ConnecTech, which is a technology industry-based
networking group, is eager to get a branch started in the Mid-Michigan area.
Unlike other professional networking groups such as
LinkedIn, ConnecTech is not based on virtual relationships. Its members
actually go to physical events to do their networking. ConnecTech has eight chapters in
Michigan.
Mid-Michigan already has a technology networking group,
the Capital Area IT Council. However, Danielle DeLarge with ConnecTech says this group will be different
because it focuses on tech employees rather than the companies themselves.
“We really are the only organization that’s for the tech
professional,” says DeLarge.
Tech professionals would also have access to educational
podcasts and mentoring programs. DeLarge says this program is also valuable
because, unlike other tech networking programs, it will encourage students and
new tech employees to meet people in their industry.
ConneTech is putting together a
board to launch the Mid-Michigan chapter.
Source: Danielle DeLarge, ConnecTech
Ivy Hughes, development news editor, can be reached here.
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