top of page
Search


Empowering Communities Through SNAP-Ed
SNAP-Ed is about community transformation. It helps create healthier homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. By teaching lifelong skills, like reading nutrition labels, meal planning, and understanding food marketing, SNAP-Ed enables people to take control of their health in sustainable, meaningful ways.

LaRaie Zimm
4 days ago3 min read
25 views
0 comments


Testing is Hard (But Totally Worth It)
Let’s talk about why testing matters, how to convince the people paying the bills, and most importantly, where to actually start. Oh, and, yes. The answer is emphatically yes, you should be writing tests now.

Jonathan Franks
Jun 107 min read
21 views
0 comments


MidCamp 2025: Contributing to Drupal with Purpose and Passion
Midcamp 2025 in Chicago was an inspiring day of learning and collaboration.

LaRaie Zimm
May 304 min read
14 views
0 comments


From the Classroom to the Cloud: Honoring Teachers Who Make It All Possible
Each May, Teacher Appreciation Week offers a moment of pause, a collective breath to recognize the people who make learning possible every single day

Caysie Turner
May 62 min read
21 views
0 comments


Celebrating One Year of Empowering SNAP-Ed Program Staff Through Digital Innovation
One year ago, Breakthrough Technologies partnered with the University of Illinois to tackle a unique challenge: building a digital learning platform to empower the dedicated staff behind the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (IL SNAP-Ed).

LaRaie Zimm
May 22 min read
20 views
0 comments


5 Ways Technology is Transforming the Nonprofit Sector
Here are five ways we see technology (especially open-source and AI-powered tools) transforming the nonprofit sector, and how custom solutions like ours can support that evolution.

LaRaie Zimm
Apr 223 min read
17 views
0 comments


What Does AI Know About You? The Importance of Walled Gardens in AI Ecosystems
In an era where artificial intelligence is deeply integrated into our digital lives, many people find themselves wondering: What does AI...

LaRaie Zimm
Mar 143 min read
139 views
0 comments


How Breakthrough Technologies Helped Save Lives
At Breakthrough Technologies, we are always looking for ways to make an impact, and some projects truly stand out for their life-changing...

LaRaie Zimm
Feb 192 min read
24 views
0 comments


The Discovery Process for Building a New Website or Application: Laying the Foundation for Success
Creating a new website or application is much like designing and building a home.

LaRaie Zimm
Jan 23 min read
60 views
0 comments


Elevate Your Organization’s Digital Presence with Breakthrough Technologies
Breakthrough Technologies offers custom web development services designed to meet your unique goals.

LaRaie Zimm
Nov 21, 20242 min read
37 views
0 comments


Transforming Association Engagement with Customized Web Development Solutions
At Breakthrough Technologies, we specialize in creating tailored web solutions to meet an association’s specific needs based on their specif

LaRaie Zimm
Nov 12, 20243 min read
22 views
0 comments


Why Writing a Quality RFP for Custom Software Development is Crucial (and how to do it in 10 simple steps)
Putting together a quality RFP is your ticket to finding the right partner for a successful custom software development project.

Caysie Turner
Oct 31, 20246 min read
94 views
0 comments


Sharing Success: Tips & Tricks Lunch Recap
In today’s fast-paced work environment, efficiency and creativity are key to staying productive and balanced.

LaRaie Zimm
Oct 27, 20243 min read
15 views
0 comments


Why Partnering with an Open-Source Software Company Matters
Partnering with BT gives you access to the flexibility, cost savings, and innovation that open-source software offers, along with the expert

LaRaie Zimm
Sep 26, 20243 min read
49 views
0 comments


Bring Your Science Classroom to Life with a Venture NGSS Assessment!
Are you looking for a way to assess the readiness of your students in relation to NGSS aligned standards? Meet Venture!

LaRaie Zimm
Sep 19, 20242 min read
27 views
0 comments


Client Spotlight: Transforming Digital Learning with the University of Illinois SnapEd Program
Through this partnership, Breakthrough Technologies helped enhance the University of Illinois SnapEd Program’s ability to deliver vital educ

LaRaie Zimm
Sep 9, 20241 min read
72 views
0 comments


Drupal 11: Elevating CMS Standards and Empowering Organizations
Drupal 11 is here, and it's more powerful than ever! As an innovative content management system (CMS) and framework for application developm

LaRaie Zimm
Sep 3, 20244 min read
25 views
0 comments


Need a Drupal Upgrade? Have a lot of custom modules?
The Upcoming End of Drupal 7: What This Means For You With the impending end of Drupal 7 support on the horizon, many organizations are...

Caysie Turner
May 6, 20244 min read
89 views
0 comments


Sustainable Tech for Earth Day: Introducing the Tree Selector Tool
CMP Tree Selection Tool (treeselector-clevelandmetroparks.com) Intro In honor of Earth Day, it is crucial to celebrate the technological...

Caysie Turner
Apr 21, 20245 min read
90 views
0 comments


An Association AI Primer: Everything Your Organization Should Know
Feel a little lost with all the chatter around artificial intelligence? This guide aims to help. AI’s perks are evolving, but you can still
Ernie Smith
Aug 11, 20238 min read
189 views
0 comments
bottom of page