Midwest Executive Director Tyler Diers oversees @TechNetUpdate's state advocacy & political activity in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, & WI.
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2018
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We’re excited to welcome Josh Silverman, CEO of @Etsy, to TechNet’s Exec Council. Josh has led some of the world’s most iconic platforms. His experience scaling tech companies will be invaluable as we advance policies that strengthen American innovation. bit.ly/3YGGYSV
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Honored to be recognized by @TechNetUpdate for my efforts to secure portable benefits for drivers in the gig economy. Despite Gov. Evers’ veto, I’m focused on supporting freedom, opportunity, and flexibility. That’s how we grow. That’s how we win.
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Big news: @ENERGY gave the green light to the #GenesisMission! bit.ly/4ribKij
We’re excited to build on this momentum alongside our partnership with @nvidia and @Oracle, deploying next‑generation AI infrastructure and advancing discovery at speed and scale.
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I’m excited to announce that this data center will create more than 450+ on-site jobs and 2,500 union construction jobs in Southeast Michigan, as a result of the legislation we passed to bring this technology to our state.
See link below:
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This Minnesota data privacy law passed in 2024 but doesn't take effect until this month. Is a pretty big deal that flew under radar for some reason.
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TechNet is thrilled to welcome Andrew Wood as our new Executive Director for Colorado and the Central U.S. bit.ly/449lL7V
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From advancing public health to making roads safer and speeding up scientific breakthroughs, AI is shaping a smarter, more secure future. See how AI is fueling innovation in this month’s #AIinAction. bit.ly/4kRyYId
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A coalition of business groups including the @ChicagolandCmbr, @ILChamber, @IPMAIACS, @IMA_Today, IRMA, @nfib_il and @TechNetMidwest released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a new tax on retail and food deliveries:
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TechNet is thrilled to welcome five new member companies driving American innovation forward: @ClaycoInc, @liquidai, @Strava, Volkswagen ADMT, and @Ibotta. bit.ly/4iOzZ21
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Self-driving freight is here. We’ve launched driverless operations in Texas, marking the first time heavy-duty trucks are hauling commercial freight on public roads with no one behind the wheel. We’re proud to lead this industry-defining milestone – paving the way for safer roads and more efficient freight. Learn more → bit.ly/4jXYIly
ALT A self-driving semi-truck, powered by the Aurora Driver, hauling commercial freight down I-45 in Texas.
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From fashion and education to science and tech, the Black community has continued to contribute to our art, history, culture, and innovation. Learn how tech is celebrating Black History Month in this week’s #TechAtWork. bit.ly/41zuSxr
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Apple to open manufacturing academy in Detroit crainsdetroit.com/technology…
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This week, @TechNetUpdate celebrates 11 years of leadership from our President and CEO @LindaMooreDC. We express our deepest gratitude to Linda for her vision, commitment, and passion that have shaped our organization in countless ways - driving innovation and fostering growth!
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.@GovWhitmer recently signed my legislation to help bring large-scale data centers to Michigan! This game-changing law will mean more good-paying jobs and increased local revenue for our communities to pour back into education and infrastructure.
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📢 The Illinois Secretary of State‘s office is working to bring driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet to Illinois residents with the goal of launching this year.
To receive updates on the mobile driver’s license and state ID program, visit ILSOS.gov/mDL.
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Illinois is becoming the global quantum capital and the center for job growth in the industry.
The groundbreaking Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park represents a transformative step forward that will reverberate throughout tech and beyond. thequantuminsider.com/2025/0…
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As reliance on digital services continues to grow, so does the importance of data centers - they are critical to today’s modern economy. @AWS’s substantial investment in Ohio will help keep our state at the forefront of the global technology. bit.ly/3ZBIw0F
Together with @GovMikeDeWine, @LtGovHusted, @OhioDevelopment, @AWS, and the rest of Team Ohio, we're strengthening the state’s role as a major tech hub! teamoh.io/3VGIvre
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It is a tremendous honor to be elected to serve as National Chair of the @CSGovts. By joining forces with lawmakers from all across the country, we will work to improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this great nation home.
See more: shorturl.at/dWHio
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The rise of AVs and EVs is reshaping how we think about transportation. #TechNetSPC24 panel, Driving the Future: America’s Leadership in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles, highlighted the intersection of these technologies and their impact on transportation.
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TechNet's Champions of Innovation promote policies that advance innovation and strengthen our economy. Congratulations to our 2024 winners, @SharonCarsonNH, @jenn_bradley, @SenBoehnke, @deemyers, @Ed_Neilson, and @BostarEliot. Read our statement: bit.ly/4ikA2DL
