City of Richardson Launches PM Pints to Further Networking Opportunities In the IQ January 16, 2024 Report Richardson, Texas – The City of Richardson is proud to announce the launch of a new networking program at The IQ®HQ. PM Pints is a free, quarterly, evening event featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject-matter experts. The event offers the opportunity to network while enjoying a beverage of your choice and to join in discussing innovation. It will offer a great chance to engage in conversation and exchange ideas.“The PM Pints program expands networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, and institutional partners otherwise unavailable during the morning,” said Richardson City Manager Don Magner. “Offering multiple opportunities for professionals to connect in a meaningful way and to strengthen our local innovation ecosystem are critical components of the mission of The IQ®HQ and the City’s economic development strategy.”PM Pints is free to attend, and drinks will be provided. For more information and to register, please email AskRichardsonIQHQ@cor.gov.Inaugural PM Pints event will take place: The IQ®HQ1302 E. Collins Blvd., Richardson, TX, 75081Feb. 295-7 p.m.About the Richardson Innovation QuarterThe Richardson Innovation Quarter, also known simply as Richardson IQ® or The IQ®, is a 1,200-acre urban hub in Richardson, Texas, with a rich heritage of innovation and entrepreneurship. As Texas’ premier tech hub, The IQ® is the City of Richardson’s living laboratory for big ideas and groundbreaking technology. The IQ® has historical significance as a home to Richardson’s leading technology and telecommunications firms making up the heart of the larger Telecom Corridor® area. Today it is home to Argo Data, Digital Realty, Ericsson, Honeywell, id Software, Raytheon, Siemens, Verizon and a multitude of smaller nano and other technology operations.In addition, corporate research and development, manufacturers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, restaurants, entrepreneurs, designers, researchers, inventors, educators and students also represent a prominent presence within The IQ®. The Richardson IQ® comprises more than half of Richardson’s businesses and is home to 20 percent of the community’s employment base. For more information, please visit richardsoniq.com. Back To News and Press Releases