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Have you been wringing your hands, refreshing @techboise, wondering what we have up our sleeve for this month's event? Oh, you're not? You should be! This Wednesday we'll be joined by Jay Larsen, Founder and CEO and Rich Raimondi, Chairman of the newly formed Idaho Technology Council , as they share with us the story of their formation and, most importantly, their vision for the future of technology in Idaho. Think of Idaho Technology Council as TechBoise's older sibling. You know, the one without stickers on his laptop. As always, we'll be meeting the last Wednesday, February 24, 5:30pm, at the Watercooler. (Link to map)

Jay Larsen founded the ITC after the hugely successful Utah Technology Council, and brought some of Idaho's best tech companies on board. If you're unfamiliar with the ITC Board of Directors, there are some names on there you might recognize. They've put together a solid group of technology veterans, as well as some promising young founders, to further their mission:

"The Idaho Technology Council’s mission is to become the premier member-driven technology association dedicated to fostering the growth of technology companies in the state of Idaho, primarily in the areas of information technology, agriscience, and energy. The ITC provides a valuable forum for industry, research, educators, investors, and government throughout the state. It also advocates for creating a strong technology ecosystem and a high quality, high paid workforce. "

Sounds like a worthy goal, and one that we can get behind. So, while TechBoiseans are in the trenches creating the technologies to build and sustain Idaho's technology core, these guys are doing the high-level stuff, helping to build the relationships, partnerships, and policies that make it all possible.

Special thanks to TechBoise's longtime friends Melanie Rubocki and Eric Bjorkman at Perkins Coie for providing pizza and frosty beverages!

We know, it seems early to announce December events, but we want to make sure that you leave room on your social calendar for Girls in Tech December 9th.

Join Girls in Tech from 5:45 to 7:00 pm at the a WaterCooler (1401 W. Idaho) for Fishbowl Roundtables. Random topics will be selected from (surprise) a fishbowl. Come prepared to dish, discuss, debate, inspire, motivate, inform, and share on a range of topics.

For more information, visit the Girls in Tech Boise site.

That's right, Ladies! Its time for Girls in Tech.

(Don't let the term 'girls' fool you. Girls in Tech is a group for all ages - its all about fun.)

HP's Dianne Sonderhouse will share her career story and tips/pointers for working in the field as well as answer questions from the audience.

Agenda:

5:45-6:15pm Informal Meet & Greet (aka networking)

6:15-7:00pm Program with Dianne Sonderhouse

Join us October 21st, Wednesday, at the WaterCooler (1401 W. Idaho).

Congratulations to IO Dupont for making it to the Top 50 in the Perfect Pitch contest! The Top 50 will be whittled to 10 and announced next week, October 5th.

You can check out the list on the Perfect Pitch site.

Check out their pitch here.

AND keep your fingers crossed for the IO Dupont crew!