KC Tech Council (KCTC) and other business and civic leaders recently helped officially welcome Fiserv Inc. to the Kansas City region. The Fortune 500 financial technology and services company plans to open a strategic fintech hub at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, later this year. For nearly 40 years, Fiserv has created financial solutions for…
Get acquainted with KCTC member Core Catalysts and their Senior Director, Matt Craig. ABOUT CORE CATALYSTS 1. Give us your organization’s quick origin story! Core Catalysts was founded in 2011 in Kansas City by Jim Wadella, an experienced consultant and business leader who saw a need for practical, results-driven consulting—not just advisory services but hands-on…
Late last week, both the Kansas House of Representatives and Senate voted to send Gov. Laura Kelly a data center bill crucial for the tech and overall business community in the state. Senate Bill 98 (previously SB51) aims to attract significant local data center investments, foster economic growth and create high-quality jobs through strategic tax…
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KC Tech Council President and CEO Kara Lowe recently authored an article published in Startland News with details on how KC Techbridge plans to address Kansas City’s sizable workforce challenge of currently having more tech-focused jobs in the region than local candidates to fill the positions. The initiative remains in a detailed planning stage and will continue through implementation,…
Get acquainted with KCTC Member NPower and their Career Placement Manager in Kansas City, Sophia Muhindura. ABOUT NPOWER 1. Give us your organization’s quick origin story! NPower started in Brooklyn, NY to serve demand of entry-level talent particularly in financial and technology industries. The organization has grown to become a nationwide training organization with synchronous…
This article first published with Startland News on April 7, 2025 and can be found here By KARA LOWEKC Tech Council President/CEO The greater Kansas City region faces a sizable workforce challenge; there currently are more tech-focused jobs in the region than local job candidates to fill the openings. At present, employers are seeking more than…
We’re proud to celebrate the career progression of present and future leaders in Kansas City’s tech industry through our Landed series. Navigate the edition below to explore Tom Fraccascia‘s road to becoming VP of Business Development at Synetic Technologies. DEPARTED: Moonshot Solutions | Director of Business Development LANDED: Synetic Technologies | Vice President of Business Development WHAT DREW YOU TO SYNETIC TECHNOLOGIES? With…
Get acquainted with KCTC member OCD Tech, and their Director of Advisory Services, Jeff Harms ABOUT OCD TECH 1. Give us your organization’s quick origin story. OCD Tech was initially established as part of Braintree, Massachusetts based accounting firm, O’Connor & Drew, P.C., one of the most well-respected regional accounting firms in the Northeast. In…
Friends don’t let friends miss out! Share KC TechBridge with your networks. Sign Up for KC TechBridge Updates Through Kansas City Tech Council’s Kauffman Foundation Collective Impact Grant award, Phase 1 of KC TechBridge brings together employers and community partners to build a stronger, data-driven strategy for growing and sustaining Kansas City’s tech workforce. What’s…
KC Tech Council (KCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelly Brown to the KCTC Board of Directors. She currently holds the position of Vice President, Information Technology at Burns & McDonnell. “I am truly honored and excited to play a role in the KC Tech Council’s vital mission of fostering innovation and driving…
Sign Up for KCTC’s Policy Newsletter The KC Tech Council has updated our Policies & Priorities for 2025 . These policies provide a framework for our legislative work at both the state and federal level. The KC Tech Council Policy Committee Guiding Principles represent the collective voice of KC Tech Council’s 200-plus member companies and organizations, from…
ABOUT CHIEF OF STAFF 1. Give us your organization’s quick origin story! Started in 2011, Chief of Staff was created to approach a stale industry in a more personable, genuine way. Our founder saw the need for a bridge builder between job seekers and companies due to the difficulty of forming authentic relationships in the…