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As a developer, it's very easy to fall into the same routine: get up, go to work, deal with the project(s) on-hand, go home. But how are we keeping our skills sharp... and up to date? Once you're submerged in the grind, it can sometimes be difficult to rise to the surface and spend time improving your toolset. We feel your pain: we're in the same boat!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month as we grab a morning beverage, fire up Zoom, and take time to dive into the latest dev news, share tips and tricks, and commiserate in general. This is an informal study group where we are all peers, learning from and sharing with the others. All levels of expertise are invited and welcome!
The rules? Be professional, be humble, be kind. Dust off the keyboard, turn on your mic and camera, and let's talk code!
- Liz
- Amy D.
- Alexander Van D.
- 17 attendees
As a developer, it's very easy to fall into the same routine: get up, go to work, deal with the project(s) on-hand, go home. But how are we keeping our skills sharp... and up to date? Once you're submerged in the grind, it can sometimes be difficult to rise to the surface and spend time improving your toolset. We feel your pain: we're in the same boat!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month as we grab a morning beverage, fire up Zoom, and take time to dive into the latest dev news, share tips and tricks, and commiserate in general. This is an informal study group where we are all peers, learning from and sharing with the others. All levels of expertise are invited and welcome!
The rules? Be professional, be humble, be kind. Dust off the keyboard, turn on your mic and camera, and let's talk code!
- Joseph W.
- Sloth I
- Açaï B.
- 6 attendees
Code for Good West Michigan and GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur present
Lead for Good: Local Business as a Catalyst for Positive Change
Monday June 26th[masked]pm - 8pm EST
Atomic Object, Grand Rapids, Michigan
DESCRIPTION
Local businesses are more than just providers of goods and services. They are also catalysts for positive change in their communities. They create jobs, offer training, support causes, and foster connections. They are not just staffed by people - they are powered by people.
But how do you run a successful local business that also gives back to the community? How do you balance profit and purpose? How do you build trust and loyalty with your customers and neighbors?
On Monday, June 26th, we’ll hear from a panel of local leaders discussing their experiences as business owners and community organizers right here in Grand Rapids. Join us from 6pm to 8pm at Atomic Object for Lead for Good brought you by Code for Good West Michigan and the Grand Rapids Web Development Group.
OUR PANEL
Brittany Hunter, Delivery Practice Lead @ Atomic Object
Hannah Lewis, Outreach Specialist - Economic and Workforce Development @ Kent District Library
Joshua Gray, Co-Founder and Director of Strategy @ Room 35
Alice Jasper, Program Director @ Good for Michigan
OUR MODERATOR
Arick Davis, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer @ Last Mile Cafe
SPONSORS
Lead for Good is sponsored by West Michigan Tech Talent. West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.
Lead for Good is also sponsored by Payload CMS. Payload is an open-source CMS / app framework that empowers you to build better products, faster - all in TypeScript. Code-first by design, Payload gives you both an entire backend and admin panel for custom apps, massive websites, and smaller hobby projects alike. Payload is in production with over 10,000 projects worldwide, backed by Y Combinator, and it’s being built in our own backyard right here in Grand Rapids. Get started at payloadcms.com.
Our venue sponsor is Atomic Object. Atomic Object creates applications for web, mobile, desktop, and devices. With offices in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Raleigh, Atomic Object helps companies innovate and grow with custom software products that are beautiful, reliable, and easy to use. Learn more at atomicobject.com.
GRWebDev's title sponsor is LaFleur Marketing. LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.
SCHEDULE
6:00pm - 6:15pm … Food & Refreshments
6:15pm - 6:30pm ... Announcements & Introduction
6:30pm - 7:30pm ... Panel Discussion
7:30pm - 7:45pm ... Q&A
7:45pm - 8:00pm … Conclusion & Networking
- Frederick P.
- Joseph W.
- Laurence B.
- 11 attendees
As a developer, it's very easy to fall into the same routine: get up, go to work, deal with the project(s) on-hand, go home. But how are we keeping our skills sharp... and up to date? Once you're submerged in the grind, it can sometimes be difficult to rise to the surface and spend time improving your toolset. We feel your pain: we're in the same boat!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month as we grab a morning beverage, fire up Zoom, and take time to dive into the latest dev news, share tips and tricks, and commiserate in general. This is an informal study group where we are all peers, learning from and sharing with the others. All levels of expertise are invited and welcome!
The rules? Be professional, be humble, be kind. Dust off the keyboard, turn on your mic and camera, and let's talk code!
- Sloth I
- Shelby J.
- Sten R.
- 4 attendees
Past events (217)
- Sloth I
- Ahmad P.
- Antoine J.
- 21 attendees
