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“A Message From Justin Wright, Executive Director, AeA New York”

Dear AeA New York Council Member,

I wanted to make sure you are aware of the exciting developments the AeA NY Council is pursuing on behalf of our member companies.  AeA New York has entered into a strategic partnership with Albany Nanotech that includes relocation of the New York office to the Albany Nanotechnology Complex.

With our members and through our strategic alliance with Albany Nanotech we will work to identify new market opportunities and leverage the investments and broad capabilities that exist in New York’s “Center’s of Excellence” program.  In conjunction with our many partners we will advocate on behalf of new research consortiums targeting these new markets and work with policy makers at all levels of government to see them implemented.

To insure that the innovation infrastructure (high quality education, research & development and a technology friendly business environment) remains strong in New York we have initiated a relationship with contract lobbying firm Brown, McMahon & Weinraub.

BMW will assist AeA in becoming the “Voice of Technology in New York State” by working to build relationships at all levels of government including but not limited to New York State & New York City.  AeA is seeking to provide high quality information to elected officials and public policy makers to assist them in implementing policy that is representative of the needs of the high-tech industry in New York and across the nation.  Please feel free to contact me to participate on the NY “State Government Affairs Committee”.

In addition, AeA has launched a new Technology for Government (T4G) Task Force.   The T4G Task Force offers efficient and productive strategies for working with government, and assists companies in obtaining federal and state contracts. The committee aids in steering the national programs and events within AeA, and helps manage the national and state relationships maintained with government agencies and contracting partners. In addition, the committee is frequently involved in preparing detailed comments for U.S. and foreign government officials and congressional committees.

T4G members currently include: AAJ Technologies, American Science and Engineering, Apple Computer, Cienna, Citrix, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Infovista, Intel, Manugistics, Oberthur, Palm, Secure Computing, Symantec, Symbol Technologies and Sun Microsystems among many others.  The T4G group acts as a steering committee to help guide AeA’s procurement resources. AeA’s T4G events and meetings provide access to key government partners.

I encourage all AeA New York members to take advantage of the AeA “Technology for Government Dinner” to be held June 7, 2006 in Washington, DC.  For a $1,500 table sponsorship gain visibility and access to hundreds of industry, congressional, and government leaders together at one venue.  Last year more than 500 people attended the dinner including Members of Congress, 30 Chief Information Officers, procurement officials from over 20 different Federal agencies, officials from the Bush Administration, and dozens of CEO’s representing high-tech companies.

Previous years' attendees included General Steven Boutelle, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Dept. of the Army; Scott Charbo, Chief Information Officer, Dept. of Homeland Security; Scott Hasting, Chief Information Officer, Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Visit; and Bruce James, The Public Printer, U.S. Government Printing Office; Dee Lee, Director of Procurement Policy for the Department of Defense; Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD); Rep. Cal Dooley (D-CA); and Phil Bond, Undersecretary of Commerce for Technology.

AeA New York is proud of the diverse mix of high tech companies we serve.  We are working hard to identify new and innovative ways to deliver value to our members top and bottom line.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about these exciting developments.

Sincerely,

Justin M. Wright
Executive Director
AeA New York Council

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