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Bonanza Educational brings Legos and tech together
November 12, 2015 | Chloe NordquistWhether it’s building the Millennium Falcon or a walking robot, Legos can be used for educational purposes and as an outlet for teaching technology.
Chandler-based educational enrichment program company Bonanza Educational, LLC is providing a multitude of programs for students … Read More
Gangplank Chandler to host 6th Startup Weekend
October 1, 2015 | Chloe NordquistEntrepreneurs around the Valley who are looking to create a business will soon have another opportunity to do so in their own backyard.
Coworking space Gangplank Chandler is hosting their 6th Startup Weekend November 20-22. Entrepreneurs and creatives are encouraged … Read More
Data mining platform Expanded.IO releases Beta, raises $2.5M
July 14, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyRobocog known for its flagship recruitment search engine HiringSolved, is releasing their latest creation Expanded.IO, a data mining platform for lead generation, in beta July 15.
In addition, they recently closed on $2.5 million round led by private investors outside … Read More
Gangplank co-working expands to Queen Creek
April 13, 2015 | Thomas HawthorneA new co-working space has opened in Queen Creek with the intention of bridging important resources to prospective small businesses.
Gangplank cut the ribbon on its new location in the Queen Creek Town Center on April 9th after being approved … Read More
Rival Ripper takes home top prize at Startup Weekend Chandler
July 21, 2014 | Carlene Reyes 1It was an exhausting weekend for the nine competing startups at Startup Weekend Chandler. Hosted by Ed Allen, Founder and Owner of ITECH Systems, Startup Weekend is an entrepreneurial event where anyone can come and pitch their startup idea and … Read More
Startup Weekend Chandler begins July 18
July 14, 2014 | Becky Brisley 1Startup Weekend, an event where entrepreneurs are challenged to create a business model over a few days (and long nights), will be hosted by local coworking space Gangplank in Chandler starting on July 18.
If you haven’t been a part … Read More
Lil hackers: Where AZ kids learn to code
March 11, 2014 | Brandon Brown 2Children are exposed to technology at a younger age, so it makes sense that more kids are interested in computer programing and coding.
“Kids are naturally interested in this area,” said Kelly Smith, founder of the Mesa Code Club.
Teaching … Read More
Startup HiringSolved Raises $1M for expansion
November 25, 2013 | Tishin DonkersleyHiringSolved the only global social recruiting tool that delivers candidates across all skill sets and industries announced the completion of a $1 million raise from a group of Arizona-based business leaders and angel investors.
The raise will be used to … Read More
CAM EASY takes the win at Startup Weekend Chandler – slideshow – video
November 18, 2013 | Tishin Donkersley 2Nine startups competed to become the winner of Startup Weekend Chandler. Startup Weekend is an entrepreneurial event where anyone can come and pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by … Read More
Tucson pirates launch coworking space and home for entrepreneurs
August 12, 2013 | Selena Larson 3The Pirate Mansion is taking coworking to a whole new level. The project started earlier this year announced its first group of entrepreneurs last week, and is the first space in Tucson where entrepreneurs both live and work.
The … Read More