We may have already welcomed them to Groover Labs, but we’re thrilled to see the Wichita Business Journal did, too. The press release issued by FlagshipKansas.Tech is included below the news article.
Wichita Business Journal: FlagshipKansas.Tech makes a move to Groover Labs
Technology startup FlagshipKansas.Tech has moved its operations to Groover Labs, the organization announced Tuesday.
"FlagshipKansas.Tech and Groover Labs have many of the same goals, including creating opportunities to retain tech talent in the region and grow the number of technology businesses," said Ashley Scheideman, FlagshipKansas' executive director.
FlagshipKansas.Tech previously had offices at 125 N. Market. The nonprofit that is nearing 2 years old promotes the state's tech companies through awareness and retaining tech talent.
Groover Labs is a non-profit that encourages startup activity in its 42,000 square-foot facility that opened in January.
Kansas Global Trade Services announced recently that it was leaving its 1st Street location for more of a virtual space, but would hold some space at Groover Labs.
News release: FlagshipKansas.Tech Finds New Homebase
Groover Labs Office Offers Collaborative Environment, Support
(Wichita, Kan.) FlagshipKansas.Tech has a new home inside Groover Labs at 334 N. St. Francis Avenue in Wichita. It’s a location that makes perfect sense, since its founders, Tracy Hoover and Curt Gridley, share the organization’s passion for technology and the region.
Groover Labs is a non-profit whose mission is to foster growth in local startup activity by providing a single location where entrepreneurs and tech workers can get support and share ideas in a collaborative working environment.
The 42,000 square-foot facility features a variety of flexible work and meeting spaces that can be scheduled by the hour or month. These spaces include large and small offices, dedicated and open desk seating, seven conference rooms, a large event venue and two classrooms, all with high speed gigabit internet access.
Groover Labs also includes a large maker and prototyping space featuring advanced tools for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, large format laser cutting, various forms of 3D printing, as well as wood and metal work.
It’s the kind of inspirational and originative environment where tech companies can thrive.
“The tech companies who are a part of Groover Labs will find immense value in connecting with FlagshipKansas.Tech right here in our collaborative technology hub,” said Tracy Hoover, co-founder of Groover Labs.
In addition to providing a great space for meeting with current and prospective FlagshipKansas.Tech members, this location will allow for greater collaboration between the two organizations.
“We are thrilled to host FlagshipKansas.Tech at Groover Labs and believe the synergy between our two organizations will go far in promoting technology in this region,” said Curt Gridley, co-founder of Groover Labs.
“FlagshipKansas.Tech and Groover Labs have many of the same goals, including creating opportunities to retain tech talent in the region and grow the number of technology businesses, so it makes sense that FlagshipKansas.Tech found our home at Groover Labs,” said Ashley Scheideman, executive director of FlagshipKansas.Tech.
Those interested in learning more about Groover Labs can visit grooverlabs.org to set up a tour, as regular protective measures have been implemented to allow visits during the pandemic.
Those interested in learning more about FlagshipKansas.Tech’s mission, collaboration opportunities, and/or membership/sponsorship can contact Executive Director Ashley Scheideman at ashley@flagshipkansas.tech or (316) 469-6800.
About FlagshipKansas.Tech
FlagshipKansas.Tech is a nonprofit organization that brings together Kansas technology companies to shine a light on the depth of skill, ingenuity, and innovation running through our cities and communities. Current goals include raising awareness, attracting and retaining technology talent, and supporting technology workforce training and education. Learn more at flagshipkansas.tech.