerque. Nine women were honored, leaders from throughout New Mexico in IT, BioTech and Life Sciences, Media, Education and Entrepreneurship. The celebration, their fifth annual, - [NM Meetups on the Move](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-meetups-on-the-move/) - One of the aspects of New Mexico's technology business community (and entrepreneurial community) that we've been working on is 'network density.' - [NM Women in Technology 2012 Award Nominees Announced](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-women-in-technology-2012-award-nominees-announced/) - Nominees for our 5th annual Women in Technology Celebration breakfast on November 1st have been announced. This year, thirty two women were nominated, including entrepreneurs, consultants, educators and artists. - [Women in Technology Fast Approaching - Buy Your Tickets Now!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/women-in-technology-nominations-deadline-extended/) - Our 5th Anniversary of the Women in Technology Celebration is fast approaching and tickets are going quickly! We had a great response to nominations for recognition awards and scholarships. - [NMTC Education & Policy: Please Complete our Survey!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-education-policy/) - The New Mexico Technology Council's Education Committee has been working to identify the areas that are most interesting to our members - and where we can have the most impact. Can you help? The NMTC Education Committee is seeking your opinion on what education issues are most important to you and your business. Your input - [The TEDx Experience](https://nmtechcouncil.org/the-tedx-experience/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is proud to support TEDxABQ and the TEDxABQ team's many many valuable efforts (we're especially excited about collaboration between our Women in Technology group and TEDxABQWomen). - [Starting Up Startup New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/starting-up-startupnm/) - A team of entrepreneurs and others from the investment community as well as service providers and organizations has been working together to lay the groundwork for "Startup New Mexico" as a region of the Startup America Partnership. - [NMTC Seeks Nominations for NM WIT 2012 Scholarships](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmwit2012-studentnominations/) - The 2012 NMTC Women in Tech Scholarship Program is seeking young women from throughout New Mexico who intend to pursue degrees in tech-related fields in programs at New Mexico’s universities and colleges. - [5th Annual NM Women in Technology Celebration 2012](https://nmtechcouncil.org/5th-annual-nm-women-in-technology-celebration-2012/) - We're excited to announce our keynote speaker for this year's NM Women in Technology Celebration and that nominations for awards and scholarships are now open. - [Organizations Team Up for Technology Weekend!?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/organizations-team-up-for-technology-weekend/) - School’s back in session, the monsoonal rains have returned and we’re glad to be part of an upswing in larger events involving the technology community. - [Hacking New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/hacking-new-mexico/) - Whether it's making something new or repurposing something in an innovative way, hacking is a creative act - and one we'll have several opportunities to get involved with over the coming months. - [Open Data in ABQ: City Opens Datasets, Announces $30K in Prizes for App Developers](https://nmtechcouncil.org/abqdata/) - Congratulations to Mayor Richard Berry and the City of Albuquerque on their launch of ABQ Data today. Mayor Berry's administration has been a leader in transparent government, but their announcement at UNM today takes a healthy step forward in Open Government, releasing multiple data sets at their new site http://www.cabq.gov/abq-data, asking for public data on the - [Starting Up Startup New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/starting-up-startup-new-mexico/) - We've mentioned it before here and elsewhere, but we're proud to be part of continuing efforts with several partners to encourage more startup development and activity in New Mexico. One resource that's been useful in helping build and especially promote the entrepreneurial community is the Startup America Partnership (http://www.s.co/). We're excited to be part of - [IT Security Summit 2012: Speaker Bios #1](https://nmtechcouncil.org/it-security-summit-2012-speaker-bios-1/) - Our team has assembled some of the top thinkers and practitioners in Cyber Security for our upcoming Summit on May 3rd. Here are a few of their bios – more as the summit gets closer! Bradford A. Bleier is a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) for the FBI. - [IT Security Summit NM 2012](https://nmtechcouncil.org/it-security-summit-nm-2012/) - New Mexico’s CyberThreat Conference of the Year – IT Security Summit New Mexico (ITSSNM) brings together top information technology experts for The Perfect Storm conference Thursday, May 3, on cyberthreats and cybersecurity. - [Interested in Startup New Mexico?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/interested-in-startup-new-mexico/) - UPDATE: A few local entrepreneurs and organizers have talked with Startup America and invited them to convene a local information session and discussion. We'll post more information here and at our various sites, but the best way for entrepreneurs and those offering resources to get involved is to sign up. - [Lean Startup Challenge, Bundle, Apps & More](https://nmtechcouncil.org/lean-startup-challenge-bundle-apps-more/) - Is there more startup activity going on these days in NM? (Or more energy around startups?) It does feel that way - and in the next post I'll say more about one of the bigger activities. In the meantime, there are a few things going on related to the AppSumo Lean Startup Challenge that we - [Mobile Elegance: Mobile Friendly Sites of New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/mobile-elegance-mobile-friendly-sites-of-new-mexico/) - New Mexico's biggest strength as a tech community is its people - so we'd like to share more about some of our members, their interests, skills and expertise. Our first volunteer is Larry S. Bonura, who tweets about 'Mobile Elegance' at https://twitter.com/lbonura. Learn more about Larry at: http://lbonura.com/ And please let us know if you're interested in - [Help Make "The Future of Work" Happen in New Mexico!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/help-make-the-future-of-work-happen-in-new-mexico/) - "The Future of Work" is a web video series that tells the stories of the obsessive makers, innovators and entrepreneurs that are leading the way to a new wave of business. - [Technology Ventures presents Deal Stream Summit in New Mexico](https://nmtechcouncil.org/technology-ventures-presents-deal-stream-summit-in-new-mexico/) - Once a year, TVC holds its Deal Stream Summit, an annual conference focused on starting, building and financing research-based technology, start-ups and innovators. - [Code for America Accepting Fellowship Applications](https://nmtechcouncil.org/code-for-america-accepting-fellowship-applications/) - If you’re a developer, designer, researcher, or entrepreneur who wants to make a difference, this is your opportunity to build a new generation of Gov 2.0 apps to make city governments work better. - [Is it time to patent your idea or technology?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/is-it-time-to-patent-your-idea-or-technology/) - If you have an invention, idea or technology that is ready to patent, consider attending CCET's session on "Writing Your Own Patent Application" on February 22, 2012 from 8:30-12:30 am. - [A Tale of 2.5 Calendars / Open Office Hours](https://nmtechcouncil.org/a-tale-of-2-5-calendars-open-office-hours/) - One question that's come up repeatedly is whether a unified calendar combining all the relevant business and/or technology (and/or creative) community could be created -- and to a large extent it already has. - [Are you familiar with CCET at Technology Ventures Corporation?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/are-you-familiar-with-ccet-at-technology-ventures-corporation/) - TVC’s CCET development program incorporates an extensive national experience base with local professional and academic subject matter expertise. - [TEDx Coming to Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/tedx-coming-to-santa-fe-northern-new-mexico/) - "TEDx" refers to independently organized local events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience, with video from TED and live speakers. - [SEPG 2012 Coming to Albuquerque this March](https://nmtechcouncil.org/sepg2012/) - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University is bringing their Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) annual north american conference to Albuquerque, March 12-15, 2012. - [This Week in Santa Fe & Northern NM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/this-week-in-santa-fe-northern-nm/) - Bringing the various elements of tech business startups together is a key mission for the Tech Council and our partners in northern New Mexico and this week is a good example of all the talents and other assets we have available. - [Supporting a Regional Patent Office in NM](https://nmtechcouncil.org/supporting-a-regional-patent-office-in-nm/) - Last year, New Mexico Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall and Congressmen Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján urged the Obama administration to open a regional Patent and Trademark Office in central New Mexico. - [HD3 Announces New Membership Structure](https://nmtechcouncil.org/hd3-announces-new-membership-structure/) - We consider the High Desert Discovery District (HD3) one of our partners (with the Regional Development Corporation, Northern New Mexico Connect, Santa Fe Business Incubator & Santa Fe Complex) in growing the tech business sector in northern New Mexico. - [Call for Participation: AIR Interactive Competition from Knowbility](https://nmtechcouncil.org/call-for-participation-air-interactive-competition-from-knowbility/) - Would you like to improve your skills and marketability as a web designer or developer? We're looking for a small team of web designers/developers interested in improving their capabilities in building accessible websites. - [NM FIRST Lego League Call for Volunteers](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-first-lego-league-call-for-volunteers/) - The FIRST Lego League for Robotics is having its second NM FLL Championship tournament on January 21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It promises to be a great event for all ages. - [NMTC Weekly Update: Happy Hours & Holidays](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-weekly-update-happy-hours-holidays/) - Happy Hours & Holidays! Thanks to all those who made last week's Joint Tech Association Social -- the first in what we hope to be many more collaborative events among New Mexico's leading tech associations. - ['Diabolical' Schemes for New Mexico!?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/diabolical-schemes-for-new-mexico/) - Have you heard about Google's new 'Schemer'? It's an interesting way to post tasks and adventures, that's just launching now. We'd love to be part of encouraging more early adopters -- and fun and interesting activities throughout New Mexico. - [NM Game Development Update](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm-game-development-update/) - The Rio Grande IGDA Chapter's Ryan Leonski provides updates on the Childs Play Charity Game Tournament (12/15) and January's Global Game Jam. To get more info and sign up for the 4th Annual Child's Play Charity Game Tournament, visit the event on Facebook (more info on jam sites soon). - [Building the 21st Century Economy... One Lab at a Time](https://nmtechcouncil.org/building-the-21st-century-economy-one-lab-at-a-time/) - We've seen some growth in local 'hackerspaces' and labs -- and there have been some interesting proposals to make these more available (such as including them in libraries). - [Investing in Developers: Developeronomics (Forbes)](https://nmtechcouncil.org/investing-in-developers-developernomics-forbes/) - The one absolutely solid place to store your capital today – if you know how to do it – is in software developers’ wallets, according to this Forbes article. - [Giving Thanks](https://nmtechcouncil.org/giving-thanks/) - It’s sometimes easy, I think, to forget what an amazing place we live in. We’re so rich in history, culture and creativity that perhaps out of modesty or because we’re immersed, the assets at our fingertips don’t seem all that special. - [Working Together to Build New Mexico's Tech Ecosystem](https://nmtechcouncil.org/working-together-to-build-new-mexicos-tech-ecosystem/) - If you've been following our email newsletters/updates or seen us online, chances are you've seen the tagline, "Working Together to Build New Mexico's Tech Business Ecosystem" or some variation. - [NMTC Announces Women in Technology Honorees!](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-announces-women-in-technology-honorees/) - Our 2011 Women in Technology Awards judges had a tougher time than ever before selecting this year's honorees. Thanks to our judges, Betsy Frederick, Hafiz Hassan, Patricia Knighten, Norah MacCuish & Al Reed. The New Mexico Technology Council congratulates our 4th Annual Celebration of Women in Technology Awardees: Becky BorowskiTeacherCarrizozo Municipal Schools Virginia DeBoltWeb Evangelist Erika - [NMTC 3rd Annual Women in Tech Honorees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-3rd-annual-women-in-tech-honorees/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is pleased to announce the 2010 Women in Technology winners. Eight (8) women were recognized as leaders in technology at an event held on Thursday, November 5, 2010 at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque. Janeen Anderson, CEO - Acaji, Inc. Hue Walker Bumgarner-Kirby - UNM ARTS Lab Shandra Clow - [NMTC Recognizes New Mexico's Outstanding Women in Tech at 2nd Annual Event](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nmtc-recognizes-new-mexicos-outstanding-women-in-tech-at-2nd-annual-event/) - ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New Mexico Technology Council is pleased to announce the 2009 Women in Technology leadership and scholarship winners. 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We are seeking compelling speakers with expertise and perspective to contribute to these focused conversations: Foundation Track | Building NM’s Innovation - [Future Ready: AI Pathways](https://nmtechcouncil.org/future-ready-ai-pathways/) - The New Mexico Technology Council is thrilled to announce our summer workshop series, Future Ready: AI Pathways. Future Ready AI will bring accessible, hands-on AI education to Valencia County, helping residents, particularly high school students and young adults, build the skills needed for emerging careers. In June and July, the New Mexico Technology Council will host five in-person - [About](https://nmtechcouncil.org/about-nmtc/) - The New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) is a non-profit membership association established to support New Mexico’s tech ecosystem and propel the state toward a brighter future. Through our services, NMTC is working to create a stronger, more connected community equipped to tackle tomorrow’s challenges by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries. By facilitating - [Quantum Computing Peer Group](https://nmtechcouncil.org/programming/quantum-peer-group/) - The primary purpose of this peer group is to create a dynamic forum for individuals to learn about and capitalize on the second quantum revolution. Specifically, we hope to: Create a confluence of tech leaders and Quantum Information Science (QIS) experts from across NM to advance QIS for the benefit of the broader community Provide - [Programming](https://nmtechcouncil.org/programming/) - NMTC Peer Groups foster the exchange of information, experiences, and education about the latest trends and challenges in the ever-evolving world of tech. By nurturing collaboration, best practices, and innovation, NMTC Peer Groups cultivate vibrant communities of practice where camaraderie thrives among its members. NMTC Peer Groups are free and open to both members and - [Interested in Future Ready: AI Pathways?](https://nmtechcouncil.org/interested-in-future-ready-ai-pathways/) - About Future Ready: AI Pathways Future Ready AI will bring accessible, hands-on AI education to Valencia County, helping residents, particularly high school students and young adults, build the skills needed for emerging careers. In June and July, the New Mexico Technology Council will host five in-person learning sessions lead by industry professionals and AI technology leaders. Each session will - [Board of Directors](https://nmtechcouncil.org/about-nmtc/board-of-directors/) - The New Mexico Technology Council Board of Directors is composed of leaders from across the technology community who are committed to growing New Mexico’s technology ecosystem and serving the NMTC Membership. The NMTC board values are listed below: Foster Collaboration and Innovation The primary value of the New Mexico Technology Council is to bring a wide variety - [WIT Awards - WIT Wine Wisdom](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/wit-wine-wisdom/) - 2026 WIT, Wine, & Wisdom Title Sponsor Date: Wednesday, June 3Time: 4pm-7pmLocation: The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club Register Here Sponsorship Prospectus This event is a follow-up to the annual NM Women in Tech Awards, featuring a special fireside chat with the 2026 Women in Tech Awardees. These incredible women will share their wisdom, - [Job Seekers Submission Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/job-seekers-form/) - Job Seekers Submission Form NMTC is the place for New Mexico’s tech talent to be discovered. Submit your resume through this form to be included in our job seekers board and talent pool. By participating, you'll increase your visibility to employers and make it easier for hiring teams to discover your skills, experience, and interests. - [Job Openings Submission Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/job-openings-form/) - Job Openings Submission Form Help us grow New Mexico’s tech workforce! NMTC is the go-to hub for tech opportunities across the state, connecting organizations with a growing network of professionals, innovators, and emerging talent. Submit your open roles below and we’ll help amplify them across our community. Job Title*Company/Organization*Job Description*Hiring Timeline*Please share any relevant hiring - [New Mexico Women in Technology Awards](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/) - New Mexico Women in Tech Awards - [2026 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2026-nmtc-wit-honoree-videos/) - 2026 Women in Technology Honoree Stories Casey Anglada Deraad Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Toni Balzano Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Tammy Byrd-Simpson Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Jennifer Gaudioso Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Heather Ingram Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Darshana Kanabar Sorry, - [NMTC News](https://nmtechcouncil.org/members/nmtc-news/) - Apr 23, 2026 A seasoned Albuquerque-area executive is taking the lead at the New Mexico Technology Council as the organization targets advanced energy, quantum and aerospace companies. The New Mexico Technology Council named Beverlie Frazier its new CEO, effective May 4. The nonprofit, which supports the state’s tech ecosystem, made the announcement on April 23. - [WIT Ceremony Details](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/wit-ceremony-details/) - 2026 Women in Tech Awards Program NM Women in Tech Awards Ceremony Details Join us for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and inspiration at the Women in Tech Awards Ceremony – a fun, festive community event honoring the incredible women shaping New Mexico’s technology ecosystem. This in-person event recognizes this year’s honorees and celebrates their achievements, - [Women in Tech Awards Sponsor Info](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-sponsor-info/) - 2026 Sponsorship Info Sponsorship Prospectus For sponsorship inquiries, please contact our Membership Experience Director Emery.emery@nmtechcouncil.org Title Sponsor – SOLD OUT Benefits Include: Opportunity to address the audience at the awards ceremony (5 minutes) Logo on event marketing materials (website, socials, and at event) 5 LinkedIn posts highlighting your company as the title sponsor 15 tickets - [WIT Scholarship Page](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/wit-scholarship/) - NM Women in Tech Awards Scholarship As part of the annual NM Women in Tech Awards, the New Mexico Technology Council will present one $2,500 scholarship to a woman interested in beginning or pursuing an education in tech or STEM fields in educational institutions based in New Mexico. Applications for the 2026 Women in Tech - [2023 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-previous-honorees/2023-nmtc-wit-awardees-videos/) - 2023 Women in Technology Honorees Main Page Your browser does not support the video tag. Natalia McIlver Your browser does not support the video tag. Kathleen Malechuk Your browser does not support the video tag. Lina Germann Your browser does not support the video tag. Lydia Tapia Your browser does not support the video tag. - [IEEE Week Resource Hub](https://nmtechcouncil.org/resources/ieee-quantum-week-hub/) - New Mexico is proud to host IEEE Quantum Week 2025. We’re building a local coalition of universities, labs, companies, and individuals to represent our growing quantum ecosystem. IEEE Quantum Week Dates Sunday, August 31 – Friday, September 5, 2025 Location: Albuquerque Convention Center, downtown Albuquerque, NM What is it? IEEE Quantum Week is the leading global conference - [Funding Forward](https://nmtechcouncil.org/funding-forward/) - Venture Capital & Growth in New Mexico An overview of venture capital and NM legislative update ideal for entrepreneurs, start-ups, business owners and investors. Click Here to Access the Presentation New Mexico Start-Up Factory Presented by John Chavez, Managing Director jchavez@nmsuf.com - [NM Business Incentives](https://nmtechcouncil.org/resources/nm-business-incentives/) - Discover Why New Mexico is the Ultimate Launchpad for Innovation! With strong economic incentives, New Mexico is THE go-to destination for emerging tech start-ups. We have compiled a list of programs and resources to help your business thrive in the land of enchantment! Click HERE to review the recording of the webinar covering these resources. Los - [Resources](https://nmtechcouncil.org/resources/) - Discover Why New Mexico is the Ultimate Launchpad for Innovation! Funding Forward: Venture Capital & Growth in New Mexico IEEE Quantum Week Reosurce Hub - [Member Spotlight](https://nmtechcouncil.org/members/spotlight/) - NMTC is proud to highlight our outstanding members shaping the local tech industry and economy. Whether through workforce development, business development or industry innovation, our members are elevating our state and creating significant value for New Mexicans. Join us each month as we feature amazing members and share what makes their organization special. Want to - [Women In Technology Peer Group](https://nmtechcouncil.org/women-in-technology-peer-group/) - The NMTC Women in Tech Peer Group creates a space for women to connect, collaborate, and support each other in their career endeavors. Participants in peer groups share experiences, insights, and challenges unique to women in technology, discussing topics like overcoming gender biases, achieving work-life balance, navigating career growth, and promoting inclusivity in the - [Policies](https://nmtechcouncil.org/about-nmtc/policies/) - All NMTC Employees and NMTC Board Members are required to review the following policies on an annual basis. Antitrust Compliance and Procedures PolicyConflict of Interest Policy - [NMTC Bylaws](https://nmtechcouncil.org/about-nmtc/nmtc-bylaws/) - Article I - General Section 1 Name. This organization is incorporated under the laws of the State of New Mexico and shall be known as the New Mexico Information Technology and Software Association (NMITSA), doing business as the New Mexico Technology Council, hereinafter referred to as “NMTC”. Section 2 Principal Office: The principal office of - [Member Sign-Up](https://nmtechcouncil.org/member-sign-up-2/) - Interested in joining the New Mexico Technology Council or want to learn more about membership? Complete the form below, and our Membership Experience Director, Emery Edwards will follow up to help you get started or answer your questions. Member Inquiry Your Name* First Last Organization Name*Please select N/A if you are applying for an individual - [Women in Technology Awards Application](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-technology-award-application/) - Congratulations on your nomination for The NM Women in Technology Awards! Applications are now closed. To be considered for the award, nominees must complete an application detailing their professional, personal, and volunteer efforts in their career, community, and the broader tech industry. If selected as a 2026 NM Women in Tech Honoree, you will receivespecial - [Women in Tech Awards – Previous Honorees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-previous-honorees/) - Meet the previous Women in Tech Honorees 2025 AwardeesWatch their stories Bethany Cannon Emerging Leader Kachina Ganz Emerging Leader Andrea Sisneros Wichman Women in Technology Chrisma Jackson Women in Technology Jennifer Sloane-Warren Women in Technology Dr. Megan Ivory Women in Technology Natalie Runyan Women in Technology Paula Morgan Women in Technology Dr. Shuya Wei Women in - [NM Women in Tech Awards - Nominations](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/nomination-form/) - Nominate someone for the NM Women in Tech Awards to celebrate the exceptional women in New Mexico's tech industry who are leaving a lasting mark in their field. - [Keynote](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/keynote/) - MORNING KEYNOTE QUANTUM KEYNOTE PANEL Featuring: Nora Sackett | Director of the Technology and Innovation Office, New Mexico Economic Development Department Rep. Meredith Dixon | Representative, NM House of Representatives Jake Douglass | Quantum Business Development, Sandia National Labs Chase Kimball | Program Manager, Roadrunner Venture Studios Ivan Deutsh | Distinguished & Regents’ Professor, - [2025 Event Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/program/) - Main Tech Summit Page Venue Map Agenda - [Exhibitor Map](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/nmts-exhibitor-map/) - Exhibitor Table Assignments CNM IngenuityTable #1 MilestoneTable #2 Barracuda Table #3 RubrikTable #4 LumenTable #5 Oso Grande TechnologiesTable #6 IT SolutionsTable #7 One TechnologyTable #8 ANMTable #9 LANL - Richard P. Feynman Center for InnovationTable #10 SentinelOneTable #11 Palo Alto NetworksTable #12 Equila FinancialTable #13 SophosTable #14 WestwindTable #15 City of Albuquerque Department of Technology - [Member Spotlight](https://nmtechcouncil.org/members/member-spotlight-form/) - Promote Your Organization with NMTC’s Member Spotlight When you join NMTC you gain access to an influential and collaborative network of tech professionals and organizations across New Mexico. One of the ways we promote our members is with our Member Spotlight, a profile that we will share in our newsletter, on social media, and on - [Session Proposal](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/tech-summit-call-for-proposals/) - Call for Speakers Request to Present The call for submissions is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! This year, we will not be conducting an open call for presentations. However, we are currently accepting targeted proposals that align with our program’s focus. We invite submissions in the following content areas: Case studies - [KRQE Media Hub](https://nmtechcouncil.org/resources/krqe-media-hub/) - KRQE Media HubThis space features NMTC media coverage, event highlights, and collaborative campaigns created in partnership with KRQE News 13. As part of our outreach efforts, these pieces help tell the story of New Mexico’s innovation economy. KRQE Media Highlights Breaking the mold with New Mexico Technology Council’s Mia Peterson How community, access, and vision - [Submit Organizer Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/submit-organizer-form/) - [submit_organizer_form] - [Organizer Dashboard](https://nmtechcouncil.org/organizer-dashboard/) - [organizer_dashboard] - [Event Organizers](https://nmtechcouncil.org/event-organizers/) - [event_organizers] - [Submit Venue Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/submit-venue-form/) - [submit_venue_form] - [Venue Dashboard](https://nmtechcouncil.org/venue-dashboard/) - [venue_dashboard] - [Event Venues](https://nmtechcouncil.org/event-venues/) - [event_venues] - [Submit Organizer Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/submit-organizer-form-2/) - [submit_organizer_form] - [2024 Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/2024-program/) - Go back to main page 2024 Program Keynote Speaker Keynote Sponsor Vince Kadlubek Chief Vision Officer Meow Wolf Click here to read Vince's Bio Vince Kadlubek steered Meow Wolf through its formative years, crafting the groundbreaking House of Eternal Return business plan and guiding the team to its grand opening in March 2016. In January - [Chrisma Jackson | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/chrisma-jackson-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Chrisma Jackson Director of Cybersecurity & Mission Computing and CISO | Sandia National Laboratories Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Expanding Cyber Excellence and High-Performance Computing for National Security Chrisma Jackson’s career is a testament to leadership, innovation, and the transformative power of mentorship. As the Director of Cyber Security and - [Speaker Hub](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/20245-tech-summit-speaker-hub/) - Speaker Hub Speaker Benefits & Expectations All speakers get free admission to the 2024 Tech Summit. Speakers must be professional subject matter experts and have experience presenting to groups. Audience Demographics The Tech Summit draws a mix of professionals from across the tech ecosystem in our state. This includes representatives from private, public, educational, and - [2025 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2025-nmtc-wit-awardees-videos/) - 2025 Women in Technology Honorees Main Page Your browser does not support the video tag. Megan Ivory Read Bio Your browser does not support the video tag. Bethany Cannon Read Bio Your browser does not support the video tag. Tanya Chavez Read Bio Your browser does not support the video tag. Kachina Ganz Read Bio - [2025 Quantum Computing Peer Group Session Recap](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2025-quantum-computing-peer-group-session-recap/) - Quantum Computing March Session Recap The March session covered quantum education initiatives, career training programs, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to make quantum science more accessible. Below are key takeaways, resources, and opportunities for students, educators, and professionals. Check Out The Flyer What is QCamp? A four-week, hands-on summer camp where highschoolers and educators get - [2025 NM Women in Tech Program](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2025-nm-women-in-tech-program/) - Download the program here - [WIT In the News](https://nmtechcouncil.org/wit-in-the-news/) - The NM Women in Tech Awards featured in NM Living! “Follow your dreams, don’t let anyone stop you, sky is the limit” On March 3rd Mia Petersen, andPaula Morgan the Chief Information Officer for the New Mexico Healthcare Authority were invited to New Mexico Living to provide insights on the NM Women in Tech Awards, - [Megan Ivory | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/megan-ivory-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Megan Ivory Senior Member of the Technical Staff | Sandia National Laboratories Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Shaping the Future of Quantum: Innovation, Education, and ImpactDr. Megan Ivory is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where her work combines cutting-edge quantum research with initiatives - [Attendee Information](https://nmtechcouncil.org/attendee-information/) - The NM Women in Tech Awards featured in NM Living! ParkingT - [Flying 40](https://nmtechcouncil.org/flying-40/) - In the meantime, take a look at the 2024 awardees! - [2024 Flying 40 Awardees](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2024-awardees/) - Top 10 Companies By Annual Revenue Top Companies By Growth % Startup Companies Top Organization with Workforce Innovations Top Companies Using Tech for Good Go Back to Categories Top 10 Companies By Annual Revenue Speridian Technologies $173 million Applied Research Associates, Inc. $600 million Holmans$ 115.8 million Abba Technologies$80.4 million Innovative Technology Partnerships, LLC $15 - [Women in Tech Awards Sponsor Hub](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-sponsor-info/women-in-tech-awards-sponsor-hub/) - Important Updates About the 2025 Event - Please Review! Please note that the event format has been updated. This year, instead of a luncheon, we will host a stage ceremony with auditorium seating. We hope this will create a dynamic experience that honors the outstanding awardees. There will be a formal networking reception before the - [Natalie Runyan | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/natalie-runyan-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Natalie Runyan NM Geospatial Information Officer | State of NM Department of Information Technology Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Advancing Tech Training and Economic Growth in New MexicoNatalie Runyan, Geospatial Information Officer (GIO), State of NM, is a leader in geospatial information systems (GIS) and technology, with 32 years of - [Andrea Sisneros Wichman | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/andrea-sisneros-wichman-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Andrea Sisneros Wichman Senior Director of Programs | CNM Ingenuity Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Advancing Tech Training and Economic Growth in New MexicoAndrea Sisneros Wichman, Senior Director of Programs at CNM Ingenuity, is a leader in workforce development and a catalyst for positive change in - [News & Updates](https://nmtechcouncil.org/news-updates/) - [Shuya Wei | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/shuya-wei-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Shuya Wei Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering | The University of New Mexico & Co-founder | Flow Aluminum, Inc. Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Developing Sustainable Energy Solutions and Future EngineersDr. Shuya Wei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the - [2021 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-previous-honorees/2021-nmtc-wit-awardees-videos/) - 2021 Women in Technology Honorees Main Page Your browser does not support the video tag. Jessica DuVerneay Your browser does not support the video tag. Lorie Liebrock Your browser does not support the video tag. Pamela Koster Your browser does not support the video tag. Sandra Begay Your browser does not support the video tag. - [2022 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/women-in-tech-awards-previous-honorees/2022-nmtc-wit-awardees-videos/) - 2022 Women in Technology Honorees Main Page Your browser does not support the video tag. Bresdin Omalley Your browser does not support the video tag. Kristen Sanders Your browser does not support the video tag. Lupe Montoya Your browser does not support the video tag. Myja Peterson Your browser does not support the video tag. - [2024 NMTC WiT Awardees Videos](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2024_nmtc_wit_videos/) - 2024 Women in Technology Honorees Main Page Your browser does not support the video tag. Donna Riley Your browser does not support the video tag. Catherine Nicolaou Your browser does not support the video tag. Erin Scott Adams Your browser does not support the video tag. Trace Kliphuis Your browser does not support the video - [Kachina Ganz | 2025 Emerging Leader Awardee](https://nmtechcouncil.org/kachina-ganz-2025-emerging-leader-awardee/) - Kachina Ganz Explosives Safety | Sandia National Laboratories Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! From Shockwaves to Microelectronics: A Journey of DiscoveryKachina is a proud Native American and New Mexican whose journey in chemical engineering reflects her resilience, curiosity, and dedication to meaningful impact. A graduate of New Mexico Tech - [Bethany Cannon | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/bethany-cannon-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Bethany Cannon Technical Business Development Specialist| AKIMA Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! From Robotics to Quantum: A Journey of Guidance and Innovation Bethany Cannon’s journey in tech is rooted in hands-on innovation, mentorship, and a commitment to breaking barriers. As a Technical Business Development Specialist at AKIMA, supporting Sandia National - [Tanya Chavez | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/tanya-chavez-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Tanya Chavez Vice President of Technology | Sunward Credit Union Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Bridging Innovation and Inclusion Across IndustriesTanya Chavez is a proud New Mexican with over 32 years of experience shaping the future of technology across a wide range of industries. Born and raised in Gallup, - [Paula Morgan | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/paula-morgan-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Paula Morgan Chief Information Officer | NM Health Care Authority Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Innovating Health Care Through Technology and InclusionPaula Morgan’s journey in technology began with a spark of curiosity at the age of 12 when she first discovered her passion for computers. That spark ignited a lifelong - [Jennifer Sloane-Warren | 2025 Woman in Tech Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/jennifer-sloane-warren-2025-woman-in-tech-honoree/) - Jennifer Sloane-Warren Technical Advisor, Directed Energy Test & Evaluation |Verus Research Get Your Tickets! Join us in celebrating the women shaping tech! Shaping the Future of Defense Technology While Lifting Others in STEM With over 20 years of experience in Test and Evaluation of High-Power Microwave (HPM) systems, Jennifer has established herself as a trailblazer - [2025 Calendar of Events](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2025-calendar-of-events/) - 2025 Calendar of Events JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 05 - Business Incentive Webinar 13 - Women in Tech Awards 20 - NMTC Day at the NM Legislature APRIL 17 - NMTC Member Welcome MAY 01 - WIT Wine Wisdom Event JUNE 05 - Quantum Connect Mixer 11-13 - Spaceport America Cup JULY 01 - Artificial Intelligence - [Tech Summit In the News](https://nmtechcouncil.org/about-nmtc/in-the-news/) - Tech Summit In the NewsMia Petersen, CEO of NMTC, along with board members and sponsors appear on New Mexico Living on KRQE. Scroll down to see each appearance from summer 2023 or click the links below. Albuquerque Hosting the Tech Summit aired July 31, 2023 Tech Summit Returns to Albuquerque to Talk All Things AI - [Previous WIT Honoree](https://nmtechcouncil.org/wit-honorees/) - Women in Technology – Past Honorees The following women have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments… 2019 Honorees Janette Frigo Amy Halloran Alia Lubers, Ph.D. Laura Monroe, Ph.D. Melanie Moses, Ph.D. Renay Moya Jennifer Nevarez Paige Prescott Christina Salas, Ph.D. 2018 Honorees Alesia Torres Caitlin Kontgis Jenniffer DeGreeff Joy A. Colucci Paula A. Getz Prisca - [2023 Awardees FF](https://nmtechcouncil.org/flying-40/2023-awardees/) - 2023 Flying 40 Awardees Top 10 Firms by Revenue Growth from 2018-2022 EnviTrace LLC 100,000% Raven Defense Corporation 12,606% Science, Engineering, Management Solutions, LLC (Sem-Sol) 6,794% Undesert Corporation 400% Goodman Technologies, LLC 307% Speridian Technologies LLC 237% IDEAS Engineering & Technology, LLC 230% Verus Research 164% RS21 162% ANM 146% Lentech, Inc. 143% Top 10 - [Cybersecurity Peer Group](https://nmtechcouncil.org/cybersecurity-peer-group/) - The primary goal of a cybersecurity peer group is to foster collaboration and facilitate the exchange of ideas regarding emerging threats, best practices, innovative technologies, and effective strategies to mitigate cyber risks. This group typically consists of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, ethical hackers, CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers), and other experts in - [November Member Spotlight](https://nmtechcouncil.org/november-member-spotlight/) - November Member Spotlight: Shimoshi Share your company’s mission statement and/or slogan: Get Resilient In three sentences describe what your organization does, including the services/products you provide Shimoshi NM conducts strategic foresight and training that informs confident strategies and pivots. We gather, process, and monitor proprietary data for organizations about their future operating environments and monitor - [Workforce Development](https://nmtechcouncil.org/workforce-development/) - The New Mexico Technology Council partners with a variety of organizations to develop the New Mexico technology workforce, including the New Mexico Councils of Government and national organizations such as Opportunity@Work that sponsors initiatives such as TechHire. Our Partners in Workforce Development Include: Empower Your Future with Paid Internships & Apprenticeships at CNM Looking - [Flying 40 Winners Photo Submission](https://nmtechcouncil.org/flying-40-winners-photo-submission/) - [More Info Coming Soon](https://nmtechcouncil.org/nm_women_in_tech-awards/more-info-coming-soon/) - More Info Coming Soon! - [WIT Awards – Nomination Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/wit-awards-nomination-form/) - NOMINATION FORM - [2024-FF-Winners](https://nmtechcouncil.org/2024-ff-winners/) - [Flying40 Awards Sponsorship](https://nmtechcouncil.org/flying-40/flying40-awards-sponsorship/) - SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES For over 25 years, the Flying 40 Awards have recognized locally owned and operated tech companies that are diversifying the local economy and creating a brighter future for New Mexico. The 2024 Flying 40 Awards marks a new era, as we broaden the award categories to increase the recognition of the incredible work - [Flying 40 Nomination Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/flying-40/flying-40-nomination-form/) - Flying 40 Nomination Form Being recognized as a Flying 40 Awardee will help promote your organization across the NM Tech Council membership and the local teach ecosystem. In addition, the Flying 40 Awards will receive the following benefits: The prestige of joining the legacy of Flying 40 Awardees Recognition of Award at the 2024 Flying - [Exhibitor Submission Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/programming/exhibitor-submission-form/) - Please join us for the 2024 NMTC Cybersecurity Awareness Event: Protect, Detect, Comply: Cybersecurity for Today’s Workplace Sign up to Exhibit Exhibitor tables for this event are FREE and first come, first served. Priority will be given to local, small businesses providing cybersecurity services. Event Demographics: Attendees expected: ~100 Exhibitors expected: ~30 CLICK HERE - [NMTS – Picture Submission Form](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/nmts-picture-submission-form/) - NM Tech Summit Picture Submission Form We want to see the Tech Summit through YOUR eyes! Please share any photos, selfies, videos, or other cool media you captured throughout the Tech Summit. We will use the photos on our social media, website, and other NMTC promotions. Please share your name so we can - [NMTS Headshot Station](https://nmtechcouncil.org/new-mexico-tech-summit/nmts-headshot-station/) - Headshot Station Headshot Station Sponsored By: Level Up Your Professional Presence with a Free Headshot! Looking to elevate your LinkedIn profile, company website, or portfolio? We’re excited to offer complimentary professional headshots to 12 attendees! Whether you’re aiming to refresh your personal brand or just need a polished photo, now’s your chance. 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