What Springfield Tech Council does

Springfield Tech Council (STC) is a non-profit technology industry association founded in 2021 and headquartered at the efactory in Springfield, Missouri, serving technology professionals, employers, and entrepreneurs across the Ozarks region. The organization's functional role is that of a regional industry convener — bringing together the local tech ecosystem through recurring events, peer-learning forums, awards, workforce-development programs, and member services. Its membership base spans regional technology employers, service providers, and individual practitioners in southwest Missouri.

STC's program portfolio includes its flagship STC Squared Conference, the multi-event Springfield Tech Week, the Excellence in Tech Awards, Tech Leaders Lunch and Learning Over Lunch peer forums, a member portal, a tech jobs board, and a scholarship fund. STC Squared is the organization's primary scale product, growing from approximately 186 registrants in 2022 to 750 registrants in 2026 — a roughly fourfold expansion over four years. The organization co-hosts Vibeathon, an AI-focused hackathon, with Codefi, signaling deliberate extension into emerging-technology programming.

The revenue model rests on three pillars: membership dues from corporate and individual members, event registrations and ticket sales (most notably for STC Squared and Tech Week), and corporate sponsorships. Stated major and founding sponsors include Pitt Technology Group (founding sponsor across four consecutive years), CNH Reman, SRC Holdings, Jack Henry & Associates, O'Reilly Auto Parts, eSCO, and the Missouri Technology Corporation. The combination of a recurring annual conference, a week-long multi-partner event series, and ongoing sponsorship commitments produces a revenue base that is diversified across sources but anchored by a small number of large local employers.

Name

Springfield Tech Council

Legal name

Springfield Tech Council

Website

https://sgftechcouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Springfield Tech Council is a non-profit technology industry association founded in 2021 in Springfield, Missouri, serving the Ozarks region through conferences, awards, networking events, a jobs board, and scholarships for the regional tech community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Technology Community Organization

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (81391), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technology Congresses (THAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Technology community
• Professional networking
• Workforce development
• Tech events
• Technology advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individuals, businesses, and students providing access to member portal, networking events, and member benefits.
2. Event Registration: Revenue from conference and event attendance, with free registration for members and $25 fee for additional non-member registrations beyond the first 200 complimentary spots.
3. Sponsorships: Tiered annual sponsorship program including Founding Sponsor, Cornerstone Sponsor, Visionary Sponsors, and Annual Ecosystem Partner tiers. Sponsors receive visibility at events, on website, and throughout the organization's marketing channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Springfield Tech Council is a non-profit professional technology community organization that unifies and amplifies the tech community in the Ozarks region through events, networking, workforce development, and advocacy. Its core offerings include the annual STC Squared Conference, Springfield Tech Week, the Excellence in Tech Awards, year-round programming (Tech Leaders Lunch, Learning Over Lunch), a Member Portal, Tech Jobs Board, and the STC Scholarship Fund.

Product overview

Springfield Tech Council is a non-profit technology community organization that offers a portfolio of community-driven programs and resources rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the STC Squared Conference (annual flagship tech conference), Springfield Tech Week (weeklong multi-event celebration), and Excellence in Tech Awards (annual recognition program). Supporting services include the Tech Events Calendar (year-round event aggregation), Tech Jobs Board (job posting platform), Member Portal (directory and networking tool), STC Scholarship Fund (student support), Tech Leaders Lunch (monthly leadership networking), Newsletter (email communications), and Springfield Tech Community platform. These programs collectively serve to unify and amplify the professional tech community in the Ozarks through events, networking, advocacy, and workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STC Squared: Annual flagship tech conference bringing together tech professionals and innovators for learning, networking and exhibition
• Springfield Tech Week
• Excellence in Tech Awards
• Tech Leaders Lunch
• Learning Over Lunch

Products and services

• STC Squared Conference Annual flagship technology conference bringing together hundreds of tech professionals for learning, networking, and exhibition, featuring sessions on AI, cybersecurity, leadership, development, and infrastructure.
• Springfield Tech Week Weeklong celebration of technology in the Springfield region featuring 20+ partner-hosted events including industry tours, workshops, networking gatherings, competitions, and community meetups.
• Excellence in Tech Awards Annual awards program recognizing the region's best and brightest tech visionaries for their innovative contributions, spotlighting Springfield as a Missouri tech hub.
• Tech Jobs Board Platform for posting and discovering technology job openings at member companies, connecting employers with local tech talent.
• STC Membership Annual membership program for individuals, businesses, and students providing access to the Member Portal, networking events, and member benefits.
• STC Sponsorship Program Tiered annual sponsorship program (Founding Sponsor, Cornerstone Sponsor, Visionary Sponsors, Annual Ecosystem Partner) providing companies with visibility at events, on the website, and across STC's marketing channels.
• Tech Leaders Lunch Monthly leadership exchange and executive roundtable connecting tech leaders to collaborate on strategic issues and support other tech groups in the region.
• STC Scholarship Fund Fund supporting students pursuing technology degrees and careers, connecting students and educators with industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• STC Squared 2024 saw 650 registrants, a 25%+ increase from 2023 and 250% increase from 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered founding sponsor, cornerstone sponsor, visionary sponsor, core partner and event sponsor.

• Pitt Technology Groupfounding sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPitt Technology Group serves as the Founding Sponsor and has been the presenting sponsor for the STC Squared Conference for four consecutive years. They are a technology solutions provider that supports the growth and development of the local tech community through their foundational sponsorship.
• CNH Remancornerstone sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCNH Reman serves as the Cornerstone Sponsor of Springfield Tech Council. As a remanufacturing company, they provide support for the organization's mission to elevate technology in the Ozarks region.
• SRC Holdingsvisionary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSRC Holdings serves as a Visionary Sponsor, supporting the tech council's annual programs and events. SRC is a holding company with multiple subsidiaries active in the regional business community.
• Jack Henry & Associatesvisionary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Henry & Associates, a financial technology company, serves as a Visionary Sponsor supporting Springfield Tech Council's initiatives to grow the regional tech ecosystem.
• O'Reilly Auto Partsvisionary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerO'Reilly Auto Parts serves as a Visionary Sponsor, contributing to the organization's annual sponsorship program and gaining visibility among the regional tech community.
• eSCO Processing and Recyclingvisionary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnereSCO Processing and Recycling serves as a Visionary Sponsor and is represented on STC's board. They provide electronic waste recycling services and support the council's mission with a focus on responsible technology management.
• Missouri Technology Corporationvisionary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMissouri Technology Corporation serves as a Visionary Sponsor, supporting technology development and the regional tech ecosystem in Missouri.
• Missouri State Universitycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU partners with STC through programs like the Graduate Assistantship Program connecting students with employers, hosting the AITCC Student Conference during Tech Week, and providing event venues at the efactory.
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commercecore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber collaborates with STC on economic development initiatives, particularly around data center advocacy and regional technology sector growth.
• City Utilities of Springfieldcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Utilities partners with STC on infrastructure and data center discussions, providing technical expertise and serving as a key stakeholder in regional tech development.
• Springfield Women in Technologycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpringfield Women in Technology is a non-profit community organization that partners with STC for events including speed networking during Tech Week and joint workplace surveys. STC serves as presenting sponsor for WIT's annual Workplace Survey events.
• Codeficore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCodefi partners with STC to host Vibeathon during Springfield Tech Week, an AI-powered software development challenge where participants build prototypes using natural language prompts.
• Codeficore partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCodefi is a civic tech organization that co-hosts events with STC including Open SGF showcase nights as part of Springfield Tech Week.
• efactorycore partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe efactory, a collaborative workspace at 405 N. Jefferson Ave, serves as the primary venue for STC events, Learning Over Lunch sessions, and the organization's headquarters. Provides free coworking days during Tech Week.
• JMarkevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerJMark sponsored the February 2024 Learning Over Lunch event 'Tech to Link, Tech to Sync' focused on culture, hiring, retention, and middle management.
• Forvis Mazarsevent sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForvis Mazars serves as a venue sponsor for Women in Tech events, providing space for professional development and networking meetups.
• Missouri Partnershipcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissouri Partnership, the state's public-private economic development group, works with STC on data center advocacy and attracting technology investment to Missouri.
• TECNAcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTC is a member of TECNA (Technology Councils of North America), connecting Springfield's tech council with a broader network of tech councils across North America.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Springfield Women in Technology: Local Springfield nonprofit tech community organization that STC partners with on joint programming. Adjacent community organization rather than a competitor — illustrates the broader Springfield tech ecosystem STC sits within.
• TECNA (Technology Councils of North America): Industry association of regional technology councils across North America. STC is already a member; TECNA provides the umbrella network, benchmarking, and shared resources that underpin regional councils like STC.

Direct peers

• KC Tech Council: Regional technology council serving the Kansas City metro. Closest geographic and structural peer to STC — membership-based nonprofit running conferences, networking, and advocacy for a Midwestern tech ecosystem of comparable scale.
• Austin Technology Council: Long-standing regional technology council in Austin, TX. Same nonprofit-membership, conference-and-sponsorship model as STC, but operating in a much larger and faster-growing tech ecosystem — useful peer for benchmarking mature council operations.
• Silicon Slopes: Utah-based technology industry association unifying the Silicon Slopes tech community. Closely comparable model — conferences, networking events, tiered sponsorships, and policy advocacy — built around a regional tech hub.
• Nashville Technology Council: Regional technology council in Nashville, TN operating a membership, events, and advocacy model very similar to STC's. Comparable tiered sponsorship, annual conference, and workforce-development programming targeting a mid-sized Southern tech hub.
• CincyTech: Cincinnati-based regional tech and entrepreneurship organization. Comparable Midwest regional tech council running events, talent initiatives, and community programming for a similarly-sized metro.
• T-REX: Downtown St. Louis technology and innovation hub. Another Missouri-based tech community organization; while more incubator-focused, it runs events, coworking, and community programming analogous to STC's portfolio in a comparable Midwestern metro.

Regional players

• Tech:NYC: New York City-based technology industry association with policy advocacy and community programming. Structurally similar nonprofit tech council model but operating in a vastly larger and denser ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Code for America: Civic technology nonprofit focused on government digital services. Partial overlap with STC's civic-tech advocacy mission (e.g., partnership with Codefi on civic events) but operates as a national movement rather than a regional council.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springfield-tech-council
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• Facebookfacebook.com/SGFTechCouncil

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