Coachella Valley High Tech Community Holds Successful 2nd Desert Tech Meet Up With Over Seventy Attendees
(Palm Springs, CA, November 22, 2013) The beginnings of a vibrant high technology community in the Coachella Valley was once again evident at the second Desert Tech Meet Up, held at the Jackalope Ranch in Indio, California. More than 70 people attended this event, sponsored by Silicon Springs Ventures, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) and Graphtek Interactive.
The Desert Tech Meet Up drew a diverse group of “techies”, entrepreneurs and community and business leaders. These Meet Ups, part of an ongoing series, proved the need for a platform and venue to exchange ideas about the bright future of high technology in the Coachella Valley. “For our second event, we were thrilled to have such a diverse group of experienced tech veterans, there to connect, network and create opportunities to collaborate with one another,” says Joel Fashingbauer, President and COO of Silicon Springs Ventures.
The evening’s focus: Silicon Springs – The Movement: Looking Under the Hood. In a brief, informal discussion, leaders from Silicon Springs Ventures and Graphtek Interactive shared their thoughts and experiences about launching this regional economic development initiative with ambitious goals to develop a high technology sector in the California desert region. Informal discussions were followed by an open question and answer session.
Topics Discussed included: What’s the Silicon Springs idea all about? What has been done so far? What’s the plan going forward? How can the desert tech community help?
Desert Tech Meet Up is the brainchild of the founders of Silicon Springs Ventures, Inc. (SSV) and Graphtek Interactive LLC (Graphtek). Its goal is to network individuals with technical backgrounds who exhibit interest in getting to know one another and, if possible, to collaborate on programs or projects that build the high technology economy in our region. “The ‘buzz’ among attendees was palpable and extremely positive. There was a sense from many folks we talked to that the potential for a tech sector in the valley was not only real but that it could easily result in new jobs, wealth creation and economic stability for the region,” notes Kate Spates, President of Graphtek.
SSV, CVEP and Graphtek plan on organizing additional Desert Tech Meet Ups in 2014, since growing attendance shows these events are solid networking and learning experiences for all attendees. The next date and location will be announced shortly. “CVEP is pleased to be a sponsor of the Desert Tech Meet Up program in 2014 and partnering with Silicon Springs Ventures to build technology-based companies and provide 21st century job opportunities in the Valley,” says Thomas Flavin, President/CEO of CVEP. For more information on the Desert Tech Meet Up, contact www.siliconsprings.com/events.
SSV’s mission is to bring the entrepreneurial creativity, ideas and momentum of Silicon Valley and other high tech hubs to the greater Palm Springs area. Graphtek is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides web services and online marketing to Coachella Valley communities.
