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April 29, 2008: AeA's 15th
Annual High-Tech Awards Dinner & Technology Showcase
Irvine, CA
AeA, the nation's largest technology association, recognized top
Southern California innovators in Orange County & Inland Empire at the
Hyatt Regency Irvine...read
more.
April 2, 2008: AeA Report Shows that California Tech
Industry Adds 21,400 Jobs
Nationally, Cyberstates 2008 shows that the high-tech industry
added jobs for the third consecutive year. Tech industry employment
totaled 5.9 million, after adding 91,400 jobs in 2007. This is on top of
job gains of 139,000 in 2006 and 87,400 in 2005...read
more.
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Cyberstates 2008 provides 2007 national tech
trends on employment and venture capital investments as well as the
latest data on state employment, wages, establishments, payroll, and
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Learn more about high-tech employment in
California.
(L-R) Cara Good (WumderMarxPR Founder), Vinh Ha (bigdevelopment.com
Founder, and
Don Hicks (OC AeA Executive Director)
January 23, 2008, AeA
Social Networking Mixer
Costa Mesa, CA
It was a cold, rainy evening Wed., Jan. 23, 2008, but that did not
stop AeA members and colleagues from filling the Karl Strauss Brewery
Company's banquet facility to capacity during AeA OC Council Sales &
Marketing Committee's Social Networking Mixer. After a
half-hour of networking, drinks, and hor'dourves, speaker Vinh Ha
(Founder,
bigdevelopment.com), unleashed the secrets to companies refreshing
their marketing mix by connecting with their customers on a more intimate,
personal and emotional level by leveraging web 2.0 technologies including
MySpace.com, Facebook.com, and YouTube.com. The evening, moderated
by Cara Good, WunderMarxPR
Founder, resulted in a dynamic discussion with attendees sticking around
to network and exchange ideas long after the event was over!
January 19,
2008: AeA Orange County Education Summit, CA
AeA Orange County Council hosted an
education summit with Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) in Santa Ana. Kevin
McDonald, Chairman of the OC Council Government Affairs Committee and Vice
President of Alvaka Networks, organized the event and Julie Evans, CEO of
Project Tomorrow, was the moderator.
October
15-16,
2007: AeA Technology Capital Conference held in Newport Beach, CA
The
AeA
Technology Capital Conference
offered an efficient one day
forum for company executives and investors
to identify business opportunities. The
conference showcased a select group of
privately held technology companies with
$5M - $75M in revenues who were looking for
funding, opportunities for a merger,
acquisition or strategic partnerships.
Robert Grady,
Managing Director, The Carlyle Group,
delivers the morning keynote at the conference
July 17,
2007: California’s Tech Exports Total $52 Billion in 2006, Says AeA
Report
Nationally, Trade in the Cyberstates 2007 shows that international
trade of high-tech goods continues to rise. High-tech goods exports grew
by 10 percent for a total of $220 billion in 2006, representing 21 percent
of all U.S. exports to the world...read
more.
Learn more about high-tech trade in
Orange County.
July 13,
2007: AeA
Orange County Appoints Interim Executive Director, Don Hicks
AeA
today announced the appointment of Don Hicks as interim executive director
of the Orange County Council. AeA has formed a search
committee and hopes to name a permanent replacement soon. Hicks joins the
council as Tim Jemal departs to become the senior vice president of
government relations for a Washington, D.C.-based technology trade
association...read
more.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all
breakfast programs. Please contact
Alan Wald at
949.450.1500 x104 for
schedule and details.
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5/20/2008: OC Meet The Media (Irvine, CA) AeA OC Meet The Media Mixer is a valuable event for marketing and public relations professionals or tech executives who do not have PR resources. There will be a panel of three distinguished Orange County media professionals discussing how to get your news published and/or broadcasted. Topics to be ...More
6/12/2008: AeA Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)
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AeA's Salary Survey o...More
7/10/2008: OC AeA Art-A-Fair (Laguna Beach, CA) AeA cordially invites you to join us for a private event at Art-A-Fair. Enjoy an unforgettable evening, starting with a walk through a magnificent Venetian entrance, cocktails and strolling grand Hors D’Oeuvres at Tivoli Too Restaurant, live classical guitarist Peter Fisk, docent art tours, and o...More
9/11/2008: AeA Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)
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AeA's Salary Survey o...More
12/11/2008: AeA Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)
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AeA's Salary Survey o...More
CA State Public Affairs Events
5/21/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
6/18/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7/16/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8/20/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
9/17/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10/15/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
12/17/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Additional AeA National Events
5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008: CIRCA 08 Conference (Saratoga, NY) Join global nanoelectronics and technology industry leaders by attending or sponsoring CIRCA 08, the second annual industry-leading conference on the convergence of international research and commercialization. The conference will be held May 19-21, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel and Resort in Saratoga...More
5/21/2008: Go Green! AeA Midwest Council Green Technologies Program (Chicago, IL) AeA’s Midwest Council Green Technologies: GO GREEN! is a comprehensive program to help you learn best practices, laws & regulations that may affect your company, implement cost savings while greening your company, and how you can make a difference by positively affecting the environment. Please...More
5/27/2008 - 5/30/2008: 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference in Florida (Orlando, FL) In partnership with NASA the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida Small Business Development Foundation Inc. will co-host the 2008 SBIR/STTR National Spring Conference to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the SBIR Program and 50 Years of NASA Space Exploration. AeA members will receive a discounte...More
6/1/2008 - 6/5/2008: CTSI Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Conference (Boston, MA) AeA is pleased to be a supporting organization for Clean Technology 2008, a multi-sector conference on global sustainability addressing advancements in traditional technologies, emerging technologies and clean business practices. The event's mission is to bring together the entire Clean Technology e...More
6/3/2008 - 6/5/2008: AeA Board of Directors Spring Meeting (Washington, DC) June Board of Directors Meeting. Location at JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC. Reserve your room by May 12, 2008 to receive discounted rate.
CA State Public Affairs Events
5/21/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
6/18/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7/16/2008: CA State Government Affairs Committee Meeting (Sacramento, CA)
Monthly meeting of government affairs representatives to discuss priority
public policy issues and develop related action plans.
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft, to Keynote AeA's Annual Technology for Government Dinner
 Sponsor or attend the premier Washington, DC, technology networking event -- to be held on June 3 -- honoring Federal CIOs, Congressional high-tech leaders, and all government technology professionals...read more. AeA Applauds New York Governor Paterson for Signing Groundbreaking Child Online Safety Legislation
 On May 14, Governor Paterson signed the AeA sponsored Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators (e-STOP) act into law, thus requiring convicted sex offenders to register their e-mail addresses and any names they use to identify themselves on social networking sites with the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services...read more. 
Governor Paterson signs the e-Stop bill into law with Justin Wright, AeA's Northeast Regional Policy Director; Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver; and bill sponsors Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol, Senator Dean Skelos in attendance
To Coincide with Earth Day, AeA Releases a Report Strongly Endorsing Telework Initiatives
 Telework is the practice of allowing employees to leverage information technologies to work remotely. The report, entitled Telework in the Information Age, is the 21st installment of AeA’s ongoing Competitiveness Series...read more. Speaker Pelosi Celebrates AeA Leadership at April 9th DC Reception
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, joined AeA at an informal dinner reception for retired-AeA President & CEO, William T. Archey. Hosted by AeA’s new chief executive, Chris Hansen, the event was attended by high-tech executives, association heads, and government and congressional leaders...read more.
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Don Hicks,
Executive Director, x102
Alan Wald, Director, Membership
Development, x104
Yalanda Oglesby, Program
Marketing Manager, x101
6 Jenner Street, Suite 110
Irvine,
CA 92618
P: 949.450.1500
F: 949.450.1599
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