BCIT is excited to announce Forest Park Senior Center now offers FreeBmoreWiFi, providing older adults with free internet access! In total, eight senior centers in Baltimore now offer this valuable service: #DigitalInclusion #BaltimoreTech #StayConnected

Local and state government embrace AI to enhance digital services by Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer ow.ly/PmTl50RvjcB #AIinGovernment #MarylandAI #AIethics #BaltimoreTech #InnovativeGovernance

This week's #EquitechTuesday we came together and demonstrated what Baltimore does best; show up and show out! #BaltimoreTech #ThisIsEquitech #UpSurge #EquitechTuesday

Pava LaPere, a 26-year-old tech entrepreneur and CEO of EcoMap Technologies, was tragically found dead in a Baltimore apartment building, a victim of apparent blunt force trauma. Her untimely demise led to a citywide manhunt for Jason Dean Billingsley, a 32-year-old convicted felon, who was subsequently arrested in connection with her death. Billingsley, who had been released from prison the previous October after serving a seven-year sentence for a first-degree sex offense, was also implicated in another case involving attempted murder, rape, and arson. LaPere was a notable figure in the Baltimore tech community, having co-founded EcoMap Technologies at the age of 21. The startup, specializing in artificial intelligence tools, had grown significantly, securing nearly $8 million in financing and earning LaPere a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for social impact earlier this year. This case has raised serious concerns regarding the criminal justice system's efficacy in managing individuals with a history of violent crimes, given Billingsley's extensive criminal record and his release from prison on mandatory supervision. The circumstances surrounding LaPere’s death have prompted reflections on public safety and the measures in place to prevent recidivism. #PavaLaPere, #JusticeForPava, #EcoMapTechnologies, #BaltimoreTech, #PublicSafety, #CriminalJusticeReform, #TechCommunity, #Forbes30Under30, #JasonDeanBillingsley

Jason Billingsley a convicted felon and registered sex offender #ARRESTED in connection with murder of #Baltimore tech #CEO. loom.ly/pchpCz0 #convictedfelon #baltimoretech #unitedstates #tech #register #CRIME #MURDER #truecrime #truecrimejunkie #death #usa #PavaLaPere

🚀 What a week of innovation, connection, and celebration! 🎉 Here's a recap of some unforgettable events we've been a part of. Here's to the future and the endless possibilities it holds! 🌐🙌 #InnovationUnleashed #Community #Celebration #BaltimoreTech

See you all TONIGHT from 7:30-9:30 PM at our offices! This is going to be a great discussion and if you haven't RSVP'd click the link here 🌳 : eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-c… #UpRiseMasterclass #climatetech #Baltimoretech #ThisIsEquitech

Equitech Tuesday is BACK!✨↗️ - Don't miss your next big connection 👀🔥 ! - See you tomorrow from 6-8 PM at Guilford Hall Brewery! - #EquitechTuesday #ThisIsEquitech #Baltimoretech #networking

Here’s why we are giving #BaltimoreTech Meetups a refresher bit.ly/3O0ruoy

Baltimore transplant @iGregoryJohnson seeks a stronger #BaltimoreTech community. He explains the reasons for a refreshed meetup platform in this guest post bit.ly/3JJBwrm

↗️ The Equitech movement is growing, and we're leading the charge at UpSurge Baltimore! 🚀 Join UpSurge and let's create a tech community that celebrates diversity and inclusion. 🌈 #UpSurgeBaltimore #Equitech #DiversityandInclusion #TechCommunity #Innovation #BaltimoreTech

🚨Less than 3 hours until the 100th Equitech Tuesday↗️ Make sure to RSVP loom.ly/7GK9VJ0 Thank you to our event sponsors for helping us make tonight happen ❤️↗️ #ThisIsEquitech #Baltimoretech #techcommunity #RHouse #Equitech

🚨Tonight's Equitech Tuesday is SOLD OUT! 🚧 - If you have not RSVP'd for tonight's Equitech Tuesday we are currently at capacity. We will see you next week and keep an eye out because our 100th Equitech Tuesday is up!👀 - #EquitechTuesday #BMoretech #BaltimoreTech #JHU

Our first meetup in February @DHFBaltimore. Amazing showing! #BaltimoreTech #TechCommunity #CodeAndCoffee

Since the pandemic, edtech has boomed in BMore-- Concentric , @Clymb_Up , & @AllovueBalance are leading the way!👩‍🏫 - If you aren't subscribed to our newsletter don't miss out on resources any longer! tr.ee/h8L_OJdWMz - #edtech #baltimoretech #ThisIsEquitech

Long story, short (no pun intended), Baltimore's story is still being written and it is going to take ALL of us to tell that story.📖 - If you missed yesterday's newsletter email, subscribe tr.ee/cJ7n0Rdq2n - #baltimoretech #techfounders #ThisIsEquitech #Equitech

🚨There is no #Equitech Tuesday this week 🚨 - NEXT week's Equitech Tuesday from 6-8 PM at 📍Guilford Hall Brewery📍 where we will welcome the 2023 cohort of @TS_Equitech ↗️ to the ecosystem. - #Baltimoretech #investors #PGcounty #BMore #Bmoretech #techfounders #techstars

It's time for Baltimore to take its place among the country's leading innovation hubs. We are ready. #ThisIsEquitech #Equitech #BaltimoreTech

This Equitech Tuesday we are talking ALL about creativity, innovation, & BIG wins! 🏆 - Join us tomorrow at Alma Cocina 6-8 PM 🥂 - #BMore #Equitech #ThisIsEquitech #BaltimoreTech #netowrking #almacocina #upsurgebmore #investment #founder #tech #creativity #innnovation #wins

“Branding is a journey of belonging.” Listening to @Jamie_McD63 talk about branding and building community as important pillars of creating successful businesses and ecosystems. Love it! 🙌🏼✨ @upsurgebmore #BIW22 #equitech #thisisequitech #baltimoretech