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All weather signs to the contrary
- Spring has arrived. With warmer weather and longer days comes an itch to
get out of the office. With the wrap up of another successful
Investment
Forum the team around here is ready to raise a glass and celebrate. Join us
tonight at Wilde Rover Irish Pub in Kirkland for our
Spring Networking Event.
Amazed at how popular these networking
events have become, we have decided to take the next step by creating online groups in both
Facebook and
LinkedIn. If you are looking to build your professional and personal
contacts in the industry, or want to stay updated on WTIA events, join the "Washington
Technology Industry Association" group at each of these online communities.
And speaking of community...the size
and buying power of the WTIA community has allowed us to negotiate a whole set of
new discounted services for you. Click below to read more.
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WTIA
Tackles Tough Tax Issues - Digital Goods Under Consideration
Part of the government affairs and advocacy services we offer you here
at the WTIA is monitoring the activities of state agencies. Although we are deeply
involved with the legislature when itis in session in Olympia, the state
agencies are there full time administering and interpreting the laws the
legislature passes. Sometimes, especially with taxes, there are differing views
between taxpayers and the government over the meaning and application of laws.
However, most of the state agencies cooperate with their stakeholders and the
Dept. of Revenue does reach out to business groups, such as WTIA, when big issues
come to the forefront.
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Meet SolutionsIQ
Tell us about your company and specifics
on your product/service.
SolutionsIQ
has been operating for 29 years in this region providing IT services. Hundreds
of our former employees are now part of IT operations in enterprise and government
throughout this region. Our 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Redmond, Washington,
was designed specifically for advanced Agile development processes.
Our services break out into three major categories:
- Talent: Recruiting, placement, and contract
staffing services for technical staff. We also provide an enhanced managed-teams
service, whereby we offer more comprehensive technical and HR oversight. These
teams can reside either at our facility or our customer's.
- Software (delivery):
A variety of outsourced development services. The flagship offering is a fully
provisioned and supported Agile development team. These teams can reside onsite
with our customers or take advantage of our development center.
- Knowledge: Consulting
and training. We provide Agile training and consulting in the form of public training
classes and customized programs for organizations interested in adopting Agile
methods or accelerating efforts already underway.
Click below to read
more about SolutionsIQ.
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Group purchasing cooperativE |
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WTIA Marketplace - Personal Insurance
For more than
85 years, Liberty Mutual has been a leader in the insurance industry precisely
because of programs like Group Savings Plus. Through our partnership with the
Washington Technology Industry Association, you are offered a complete range of
automobile, home, and other personal insurance protection with group discounts and superior coverage.
Liberty Mutual is able to
offer better rates on auto and home insurance to better drivers like you! Click the more button below to learn
how how you can get a free coverage evaluation and no-obligation rate quote.
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new members |
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 Industry
Accelerated Pictures
Emergency Reporting
Hewlett-Packard
Hexagon
Software LLC
Strongeye Solutions, LLC
Sun Microsystems
Three Purple Dots,
Inc. D/b/a SpinSpotter
Yahoo! Human Resources
ZoeCity Software Company
Associate
Atlas Technology
Consulting LLC
Hill & Knowlton
Individual & Student
Richard
Borkowski
Ben Eggertsen
Janet Gardner
Janna Jacobson
Art Mann
Wil
Merritt
Daniel O'Connell
Bart Pestarino
Mark Waldin
Click below for renewing members.
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Upcoming eventS |
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May Technology in Focus Series Dinner Program
Our
feature Technology in Focus Series Dinner Program for May is Web
2.0 and Beyond: Unmasking the Future! This event series is made possible by a
Volunteer Programs Committee who works to create relevant, dynamic
content and showcase it in a meaningful and engaging way. Web 2.0 and Beyond:
Unmasking the Future will give you the opportunity to hear from a diverse expert
panel including, Ben Elowitz, CEO of Wetpaint, Mark Britton, CEO & Founder of
Avvo, and Janis Machala, Owner of Paladin Partners. Lead by emcee James Sun, CEO
& Founder of Zoodango.com, they will discuss the phenomenon that is Web 2.0 as
well as see what's out there and what's coming next!
There will be a Technology
Showcase portion of the event for hands on interaction with cutting edge innovations
from companies such as Memeo, ListBums, and Cozi. Don't miss your chance to be a part of a
unique event where you can learn and have a great time! Click below to read more.
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