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Announcing the host stops for the 2019 CR Tech Crawl

July 29, 2019

Clay & Milk is excited to announce the five host stops that will be a part of the 2019 CR Tech Crawl.

Set to take place Sept. 26, the CR Tech Crawl will tour five Cedar Rapids tech companies before wrapping up at NewBo City Market where there will be several other companies with table booths set up showcasing and sharing information about their businesses.

We are still accepting companies interested in having a table booth year’s Cedar Rapids Tech Crawl. If your company is interested in having a table booth at NewBo City Market, shoot us an email at jake@clayandmilk.com.

Tickets are now on sale for $10 and for $5 for students.

Here are the five companies you’ll be able to tour at this year’s CR Tech Crawl:

BERATEK INDUSTRIES

BeraTek Industries is a product design and manufacturing company that has mastered the art of developing simple, innovative solutions for life’s little challenges. From space-saving storage and shelving to a super-portable slow cooker and a safe, simple baby monitor mount, BeraTek Industries has a groundbreaking product for every need.

COLLECTIVE DATA

Collective Data provides high-end asset management software that has supported private companies and government agencies for over 20 years. Their signature products, collectiveFleet, collectiveQuartermaster, and collectiveFusion are used by hundreds of organizations that value intuitive and productive software. 

INVOLTA

Involta is an award winning national IT service provider and consulting firm. Involta helps organizations plan, manage and execute hybrid IT strategies using a broad range of services including colocation, cloud computing, managed IT, cybersecurity, fiber and network connectivity.

NEWBOCO

NewBoCo is a nonprofit with the mission to accelerate world-changing ideas, from Iowa. The organization aims to create impactful startup businesses that grow here through its Iowa Startup Accelerator program and more; to foster world-class technical and creative talent via innovative educational programs for kids and adults; to assist thriving, innovative companies in developing new products and attracting the best talent through corporate innovation programs; and to make an outstanding social impact and make the world a better place.

GEONETRIC

Geonetric helps hospitals and health systems implement innovative Web strategies to engage patients and communities online. Geonetric’s VitalSite software manages websites, patient and physician portals and intranets, and includes a large selection of interactive modules all on a single platform.

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Announcing the host stops for the 2019 CR Tech Crawl | Clay & Milk
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