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April 24, 2008
2008 Investment Forum
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April 30, 2008
Welcome to the New Era of Cloud Computing
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May 5, 2008
May Security SIG
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May 8, 2008
May Networking Event: Springtime on the Eastside
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May 13, 2008
May Marketing SIG
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May 16, 2008
May Legal Matters
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May 28, 2008
May Technology in focus Series: Web 2.0 & Beyond
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June 2, 2008
June Security SIG
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June 10, 2008
CIO Forum
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June
28, 2008
13th Annual Golf Open
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| Welcome to the new WTIA e-newsletter! |
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Each
month we'll summarize the events, programs, special offerings, and government
affairs activities we're working on with a focus on giving you the key information
you need to know to take advantage of your WTIA membership. We encourage you to
let us know what you think of this publication - so don't hesitate to give us
your feedback.
This month be sure to join us at our
15th annual Investment Forum April 25th
at Bell Harbor Conference Center. Hear presentations from companies vying for
capital, listen to industry analysts discussing key industry trends, and get connected
to leaders from throughout Washington's technology industry.
It's been
quite a year of change here at the association. Just a few weeks ago at our annual
Industry Achievement Awards we announced a variety of new discounted services,
an expanded membership base, and a new name that better reflects who we have become
- The Washington Technology Industry Association.
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 Lobbying on behalf of Washington's Technology
Industry is one of the many valuable services we provide our members. For over
two decades the Washington Technology Industry Association has been the key voice
on a wide range of public policy issues including K-12 and higher education, taxes,
health care, economic development and technology regulation. With the close of
the recent legislative session we wanted to give a quick snapshot of legislation
we worked on behalf of your company and the industry. We consider the 2008 session
a successful one for the industry. We were able to prevent some very punitive
bills from passing while helping to strengthen math standards, support efforts
for an e-Science institute at the University of Washington, pilot a telework project
in Kitsap County, and support technology literacy programs.
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Group purchasing cooperativE |
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 Swift HR Solutions was founded in 2004 with
the sole purpose of helping early-stage companies in the Northwest establish and
effectively manage their human capital investment.SwiftHR™ includes everything
an early stage company needs to formalize and document human resource activities
in one convenient place. WTIA Member Companies receive 15% off the purchase price of SwiftHR™.
SwiftHR™ Includes: Hiring and Interviewing Guide. An orientation program to
ensure that new employees have a positive experience from Day 1. Forms and processes
for all your human resources needs, including personnel file set up, employment
posters, performance review forms, document retention guidelines, application
form, employment action form and much, much more. User guide & CD. Dedicated support
time each month. Ongoing telephone/email support. And semi-annual product updates.
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new & RENEWING members |
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 Industry
Hardlines Company, Demoxi, GA:Creative, Soundtraining.net,
Winshuttle, Earth Class Mail Corp.
Associate
Kimmel Benefits Company
Individual & Student
Jeff
Bird, Ann Booth, Meredith Gilbert, Patricia Harn, Rob Takemura
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Upcoming eventS |
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 Many of the region's most dynamic companies
are scheduled to make their business and funding pitches during the 15th
Annual Washington Technology Industry Association Investment Forum, held
on April 24th at the Bell Harbor Conference Center in downtown Seattle.
The Annual Investment Forum provides a unique vehicle for new, fast-growing and
promising technology companies in the Northwest to connect with key venture capitalists
and technology buyers to provide an unparalleled exchange of business ideas, information
and feedback. This year's tracks include Clean Tech, Digital Media, Online Communities,
Software, Web Service, Wireless and two new tracks in partnership with the Alliance
of Angels, focusing on early-stage companies. To learn more about this event,
including speakers, presenting companies and registration information – please click more.
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