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Contact: Taryn Lynds at 1.202.682.9110, taryn_lynds@aeanet.org or Georgia Ranks First in Technology Employment Growth in 2001 State Technology Exports Increase by 10% in 2001 Alpharetta, GA, June 26, 2002 —Georgia’s high-technology industry added 3,500 jobs in 2001, with tech employment reaching 174,200 according to Cyberstates 2002: A State-by-State Overview of the High-Technology Industry, a new analytical report released today by AeA.Georgia was one of the few states to experience an increase in electronics exports in 2001, jumping 10 percent from $2.3 billion in 2000 to $2.5 billion in 2001. Georgia’s high-tech industry exports represented 17 percent of total exports from the state in 2001. "Georgia ranked first in technology growth in 2001, when compared with other large Cyberstates with 100,000 tech jobs or more," said Dick Cook, President and CEO of MAPICS, Inc. a provider of collaborative, extended enterprise applications headquartered in Alpharetta, past Chair of the AeA’s Southeast Council, and Vice Chair of AeA’s National Board of Directors. "Georgia is weathering this economic slowdown better than most other states. Despite a rough year, we had a net increase in both high-tech employment and exports." Nationally, Cyberstates 2002 shows that high-tech industry employment grew slightly in 2001, reaching 5.6 million, compared to 5.5 million in 2000. This one percent increase illustrates the effect of the technology slowdown in 2001, compared to nine percent growth in 2000. Cyberstates 2002 is the sixth edition of AeA’s Cyberstates reports. The study includes nine chapters detailing national and state trends in employment, wages, and exports. Venture capital investments, research and development (R&D) expenditures, and computer and Internet home use are also examined. The report includes state rankings for each indicator. Cyberstates 2002 is based on the most current U.S. government data available. AeA members can purchase the Cyberstates 2002 report for $95; non-members for $190. Call AeA at 800.284.4232 or 408.987.4200. Cyberstates 2002 is part of AeA’s cyber report series, which includes Cybernation 2.0, CyberEducation 2002, and Cybercities. What Does High Tech Mean for Georgia?
Georgia’s National Industry Segment Rankings:
Source: Cyberstates 2002 Published by the AeA, Advancing the Business of Technology (www.AeAnet.org) # # # Advancing the business of technology, AeA is the nation's largest high-tech trade association. AeA has more than 3,500 member companies that span the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. With 18 regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots capability and a wide portfolio of valuable business services and products for the high-tech industry. AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology community since 1943. This page was last updated on 06/24/02. |
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