New Technology Center

The Boundless Connections Technology Center at Sibley Square in downtown Rochester is scheduled to open on March 15. Monthly, yearly, family and corporate day passes and memberships are available, and include the following

• friendly tech support • touchscreen laptops • Microsoft Office • Adobe Creative Suite • 3-D printers • a Cricut cutting machine • discounted tech-club membership • a repair station • work desks • a printer/copier • coffee and tea • comfortable seating

Boundless Connections Technology Center

The technology industry is the fastest growing in the world’s economy and shows no signs of slowing. Digital platforms are present in almost everything we do every day in every community, making a significant impact in our personal and professional lives. Developing personal and professional relationships while gaining confidence in technology is crucial for everyone. Thanks to a partnership

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Solutions brings together the resources to purchase state-ofthe-art equipment, award program scholarships, and renovate and expand the tech center. “We haven’t come across any place that has tried to do exactly what we’re doing,” explains Mike Marvin, Strength Solutions executive director. “We’re taking parts of two different boxes and putting them together. There’s the tech, which we all get really excited about, and then there’s connecting people to each other. It has a lot to do with building community.”

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strengths and working on growth, setting clear boundaries, using restorative justice for conflict resolution and healthy relationships, and developing coaching skills to help others focus on strengths. For more information visit boundlessconnections.com, email info@boundlessconnections.com, or call 585-376-0099.