NewsroomPress releases from Geographic Solutions and news about our clients' siteshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/NewsroomGeographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey Published Forbes Articlehttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/395/geographic-solutions-paul-toomey-published-forbes-articleCompany News,General,Geographic SolutionsTue, 13 Feb 2024 15:22:03 GMT<p>We’re thrilled to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey has published a contributed article on Forbes as part of the Forbes Council. In the article, Paul breaks down five workforce trends that business leaders should follow in 2024, such as the resurgence of apprenticeships and the decline of remote work.<br />  <br /> Click <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/13/five-workforce-trends-for-leaders-to-follow-in-2024/?sh=1c3e16805c26">here </a>to read the full article on the Forbes website.</p> 395Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey Featured in Forbeshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/392/geographic-solutions-paul-toomey-featured-forbes-articleCompany News,Geographic Solutions,Paul ToomeyThu, 08 Feb 2024 17:07:29 GMT<p>We’re excited to share that Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey, contributed to a collaborative Forbes article for the Forbes Council, called “20 Innovative Strategies For Unlocking Local Business Potential”. In the article, Paul emphasized the importance of giving back and supporting the local tech community while also showcasing the many initiatives Geographic Solutions has started and the ways they are fostering tech careers through apprenticeships and internships.</p> <p>Click <a aria-label="Link here" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/05/20-innovative-strategies-for-unlocking-local-business-potential/?sh=a25543b52da5" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/02/05/20-innovative-strategies-for-unlocking-local-business-potential/?sh=a25543b52da5">here</a> to read the full article on the Forbes website. And, while you are there, don't forget to check out Paul's <a aria-label="Link Forbes Council profile" href="https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Paul-Toomey-President-Founder-Geographic-Solutions/3e5bb3a6-c397-4963-923e-ecd41c83489f" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://councils.forbes.com/profile/paul-toomey-president-founder-geographic-solutions/3e5bb3a6-c397-4963-923e-ecd41c83489f">Forbes Council profile</a>.</p> 392Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey Featured in an Episode of the Workforce180 Podcasthttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/371/geographic-solutions-paul-toomey-featured-in-an-episode-of-the-workforce180-podcastCompany News,Workforce DevelopmentTue, 03 Oct 2023 20:50:30 GMT<p>In a recent episode of the Workforce180 podcast, Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey sat with host, Mike Fazio, to talk about what’s in store for Geographic Solutions’ upcoming Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, California on October 16 and to discuss the future and current state of the workforce industry, noting:</p> <p>“The world has changed, since the pandemic and it's become quite common now to embrace the idea that many of the services that were once offered inside an American Job Center will now be done online. So, looking ahead, I think we're going to see more and more progression towards these online services.” </p> <p>Click <a href="https://workforcepods.com/podcasts/180podcast/">here</a> to listen to the full episode on Workforce180’s website.<br />  </p> 371Paul Toomey Named as a Finalist for 2023 Apogee Awardshttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/374/paul-toomey-named-finalist-2023-apogee-awardsAwards,Geographic SolutionsThu, 28 Sep 2023 15:01:00 GMT<p>We’re excited to share that Geographic Solutions' President, Paul Toomey has been selected as a finalist for CEO of the Year of a Large Company for the 2023 Apogee Awards, presented by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth (TBBW) Magazine. The award was created by TBBW to recognize the dedication and contribution both C-Suite leaders and companies from across Southwest Florida have made in their respective industries and local communities.</p> <p>On September 27th, Paul and the Geographic Solutions’ team attended the 2023 Apogee Awards reception dinner at Tampa's Armature Works, which honored the finalists from each category.</p> 374International Publication, Le Monde, Features Geographic Solutions' Paul Toomeyhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/347/international-publication-le-monde-features-geographic-solutions-paul-toomeyGeographic Solutions,Paul ToomeyMon, 24 Apr 2023 18:41:58 GMT<p>The international publication, Le Monde, featured a story about the employment shift happening in the tech industry. It mentions how more and more tech workers heading away the tech giants such as Google and Apple and focusing their sights on smaller businesses where their tech talents are greatly needed. Geographic Solutions’ Founder and President speaks to our own experience with finding talented software engineers amid the pandemic. </p> <p>Read the full article on the <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/employment/article/2023/04/10/american-stores-factories-and-small-businesses-open-their-doors-to-tech-workers_6022382_103.html">Le Monde Website</a>.</p> <p>Can't access the article? <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com/Portals/0/Documents/Articles/04-10-2023_Le_Monde.pdf?ver=raOWbaRnotFem6MWwEMGrw%3d%3d&timestamp=1682361735598">Download a PDF version here</a>. </p> 347Tampa Bay Business Journal Feature: Big Tech Layoffs May Open the Door for IT Talent Recruitmenthttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/346/tampa-bay-business-journal-feature-big-tech-layoffs-may-open-the-door-for-it-talent-recruitmentGeneral,Paul ToomeyFri, 21 Apr 2023 18:26:13 GMT<p>This week the Tampa Bay Business Journal published an article written by our Founder and President, Paul Toomey. The article titled “Big Tech Layoffs May Open the Door for IT Talent Recruitment” details the rise of Tampa Bay as a national tech hub and how that impacts the local job market and more specifically the technology sector. He cites Employ Florida with real-time, job statistics that showcase the state of the current job market and how it compares to other counties around the state. </p> <p>Read the full article in the print version of the Tampa Bay Business Journal or on their <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2023/04/21/big-tech-layoffs-tampa-talent-recruitment.html">website</a>. </p> <p>Can't access the article? <a href="https://www.geographicsolutions.com/Portals/0/Documents/Articles/04-21-2023%20Tampa%20Bay%20Business%20Journal.pdf?ver=aZqLaqCMknxXPFnrKEBfhw%3d%3d&timestamp=1682101240773">Download a PDF version here</a>. </p> 346Geographic Solutions President, Paul Toomey, to Present at Public Sector Data Summit in Londonhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/328/geographic-solutions-president-paul-toomey-present-public-sector-data-summit-londonCompany News,Economic Development,Geographic Solutions,Labor Market Information,Paul Toomey,Workforce DevelopmentTue, 17 Jan 2023 16:08:06 GMT<p><strong>LONDON</strong> – Geographic Solutions Founder and President Paul Toomey will serve as a featured speaker at the Public Sector Data Summit in Westminster, London on January 19, 2023. Geographic Solutions is a leading provider of software solutions for workforce development, unemployment insurance, career exploration, and labour market information. The company’s business activities are focused on the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, as well as Asia Pacific.</p> <p>Toomey, who is originally from the United Kingdom, will present ‘The Value of In Context and Just in Time Labour Market Information.’ This informative session will focus on the importance of and complexities with providing labour market information to job seekers and employers at the exact point and time that they need it. The presentation will offer examples from state public employment systems in the United States, as well as research on the use of near real-time workforce-related data to estimate the economic future of large corporations.</p> <p>The Public Sector Data Summit features case studies and the newest technologies that aid improvements, efficiencies and savings across local and central government, the National Health Service (NHS), and the wider public sector. Presenters include leading senior public sector officials and experts from private sector solution providers. Toomey’s presentation will take place from 14:30-14:50 (GMT) at the Mountbatten Theatre – QEII Centre.</p> <p>Over the past 30 years, Geographic Solutions has established itself as an innovative, best-in-class software systems developer – amassing a solid and sophisticated clientele of governments, universities, labour, and economic researchers. The company specializes in developing and maintaining online software for workforce development, economic development, education, corrections, human services, and unemployment insurance benefits.</p> <p>The company is credited with implementing state-of-the-art online employment portals that collectively serve millions of job seekers, staff, and employers in more than 35 U.S. states and territories, far surpassing the reach and experience of any other vendor in the industry.</p> 328Texas News Channel KXXV Interviews Geographic Solutions' President Paul Toomey About MyTXCareerhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/204/texas-news-channel-kxxv-interviews-geographic-solutions-president-paul-toomey-about-mytxcareerClient News,Company NewsThu, 27 May 2021 18:43:00 GMT<p>Geographic Solutions recently partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission to design and launch MyTXCareer.com, a site that's designed to make it easier for folks to find a job that's right for them. KXXV in Waco, Texas, interviewed Geographic Solutions' founder and president Paul Toomey about what makes this job search tool different from others.</p> <p>"This site is designed to help, specifically, those people who have been laid off as a result of the pandemic to get back into a good, high-paying job," said Toomey.</p> <p>View the entire news segment to learn more:</p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2VR9mnHQZNw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> 204Tampa Bay Business Journal Interviews Geographic Solutions' President And Founder, Paul Toomeyhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/59/tampa-bay-business-journal-interviews-geographic-solutions-president-founder-paul-toomeyCompany NewsMon, 29 Mar 2021 18:56:00 GMT<p><em>Article first appeared in the Tampa Bay Business Journal</em></p> <p>During a job crisis that, at one point, began to rival the 2008 Great Recession, Paul Toomey was here to help.</p> <p>The president and founder of Geographic Solutions in Palm Harbor is behind 33 sites across the nation that provide a massive database of jobs and training opportunities.</p> <p>Founded in 1992, the software development firm specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining web-based systems for workforce development, labor market information, and unemployment insurance industries.</p> <p>He provided insight into what the economy, job seekers, and institutions can expect in the coming months.</p> <p>Read the entire article by <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/03/26/paul-toomey-president-of-geographic-solutions.html">visiting the Tampa Bay Business Journal</a>.<br />  </p> 59Tampa Bay Tech’s Software CEO Council Kicks Off 2021 With Roundtable And Commitment To Local Charityhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/47/tampa-bay-techs-software-ceo-council-kicks-off-2021-with-roundtable-and-commitment-to-local-charityCompany NewsMon, 22 Mar 2021 17:37:00 GMT<p>Last month, Tampa Bay Tech’s Software CEO Council (TBSC) met to discuss the ongoing issues so many CEOs are experiencing, including the safe return to work-spaces and the challenges of continuing to attract, recruit and retain top tech talent.</p> <p>Hosted by Tampa Bay Tech, TBSC meets quarterly to discuss business challenges in a confidential, CEO-only environment. In their last virtual gathering the group discussed regional challenges and talked about ideas to attract more skilled talent to the area. They also discussed benefits of, and ways to, raise awareness of the concentration of cyber technology and IT integrators in our region. An integral part of the group’s charter is an annual commitment to support a local charity, and at this meeting Computer Mentors was selected.</p> <p>Jack Berlin, CEO of Accusoft, said, “Our primary group goal is to raise awareness about software technology success in the Tampa Bay area, but as individuals we also benefit from shared learning and strengthened connections with our peers.”</p> <p>“The commitment of these leaders to lean on, challenge and support one another absolutely embodies our mission of building a radically connected tech community, and they are the leaders working to build Tampa Bay’s thriving tech hub," echoed Jill St. Thomas, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech.</p> <p>In attendance at the Q1 roundtable:</p> <p>Daniel Collins, 360 Advanced<br /> Scott Price, A-LIGN<br /> Jack Berlin, Accusoft<br /> Shamus Hines, Applied Data Corp<br /> Charlotte Baker, Digital Hands<br /> Dan Gaertner, DocuPhase<br /> Ed Holmes, FairWarning<br /> Paul Toomey, Geographic Solutions<br /> Chris Karlo, MercuryWorks<br /> Greg Ross Munro, Source Toad<br /> Seng Sun, Sunview Software<br /> Doug Sullinger, Vendita<br /> Randall VanAllen, Madison Cloud</p> <p>For more information about TBSC, visit the group’s website at: www.tampasoftwareceos.com.</p> <p>This article was originally published on www.einpresswire.com on March 19, 2021, 2:29 PM.<br />  </p> 47Tampa Bay Software CEOs Join Forces to Foster a Tech Hubhttps://www.geographicsolutions.com/News-Events/Newsroom/PostId/166/tampa-bay-software-ceos-join-forces-foster-tech-hubCompany NewsFri, 18 May 2018 18:42:00 GMT<p><em>Article written by Daniel James Scott, and first appeared at TampaBayNewswire.com</em></p> <p><strong>TAMPA, FL (MAY 18, 2018)</strong> – A coalition consisting of several high-profile software company CEOs headquartered in Tampa have partnered with Tampa Bay Tech, Florida’s largest technology council. The CEOs formed an alliance with the goals of promoting, growing and improving the region’s technology ecosystem. These goals will be accomplished through partnering with local companies, working with business groups, and collaborating with higher-education organizations. Additionally, the coalition will promote job growth by hiring local professionals and creating opportunities for student internship and career development.</p> <p>Members include Jack Berlin, CEO of Accusoft, Seng Sun, CEO of SunView Software, Jody Haneke, CEO of Haneke Design, Chris Karlo, CEO of Mercury New Media, Peter Dobler, CEO of Dobler Consulting, Gina Leigh Volmuth, CEO of Praxsys Group, and Paul Toomey, CEO of Geographic Solutions.</p> <p>“We know that Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest and fastest-growing tech hub,” explains Jack Berlin, CEO of Tampa-based Accusoft, “and we want to ensure that everyone else knows this as well.”</p> <p>“We have a golden opportunity to take advantage of a rapidly growing tech ecosystem here in Tampa,” continues Seng Sun, CEO of Tampa-based SunView Software. “We believe that Tampa has the talent to drive innovation and create opportunities for this area.”</p> <p>For more information, or if you are a Tampa Bay Software CEO interested in participating, please visit https://tampabay.tech/softwareceos.</p> 166