West-Central Illinois Technology Source

WiTS (West-Central Illinois Technology Source) is a non-profit group formed to support the commercialization of new and early stage high-tech businesses in the West-Central Illinois region. WiTS will create an entrepreneurial rich climate that will accelerate the creation and expansion of high-tech, high-growth businesses that will allow West-Central Illinois to become a center for technological innovation.
 
A strong partnership among Industry, Academia, private investors, economic development groups and Government will be the foundation of WiTS. The governing body of WiTS will consist of experts in the fields of technology, business, marketing, law and finance. These directors will be instrumental by aiding in the development of high-tech start-ups and early stage companies.

For Immediate Release – September 22, 2006
 
TECHFEST at Carl Sandburg College set to be a great success!
 
Technology Professionals from Monmouth College, Knox College, Western Illinois University and Carl Sandburg College as well as private businesses, the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity, invite you to a celebration of technology uses in Western Illinois. “TECHFEST 2006” will be held at Carl Sandburg College from 1 to 4:30 pm on Friday, September 29, 2006. Attendance is free and there is no prior registration required.