GRWebDev: Grand Rapids Web Development Group

With Giving Tuesday coming up, we thought we might mention an amazing event we're trying to bring back to Grand Rapids: Django Girls! The tech industry continues to be plagued with issues relating to equity, accessibility, and representation. Our hope is to make a positive impact with a workshop that introduces women and under-represented groups to programming using Python and the Django web framework. If you're passionate about tech equity and would like to be a part of this journey, we want to hear from you! Whether you'd like to volunteer your time and energy as a coach or a member of our planning committee, or if your business would like to support us as a sponsor... we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] and let's talk. ?? Learn more about Django Girls: https://lnkd.in/gWsGR3DY

Join us TONIGHT at Start Garden as GRWebDev powered by LaFleur Marketing discusses the state of the tech industry with Andrew Salata, TaRita J., Stacey Harper, and Justin Gauthier. We'll kick things off with food and refreshments at 6pm... RSVP online! Meetup: https://lnkd.in/etAayAjq Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e2gHrAPP

On Monday November 25th we'll hear from Andrew Salata, Stacey Harper, TaRita J., and Justin Gauthier as they share their thoughts on the state of the industry... and what might be in store for us in 2025. Join us at Start Garden for a spirited discussion as we wrap up the year with one of our favorite panels! We'll kick things off with food and refreshments at 6pm. ??? ? RSVP on Meetup or Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eCp3X7YH https://lnkd.in/e2mRuSBu ?? Many thanks to Start Garden, West Michigan Tech Talent, and our title sponsor LaFleur Marketing... we can't do what we do without you! ??

This month at Start Garden:?GRWebDev is wrapping up 2024 with its annual year end panel discussion!?We'll unpack everything from the state of the job market to the impact of AI-powered tools on our daily workflows... and so much more. Our panelists: Andrew Salata, Otterbase Stacey Harper, LaFleur Marketing TaRita J., The Right Place, Inc. Justin Gauthier, Brightly RSVP online... Meetup: https://lnkd.in/eCp3X7YH Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/epZesZrh Shout out to Start Garden, West Michigan Tech Talent, and our title sponsor LaFleur Marketing for making this event possible! ??????

???? TONIGHT at Start Garden! ???? Join Noah Jahn for a hands-on workshop as we delve into containerized environments using Docker. Seats are still available... RSVP now! In person: https://lnkd.in/eZQeYyzS Virtual: https://lnkd.in/e8HUkZsk

?? It's time for some hands-on learning at GRWebDev! ?? Join us this upcoming Monday, October 28th for a Docker workshop led by Noah Jahn of SPARK Business Works. This presentation is the perfect opportunity to gain an understanding of the importance of containerized environments in the development process... or to improve your already existing Docker skills. ? ?? ? We'll get things kicked off at 6pm - join us in person at Start Garden or virtually via Zoom! RSVP online: Virtual: https://buff.ly/40gJK3s In Person: https://buff.ly/40eveZS Shout out to Start Garden, West Michigan Tech Talent, and of course our title sponsor LaFleur Marketing for making this event possible! ?? ?? ??

Containers are more than simply vessels for your choice of caffeine. ? ? ? They can also be a vital piece of your product's technical infrastructure, improving environmental stability throughout the build process. Using environment containers can make a positive impact on everything from local development to testing to deployment. This month at GRWebDev powered by LaFleur Marketing, we'll hear from Noah Jahn as he leads us through a hands-on workshop exploring Docker, a popular platform for building, sharing, and running container applications. Join us virtually or in person at Start Garden on Monday, October 28th! In person RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eZQeYyzS Virtual RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e8HUkZsk

?? Weekend for Good is coming up November 1st through the 3rd! ?? This annual event is an opportunity where we, the creative community, come together to tackle technical projects for local nonprofits. These projects could be designing a new website, migrating data, implementing a CRM system, or anything in-between. Our efforts allow these organizations to better serve the community and focus on their mission. In other words: we're giving back to those who give day after day!? Be a part of the action! Register as a volunteer for this year's Weekend for Good event on the Code For Good West Michigan website:? codeforgoodwm.org. https://lnkd.in/eDGNTkmh

Our Title Sponsor LaFleur Marketing will a speaker at Tech Week GR: Tech Week GR is almost here! Join us for the final event in the Tech Talks series. You'll hear 6 lightning talks in 60 minutes from industry experts on hot topics like Human-Centered Design, AR/VR, and Generative Design-- including one from our president and CEO, Christopher LaFleur. Then, stick around afterward for happy hour and networking with the speakers and fellow tech professionals. Don’t miss this chance to learn, engage, and build valuable connections! Register here ??

?? Tech Week Grand Rapids is almost upon us! ?? There is an impressive line up of events, workshops, and discussions coming our way next week. (You can catch the full line up at techweekgr.com!) Here are just a few that we're excited about: Wednesday, September 18th @ 8am - LaFleur Marketing presents AI & Cyber: The Future of National Security. What is AI's role as we consider its use in such things as election security? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eTHD7KFe Wednesday, September 18th @ 5pm - Start Garden 100 Ideas at Calder Plaza! Celebrate West Michigan's entrepreneurial spirit as ten business owners each receive $20K to further their vision. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ggXaWWYW Thursday, September 17th @ 4:30pm - Pixel Playoff at Atomic Object! Witness a digital art battle and enjoy great tunes brought to you by none other than DJ Adrian Butler. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/e4Pn3g_B Friday, September 20th @ 4:30pm - Putting More Color in the Tech Sector at West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology - WMCAT. Join the WGU school of technology for a presentation and panel discussion exploring BIPOC career and skill development opportunities. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gcuU_253