21 min
Can Toledo still fulfill the promise of the failed BITWISE venture and reshape its image into that of a “tech town”?; Leadership Toledo regional tour days. WTOL 11 Leading Edge
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Toledo: a tech town?
Brandy Alexander - Activate Innovate Organizer | CEO, TandemTide Marketing
Michael Saleh - Technology Advisor & Consultant, JumpStart Inc.
The gameplan for Toledo’s Uptown was set. There would be a technology incubator going into the newly refurbished Jefferson Center. The jobs and the production coming out of the center would revolutionize Toledo’s identity and future forecast. BITWISE was looking to branch out and bring its tech savvy into underserved communities and give individuals a hand up instead of a handout. However, it wasn’t to be - at least in that form - BITWISE would go belly up in a financial scandal that rocked the worlds of nearly 20 local employees who believed in the message and the mission. Still, there is a newly renovated historic building in Toledo’s Uptown district, and there are individuals with passion and purpose who still see the possibility that Toledo could still be a tech town and an innovation hub. In fact, coming up Thursday, June 13, Toledo will play host to the Activate - Innovate Conference. The list of speakers, influencers, and local leaders is impressive.
Leadership Toledo - Regional tour days
Tedd Long - Author | Blogger | Storyteller - Holy Toledo Tours
Leadership Toledo has a long history of providing opportunities for Toledo’s youth. But last month, The Signature Program spent a day immersed in Toledo's rich and layered history. Between birds-eye views of the city and touring hidden gems, members learned about the building blocks of the community and the exciting opportunities coming our way thanks to the dedicated leaders who care so much for Toledo.
Toledo: a tech town?
Brandy Alexander - Activate Innovate Organizer | CEO, TandemTide Marketing
Michael Saleh - Technology Advisor & Consultant, JumpStart Inc.
The gameplan for Toledo’s Uptown was set. There would be a technology incubator going into the newly refurbished Jefferson Center. The jobs and the production coming out of the center would revolutionize Toledo’s identity and future forecast. BITWISE was looking to branch out and bring its tech savvy into underserved communities and give individuals a hand up instead of a handout. However, it wasn’t to be - at least in that form - BITWISE would go belly up in a financial scandal that rocked the worlds of nearly 20 local employees who believed in the message and the mission. Still, there is a newly renovated historic building in Toledo’s Uptown district, and there are individuals with passion and purpose who still see the possibility that Toledo could still be a tech town and an innovation hub. In fact, coming up Thursday, June 13, Toledo will play host to the Activate - Innovate Conference. The list of speakers, influencers, and local leaders is impressive.
Leadership Toledo - Regional tour days
Tedd Long - Author | Blogger | Storyteller - Holy Toledo Tours
Leadership Toledo has a long history of providing opportunities for Toledo’s youth. But last month, The Signature Program spent a day immersed in Toledo's rich and layered history. Between birds-eye views of the city and touring hidden gems, members learned about the building blocks of the community and the exciting opportunities coming our way thanks to the dedicated leaders who care so much for Toledo.
21 min