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AeA is the nation's largest high-tech trade association. Founded in 1943, AeA serves our members through advocacy, training, research and business services. Welcome to your local AeA connection.

Council News

March 31, 2009: TechAmerica Report Shows that Tech Industry Remains Bright Spot in Georgia Economy
The Cyberstates 2009 report - which details national and state trends in high-tech employment, wages, and other key economic factors for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico - shows that Georgia's high-tech industry added 13,000 net jobs to its economy, totaling 177,500 in 2007, the most current year for which state data is available. This is the second net job gain since the bursting of the tech bubble in 2001. The average Georgia tech worker earned $79,700 in 2007, or 87 percent more than the state�s average private sector wage of $42,700....read more.

Cyberstates 2009 provides 2008 national tech trends on employment and venture capital investments as well as the latest data on state employment, wages, establishments, payroll, and research and development.

Learn more about high-tech employment in Georgia and North Carolina.

September 23, 2008: Georgia Ranks in Top Ten in Four of Eight Tech Export Sectors in 2007

New! Trade in the Cyberstates 2008 examines high-tech trade flows at the national level and tech goods exports for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The report shows that nationally, high-tech is the largest merchandise export sector in the United States, with $214 billion in 2007.

Learn more about high-tech trade in Georgia and North Carolina.

Congratulations to the 2008 Spirit of Endeavor Awards Recipients!

Emerging Business - Nivis
Technology Entrepreneur - Tripp Rackley, Firethorn
Technology Innovation - Van Nguyen, Agentek
Outstanding Leadership - Jeff Katz, Definition 6
Leadership in Technology Education - The Quality Group

Use this link for a complete list of Finalists and Winners and for more information on this annual event. Use this link to read the 2008 Spirit of Endeavor Awards Press Release!

June 24, 2008: Atlanta Ranks 10th Nationwide by High-Tech Employment, with 126,700 Jobs, Reports AeA

Cybercities 2008 examines the high-tech industry in the nation�s 60 largest metro areas focusing on tech employment, wages, establishments, payroll, employment concentration, and wage differential. The report compares different U.S. regions and delves into the 16 sectors that comprise the high-tech industry for these 60 cities.

Learn more about high-tech employment in Atlanta, Nashville, Huntsville, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham.

February 11, 2009: AeA High Tech Day at the Capital
Norcross High School (Gwinnett County Public Schools) students of the FIRST Robotics team "Gear Devils," made up of 30 students from grades 9-12 present their robots to Georgia state legislators at the 2008 AeA High Tech Day at the Capital Reception in Atlanta.

Approximately 75% of team alumni are pursuing or have earned a degree in engineering or a related technology field.

AeA Southeast Council 2008-2009 Sponsorship Opportunities
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Technology Leadership Coalition Announces High Tech Day at the Georgia Capital, February 11, 2009
Use this link for more information on High Tech Day at the Capital and for Sponsorship Documents. .More on the Coalition and the Georgia General Assembly.

AeA Complimentary Conference & Office Space: Your AeA membership gives your company exclusive access to complimentary office and conference space in some of the top technology markets across the country and around the world!

Government Business Opportunities
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Attendees of the AeA Executive Caucus discuss critical issues affecting technology companies and the industry. The Executive Caucus is open to AeA member executives. Click here for more information.

Make a difference in improving education in Georgia High Schools... Are you looking for a way to actually influence high school students interest in Science and Math and exciting them about jobs in the Technology Industry? If so, check out FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology... "To create a world where science and technology are celebrated... where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes...

Events

Maximize TechAmerica's Value Proposition and Your Exposure at our regular monthly meetings:
The AeA Southeast Council hosts monthly meetings where you can network, discuss best practices and knowledge share: Monthly Luncheon, Sales & Marketing Roundtable, HR Roundtable, Executive Committee, Membership & Programs Committee

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Updated 04/6/09!
(link is printable pdf document)

9/10/2009: TechAmerica Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)

TechAmerica's Salary Survey offers online, subscription-based access allowing you to receive fresh data, day or night and anytime of the year. TechAmerica Member companies - Participate in the Survey and receive your annual...More

9/17/2009: 2009 Spirit of Endeavor Awards Banquet (Atlanta, GA) Honoring individuals and companies in the Southeast technology community. Online nominations open June 1 - July 31, 2009. Sponsorship opportunities available!

12/10/2009: TechAmerica Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)

Additional AeA National Events

7/23/2009: NCSL Dinner - Summer 2009 (Philadelphia, PA) TechAmerica will be hosting its second annual dinner at the NCSL meeting in Philadelphia, PA on July 23rd. This will be an exciting opportunity for members to meet with legislators and discuss important technology issues.

10/21/2009 - 10/22/2009: 2009 Vision Conference (Springfield, VA) The Vision Conference delivers a rich, comprehensive and widely referenced analysis of federal spending and business opportunities for the future. Conference highlights include: Long-term forecast of the federal IT (5-year) and U.S. Defense (10-year) markets; Qualitative and quantitative analysis fr...More

11/1/2009 - 11/4/2009: 2009 AeA Classic Financial Conference (San Diego, CA) The TechAmerica "AeA Classic" is the premier financial conference for public technology companies. This conference has driven investment in the High-Tech Industry for almost 40 years. The Classic conference brings companies and potential investors and analysts into an unbiased forum. This two day ...More

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National News

AeA, ITAA, GEIA, and CSIA Merge to Form TechAmerica
Together, we are the industry's leading trade association, offering companies a broader array of programs and services. On February 10, the association hosted a reception in DC, which was hosted by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and included remarks by Paul Otellini, President & CEO, Intel...read more.

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TechAmerica President Testifies to U.S. Senate
Phil Bond testified to the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security...read more.

Phil Bond, President, TechAmerica, testifies before the U.S. Congress

Cyberstates 2009 Report Released
The U.S. high-tech industry added jobs for fourth straight year acording to TechAmerica's 12th annual Cyberstates report, which was released on March 31...read more.