June 01, 2018
“Experts: Bridging Skills Gap Will Boost Old, New Economies”
RealClearPolitics, June 1, 2018. “When people say the word ‘software,’ they might not think of the Midwest. But … this is the place where software is booming,” Chris Hopfensperger, executive director of Software.org, told those gathered Thursday at a RealClearPolitics-sponsored event in Milwaukee....
May 31, 2018
Transforming the Wisconsin Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills
On May 31, Software.org sponsored an event in Milwaukee to celebrate the growing and dynamic software industry in Wisconsin....
May 30, 2018
Transforming the Texas Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills
On May 30, Software.org sponsored an event in San Antonio to celebrate the economic impact of software in Texas and discuss ways to build software skills and the workforce....
April 06, 2018
“How Well Does Indy Rate on Amazon’s Scorecard for HQ2?”
Indianapolis Business Journal, April 6, 2018. Indiana added 8,787 software jobs from 2014 to 2016, according to Software.org: the BSA Foundation. That’s a 32 percent increase, marking the second-fastest growth clip in the nation. Read More >>> Posting: https://www.ibj.com/articles/68265-how-well-does-indy-rate-on-amazons-scorecard-for-hq2...
December 06, 2017
“Revamping the Rust Belt: Software comes to the fore”
Real Clear Politics, December 6, 2017. “Detroit’s economic future rides on its ability to embrace the technological realities of the 21st century while training, attracting, and retaining a workforce that can implement this vision. This was the theme of two recent events hosted by RealClearPolitics...
December 06, 2017
The Reasons Why Michigan and Indiana Win With Software
In late September, Software.org: the BSA Foundation released a study that quantified the economic impact of software throughout the United States. The report tracked state-by-state changes in growth, jobs, and GDP. The good news is that the study finds software is helping grow the economy...
December 04, 2017
“Snyder, business leaders promote high-tech careers”
The Detroit News, December 4, 2017. "Software is driving innovation, development and the technology revolution in Michigan, panelists said Monday at a discussion on high-tech careers that included Gov. Rick Snyder."...
December 04, 2017
From Math Class to Manufacturing: How Michigan Wins With Software
On December 4, Software.org will sponsor an event with RealClearPolitics in Detroit to celebrate the economic impact of software in Michigan and discuss ways to encourage growth in the industry....
December 01, 2017
From Math Class to Manufacturing: How Indiana Wins with Software
On November 29, Software.org sponsored an event in Indianapolis to celebrate the economic impact of software in Indiana and discuss ways to encourage growth in the industry. Governor Eric Holcomb kicked off the event with remarks commending Hoosiers’ ability to be change agents....
November 30, 2017
“Indiana named Top 10 state for business”
WTHR13, November 30, 2017. “‘For Indiana to continue to be known as the best in the Midwest…in the year 2020 and 2030, we’re going to have to make sure that our workforce is skilled appropriately to meet the workforce needs of those years,’ [Gov. Eric...