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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: Oregon Ranks 8th in the
Nation in Export of High-Tech Goods |
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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. |
Learn more about high-tech trade in
Oregon.
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June 24, 2008: Portland Among the
Nations Top 10 by High-Tech Manufacturing Employment, Reports 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
Portland. |
Board of Directors
Education Committee
is launching a new set of events.
Billed as “Good Governance Matters,” the series will
help increase company effectiveness by providing high quality director
education through expert panelists, presenters and peer-to-peer director
networking. The AeA believes that good governance makes better
companies. AeA affiliated companies will benefit by having directors
equipped with the latest governance information. Series
Details.
AeA
Oregon
's Annual Summer Gala -- The Party in the Pinot
On July 26, over 400 of
Oregon
’s top technology executives and service providers enjoyed a great
evening of networking at the 6th Annual Party in the
Pinot.
The event took place at the Oswego Hills Winery in West Linn, OR,
and a Silent Wine Auction was held to support the education Robotics
programs ORTOP and FIRST.
Guests enjoyed high-caliber networking, music by Patrick Lamb, and back by
popular demand, the after dinner Scotch and Cigar Bar.
The event also included remarks by Chris Hansen, AeA's President
& CEO, who thanked attendees for their continued support and
commitment to AeA; Steve Sharp, Chairman of TriQuint Semiconductor and the
AeA Oregon Council Chairman; and Rick Wills, former CEO and Chairman of
Tektronix. The event sponsors
included Intel, ESI, Tektronix, CresaPartners, USI Northwest, Ater Wynne
LLP, ViaWest, First Tech Credit Union, United Healthcare, and Xerox.
Photos of the
Event
AeA Assumes Leadership of the
Annual Oregon Technology Awards Program
A Re-Launch Dinner was held at clarklewis Restaurant on
May 8, 2008. Approximately 50 of the area's Technology Executives
and past winners came together to reinforce the importance of continuing
the awards program, and to celebrate the past winners. The next
Technology Awards Program will take place Thursday, May 7, 2009.
Past High Tech Executive of the Year and
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners gather for a photo with Jennifer Bosze,
AeA Oregon Council Executive Director and Ron Garland, Scout Executive at
Cascade Pacific Council, BSA: Jennifer Bosze, Paul Gulick (2005),
Allen Alley (2002), Rick Wills (2006), Scott Gibson (1990), Jack Wilborn
(2006), Keith Barnes (1999), Steve Sharp (2001), John Harker (2000), Ron
Garland.
Get involved in the Oregon AeA PAC - Did you know that AeA Oregon has a
political action
committee? The PAC pools contributions from member companies to assist candidates for the Legislature and statewide office get elected.
The PAC is bipartisan – it works with both Democrats and Republicans. AeA Oregon
invites you to get involved.
Make a Powerful Connection
at an AeA Networking Event.
Check
here for the full event calendar and convenient online registration.
Inquire
about sponsorship opportunities.
Other Industry Events of Interest
TechLine Magazine
S ummer
Issue of TechLine Magazine
Check out the TechLine Magazine. Now covering the thirteen western states,
TechLine is your connection to Westcoast Technology Today.
HR Documents for Members
HR professionals develop their skills
through information sharing and as an AeA member you have access to HR
Docs. Your dues dollars at work!
AeA is
Proud to Announce First Tech Credit
Union as the preferred credit union of the Oregon Council.
Get Involved! Links to K-12
and Higher
Education Activities.
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10/15/2008: Finance Networking Event (Portland, OR) Energy Costs - Managing Today and Planning for the Future Energy costs have increased dramatically over the past year and experts widely agree energy costs will become a key business consideration as worldwide demand continues to increase. Many supply-chain strategies are now obsolete as...More
10/16/2008: Management Training (Lake Oswego, OR) Mastering Management Skills Workshop
This workshop is designed for new managers faced with the challenges of managing business results and employees. This is a fast paced and participative workshop giving registrants new tools they can use immediately.
10/21/2008: OR CTO and Engineering Executive Forum (Portland, OR) What Can You Do When You Saturate Your Current Markets? Your company may dominate the market, or you may share it with a few worthy competitors. But what are your options as the head of engineering or as the chief technologist when your business drops to single digit growth and the cust...More
10/28/2008: Human Resources Networking Event (Portland, OR) Going Green Going Green is one of the hottest topics in business today. It is not just good for the environment, Going Green is good for business. From your facilities to your business processes to your people, there are easy and inexpensive ways to truly improve your company’s Gre...More
10/30/2008: OR CEO Forum (Portland, OR) CEO Forum These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the finance profession. CEO Forum events are designed for CEOs, COOs and Presidents of AeA member companies.
11/5/2008: BOD Education Series (Portland, OR) The Boards Role in Financial Management AeA resumes its successful series that enables networking among high-level peers and expert panelists. We are excited to enter our sophomore season with a slate of events that continues to address the changes...More
11/6/2008: OR HR Forum (, ) Human Resources Forum These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the human resources profession. HR Forum events are designed for executive level human resource professionals of AeA member companies.More
11/13/2008: OR Emerging Business Networking Event (Portland, OR) Building/Scaling Your Team Panel members lead a discussion or experts in the field present relevant topics for emerging business professionals in the technology industry. These events are open to member and non-member companies.
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12/4/2008: CFO Forum (Portland, OR) Controlling Costs
These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the finance profession. CFO Forum events are designed for CFOs and Finance Vice Presidents of AeA member companies.
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12/10/2008: Technology and IP Networking Event (Portland, OR) Technology and IP Networking Event Panel members lead a discussion or experts in the field present relevant topics for TIP professionals in the technology industry. These events are open to member and non-member companies.
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)
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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 Applauds Gov. Schwarzenegger and CA Legislature for Passage of High Tech Computer Software Professional Exemption
 AeA recognizes the work of the Governor and Legislature with the passage and ultimate signature of AB 10, which would make clarifications to California Law in relation to highly paid high tech professionals...read more. New AeA Report Shows that U.S. Technology Exports Totaled $214 Billion in 2007
AeA's report Trade in the Cyberstates 2008: A State-by-State Overview of High-Tech International Trade provides data on high-technology trade at the national level and for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico... read more. |
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Jennifer Bosze,
Executive Director
Jim Craven, Public and
Legislative Affairs Director
Kari Naone, Events and
Programs Manager
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Tolle, Office Administrator
5285 SW Meadows Road, Suite 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: 503.624.6050
Fax: 503.624.9354
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