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AeA, founded in
1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of
the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our 2500
members' top line and bottom line.
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September 23, 2008: Washington's High-Tech
Exports Up $43 Million in 2007
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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.
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Learn more about high-tech trade in
Washington.
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July 28, 2008:
TechLine
Magazine - Summer
Check out the newly expanded TechLine
Magazine. Now covering the thirteen western states, TechLine is your
connection to Westcoast Technology Today.
June 24, 2008: Seattle Sees Nation’s
Largest High-Tech Employment Growth, Adding 7,800 Jobs, Says AeA |
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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. |
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Learn more about high-tech employment in
Seattle
and Boise.
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May
20th, 2008:
Spring Fling 2008
Nearly 75 technology leaders joined the Washington Council for our annual
Spring Networking Event...
click here for event photos.
April 28th, 2008:
Washington State Senate Bill 6377
AeA Washington Council Executive Committee Member and Education Committee
Chair, Rick Meeder (Intel), joins members of the Washington
State Senate as Governor Gregoire signs Senate Bill 6377. SB 6377 is a
comprehensive career and technical education bill. For additional
information on SB 6377
click here.
March 26th, 2008: Smart Energy Opportunities:
Think Globally, Profit Locally
Over 100 Washington Council members and guests attended our first Smart
Energy Opportunities Event...learn
more.
Project Lead the Way and AeA
Learn about the Washington Council's efforts in supporting STEM Education
April 2, 2008: AeA Report Shows that Washington’s
Tech Industry Adds 6,300 Jobs
Nationally, Cyberstates 2008 shows that the high-tech industry
added jobs for the third consecutive year. Tech industry employment
totaled 5.9 million, after adding 91,400 jobs in 2007. This is on top of
job gains of 139,000 in 2006 and 87,400 in 2005...read
more.
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Cyberstates 2008 provides 2007 national tech
trends on employment and venture capital investments as well as the
latest data on state employment, wages, establishments, payroll, and
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Learn more about high-tech employment in
Washington and
Idaho. July 17,
2007:
Washington
Exports $3.0 Billion in Tech Goods
and
70 Percent of Exports from Idaho Are Tech,
Says AeA Report
Nationally, Trade in the Cyberstates 2007 shows that international
trade of high-tech goods continues to rise. High-tech goods exports grew
by 10 percent for a total of $220 billion in 2006, representing 21 percent
of all U.S. exports to the world...read
more.
Learn more about high-tech trade in
Washington and
Idaho.
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| National News |
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AeA and ITAA Announce Merger Discussions
The Boards of Directors of AeA and the Information Technology Association of
America (ITAA) have announced that they are in discussions to merge the trade associations’ memberships and programs. The merger would bring together the technology industry's leading trade associations...read more.
AeA, Illinois High-Tech Leaders, and Lt. Governor Opens NASDAQ on October 13
 In continuation with ongoing efforts to raise visibility for the high-tech industry in Illinois, AeA, along with Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, and several high-tech executives, convened in New York City to open the NASDAQ Stock Market...read more. 
AeA executives from Illinois open NASDAQ on Oct. 13
U.S. Technology Industry Adds 78,300 Jobs from January to July 2008
AeA's 27th edition of the Competitiveness Series shows that the tech industry is adding jobs, but the pace is slowing amidst economic downturn...read more. |
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Events
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10/16/2008: Sales Compensation (Bellevue, WA) Professional Development Series
Online Registration is now closed. Please contact Davia Zauhar at 425-775-6168.
10/21/2008: Sales Leadership Roundtable (Seattle, WA)
10/24/2008: Executive Committee Meeting (Redmond, WA) AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Approval of New Member Applications
Discussion of Smart Energy Initiative & Future Activities
Committee Reports
10/28/2008: Work Talk: Techniques for Communicating (Bellevue, WA) Professional Development Series
This event has been postponed to Spring 2009. Check back for additional information.
10/30/2008: Right To Work (Bellevue, WA) HR Forum
11/5/2008: Mastering Management Skills (Redmond, WA) Professional Development Series
11/7/2008: Education Committee (Lynnwood, WA) Time: 8:00 - 9:30 AM
Additional AeA National Events
10/14/2008 - 10/16/2008: AeA Board of Directors Fall Meeting (San Jose, CA) Board of Directors October meeting. Location at The Fairmont San Jose, CA. Reserve your room by September 18, 2008 to receive discounted rate.
10/22/2008: Environmental Compliance Webinar (Via Online & Telephone Conference, NJ) Get the latest information on environmental rules and regulations in the states and internationally from the experts and from a company that lives it. This program is designed for managers compliance executives legal departments and environmental and facilities professionals to better under...More
11/2/2008 - 11/5/2008: 2008 AeA Classic Financial Conference (San Diego, CA) The 38th Annual AeA Classic provides public member technology companies with access to 300+ investors in one location. At this exclusive conference, company executives present their technologies, strategic missions, trend analysis and other significant information to a focused group of investors. Th...More
12/11/2008: AeA Salary Survey Tutorial Webinar (Via Online, Webinar)
New Page 1
AeA's Salary Survey o...More
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Terry Byington,
Executive Director
Davia Zauhar, Director, Events & Communications
Sherry Zins, Director, Membership
Development
19203 - 36th Avenue West
Building 4, Suite 208
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: 425.775.6168
Fax: 425.775.6281
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