A friendly reminder to Scott and Rock Island county educational, government, and tax-exempt organizations: the Regional Development Authority has announced it will now be accepting Fall 2020 grant applications online at: https://www.rdauthority.org/grant-opportunities.php. Applications due by Sept 30th. RDA has awarded $70 million to community projects since 1989.
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Happy to see our latest client, QC Airport, receive a $2.9 million federal investment. The airport will replace three jet bridges and purchase an aircraft rescue / firefighting vehicle.
https://qctimes.com/news/local/q-c-international-muscatine-municipal-airports-to-receive-nearly-3-million-each-in-federal-grants/article_74c4ebc9-97e0-5ccd-9d35-152b5526a22b.html
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Q-C International, Muscatine Municipal airports to receive nearly $3 million each in federal grants
TSTS is very proud of one of our newest hires, Shanda Robb. Not only did Shanda graduate magna cum laude this year from Black Hawk College, but she also won the 2020 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship.
https://qctimes.com/news/local/whos-in-the-news-shanda-robb/article_8a280a26-686d-5a83-b80c-422442390dc5.html
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Who's in the news? Shanda Robb
Congrats to the team at Nahant Marsh Education Center for their hard work. This year they have restored 40 more acres to help with future flooding and will even have a new public trail that is set to open in October.
https://qctimes.com/news/local/nahant-marsh-property-grows-by-another-40-acres/article_40a5e596-c363-5c62-b9e3-5065760c37cd.html
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Nahant Marsh property grows by another 40 acres
Neglecting messages, employee slip-up, your staff's friendly replies to criminals, and holes in your workstation software, all invite evildoers.
Learn how to solve these unavoidable issues during our 30-minute online event.
https://www.tsts.com/blog/tsts-virtual-event-5-things-that-cause-it-downtime-8-20-20/
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TSTS Virtual Event: 5 Things that Cause IT Downtime - 8/20/20 - TSTS
If you missed our event on Microsoft Teams or would like to share with co-workers, you can now find the recording on our website.
https://www.tsts.com/blog/tsts-virtual-event-learn-microsoft-teams-7-16-20/
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TSTS Virtual Event: Learn Microsoft Teams - 7/16/20 - TSTS
Is your business ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
How savvy are your employees when it comes to cybersecurity?
Today’s sophisticated phishing scams take more than an awareness poster to properly defend against. Twin State Technical Services helps companies in the Quad-Cities area educate their employees on cybersecurity so they can be part of a strong overall defense against hacks. We use security awareness training tool KnowBe4, which includes multiple resources to keep staff on their toes about the most recent threats out there today. Read more, https://www.tsts.com/blog/teaching-employees-cybersecurity/
Would you like to see it in action? Give us a call today at 563-441-1504 or request a demo online.
#cybersecurity #Knowbe4
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Top 5 Things Employees Should Know About Cybersecurity - TSTS
Locals Love Us Competition Ends TODAY!!
Vote for us now at https://localsloveus.com/vote/73133/
2 days until Oct 5th! We need your Vote!! https://localsloveus.com/vote/73133/
Take a few seconds to vote us YOUR Local Best at https://localsloveus.com/vote/73133/
Locals Love Us is your trusted guide to your Local Best, and we want to be voted YOUR local FAVORITE!
THU, OCT 22 AT 1:00 PM CDT
Creating Your Business YouTube Channel Q&A
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month’s third week focuses on Cybersecurity for Small to Medium-Sized Companies. The following is a recap of our CEO, Beth Tinsman, presentation.
https://www.tsts.com/blog/cybersecurity-for-small-medium-companies/
Need to implement an effective cybersecurity policy? Contact us at 563-441-1504
#TSTS #cybersecurity
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Event Recap: Cybersecurity Tips - Twin State Technical Services
If you missed our event Create Your Business YouTube Channel Q&A or would like to share with co-workers, you can now find the tutorial video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhF9AGdcqlQ and blog on our website
https://www.tsts.com/blog/4-easy-steps-to-create-your-business-youtube-channel/
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4 Easy Steps to Create Your Business YouTube Channel - TSTS
Does your company have a branded channel on YouTube?
Check out our new video tutorial, then join us for our online Q&A session this Thursday at 1 PM CDT.
https://www.tsts.com/blog/create-your-business-youtube-channel-qa/
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TSTS Virtual Event: Create Your Business YouTube Channel Q&A - 10/22/20 - TSTS
The countdown is on! ⏳
Don’t forget to register for this month’s virtual workshop!
THU, OCT 22
Creating Your Business YouTube Channel Q&A
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, we at TWIN STATE TECHNICAL SERVICES care about your safety. Learn more about how we can help you Defend Against Social Engineering with the right tools: https://www.tsts.com/blog/social-engineering-security/
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Information Security Against Social Engineering: Safeguarding Tips - TSTS
Is your business handling e-waste disposal appropriately? Learn more about International E-Waste day here, https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/34452/international-e-waste-day-aims-to-promote-proper-e-waste-disposal-and-increase-re-use
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International E-Waste Day aims to promote proper e-waste disposal and increase re-use | Recycling Product News
Get Help Preparing Your Website for the Holiday Season! 🎅🛒
Contact us today for a consultation. Call 563-441-1504.
Thank you, Laura Torgerud, for playing a key role in the Girl Scout of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois programs. Read more about her volunteering achievements here,
https://go.qctimes.com/volunteerspotlight6
#TSTS #voluntourism #community
In this Quad-City Times news article, Beth Tinsman, the founder, and CEO of Twin State Technical Services shared how her business is helping the QC grow with great technology, customer service, and experience. Read more,
https://go.qctimes.com/TwinStateTechnicalServices
Now is the time to evaluate your needs for any year-end technology hardware or software purchases for tax write-offs. Find out what you can deduct and what IT areas you should consider for upgrades. Read more,
https://www.tsts.com/blog/year-end-technology-purchases-for-tax-write-offs/
#ITDeductions #2020TaxDeductions
Twin State Technical Services is hosting 2020’s Top Technology Tips & Tricks for Every Business.
Learn a plethora of simple tech tips, for all skill levels, to help you with your day to day tasks 📲💻
#tsts #technology #tech
THU, DEC 10 AT 1:30 PM CST
2020’s Top Technology Tips & Tricks for Every Business
THU, DEC 10 AT 1:30 PM CST
2020’s Top Technology Tips & Tricks for Every Business
THU, FEB 25 AT 1:30 PM CST
Video Conferencing: Look Like a Pro
Did you know that Google My Business influences your local listings & helps users find local services & stores ahead of traditional search results on a national scale?
Learn more at our next virtual event Google My Business Drive Sales & Improve Leads. Register today! https://www.tsts.com/blog/tsts-virtual-event-google-my-business-drive-sales-improve-leads-01-20-21/
We are very excited to welcome and congratulate the new Snowstar management for their hard work preparing for the winter season. We are happy to see clients like you having a successful opening. Read more here, https://qctimes.com/news/local/snowstar-opens-for-business/article_e0d323ab-301b-5674-9f7f-f2f5b99221b7.html
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Snowstar opens for business
Did you know that a well-configured business profile gives you the ability to differentiate yourself in Google and drive more traffic to your site? Join our free virtual event to learn about how to properly set up your Google My Business account.
#goooglemybusiness #SEM #SEO # TSTS
WED, JAN 20
Google My Business: Drive Sales & Improve Leads
Tune in to watch live our CEO, Beth Tinsman today at 3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/qctimes/posts/10159073026459104
People Helping People makes the QC a great place to live
Quad-City Times premiered a video.
January 4 at 10:50 AM ·
Beth Tinsman, the president and CEO of Twin State Technical Services, sits down with Todd Mizener to talk about the vital role volunteerism plays in making the Quad-Cities a caring and vibrant place to live. TSTS was the sponsor of the Quad-City Times 'People Helping People' feature which highlighted 12 local volunteers in our community.
Quad-City Times premiered a video.
January 4 at 10:50 AM ·
Beth Tinsman, the president and CEO of Twin State Technical Services, sits down with Todd Mizener to talk about the vital role volunteerism plays in making the Quad-Cities a caring and vibrant place to live. TSTS was the sponsor of the Quad-City Times 'People Helping People' feature which highlighted 12 local volunteers in our community.
We are ending the People Helping People series with this inspiring volunteer spotlight of Audrey Majeski. Her commitment to supporting blood donation through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has helped provide world class products and services to communities in need. Thanks, Audrey, for encouraging people to donate blood, volunteer, and save lives. Read more, https://qctimes.com/paid-post/people-helping-people-volunteer-spotlight/pdf_ed6b60a6-3e3d-11eb-937b-77bffaaf0f85.html