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AeA connects you to key government officials, enabling you to
have first-hand impact on the outcome of critical policy and
legislative actions. We do this in partnership with our small,
medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the
state, federal, and international levels; providing access to
capital and business opportunities; and offering select business
services and networking programs.
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Providing lobbyists and government
policy analysts in 12 state capitals, Washington, DC, Beijing, and
Brussels, AeA is successful at influencing issues affecting the
bottom lines of our members by leveraging the strength, input, and
diversity of small, medium, and large company membership on
legislative and regulatory issues directly involving high-tech.
AeA
Federal Policy Committees play a critical role in influencing
the high tech policy agenda. AeA:
- Works to educate legislators, regulators, and high-tech
executives on the implications of government action on high-tech
competitiveness.
- Connects high-tech company executives and rank
and file employees with key government executives enabling our
members to have a first-hand impact on the outcome of key policy,
regulatory, or legislative actions.
- Publishes the most definitive annual study of high-tech
employment and other trends on a state-by-state basis (Cyberstates)
- Establishes and leads coalitions when
needed to help achieve high-tech industry legislative and
regulatory objectives.
- Provides use of
AeA’s Conference
Center, located
on Pennsylvania Avenue near Capitol Hill, to host company seminars
or training sessions, product demonstrations or launches, or meets
with representatives of federal agencies.
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State Government |
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AeA member companies are faced with a
patchwork of conflicting legislation proliferating at the state
level on critical issues. AeA realizes that the ability to
project force and influence policy at the state legislative and
regulatory level is more important than ever to the high-tech
industry if it is to thrive and survive. AeA is the only high-tech
trade association with the ability to protect your interests
comprehensively at the state level.
AeA's State
Government Affairs Programs is
member-driven; our
policy committees actively monitor and impact legislation in a
number of critical issue areas important to the IT community. AeA's
- Help member companies
monitor what is happening in the states across the country by offering a state
legislative monitoring service; regular policy updates and
legislative alerts; lobbying staff in key states, and coordination
with AeA’s federal lobbying activities.
- Provide high-tech companies
with the best positioning to tackle state legislation that impacts
our industry and our bottom line through a national network of AeA
member company events, AeA
State Policy Action Network (AeA/SPAN)
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AeA’s international offices provide up-to-date information and insights into regulatory, legislative, policy and industry development in their respective markets, which are then integrated into the policy work conducted by the International Division in Washington, D.C.
AeA's International Policy Committees
work on critical issues that have a profound effect on member
companies ability to do business. These committees:
- Monitor export control
regulations, customs classification, valuation and foreign customs
practices;
- Influence negotiation of
international trade agreements and regulatory developments in
China and the EU by meeting with appropriate officials and sharing
our member companies position; and
- Advise foreign officials
about high-tech industry considerations regarding international
environmental regulations.
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The goal of the Government & Commercial Marketing
Group (GCMG) is to become the principal liaison between government
and the IT industry in technology acquisition, trends, policies and
best practices. AeA's team of
professionals work closely with Federal agencies, key Administration
officials, Congressional leaders, state CIOs, and industry leaders
to connect member company executives to government and commercial
organizations purchasing technology. AeA offers:
Local,
state, and Federal governments are anticipated to spend over $150
billion dollars in FY 2006 on technology products and services.
AeA helps member companies compete in this government market.
Federal, State & Local Government Procurement Events
Meet with
decision makers on topics of high priority to Program Managers and
CIO's- Get the inside edge.
Government Business Intelligence
Access the critical information needed to grow your business. Track
over 55,000 Federal, State and Local agency bid activities and get
a heads up on upcoming bid opportunities.
Technology for Government Task Force
The T4G Task Force
offers efficient and productive strategies for working with government, and assists companies in obtaining federal and state
contracts.
Member Directory: A Market Research Tool
Offered as a free resource for government agencies and members,
the
Directory promotes members and is listed on Acqnet, the federal government employee source for acquisition
information & research.
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Gain the knowledge you need to stay informed of all the latest
high-tech issues so you can make decisions that keep you, and your
company, at the top of your game.
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AeA continuously and aggressively develops resources for CEOs, CFOs, Human Resource, Business Development, Government Affairs professionals, and employee savings. We also have a full line of benefits & services that your entire company can benefit from.
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