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On October 31, 2006, AeA New England held its first webinar, sponsored by ACT Teleconferencing.  The topic, U.S. Export Controls:  Determining Which Regulatory Regime Applies to Your Business, was presented by Kerry Scarlott, Esq., Partner at Posternak Blankstein and & Lund LLP.  The webinar was attended by approximately 40 executives and managers who were either engaged in, or interested in engaging in, international trade.  High tech companies of all sizes and from all over country were represented, as well as one individual joining the webinar from the United Kingdom!   This webinar preceded a live ITAR seminar, U.S Export Controls:  Update on Key Regulatory Compliance and Security Considerations, scheduled for Thursday, December 7 in Chelmsford, MA.  View event summary.


AeA New England hosted yet another successful Technology for Government Conference, What, Why & How the Government is Buying, on Friday, September 15, 2006 at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, MA.  Sponsored by Donoghue, Barrett & Singal, LLP, this year's event featured Mr. Vernon M. Bettencourt, Jr., Deputy CIO of the U.S. Army, who spoke about Technology Trends, Challenges and Priorities within the U.S. Army.  Mr. Bettencourt was joined by Louis Gutierrez, ITD and CIO for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who gave an informative presentation on Massachusetts IT Architecture Standards and their Governance.  The morning portion of the event focused on the federal government marketplace while the afternoon portion focused on state and local. View event summary.

On July 20, 2006, AeA New England held it's fifth annual high-tech update, Practical Insights on China.  The event, hosted by BTU in North Billerica, MA and sponsored by Nair & Co., had approximately 50 people in attendance, who had the opportunity to hear from individuals such as Greg Shea of AeA's Beijing office, speaking about How China is Changing U.S. High-Tech as well as two company CEOs, who shared stories about their experiences Operating and Investing in China.  Yang Guohua of the Chinese Embassy gave an update on IP Protection and China and two individuals from event sponsor, Nair & Co., gave the audience some Practical Guidance and Advice on Entering China.  View event summary. Practical Insights on China 2007 will be held in July 2007 so watch for details.

AeA New England held our annual Tech Fusion Forum and Wine Tasting on June 22, 2006 at AeA Member Microsoft's Technology Center in Waltham, MA.  In addition to sampling some fine wines, attendees heard a presentation on corporate effectiveness and decision making from Luda Kopeikina, author of The Right Decision Every Time: How to Reach Perfect Clarity on Tough Decisions (Prentice Hall), drawing on her breakthrough research at MIT with over 100 CEOs to offer a revolutionary framework for achieving the clarity you need to make outstanding decisions under pressure. Participants also had the opportunity to tour event host Microsoft's state of the art Technology Center during the event. View event summary.

On June 8, 2006, AeA held a seminar on ITAR: What Every Technology Company Needs to Know at AeA Member Agilent Technologies in Andover. Attendees learned that the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply to a wide variety of wholly benign (non-lethal) products and services, and many dual use technology products.  Watch for more information for another seminar on this topic which will be held in coming months.

On March 16, 2006, AeA New England hosted a Sales Seminar addressing Advanced Sales Metrics: Managing for Results at AeA member company Kronos, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA. Pictured left to right: Don Drury, Kronos, Inc.; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA and Mike Miller, The Alexander Group. View event summary.

On March 9, 2006, over 70 high-tech government and environmental affairs specialists attended AeA's seminar on E-waste Update 2006: Complying with EU & China Regulations Seminar hosted by Philips Medical in Andover, MA.    View event summary.

Left to right: Steve Andrews, UK Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom; Frank Donlan, AeA, Tracey Kauffman, Sun Microsystems, Inc.; Felise Cooper, Allen & Overy; Jean-Philippe Brisson,  Allen & Overy; Becky Linder, AeA; Stephen Greene,  Mabbett Group and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA.

In February, AeA held a private dinner for senior executives sponsored by AeA member Company Posternak Blankstein and & Lund LLP.  Guests heard AeA's President and CEO, Bill Archey, speak on what the U.S. must do to remain globally competitive. He also spoke about the current legislative environment and urged members to get involved in grassroots efforts on issues impacting high tech.  View event summary.

On February 2, 2006, AeA held a breakfast roundtable on Avoiding the Bad Hire:  Background Checks that Work at AeA member company Viisage in Billerica, MA.  Left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; George Peterman, American Science & Engineering; Judy Malone and Stephanie Bruce, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge and Kathy Lane, MKS Instruments. View event summary.

On December 7, 2005, AeA presented a session on Driving Employee Performance to Higher Levels at AeA member company SeaChange International in Maynard, MA.  The event was designed to assist managers and HR professionals to apply effective employee performance tools as a road map to proactively drive more employees towards “A” levels of performance. Pictured in front of SeaChange International's two Emmy's, left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Jamie Resker, Employee Performance Solutions; Les Koch, SeaChange International and AeA's Anne Dugan.  View event summary.

On November 3, 2005, AeA presented an HR Breakfast Roundtable on Developments in Federal & State Wage and Hour Laws at AeA member company Stratus Technologies in Maynard, MA.  The session informed high- tech companies how to comply with the new overtime rules and independent contractor law.  Left to right: Chris Buscaglia, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office; Adam P. Forman,  Littler Mendelson; Richard Daley, U.S. Department of Labor and Kathy Betts, Stratus Technologies.. View event summary.

On October 18, 2005, AeA presented an international series on Protecting Your International Intellectual Property at AeA member company Cisco Systems in Lexington, MA. Pictured left to right: Annmarie Levins, Microsoft Corporation; Edna Conway, Cisco Systems, Inc.; Ronald E. Myrick, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP; Patrick J. Coyne, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP and Richard (Dick) Fawcett, Consultant to Finnegan Henderson. View event summary.

On September 27, 2005, AeA held Driving Corporate Valuation with a Dynamic Investor Presentation, was sponsored by Sharon Merrill Associates, Inc. and hosted by AeA member NMS Communications.. The event reviewed how CEOs and CFOs could improve their investor presentations, better define corporate messaging and drive increased investor interest. View event summary.

On September 22, 2005, AeA's State Government Procurement Conference on Selling to Massachusetts and its Municipalities was sponsored by Donoghue, Barrett & Singal, P.C. and Viisage and held at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, MA.  Panelists talked about how best to approach government agencies to gain new sales.  Left to right: Richard Mordaunt, Director of IT and Office Procurement, Massachusetts; John Fuller, Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV); Steven Sebestyen, RMV; Dennis Treece, Massport and David Lewis, Waterville Consulting. View event summary.

On August 30, 2005, AeA presented a  CxO Briefing on SOX 404, SEC Changes and Federal Tax Reform at AeA member Silicon Valley Bank and SVB Alliant in Newton, MA. Special thank you to our speakers (left to right): Christopher Flanagan, Partner, Palmer & Dodge LLP and AeA's Manager and Counsel for Tax Policy, Marie Lee. View event summary.

Back for the fourth consecutive year, AeA presented our annual seminar focused on giving members Practical Insights on Mainland China: Opportunities and Challenges. Sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, it was hosted by AeA member BTU International.  View event summary.

AeA members, business partners and high-tech industry colleagues met on Wednesday night, June 15th for the second annual Tech Fusion Forum and Wine Tasting for some “serious networking for serious people” hosted by Silicon Valley Bank & SVB Alliant in Newton, MA. About 50 registrants enjoyed a wine tasting and good conversation with colleagues.  View event summary.

On May 26, 2005, high-tech industry representatives from various parts of the country attended Partnering for Success in Government Sales, an AeA seminar focused on government sales. The event was held at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, MA. In the foreground is standing Jim Bartha, Chief of Contracting Office, DOT, MARAD. View event summary.

AeA’s full day seminar, E-waste Update: Complying with EU & China Regulations was another sold out affair on May 12, 2005. The event was sponsored by UK Trade & Investment and hosted by Philips Medical Systems in Andover, MA. View event summary.

Keeping up with the fast moving world of international trade was the focus of the 6th Annual AeA Trade Compliance Seminar held on May 5, 2005 at AeA Member Company, Agilent Technologies.  The seminar updated attendees on the ever changing world of export controls and customs regulations. View event summary.

On April 7, 2005, AeA New England held  a breakfast workshop on Selecting the Right People: For Teams, Projects and Management at AeA member company Viisage. Left to right: Mary Jo Porcello, Viisage; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA and Lori Dernavich, Step Ahead Consulting.  View event summary.

On March 16, 2005, AeA hosted a Sales Seminar addressing Sales Effectiveness and Incentive Compensation For High-Tech Sellers at member company Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA. Left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Michael Miller, The Alexander Group; Al Simensen, Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. and Anne Dugan, AeA. View event summary.

On December 8, 2004, AeA New England hosted an HR Breakfast Roundtable addressing Employee Communications That Connect at Brooks Automation.  Left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Richard Byrd, Nortel Networks; Nancy J. Sterling, ML Strategies, LLC and Tom Kristoph, Brooks Automation. View event summary.

AeA New England's Mining for Technology Gems at the Boston Harbor Hotel was attended by area high-tech executives and institutional investors and sponsored by AeA Associate member Knight Equity Markets, L.P.  Shown left to right: Frank Donlan, AeA; Suzanne MacCormack, Moldflow Corporation; Marla Serwin, Knight Equity Markets, Bill Archey, AeA; Christina Ferri, Knight Equity Markets; Stephen J. Lifshatz, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.; Sara Buda, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA.  View event summary.

On October 13, 2004, AeA New England hosted an CxO Solutions Roundtable discussing Protecting Senior Executives in a Change of Control at AeA member company SeaChange International, Inc.  Pictured in front of the company's Emmy Award are: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Leslie Koch, SeaChange and Arthur S. Meyers, Palmer & Dodge. View event summary.

On September 29, 2004, AeA hosted ITAR: What Every Technology Company Needs to Know Seminar, sponsored by AeA Associate member Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green in Lexington, MA. Pictured left to right: Anne Dugan, AeA; Cindy Hollohan, Export Compliance and Licensing Consultant; Frank Donlan, AeA and Kerry Scarlott, Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green. View event summary.

Back for the third consecutive year, AeA presented the Practical Insights on Doing Business in China Seminar. The event was sponsored by AeA member MEI Search Consultants and was hosted by AeA member BTU International, Inc. in North Billerica, MA. Speakers included (shown left to right):  Rory Cowan, CEO, Lionbridge Technologies; Anne Stevenson-Yang, AeA China; Mark Rosenzweig, CEO, BTU International and Robert Meissner, President and Senior Consultant, MEI Search Consultants. View event summary.

On July 15, 2004, AeA New England hosted an HR Breakfast Roundtable featuring an Employment Law Update on the Impact of SJC Rulings at AeA member company MKS Instruments, Inc. in Wilmington, MA. Pictured left to right: Frank Donlan, AeA; Sean Becker, Palmer & Dodge, LLP; Judy Malone, Palmer & Dodge, LLP; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA and George Manning, MKS Instruments, Inc. View event summary.

AeA’s full day program on High-Tech & E-waste: Complying with European Substance Bans and Recycling Mandates was a sold out affair on June 17, 2004. Sponsored by ACT Teleconferencing, an AeA member and business partner, it was hosted by Philips Medical Systems. Left to right: Ken Rivlin, Allen & Overy; Becky Linder, AeA; Renee Olson, Agilent Technologies; Frank Donlan, AeA; John Burkitt, Hewlett-Packard; Mark Sinclair, British General Consulate and JP Brisson, Allen & Overy.  View event summary.

AeA members, business partners and high-tech industry colleagues met on Wednesday night, June 9, 2004 at Progress Software in Bedford, MA for the first ever Tech Fusion Forum for some “serious networking for serious people”.   Attendees plugged into New England's largest high-tech network while sampling wine. View event summary.

On May 13, 2004, AeA New England hosted an HR Breakfast Roundtable on Mitigating Insurance & Benefit Cost Increases: Strategies for Today’s Market, sponsored by Marsh, an AeA member and business partner. Thank you to our sponsor and speakers, left to right: Chris Pyne, Unum Provident; Deborah A. Wozniak, Marsh USA and Thomas M. Quigley, Marsh USA. View event summary.

Back for the fifth consecutive year, AeA hosted Keeping Your Company Trade Compliant on May 6, 2004 at AeA Member Company, Agilent Technologies. The program provided an update on export controls and customs regulations. Left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Steve Handy, Agilent Technologies; Jim Paul, U.S. Department of Commerce; Ed Szymczak, U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Peter McDermott, Agilent Technologies; Paula Murphy, Massachusetts Export Center and Kerry Scarlott, Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, PA.  View event summary.

High-tech industry representatives from various parts of the country attended a seminar with Babs Fallat from the Office of DOT Senior Procurement to learn more about what types of goods and services the Federal Government and DOT intend to purchase, and how high-tech companies might help service those needs at the Volpe Center on April 30, 2004.  Left to right: Jim Meister, SGI; Terry O'Neill, CMS Products; Rhonda Starr, AeA; Babs Fallat, DOT and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA. View event  summary.

On April 15, 2004, AeA hosted a solutions breakfast on Marketing Technology in a Difficult Economy: What's Most Effective.   Attendees learned how high-tech companies are facing today’s tough marketing challenges, and what marketing efforts are most effective during a difficult economy. Left to right: Gottfried Sehringer, Softrax Corporation; Carol Monaco, MarketWise Innovations; Paula Levis Suita, Smith & Suita, Inc.; Jeanne Friedman, Network Engines, Inc.; Ben Sargent, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA.  View event summary.

On April 1, 2004, AeA hosted a seminar on Driving Increased Revenues With an Effective Sales Compensation Plan at AeA member company, Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. in Chelmsford.  Michael Miller, Northeast Region Manager with The Alexander Group, shared compensation plan trends and best practices with attendees. View event summary.

On March 19, 2004, as part of its International Series, AeA New England hosted Ireland: A Stepping Stone to Europe, sponsored by AeA Associate Member, IDA Ireland. Following a traditional Irish breakfast, attendees heard about trends in Ireland's economy and how other tech companies are having success in investing or establishing operations there. Left to right: Edel O'Reilly, IDA Ireland; Stephen Kiley, Stratus Technologies; Eamonn Ryan, IDA Ireland; Patricia Flynn, Bentley College; Feargal O'Rourke, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ireland; David Donatelli, EMC and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA.  View event summary.

On March 16, 2004, AeA New England hosted an AeA Issues Briefing on: Stock Options and ESPPs: The Battle to Save Stock Options is Not Over sponsored by AeA Associate Member, Silicon Valley Bank.  This briefing addressed AeA's current efforts to stop the proposed expensing of options and reviewed ways that local companies can help the industry win this important legislative battle. Pictured left to right: John Palafoutas, AeA; Robert O'Connor, Softrax; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Arthur S. Meyers, Palmer & Dodge and Jonathan Gray, Silicon Valley Bank.  View event summary.

February 26, 2004, AeA hosted an HR Breakfast workshop on Firing Up and Retaining Your People Now: Being in Front of the Market Change at AeA Member Company SeaChange International, Inc., in Maynard, MA. Pictured left to right: Member of the AeA HR Committee, Kara McLaughlin, The Survey Group; speaker, Carol Salloway, The HR Consulting Group; host, Les Koch, SeaChange International, Inc. and Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA New England. View event summary.

On December 4, 2003, AeA hosted an HR Breakfast roundtable on Total Compensation: Trends and Practices that Make a Difference at AeA Member Company, LTX Corporation in Westwood, MA. Pictured left to right: Tom Wilson, Wilson Group; Kara McLaughlin, The Survey Group; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA New England; Linda Francescon, LTX Corporation and Rick Bove, LTX Corporation.  View event summary.

AeA New England held for the second time the program on Dangerous Documents: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You on November 18. This session was hosted by Bottomline Technologies in Portsmouth, NH. Pictured left to right: Tom Galligan, President and Founder, Electronic Recovery, Inc.; Adam Forman, Partner, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP and Joe Mullen, CEO, Bottomline Technologies, Inc.. View event summary.

On November 13, 2003, AeA New England hosted the HR Roundtable, entitled: HR Legal Smorgasbord with updates on legal and immigration trends. Brooks Automation in Chelmsford hosted this program. Pictured left to right: Mike Rosen, Foley Hoag LLP; Tom Kristoph, Brooks Automation; Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA New England; Kristina Rost, Maged and Rost; Frank Donlan, AeA New England and Linda Artz, Brooks Automation. View event summary.

On October 24, 2003, AeA held E-Waste: Coming Back to Haunt You, a seminar designed to educate attendees about new European e-waste laws that will impact high tech companies. The program was hosted by Agilent Technologies.  Pictured left to right: Anne Doherty Johnson, AeA; Peter McDermott, Agilent Technologies; Renee Olson, Agilent Technologies; Kenneth Rivlin, Allen & Overy and Jennifer Guhl, AeA. View event summary.

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