How Coding is Becoming Necessary Across Industries
When most people think of coding, they tend to also think about STEM fields, the tech industry and individuals who are academically inclined and highly experienced with computers and other technology. While coding is definitely still connected to these things, thinking that its only application is to highly specific technological fields couldn’t be further from the truth. Coding is becoming an increasingly necessary skill in virtually any industry since technology is becoming more and more integral to our society as the years go on.
A Recap of 2019 from theCO
Jameson Winter recaps 2019 at theCO-- from Our Jackson Home’s Porchfest to Driving Innovation’s CivicCrunch, 2019 has been busy but a blast!
A CO:made Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… just kidding we aren’t going to sing to you! What we are going to do is share 12 CO.STARTERS graduates who have both essential and offbeat items for you and yours this Christmas. Shop small and support starters this holiday season.
CivicCrunch: Brainstorming + Building Sprint
We believe things can happen quickly when you bring the right people together. We decided to test that belief by hosting a brainstorming and building event to amplify public spaces in Jackson, TN. CivicCrunch was exactly that - a community coming together to make something happen on a time crunch.
Made at theCO: Personalized Wine Box
There is something so mesmerizing about a computer-motorized machine like the CNC router or the Laser Cutter/Etcher we have in theCO’s makerspace. It might be the super smooth curves or the sheer precision of the cuts, but one thing is for sure: it allows you to make some cool custom pieces! This week we’re featuring a custom piece made by Random Pieces of Wood.
Board Member Spotlight: Beth Wilson
Seeing the way Jackson Escape Rooms launched through CO.STARTERS lean business model and Wisdom House being a direct cause of JER made Beth a great addition to theCO’s Board of Directors.
Member Spotlight: Summer Paris
For Summer Paris, each client is a new challenge to find the perfect mix of marketing tools for tackling Jackson’s unique market. Her advertising-marketing agency, Paris Creative, uses a wide span of strategies to help clients across all sectors.
CO:mmunicate: Team Edition
James Christoferson has discovered a tool that reduces his expectations of others to just about zero. This valuable resource for teams can reduce frustration, accelerate acceptance and celebrate how others are wired. This tool makes sure everyone is heard, acknowledged and celebrated.