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With the ever growing concerns over the
national financial crisis and it’s impact on businesses here in the Northwest,
there’s not better time to join the WTIA to lower your cost of doing business
or to find new customers.
In a tough economy every penny counts.
That’s why we’ve worked hard to negotiate special discounts on over
20 products & services - discounts that quickly
pay for the cost of WTIA membership. And with our new Member2Member (M2M) Program you’ll receive unique
discounts on products and services from other WTIA members. From health care to
office equipment, from audio/video conferencing to cellular telephones, the WTIA
has the most comprehensive package of discounted services in the market.
When
it comes to helping you find new customers, membership has its advantages.
WTIA members receive unique opportunities to tell their story, advertise their
offerings, and connect with potential new customers. WTIA members can take
advantage of our Member2Member (M2M) Program to create a special company
offering for the industry or receive significant discounts (40%) on advertising through our website and newsletters. Interested
in getting broad visibility for your business or talk directly with potential
customers? Then consider a member spotlight or the .
In
this difficult time we encourage you to take a look at WTIA membership.
For more information on membership visit our site, e-mail us, or call 206-448-3033 X107.
Ken Myer
President
& CEO
Tell us how the financial crisis is affecting your business
There is
a great deal of uncertainty about the impact of the current financial crisis and
projected economic slowdown on the Washington state’s technology industry.
We’d like to hear first hand what it means for you and your business.
Please
consider taking a few minutes to complete our Economic Impact Survey and we’ll publish the results shortly.
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| ADVOCACY & OUTREACH |
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 WTIA Endorses
Governor Gregoire
The WTIA is endorsing Governor Christine Gregoire
for governor. This was not an easy decision as we have passionate members
who support both candidates. In addition, both candidates have solid records
of support for the key issues that WTIA advocates for on tax issues, K-12, higher
education and association health plans. In fact a case could be made to
either endorse both candidates or simply not endorse at all.
But Gov. Gregoire really stepped up when it came to higher
education in the current state budget. She really gets it when it comes
to understanding that developing talent is the key to succeeding in the global
economy. She has a done a good job as "chief sales officer" of the state,
a role that governors must play today to promote their state's products and services.
She also has moved the ball on K-12 education by placing emphasis on
improving math and science teaching, standards and curriculum. We look forward
to seeing Gov. Gregoire continue those efforts to improve K-12 education.
It is critical to the future of the state.
Click
below to read this entire blog entry.
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| MARKETPLACE |
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Communications
- Wireless *NEW PARTNER
T-Mobile and the WTIA have teamed up! Receive an extra 10% Discount
on all published Individual, Family, and Business Rate Plans just for being a
WTIA Member! Based in Bellevue, Wash.,
T-Mobile USA, Inc. provides wireless voice and data communications services
to subscribersand is a member of the T-Mobile International group, one of the world's
leading companies in mobile communications, and the mobile telecommunications
subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile's innovative wireless products and
services help empower people to connect effortlessly to those who matter most.
Click
below to read more on this offering.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS |
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Want to search for a member? Click here to access our member directory.
Industry
Members
Optic Fusion
Mixpo, Inc.
Innovation Software
Piledriver Creative,
LLC
Vesta
Logic
Associate
Members
Sales Readiness Group, Inc.
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Individual
& Student Members
Darius Anita
Dianne Li
Jerry Drews
Ben London
Eric Gillespie
Richard Kaiser
Click below for renewing members.
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| EVENTS
- WILL YOUR VOTE COUNT THIS NOVEMBER? |
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The
second installment of our new Urban Leadership Series is set to explore E-voting
and the impact it may have on the 2008 Election. Jim Adler, Chief Privacy
Officer at Intelius and former CEO of VoteHere, Inc., will take the stage to examine
e-voting issues across several battleground states and take a stab at where the
amassing armies of attorneys may do battle. Join us for breakfast
on October 14th to hear more!
On
September 25th we met at the Bellevue Westin to hear Matt Hulett, Chairman and
CEO of WidgetBucks, Andy Liu, CEO of BuddyTV, Spencer Rascoff, CFO and Vice President
of Marketing at Zillow.com and Tony Wright, Co-founder and CEO of RescueTime present
their ideas on hear ideas on the emerging, successful revenue models that eschew
display ads. Click here to find out what the media had to say.
Click below to read more about the October Urban Leadership Series.
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| 2009
IAA - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN |
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"25 Years of Technology at Play"
The annual
Industry Achievement Awards are a time of celebration, recognizing the accomplishments
of the Washington
Technology Industry. This year there will be even more to celebrate,
as it marks the WTIA’s 25th Anniversary.
New to the 2009 awards is an online voting system that
will enable the local technology community as a whole to determine the winner
in each category.
The IAA celebration – which
attracts more than 1,000 business and community leaders each year – honors
companies, agencies and individuals who best demonstrate innovation and excellence
in technology.
Awards will be presented
in the following categories:
· Business Product of the Year
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Consumer Product or Service of the Year
· Service Provider of the Year
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Best Use of Technology in the Government, Non-Profit or Education Sector
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Technology Innovator of the Year
· Breakthrough Technology of the Year
Applications
for all entries are due by Nov. 14, 2008
WTIA Members: $90
| Non-Members: $180
Want greater exposure for your company? There are sponsorship opportunities
available for this event. Please contact sponsorship@washingtontechnology.org.
Click below to submit your application.
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| GET CONNECTED |
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Washington
Technology Industry Association is a catalyst for creating connections between
members. Through face-to-face events and a robust virtual environment,
you have multiple ways to collaborate and build ongoing relationships with the
companies and individuals who can help you grow your business.
Check
out all of our upcoming events designed to foster connections
and build relationships between members.
Join the conversation in our online
community forums. These virtual communities focus on specific topics,
allowing members to post and respond to questions, share insights and communicate
and collaborate with other members beyond face-to-face events.
Washington
Technology Industry Association volunteers are community-minded people with a
passion for technology, education and collaboration. Volunteering provides a great
opportunity to meet and network with other industry professionals while contributing
your expertise to an event or program. If you are interested in finding
out about volunteer opportunities, simply email us and we will let you know what
current opportunities are available.
Click below to learn more about how you can get connected.
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