There are many reasons your company should belong to AeA, formerly the American Electronics Association, the nation’s leading technology trade association. Among them:

• Advocacy – Since 1943 AeA has been the voice of the technology industry on Capitol Hill and in state capitols, including Florida’s, across the country. By representing the interests of the industry to government at the local, state, federal and international levels for over 60 years, AeA has helped foster and fuel the growth of the industry.
• Access to Capital – AeA members have access to the financial community through The AeA Classic and the AeA MicroCap, both of which are recognized as the premier financial conferences for technology companies.
• International Market Intelligence – Through our offices in Beijing and Brussels, AeA members gain insight, intelligence and entry to foreign markets.
• Education – AeA’s partnerships with Stanford University, Thunderbird and Santa Clara University produce best in class educational opportunities for AeA members on topics ranging from HR Management to International Marketing and much more.
• Business Services – Using the buying power of our membership, AeA has the ability to negotiate discounts on products and services that are vital to the technology industry. By taking advantage of these services member companies can reduce their costs.
• Connections - AeA provides members with connections to government officials, potential partners and prospects through a nationwide network of Councils. With 17 regional offices in high tech centers across the country, AeA members have the inside, on the ground support needed to make the right connections.

Perhaps though the best reason to join AeA now is that your competitors have. Why?

AeA's directory is listed under Market Research.   AeA offers complimentary access to procurement officials.

If you are not an AeA member, you are not in the directory, the directory that is being used by government procurement officials and is being touted by many as the go-to source for market research. Chances are, however, that your competitors are. And if they are not, would not it be nice to ‘own’ your category?