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How can wellness be a leadership tool to fuel productivity, engagement, and profitability?

Join us at the SIM Women panel event next week to discover insights that might help answer that question for your org.

This is an inclusive event designed for everyone.

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Society for Information Management As we lose 50% of women out of tech by the age of 35, we need to start and continue to have the conversation around retention and the shifts it requires - culture, self-care and support. This program will explore how organizations and leaders can better support women through challenges that are ofte...

Check out the SIM Portland Chapter's next event: Pickleball at RECs!

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball player or have never picked up a paddle, this event is all about great conversations, casual play, and building relationships outside the boardroom.

What’s Included:
🏓 Open-play pickleball for all skill levels
🍔 Food + drinks provided
🤝 Networking with local technology leaders
🎁 Raffle prizes and giveaways
👥 Bring your colleagues and teammates

Event Details
📅 Wednesday, June 3
📍 RECS in Tualatin

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Society for Information Management Join us for an exclusive evening where Portland-area technology leaders come together for connection, competition, and a whole lot of fun.

Join us at the ProFocus offices to learn about disposable software, going from problem > software in 20 minutes.

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/pdxjug/events/314445624/

Agentic AI: Disposable software, going from problem > software in 20 minutes, Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup **Details** You're a developer. You know AI can write code. You've used Copilot, Claude, or ChatGPT to ship faster, debug, or figure out what a library is doing. That part

Concern is growing over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems.

By securing early access to frontier models, officials are aiming to identify threats from cyberattacks to military misuse before the tools are deployed.

Learn more: www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2026/05/05/ai-models-security-testing-government/89947869007/

US government gets early access to AI models for security testing Powerful new AI tools are advancing fast, prompting quiet moves inside the U.S. government focused on security and oversight.

Honored to be recognized among Oregon’s Healthiest Employers! Looking forward to celebrating with fellow award winners at the 2026 HR Leadership Summit and Healthiest Employer Awards tomorrow.

Save the date for an exciting evening of rapid-fire inspiration— sponsored by ProFocus Technology and Rose City Techies at Kiln.

Join local innovators, developers, designers, founders, and creators as they share stories, ideas, experiments, and insights.

We had an amazing time at the We Believe in Portland Cleanup event last week.♻️

Each year, our team volunteers in our community as part of our ProFocus Cares program. Be sure to follow us so you don't miss the next opportunity!

Last week, the AWS User Group met at our office to learn about Kiro!

Kiro helps you do your best work by bringing structure to AI coding with spec-driven development.

Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping new regulations in Oregon.

Read more about the evolving landscape of chatbots and AI technologies: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/25/oregon-chatbots-ai-chat-gpt-law-artificial-intelligence/

Oregon lawmakers among the first to pass protections for kids using chatbots We talk with one of the bill’s sponsors, Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D - Portland). And we hear from Kristin Bride, the executive director of the Carson J. Bride Effect, which she founded to protect kids from predatory tech practices, after the death of her son by su***de in 2020.

We can't wait for the Portland clean up happening April 17th at Providence park. If you're a local tech pro or leader looking to volunteer, join our team!

Learn more: https://www.profocustechnology.com/technetworkingseries/

Stay ahead in the tech industry with the latest salary benchmarks—whether you’re hiring or job searching, our Tech Salary Guide offers essential insights for smart decisions.

Download the full guide here: https://www.profocustechnology.com/general/2026-tech-salary-guide-national-technology-salary-ranges-and-benchmarks/

2026 Tech Salary Guide: National Technology Salary Ranges and Benchmarks Explore national tech salary benchmarks across engineering, data, cloud, security, and leadership roles. Download the free 2026 ProFocus Tech Salary Guide.