November 2020
Architectural Design Studio
Architectural Design Studio - (Multi-date Online Workshop) Design your own Dream House! Would you like to imagine the house of your dreams? Do you daydream about places and spaces and then imagine bringing them to life through a sketch or from materials you have around you? Do you wonder what it might be like to be an architect or design planner? In this online STEM workshop, you will work with your teammates and instructor to explore the architecture around you,…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Dr. Jane Ward – Tech Meets Public Health
Join us every Friday (except First Fridays) for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Dr. Jane Ward, Tech Meets Public Health 10 AM Friday November 13 Online via Zoom – Register for free below We are delighted to welcome Tech Council member, ophthalmologist, retired US Air Force colonel, and public health expert Dr. Jane Ward for a discussion about the latest thoughts on public health both in general and as urgently impacted by…
Find out more »Architectural Design Studio
Architectural Design Studio - (Multi-date Online Workshop) Design your own Dream House! Would you like to imagine the house of your dreams? Do you daydream about places and spaces and then imagine bringing them to life through a sketch or from materials you have around you? Do you wonder what it might be like to be an architect or design planner? In this online STEM workshop, you will work with your teammates and instructor to explore the architecture around you,…
Find out more »Management in Today’s Workplace
Employer Grant Funds Available!* If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Managing teams in today's workplace has drastically changed. Our Management Academy Program will help you to enhance your communication skills, set expectations, and provide you with the tools to manage your time effectively. This 24-hour intensive eight-session program is designed to inspire and teach managers to…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Anna Noucas of Sol Systems
Join us every Friday (except First Fridays) for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Anna Noucas of Sol Systems 10 AM Friday November 20 Online via Zoom – Register for free below Sol Customer Solutions (Sol) offers commercial, municipal, and educational customers competitive and compelling renewable energy solutions. As businesses, cities, and schools increasingly transition into more sustainable, resilient and low-cost energy, Sol focuses on delivering a comprehensive and integrated suite of renewable…
Find out more »Architectural Design Studio
Architectural Design Studio - (Multi-date Online Workshop) Design your own Dream House! Would you like to imagine the house of your dreams? Do you daydream about places and spaces and then imagine bringing them to life through a sketch or from materials you have around you? Do you wonder what it might be like to be an architect or design planner? In this online STEM workshop, you will work with your teammates and instructor to explore the architecture around you,…
Find out more »December 2020
Separating Fact from Fiction: Artificial Intelligence Now and in the Future – Dec 2020 First Friday
AI. Artificial Intelligence. The phrase conjures fictional images from The Matrix and The Terminator, as well as non-fictional fears that our devices are watching us, machines will take our jobs, and social media is manipulating us. Fortunately the Cape Cod Technology Council is delighted and proud to welcome Dr. Thomas Davenport, Babson professor, visiting professor at Oxford, distinguished author, and one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of AI and its business applications—and a Falmouth resident. Dr. Davenport will…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Samantha Gray & the Canal Bridges
Join us every Friday (except First Fridays) for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Samantha Gray, Lead Interpretive Ranger US Army Corps of Engineers 10 AM Friday December 11 Online via Zoom – Register for free below Turning aside from pandemics and other global 2020 issues, we’re taking a fresh perspective on the Cape Cod bridge story. We are all familiar with the status of the bridges and the various opinions about their…
Find out more »January 2021
Improving Small Business Operations
Schedule Jan 5 - 28th, 2021 Tue and Thu for 4 weeks from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. This 24-hour intensive eight-session program will train employers, particularly managers and leaders within the organization, on the logistics surrounding a comprehensive supply chain. Operating successfully today requires organizations to become much more involved with their…
Find out more »Step-by-Step Social Media Marketing
Social media is an essential marketing tool for businesses and non-profits. But, with changing customer needs, technology, and platforms, it can be challenging to create a sustainable strategy that increases sales, customer traffic, and donations. This interactive course will take you step-by-step through social media marketing. You will receive the tools and resources you need to make important social media decisions and create content that resonates with your audience. Unique to this course are hands-on activities in each session and…
Find out more »Management in Today’s Workplace
Schedule Jan 6 - 29th, 2021 Wed and Fri for 4 weeks from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Managing teams in today's workplace has drastically changed. Our Management Academy Program will help you to enhance your communication skills, set expectations, and provide you with the tools to manage your time effectively. This 24-hour intensive…
Find out more »Trends in Green Technology – Beth Offenbacker, PhD – January First Friday
Technology is driving important advances in the sustainability sector, and these changes are also creating a domino effect in organizations large and small around the globe. What do you need to know to be a part of this Big Green Shift? Learn about the trends, opportunities, and insights that can guide you professionally in this one-hour session. Beth Offenbacker will highlight career opportunities in the burgeoning green industry as well as new and emerging green technologies and important green tech…
Find out more »QuickBooks for the Workplace Training
Learn how QuickBooks can help you track your accounts, receipts, statements, payables, inventory, and receivables. QuickBooks is designed for small to mid-sized businesses that want to use effective software with a traditional approach to accounting.
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Henry Hall – MassMEP
Join us every Friday (except First Fridays) for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Henry Hall - MassMEP 10 AM Friday January 15, 2021 MassMEP is one of 51 MEP Centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that operates through a cooperative agreement between the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce. MassMEP was established as a non-profit in 1996…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – January 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Will Rubenstein – eforever
Join us every Friday (except First Fridays) for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Will Rubenstein - eforever 10 AM Friday January 22, 2021 Online Via Zoom - Register Below Founded in 2014, eforever believes that when entrepreneurs stabilize and grow successful businesses, they build thriving communities. Our business owner Peer-to-Peer Groups are accessible to all entrepreneurs. We provide a dedicated space for entrepreneurs to work on their business rather than in their…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Rick & Eric Pinney – Reducing Electronic Waste In Our Landfills
Join us for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Rick & Eric Pinney - E-Waste Recycling 10 AM Friday January 29, 2021 E-waste from our everyday electronics represents 2 percent of America's trash in landfills, but it equals 70 percent of overall toxic waste. Both toxic and heavy metal compounds enter our groundwater and atmosphere with long-term damaging effects. Local E-waste expert Rick Pinney leads this Coffee Q&A discussion on the growing risks…
Find out more »Optimizing Your LinkedIn Business Page and Profile – Cape Cod Community College
Your digital footprint is unique, what does yours say about you? If you and/or your business are not on LinkedIn already, this program will help you get started. If you currently have a personal or business profile, you will learn to enhance your profile and use LinkedIn to network with other professionals, contacts, and businesses. Searching for a new career path? LinkedIn can be a powerful tool to help you make new connections and search for new opportunities. Increase your…
Find out more »February 2021
Senior Leadership Strategies in Today’s Workplace
Schedule Feb 2 - 25th, 2021 Tue and Thu for 4 weeks from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Today's complex business environment calls for a new approach to leadership. Although traditional roles are still woven into the way people work, leaders must now think as a visionary, coach and catalyst. This 24-hour intensive eight-session…
Find out more »Excel for the Workplace Part One – Cape Cod Community College
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful and versatile business tools. This course will help students familiarize themselves with basic functions, formulas, commands and keystrokes. Students will learn the basics of creating and using spreadsheets to increase their workplace productivity. This course will include an overview of the ribbon bar, commonly used commands, and basic formulas used to automate one's work. Students will also discover professional Excel tips for brilliant, distinctive output every time, on every worksheet. This course…
Find out more »Facebook and Instagram for Small Business
In this program, you will learn how to effectively use two of the largest social media platforms to help elevate your business’ profile, engage with new and existing customers, and take your marketing plan to the next level. Learn the latest tips, tricks and best practices for marketing your business using Facebook and Instagram, including how to help your business and brand stand out from the clutter. This program will also offer time for a question and answer working session…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Steve Gallien – Custom User-Made Digital Maps Are Exploding
Join us every month for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Steve Gallien Mapping Applications February 12, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below We rely more on the internet than ever before for business, education, shopping and communication. Custom, user-made digital maps have exploded in the past 18 months, being used for everything from WiFi spots, helping tourists and truck drivers find resources in transit, and even for visualizing holiday…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – February 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Indoor Air Quality Summit
The Cape Cod Technology Council is pleased to present a morning summit on how indoor air quality impacts health, specifically transmission of the COVID-19 virus, as well as other health issues. This is a critical topic as businesses work to make their indoor spaces safe for staff and customers, and for homeowners who want to decrease possibility of transmission. Our featured speaker is Dr. Stephanie Taylor, she is the CEO of Taylor Healthcare Commissioning, Inc. After working as a physician…
Find out more »Adobe Forms – Cape Cod Community College
Get best practices and learn tips and tricks for creating and distributing documents using Adobe Forms. Learn to develop a variety of fillable and interactive form templates from scratch in Adobe, including how to add fields, buttons, formulas and other data. This program is ideal for those who are part of a team and are currently working independently and/or in a remote environment. This course is offered in a remote learning capacity. Zoom guidance and instruction will be provided in advance…
Find out more »Rescheduled—Marconi Society: Advocating for the Digitally Unconnected – Feb 2021 First Friday
Rescheduled from Feb 5 to Feb 26. People and communities that are connected are empowered. They can access information, online health services, and life-saving disaster warnings. They can pay for goods and services via mobile phones, stay in touch with loved ones, increase productivity or obtain better-paid jobs that require digital skills. For many of us who use technology every day, “digital inclusion” is a phrase that may exist only peripherally in our minds. What does it mean and why…
Find out more »March 2021
Higher Education’s COVID-19 Response—March 2021 First Friday
Post Event Materials Watch on YouTube Slide Deck Supporting the Pandemic Shift to a Fully Online Teaching Institution The Cape Cod Technology Council presents an in-depth look at the challenges of effective, full remote education at the onset of COVID-19. In this presentation we bring together speakers from Bridgewater State University to discuss the rapid response to connect and support teachers, students and faculty through innovation and technology. When COVID-19 became a reality for our local communities in early 2020,…
Find out more »Step-by-Step Social Media Marketing
Social media is an essential marketing tool for businesses and non-profits. But, with changing customer needs, technology, and platforms, it can be challenging to create a sustainable strategy that increases sales, customer traffic, and donations. This interactive course will take you step-by-step through social media marketing. You will receive the tools and resources you need to make important social media decisions and create content that resonates with your audience. Unique to this course are hands-on activities in each session and…
Find out more »Management in Today’s Workplace
Schedule Mar 10 - Apr 2nd, 2021 Wed and Fri for 4 weeks from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Managing teams in today's workplace has drastically changed. Our Management Academy Program will help you to enhance your communication skills, set expectations, and provide you with the tools to manage your time effectively. This 24-hour intensive…
Find out more »Webinar: Using CO2 to Assess Ventilation
On Feb 19 the CCTC held our Indoor Air Quality Summit. This webinar from the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council touches on some of the topics discussed during our summit. It is free to register. Thanks to COVID-19, facilities managers and owners have become acutely aware of the need to ventilate indoor spaces to reduce virus exposures. Knowing whether or not adequate ventilation is available is critical. You cannot “see” ventilation in indoor spaces, because air and air movement are…
Find out more »Microsoft Forms and Power Automate
Learn to create surveys, quizzes, polls, and more quickly and easily using Microsoft Forms. Surveys and polls can help you identify potential new customers, learn more about your existing clients, and gain a better understanding of your audience. Power Automate will help you to streamline your projects and workflow, boost productivity, collect data, and more! Combine the power of these two programs and learn to work smarter, not harder! This course is offered in a remote learning capacity. Zoom guidance…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – March 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Heather Doyle – Co-Existing With Sharks
Join us every month for a casual coffee chat with a guest from our technology and business community. Heather Doyle Cape Cod Ocean Community March 19, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below Shark encounters in New England coastal waters have increased in the past decade, causing great concern for public safety. Is there a way to preserve our precious marine habitat while safeguarding the public? Cape Cod Ocean Community was formed by a group of concerned Cape…
Find out more »April 2021
Vineyard Wind & Clean Competitively-Priced Energy—April 2021 First Friday – EarthTech Month Series
Part of our EarthTech Month Sustainable Energy series. Join the Cape Cod Technology Council for our April First Friday webinar on the current state and future of wind facilities with special guests Nate Mayo and Dana Rebeiro of Vineyard Wind. Vineyard Wind is well underway in developing the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind energy project located 15 miles off of the coast of Massachusetts. The project will generate clean, renewable, cost-competitive energy for more than 400,000 homes and businesses across…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Liz Argo on Electric Cars – EarthTech Month Series
Part of our EarthTech Month Sustainable Energy series. Liz Argo on Electric Cars Friday, April 9, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below The Tech Council is delighted to welcome Liz Argo, former Executive Director of the Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative, renewable energy expert, electric vehicle driver and all-around electric vehicle enthusiast. Liz will update us on the state of electric cars for consumers and answer all your questions about the joys and challenges of going electric…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Agri-Solar – EarthTech Month Series
Part of our EarthTech Month Sustainable Energy series. River Strong, UMass Clean Energy Extension Gerry Palano, MA Department of Agricultural Resources Friday, April 16, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below You’ve heard that solar power can be harnessed to fuel vehicles, heat homes, and operate a variety of gadgets, but did you know that solar power can also be used in agriculture? In this exciting Coffee Q&A we will discuss the intersection between the Solar Industry and…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – April 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Electric Airplanes – EarthTech Month Series
Part of our EarthTech Month Sustainable Energy series. Dan Wolf & Jim Wolf, Cape Air Friday, April 23, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below Have you heard about electric planes? Learn all about airplanes of the future during a special Zoom event on April 23, when the Cape Cod Technology Council welcomes former State Senator and Founder/CEO of Cape Air Dan Wolf for an exciting discussion on the greening of air travel. Dan will be joined by…
Find out more »Business Pitch Contest – EforAll Cape Cod
It's Shark Tank without the Teeth! On Wednesday, April 28 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, EforAll Cape Cod, Provincetown Commons, and Eforever are teaming up to host a themed pitch contest called "Year Round Provincetown" on Zoom. Have a business or non-profit idea? Apply, get selected, and you’ll have 2 1/2 minutes to pitch your idea to a panel of judges. Our pitch contests are a great place to present business ideas, and receive valuable feedback from industry-expert judges. You might even win…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Greentown Labs – EarthTech Month Series
Part of our EarthTech Month Sustainable Energy series. Greentown Labs Friday, April 30, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below Greentown Labs, based in Somerville, is the largest climatech startup incubator in North America. The mission of Greentown Labs is to be a supportive, collaborative, and inspiring community for early-stage entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. In this Coffee Q&A, Katie Geusz, Director of Programs at Greentown Labs, will talk about the Greentown Launch Accelerator, focused on helping startups…
Find out more »May 2021
Management in Today’s Workplace
Schedule May 4 - 27th, 2021 Tue and Thu for 4 weeks from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Managing teams in today's workplace has drastically changed. Our Management Academy Program will help you to enhance your communication skils, set expectations, and provide you with the tools to manage your time effectively. This 24-hour intensive eight-session…
Find out more »Building the Next Generation of VR Talent—May 2021 First Friday
Virtual reality (VR) has become a fast-evolving real-time reality! With the advent of 5G technology, the ability to employ this type of technology has expanded and continues to grow at record pace. XR Terra is a team of XR (extended reality) experts, edtech and worktech professionals and entrepreneurs who believe in creating impactful learning models for the digital world. Alysia Ordway, of XR Terra, joins us for a special Zoom event May 7, where she’ll discuss the following topics: What…
Find out more »2021 Annual Meeting – Election of Directors and Officers
Thanks to our Annual Meeting sponsor Our online Annual Meeting with feature a look back at the year, some thoughts going forward and a brief business meeting to elect new directors and officers. We are pleased to welcome back Dorothy Savarese, CEO of Cape Cod Five, as our keynote speaker. Register below at no cost. In accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of the By-Laws of the Cape Cod Technology Council, Inc. ("the Council"), a Nominating Committee was duly appointed…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – May 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A with Jay Sheehan – The Digital Recording Revolution
Jay Sheehan - Producer, Audio Engineer Friday, May 21, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below There has never been a better time to start recording music at home. Today’s technology provides advanced software and hardware tools to produce, record and edit at home as well as collaborate with other creators and sound engineers from around the world. Creators have the amazing ability to efficiently collaborate remotely, release their work and also stream it with best quality possible…
Find out more »June 2021
Senior Leadership Strategies in Today’s Workplace
Schedule Jun 2 - 25th, 2021 Wed and Fri for 4 weeks from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Employer Grant Funds Available! If you would like to find out if your employer is eligible to send their employees at no-cost (highly likely), contact Danielle Dupuis, Program Coordinator, at ddupuis@capecod.edu prior to registering for this program. Today's complex business environment calls for a new approach to leadership. Although traditional roles are still woven into the way people work, leaders must now think as a visionary, coach and catalyst. This 24-hour intensive…
Find out more »Digital Product Thinking—June 2021 First Friday
Our First Friday speaker for June will be Mike Kelleher, the Executive Director of the Australian International Screen Forum. His topic will be “Digital Product Thinking,” and will cover how digital products are conceived and developed, the role of the digital product manager and the methodologies they employ. Mike’s presentation will focus on his extensive experience in digital product management for companies like NBC and CNN. He will talk about the differences between PRODUCT management and PROJECT management, and using a…
Find out more »Ransomware & Malware – 5 Things Every Cape Business Should Do (Cape Cod Chamber)
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is hosting this important online no-cost event in light of recent incidents with local Cape Cod businesses. Ransomware and other malware attacks have been on an incredible rise over the past year. As areas open and travel is returning to normal, this increase is continuing. Industries such as hospitality and tourism have had relatively limited exposure in the past but now becoming an area of focus for this criminal activity. This session will explore…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – June 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Excel for Beginners
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful and versatile business tools. This course will help students familiarize themselves with basic functions, formulas, commands and keystrokes. Students will learn the basics of creating and using spreadsheets to increase their workplace productivity. This course will include an overview of the ribbon bar, commonly used commands, and basic formulas used to automate one's work. Students will also discover professional Excel tips for brilliant, distinctive output every time, on every worksheet. This course…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A with Chief John Burke – Air Sampling Technology for Healthier Buildings
Thanks to Sterelis Solutions, our event sponsor. Chief John Burke, Sandwich Fire Department Friday, June 18, 10AM Online via Zoom - Register for free below Sandwich Fire Chief John Burke has been interested in measuring the level of pathogens in the air for a long time. COVID-19 has brought the concept of air sampling to the foreground. Chief Burke was featured in a recent New York Times article which focused on the success of the air sampling strategy he employs in his…
Find out more »QuickBooks Online Training – Cape Cod Community College
QuickBooks Online contains all the features and tools that a small business or contractor would need to keep track of vendors, customers, and financial accounts. This course was designed for the beginning or intermediate user of QuickBooks. The purpose of this course is to teach you how to successfully navigate and use QuickBooks Online as your business' accounting software. However, it's also useful for those who have used previous desktop versions of QuickBooks and want to learn about Quickbooks Online.…
Find out more »Fresh Voices Pitch Contest
It's Shark Tank without the Teeth! On Tuesday, June 29 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EforAll Cape Cod and Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) are teaming up to host a “Fresh Voices Pitch Contest” on Zoom. Have an idea for a new Cape-based business or nonprofit – or a creative way to take an existing small business or nonprofit to the next level to support the Cape community? If you apply and get selected, you’ll have 2½ minutes to pitch your…
Find out more »July 2021
MA Life Sciences Center: Encouraging STEM – July 2021 First Friday
Note this First Friday presentation will be held on Friday July 9 to avoid conflicts with the Fourth of July holiday. On this First Friday discussion, we’ll be speaking with Jeanne LeClair, director of Business Development with Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. She’ll talk about how Mass Life Sciences interfaces with the Commonwealth's biotech and life sciences companies that are looking to expand and hire; partner with community colleges; and encourage and support STEM programs at the middle and high school…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – July 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »September 2021
Dr. Vint Cerf – VP, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google – Sept. 2021 First Friday
Dr. Cerf's long list of accolades includes co-developing the TCP/IP protocol, a founding technology of the Internet, and working with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Interplanetary Internet. His presentation will cover history of the Internet, a look ahead, and insights into accessibility. Cerf has served as vice president and chief Internet evangelist for Google since October 2005. In this role, he has been responsible for identifying new enabling technologies to support the development of advanced, Internet-based products and services from…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – September 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Cybersecurity Essentials for the Small Business
Date: Fridays, 9/17/21-9/24/21/21, 2 sessions Time: 1-3:30pm Format: Remote/Virtual streaming via Zoom Course Description: During the first cybersecurity foundation session, basic cybersecurity terminology will be discussed. Then, building on those items, we will review the types of cyberattacks businesses face and explore the past and present cyber landscape. We will deep dive into these critical moments in time across the cyber landscape and discuss essential cybersecurity protocols business owners and executives can implement in their organizations to avoid falling victim…
Find out more »10 Tips to Master Adobe InDesign Workshop
Date: Monday 9/20/21, 1 session Time: 4-5:30pm Format: Remote/Live Streaming via Zoom Course Description: Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. Create beautiful graphic designs with typography from the world’s top foundries and imagery from Adobe Stock. Quickly share content and feedback in PDF. InDesign has everything you need to create and publish books, digital magazines, eBooks, posters, interactive PDFs, and more. Instructor Keith Conforti shows you how to get started with Adobe InDesign CC…
Find out more »Introduction to Podcasting
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9/21/21-10/14/21, 8 sessions Time: 7-8:30pm Format: Remote via Zoom Course Description: Join us for Introduction to Podcasting with Stephanie Viva! Beginning a podcast isn’t hard if you have the steps to guide you. Get started on the right path to success and find your voice as a podcaster with Stephanie Viva, voted Cape Cod's Best Radio Personality in 2020! This class focuses on the basic skills needed to produce podcasts or any audio pieces, including choosing a topic and name,…
Find out more »Meet the Mayflower Autonomous Ship – September Coffee Q&A
Rescheduled for September 24 Join us for a fascinating Coffee Q&A where we will listen to Brett Phaneuf discuss the Mayflower Autonomous Ship. With no human captain or onboard crew, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) uses AI and the energy from the sun to travel further and reveal more about the ocean. Working in tandem with scientists and other autonomous vessels, MAS provides a flexible and cost-effective platform for deepening understanding of critical issues such as climate change, ocean plastic…
Find out more »October 2021
Christopher Bender: What You Need to Know About Cyberthreats
Our October First Friday will feature Christopher Bender, cyberthreat expert and founder of Northcross Group, who will present an in-depth presentation, featuring: The current trending threat landscape as well as the nature of such attacks Who is perpetrating and coordinating these attacks Warning signs and what to do if you suspect you are the target of an attack Present a case study similar to a recent well-known attack in our region. Christopher Bender has accumulated more than 22 years of…
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Senior Services Delivered By Technology
Please join the Cape Cod Technology Council on Friday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. as renowned healthy longevity expert Dr. Roger Landry leads a discussion on how the COVID-19 pandemic shut down nearly every opportunity for lifestyle growth for older adults and paved the way for technology to fill this critical gap. During the isolation of the pandemic, loneliness and a decline of lifestyle affected the well being of many. Senior living communities and other aging services organizations quickly responded…
Find out more »10 Tips to Master Adobe Photoshop
Date: Monday, 10/18/21, 1 session Time: 4-5:30pm Format: Remote/Virtual streaming via Zoom Course Description: Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard photo editing and manipulation software. Its uses range from the full-featured editing and retouching of photos to creating intricate digital paintings and drawings that mimic those done by hand. Instructor Keith Conforti shows you how to get started with Adobe Photoshop CC and covers the 10 things that basic users want to know how to do. After covering 10 important things every Photoshop user…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – October 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »Workshop Series – Getting Your Business Online
The Cape Cod Technology Council, in partnership with EforAll Cape Cod, is offering a 6 class workshop series entitled “Get Your Business Online” for 12 small businesses which will include online classroom instruction and mentorship. Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation, these classes are being offered at no cost. Two series are being offered, starting in late September and mid-October. Information & Registration
Find out more »November 2021
Intermediate/Advanced Podcasting
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11/2-12/2/21 (no class on 11/23 or 11/25) Time: 7-8:30pm Format: Live Streaming via Zoom Course Description: This course will focus on improving your podcast’s performance, scheduling and time maintenance, and keeping an eye on the competition! We will also discuss the importance of watching trends and industry shifts and overcoming negative (or nonexistent) feedback. Are you looking to monetize your podcast? This program will cover best practices for marketing and acquiring new subscribers, as well as building a backlog…
Find out more »Healthy Communities Pitch Contest
It's Shark Tank without the Teeth! On November 3, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EforAll Cape Cod is hosting a “Healthy Communities Pitch Contest” on Zoom sponsored by Falmouth Road Race, Inc. Have an idea for a new Cape-based business or nonprofit that makes the community healthier? Tell us, and you could win cash! If you apply and get selected, you’ll have 2½ minutes to pitch your idea to a panel of judges. We’ll give you guidance in advance to prepare for…
Find out more »Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things – November 2021 First Friday
Please join the Cape Cod Technology Council Friday, Nov. 5, at 8 AM when Justin Grammens, founder and CEO of Lab651, discusses “Artificial Intelligence and The Internet of Things” and leads a cutting edge discussion on: Definitions of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Why the AIoT will change our business and personal life Why your business will not survive without it Business applications and use cases How to get started as a…
Find out more »Cybersecurity Essentials for the Small Business
Date: Fridays, 11/12/21-11/19/21, 2 sessions Time: 1-3:30pm Format: Remote/Virtual streaming via Zoom Course Description: During the first cybersecurity foundation session, basic cybersecurity terminology will be discussed. Then, building on those items, we will review the types of cyberattacks businesses face and explore the past and present cyber landscape. We will deep dive into these critical moments in time across the cyber landscape and discuss essential cybersecurity protocols business owners and executives can implement in their organizations to avoid falling victim to similar threats.…
Find out more »10 Tips to Master Adobe Illustrator Workshop
Date: Monday, 11/15/21, 1 session Time: 4-5:30pm Format: Remote/Virtual Streaming Course Description: Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, lets you create scalable art for everything from web and mobile graphics to logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging, and billboards. Turn shapes and colors into logos and icons. Create typography, draw freehand, and trace and recolor graphics. Illustrator is vector-based, so your artwork stays crisp even when you scale it up to stadium size. Instructor Keith Conforti shows you how to get started…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – November 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »December 2021
Digital Assets: Bitcoin, Blockchain & NFTs – Dec 2021 First Friday
Digital assets are both disrupting and reshaping the world of art and finance. Bitcoin, blockchain technology, decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens are just a few of the buzzwords we now hear on a daily basis. Please virtually join the Cape Cod Technology Council Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 a.m. when Mark DiMichael, partner with Citrin Cooperman Advisors, leads an in-depth presentation and Q&A on the innovative technologies behind digital assets, including these topics: Origins of Bitcoin and other digital assets…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – December 2021
The Infrastructure Committee meets at 9 AM on the third Wednesday of every month (allowing for holidays). The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies. The infrastructure committee acts as a forum for the incubation of ideas and as a pathway to gaining support and advocacy of the Cape Cod Technology Council board of directors for vital technological…
Find out more »January 2022
The Blue Economy: Creating Innovative Careers and Investment Opportunities – Jan 2022 First Friday
Dr. Tobias “Toby” Stapleton will present how the Blue Economy is impacting our region, creating innovative careers and investment opportunities, and continuing to be a major economic driver in our region.
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – January 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »Coffee Q&A: Smart Home Wi-Fi – Jan 2022
Would you like to learn how to have the fastest and most reliable Wi-Fi in your home and outdoor living areas? Find out about new, emerging alternatives to cable TV and Internet streaming services?
Find out more »February 2022
Ethics in Technology and Social Media – Christine Merser – Feb 2022 First Friday
After 10 years of explosive growth and the possible demise of discourse and accurate information for social media users, there remains a sense of urgency around what should happen next. How do ethics work and who is responsible for setting the standards?
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – February 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »Feb 2022 Coffee Q&A: Maggie Downey – Cape Light Compact’s Energy Efficiency Plan
On Friday, Feb.18, at 10 a.m., Cape Light Compact Administrator Maggie Downey will present the 2022-2024 Energy Efficiency Plan. As the world focused its attention on climate change at the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, this plan demonstrates how program administrators will provide Massachusetts customers the tools necessary to maintain the Commonwealth’s leadership position tackling the critical need for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. About Maggie Downey Maggie oversees all of Cape Light Compact’s operations and programs. She has been…
Find out more »March 2022
Health is the New Wealth – Joyce Lee – IndigoJLD – March 2022 First Friday
After 10 years of explosive growth and the possible demise of discourse and accurate information for social media users, there remains a sense of urgency around what should happen next. How do ethics work and who is responsible for setting the standards?
Find out more »Postponed – Health is the New Wealth – Joyce Lee – IndigoJLD
After 10 years of explosive growth and the possible demise of discourse and accurate information for social media users, there remains a sense of urgency around what should happen next. How do ethics work and who is responsible for setting the standards?
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – March 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »March 2022 Coffee Q&A: Chuck Nilosek – Cutting the Cord
Do you keep hearing about cable TV alternatives? Feel like you are paying too much for cable TV? It might be time for you to cut the cord. Join Chuck Nilosek on March 18th at 10 a.m. during the Tech Council Event, and find out how he's saved his customers over 2 million dollars since 2019 as they cut the cord! Learn how the world of streaming through apps like Hulu, Youtube, Netflix and more can save you big on…
Find out more »April 2022
Global to Local: Glasgow, IPCC & the Future of Climate Tech – April 2022 First Friday
Mr. Delaney has provided consultations to governments in over 20 countries, regarding climate change, coastal and ocean management, capacity building, institutional development, and public outreach.
Find out more »April 2022 EarthTech Q&A: Eversource – Building a Clean Energy Future
Learn about the Eversource's offshore wind project, a first-of-its-kind networked geothermal technology pilot project, its solar energy facilities and EV charging stations.
Find out more »April 2022 EarthTech Q&A: Making the Case for Solar Panels
Andrew Wade, president of My Generation Energy, will examine the current landscape in the solar industry. Wade will discuss the benefits of commercial solar, residential solar and battery storage solutions.
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – April 2022 – Mayflower Wind
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »April 2022 EarthTech Q&A: The Electric Vehicle Experience
Journalist Terry Gallagher will discuss his one year of EV ownership, including a winter road trip to Southern California and back.
Find out more »May 2022
Quantum Computing – Mitre Corporation – May 2022 First Friday
Richard Preston of The MITRE Corporation will cut through the hype and dive into the fundamental principles of quantum computing so that you can fully understand the opportunities and threats that this emerging technology portends.
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – May 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »EforAll Provincetown Housing Pitch Contest
It's Shark Tank without the Teeth! On Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EforAll Cape Cod and Provincetown Commons are hosting a Provincetown Housing Pitch Contest on Zoom. Have an idea for a business, nonprofit, or policy that would alleviate Provincetown's workforce housing shortage? Apply and get selected, and you’ll have 2½ minutes to pitch your idea for a chance to win 1 of 4 cash prizes. Head to bit.ly/ptownhousing for details - the deadline to apply is Wednesday,…
Find out more »May 2022 Coffee Q&A: Eric Cohen – Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Use Case
Eric E. Cohen, Cohen Computer Consulting, will lead a Coffee Q&A discussion as a part two follow-up to our recent Cryptocurrency meeting. We'll take a deeper dive into how a blockchain works, what is “store of value” and practical industry use during part two of our Cryptocurrency Coffee Q&A.
Find out more »June 2022
Infrastructure Committee – June 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »CANCELED – June 2022 Coffee Q&A – David Lewis, MoveEV
We are very sorry - this event has been canceled. Thanks to our Media Partner
Find out more »QuickBooks Online for the Workplace – Cape Cod Community College
Format: Remote via Zoom Cost: $199 Presenter(s): Susan Martin This course will help students familiarize themselves with more advanced functions, formulas, commands and keystrokes. Instruction will include an overview of the ribbon bar, commonly used commands, and additional formulas used to automate one's work. Registration
Find out more »July 2022
Microsoft Excel Essentials in the Workplace – Cape Cod Community College
Day/Date/Time: Tues., 7/12-7/26/22; 10am-12pm Format: Remote via Zoom Cost: $199 Presenter(s): Elaine Moore Brief Description: This hands-on class will focus on the logic and power of this powerful program. Students will learn not only the basics, but several tips and tricks available to allow the creation of spreadsheets in a fraction of the time. This interactive session is recommended for all levels. Attendees will be able to create a basic spreadsheet with formulas and functions in less than three minutes.…
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – July 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
Find out more »August 2022
Microsoft Excel Advanced in the Workplace – Cape Cod Community College
Day/Date/Time: Tues., 8/9-8/23/22; 10am-12pm Format: Remote via Zoom Cost: $199 Presenter(s): Elaine Moore This hands-on session will explore additional formulas and functions and address absolute verse relative cell referencing, multiple worksheets and displaying of data using charts. This interactive session is appropriate for users that need to customize their worksheets, present data through charts, and/or develop long-range spreadsheets for data tracking. Attendees will learn how to expand their knowledge and use of functions and the creation of charts. Registration
Find out more »Infrastructure Committee – August 2022
The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend and covers a range of important infrastructure issues for the Cape Cod region, including telecommunications, internet access, and power technologies.
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