Welcome New and Renewing 2013 Members Handbook

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2013 SPONSORS

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A Welcome Letter From TECNA’s Leadership

January 2013 Dear Technology Councils leaders, Welcome to this brief overview of TECNA; the Technology Councils of North America. We are an organization with three distinct elements to our mission, and a long history of leadership and impact. The first aspect of our mission is to provide a platform for the exchange of news, information, and best practices for presidents, executive directors, staff and volunteers who lead and support technology oriented trade associa-tions at regional, state, and provincial levels, in North America and, now, around the world. In this way we are the leading professional development organization for our industry. Our second role is to bring our member organizations together as a collective force of more than 50 distinct associa-tions with some 25,000 individual technology companies as members. We monitor and enhance the role of our members as the leading advocates for building innovation eco-systems throughout the regions and states of the US and the provinces of Canada, and a growing number of regions beyond North America. Finally, we play a role in Washington and Ottawa to bring ideas about funding and programs that promote economic and job growth through the support of specific efforts and institutions at the regional level. If you are a member, thanks for the contribution you make to TECNA and, thus, our “industry”. If your membership has lapsed or you have not had the opportunity to join us in the past, please consider being a part of this dynamic and impactful movement. Tino Mantella, President 2011-2013, Technology Association of Georgia

2013 Membership Benefits & Events

February 12-14, 2013 Washington DC Congressional Fly-in, panels, meet your delegation and a

reception with the Innovation Coalition. Registration and more info here

April 3-5, 2013 Dedham, MA CEO Retreat— issues, key topics, fun and recharging your

batteries in a great setting with your friends and peers. Registration and more info here

July 31—August 2, 2013 Minneapolis, MN Our major event of the year—join about 100 tech council leaders

from the US, Canada and around the world. Panels, keynote speaker and special events. No charge for TECNA member CEOs. Registration and more info here

Monthly Policy Calls Various calls with TECNA and CompTIA staff experts

2011 Membership Investments

Very Large Councils Over $1.2 million budget annual budget - $1,500/ Annual Dues Large Councils $500,001 to $1.2 million annual budget - $1,080/ Annual Dues

Medium Councils $250,001 to $500,000 annual budget - $810/ Annual Dues Smaller Councils under $250,000 annual budget -$600/ Annual Dues Want to Join? Great—here’s who can be a member...

1) Non-profit regional and state organizations that support development of technology and innovation-based economies,

2) Corporate organizations having 80% of their members being businesses with more than one employee,

3) Organizations with membership made up of at least 50% technology-oriented companies or organization, and

4) Independent membership organizations with a voluntary, industry-based board of directors.

All members must show they meet these criteria in an application to the TECNA President, Tino Mantella and TECNA Treasurer, Matthew Nemerson.

Organizations which do not meet these requirement and wish to join must present a detailed

explanation to the TECNA Executive Committee why an exception should be made. State, Federal and other NGOs involved in the innovation eco-system development are encouraged to apply.

After completing the Membership Application, click here you may either email, fax or print it out and mail it with a check to the below address. Checks should be made payable to "TECNA" - mail checks to TECNA, c/o Technology Association of Georgia, 75 5th ST NW, Ste 625, Atlanta, GA 30308

2013 LEADERSHIP

President Tino Mantella President & CEO Technology Association of Georgia First Vice President Audrey Russo President & CEO Pittsburgh Technology Council Treasurer Matthew Nemerson President & CEO Connecticut Technology Council Secretary Iain Klugman President Communitech Immediate Past President Matthew Nemerson President & CEO Connecticut Technology Council

Vice Presidents

Vice Presidents, U.S. Memberships – Joan Siefert Rose and Skip Newberry

Vice President, Development – Audrey Russo

Vice President, Canadian and International Memberships – Doug Robertson

Vice President, STEM – Margaret Anderson Kelliher

Vice President, Strategic Collaboration – Fred Hoch

Vice President, National Strategic Partnerships – Richard Nelson

Vice President, Public Policy & Fly In – Maxine Ballen

Vice President, 2012 Conference – Susan Sigl

Vice President, Leadership Conference – Tom Hopcroft Vice President, Gala and National Awards Program – Steve Zylstra Vice President, Workforce Development—Jay Larsen

TECNA's Board includes the executive directors / CEOs of each of the member Tech Councils that make up the TECNA membership.

TECNA Executive Committee

ANNUAL MEMBER’S Public Policy Events and Programs

As an international association of technology councils, TECNA supports its member's efforts to effect local, state and provincial policies that encourage Technology Based Economic Development (TBED). Learn more about TECNA's efforts in this area: The Issues - Stem and Workforce Development, Healthcare IT, Broadband Access and Innovation Economics Legislative Action Center Government Links TechAmerica Collaboration Public Policy Committee For more information about TECNA's public policy initiatives, or if you have a specific issue that you would like to see TECNA address, please contact us at tmantella@tagonline.org.

Join us for a great event in 2013 for public policy: February 12-14 2012 —join with the CompTIA in Washington DC to meet with key

legislators and then schedule meetings with your state’s delegation. More info here.

Special Opportunity: Recently, CompTIA let us know that they will be opening up their member-only resources to all TECNA councils, because of our relation-ship, at no cost. They offer resources such as • Business tools—Legal, Sales & Marketing and HR resources • Vendor-neutral industry research • Assessment tools • Affinity programs IT Channel Education • And much more Click Here to view an information webinar.

ANNUAL MEMBER’S Tech Council CEO Leadership Retreat

Dedham, Massachusetts April 3-5, 2013

Designed as a way for tech council CEOs to get to know each other, share information and pick-up some new leadership skills. Most of the sessions will be based on a up to date list of top topics of interest compiled from recent surveys of tech council CEOs. A great location for the event at the

historic MIT Endicott House just outside of Boston. “An invaluable chance to bond with your peers and share vital inside information about the business we are in!” From a CEO at last year’s retreat

The Conference

Audience Profile: CEOs of tech councils from the United States and Canada Expected Attendance: About 30 CEOs For more information and to register online, click here. Or, contact Kelsey Bouton Technology Association of Georgia Kelsey@tagonline.org Watch for event updates by visiting us on the web: www.technologycouncils.org

ANNUAL MEMBER’S Summer Tech Council Conference

Minneapolis, Minnesota July 31– August 2, 2013

Designed for tech council leadership – as a true peer to peer exchange, with valuable information and thought-provoking discussion on best practices and collaborative dialogue. In August 2012, our Seattle summer conference attracted over a 120 attendees. Thanks go to the Minnesota High Tech Association for being the TECNA member host for the 2013 summer’s conference. More information and registration coming soon!

The Conference

Audience Profile: Enabling organizations, private industry, innovators, investors, scientists, researchers and governments. Expected Attendance: 120 Attendees Representing over 30 councils and more than 10,000 member firms For more information: Kelsey Bouton Technology Association of Georgia Kelsey@tagonline.org Watch for event updates by visiting us on the web: www.technologycouncils.org

TECNA Now Offers Affiliate Memberships to Peer Organizations in Europe

The experience of TECNA members in the US and Canada is that our respective organizations have so much in common and we learn a great deal from our peers. We know that we also have much in common with similar organizations in Europe and so TECNA would like to engage our colleagues across the E.U. through an affiliate membership. Just as technology councils in North America benefit from membership in TECNA, European councils can also take advantage of these same benefits:

Access to TECNA network. TECNA has over 20,000 member technology companies as members of the different technology associations across North America.

Access to TECNA-exclusive events. As an affiliate member, you're always welcome, so next time you travel to North America, remember to check what's happening at the technology council closest to you.

Access to new investment and business possibilities for your company and region. TECNA-Euro affiliate membership is available for a flat annual rate of €500.00.

Multimedia and Online Communities

TECNA Blog, News & Online Networks

Strong connections and networking relationships among the TECNA Community are a primary focus of TECNA's mission. In addition to the in-person conferences TECNA offers, we actively promote the tech industry in news outlets and have embraced Web 2.0 blogs and networking sites to foster discussions and connections.

Read, join &connect!

TECNA is online & interacting at:

Linked In Facebook Twitter Blog

Website - www.technologycouncils.org Podcasts

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2011 TECNA Summer Conference - Atlanta View pictures from 2011 Conference: 2011 TECNA Summer Conference—Atlanta

Member & Directors List Amsterdam Innovation Motor

Doortje van Unen, Executive Director

Arizona Technology Council (ATC)

Steve Zylstra, President and CEO

Austin Technology Council (ATC)

Julie Huls, President

Automation Alley, Inc.

Ken Rogers, Executive Director

British Columbia Technology Industry

Association (BCTIA)

Bill Tam, President and CEO

Chattanooga Technology Council

Ronna-Renee Jackson, Executive Director

Chesapeake Regional Tech Council

Kris Valerio, Executive Director

Colorado Technology Association

Steve Foster, President and CEO

Communitech Technology Association

Iain Klugman, President and CEO

Connecticut Technology Council (CTC)

Matthew Nemerson, President & CEO

Council for Entrepreneurial Development

(CED)

Joan Siefert Rose, President

Culminatum Innovation Oy Ltd

Pasi Makinen, President & CEO

Greater Baltimore Technology Council

Sharon Webb, Executive Director

Idaho Tech Council

Jay Larsen, President & CEO

Illinois Technology Association

Fred Hoch, President & CEO

Information and Communication

Technologies Assn. of Manitoba

Kathy Knight, CEO

Innovation Factory

Ron Neumann, Executive Director

Louisiana Technology Council (LTC)

Lindsey Hamlin, Executive Director

Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council

(MLTC)

Tom Hopcroft, Executive Director

Metroplex Technology Business Council

(MTBC)

Bill Sproull, President & CEO

Minnesota High Tech Association

Margaret Aderson-Kelliher, President and CEO

Nashville Technology Council

Liza Lowery Massey, President & CEO

New Hampshire High Tech Council

Matt Cooksen, Executive Director

New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC)

Maxine Ballen, President & CEO

New Mexico Technology Council

Eric Renz-Whitmore, Executive Director

New York Technology Council

Erik Grimmelmann, Executive Director

North Carolina Technology Association

(NCTA)

Brooks Raiford, President & CEO

Northeast Ohio Software Association

(NEOSA)

Brad Nellis, Director

Northern Virginia Technology Council

Bobbie Greene Kilberg, President & CEO

Otaniermi Marketing

Ari Huczkowski, CEO

Invest Ottawa

Bruce Lazenby, President & CEO

Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and

Technologies (PACT)

Dean Miller, President & CEO

Pittsburgh Technology Council (PTC)

Audrey Russo, President & CEO

Quebec Technology Association (AQT)

Nicole Martel, CEO

Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council

Derrick Maggard, Executive Director

Spark Centre

Martin Croteau, Executive Director

Tampa Bay Technology Forum

Heather Kenyan, President & CEO

Tech Collective

Kathie Shields, Executive Director

Tech Council of Maryland (TCM)

Art Jacoby, CEO

Tech South East

Doug Robertson, President & CEO

Technology Association of Georgia

(TAG)

Tino Mantella, President

Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)

Leann Jacobson, President

Technology Association of Oregon

Skip Newberry, President

Technology Council of Central

Pennsylvania (TechQuest)

David Bonsick, President

Technology Council of Greater Kansas

(KCNext)

Ryan Weber, President

Technology Council of Northwest

Pennsylvania

Garnet Maniscalco, President

Utah Technology Council

Richard Nelson, President and CEO

Washington Technology Industry

Association (WTIA)

Susan Sigl, CEO

Wisconsin Technology Council

Tom Still, President

Women Technology Council (WTC)

Kim Jones, Co-Founder/Chair of the

Board

Kelsey Bouton, Executive Manager

75 5th St NW, Ste 625

Kelsey@tagonline.org

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