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FITCI Grad Blue Pillar, Industrial IoT Platform, Acquired by Generac
Connectivity solutions for commercial and industrial customers and applications – Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer andmanufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced theacquisition of Blue Pillar, an industrial internet of things (IoT) platform developer that designs, deploysand manages Industrial IoT network software solutions to enable distributed energy … Read more
Lucky 13th Annual Technology Showcase
Pathways to business growth through partnership with Fort Detrick Pathways to business growth through partnership with Fort Detrick On October 27, 2022, more than 130 people attended the 13th annual Technology Showcase with the Fort Detrick Alliance and FITCI at 4539 Metropolitan Court in Frederick. The event is a celebration of the world-changing scientific breakthroughs … Read more
TEDCO’s FY23 Board of Directors Features Diverse, Experienced Leaders, including FITCI’s Kathie Callahan Brady
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, held its annual election for the board of directors’ executive officers, reaffirming a second term for Chair Omar Muhammad of Morgan State University (MSU). TEDCO’s full slate of executive officers are: TEDCO’s full slate of executive officers are:• Chair – Omar … Read more
CEO insights: 5 questions with Shabri Moore of Moore Wealth, Inc.
Starting a business requires more than being an expert in one field. Founders often juggle many roles as they grow, learning on the fly. It’s a unique experience that can leave individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed, so we asked local CEO’s to share their best advice for emerging business leaders on the road to success. … Read more
Lessons Learned
Summarized both from Vistage: 3 Tips to Accelerating Your Company’s Problem-Solving Skills and 3 Priorities You Need to be a High-Performing Leader. 3 Priorities You Need to be a High-Performing Leader – Vistage Strong leadership has never been more important than it is right now. In a world of technology and industry there is constant change taking place and … Read more
Founder City CEO Roundtable: Lessons learned on the road to entrepreneurial excellence
In this session, one of Vistage’s top executive coaches, Ed Robinson, brings together a panel of successful Maryland-based CEOs to share their experiences as founders and valuable lessons learned. Below are edited highlights of this in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities that come with being an entrepreneur. Watch the full session for free at … Read more
Startup U Series Workshop on Positioning and Messaging 3/7/22
With Whitney Hahn, #provokebetter The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) invites emerging entrepreneurs to a two-hour online seminar on March 7th, 2022. The class focuses on defining a growing business’s positioning and messaging perspective, two essential components in creating an effective business plan. Interactive exercises, led by Provoke Better Founder and Insight Instigator, Whitney … Read more
UMBC Students Meet FITCI Startups
UMBC Students Connect with FITCI Startups to Explore Internship Opportunities Frederick, Maryland – In many ways, students and startup companies are a lot alike. They are both at the beginning of a grand adventure, full of hope for a bright future and ready to change the world. That mutually exuberant energy created a palpable … Read more
Meet our clients: Kwabena Okrah, Alirtify
Alirtify is a place to get real-time information about what is important to you. Kwabena Okrah, Founder and CEO of Alirtify (formerly Shelly News), has a global vision. He is reinventing local news by building a community where users can see the news that is local to others. His company gives users real-time information about … Read more
