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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 members' top line and bottom line.

Council News
March 31, 2009:  TechAmerica Report Shows that Tech Industry Remains Vital to California 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 California's high-tech industry added 2,000 net jobs for an industry total of 942,700 in 2007, the most current year for which state data is available. This marks the third net increase in jobs since the tech bubble began to burst in 2000. Leading the way in job creation were computer systems design and related services (+12,600 jobs), R&D and testing labs (+8,800), and engineering services (+2,500 jobs)...read more.
 

Cyberstates 2009

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 California.

September 23, 2008: California Ranks First in Exports in Six of the Eight High-Tech Sectors
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 California.
 

October 28, 2008: TechLine Magazine - Autumn 2008
Check out the newly expanded TechLine Magazine. Now covering the thirteen western states, TechLine is your connection to Westcoast Technology Today.
 


June 24, 2008: High-Tech Wages in the Bay Area Average $129,300, 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 the Bay Area, which includes San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland.

 


July 17, 2007:  California’s Tech Exports Total $52 Billion in 2006, 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.

Trade in the Cyberstates 2007: A State-by-State Overview of High-Tech International Trade provides comprehensive trade statistics at the national and state level, including 52 state overview pages with detailed graphs.

Learn more about high-tech trade in Silicon Valley/Northern California.


5 Winning Team Strategies in
Troubled Times
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

TechAmerica Silicon Valley held 5 Winning Team Strategies in Troubled Times webinar to a receptive audience of high-tech managers and team leaders struggling to re-group and motivate teams battered by the effects of the economy.  This webinar was designed to be a pilot webinar for both a webinar series on Mastering Leadership Skills, and the interest of TechAmerica Silicon Valley members in a workshop on this same issue.  This webinar and a future webinar series will be recorded, and build a library of resources for TechAmerica members.  Listen to recorded webinar.

Annual International Environmental Compliance Seminar
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

TechAmerica Silicon Valley held their Annual International Environmental Compliance Seminar on April 28, 2009 in Santa Clara, CA at Marvell's campus.  This seminar was the first stop in a roadshow that went to Boston, Austin, and Chicago.  The seminar featured expert speakers from the UK as well as industry representatives.  Marvell sponsored and hosted the Silicon Valley seminar with Allen & Overy and Fragomen Read more about the event.

TechAmerica Honors
Intel President & CEO at
Award Dinner
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The 2008 Medal of Achievement Dinner was an exclusive event held at the beautiful Sofitel Hotel, and attended by industry leaders. It was the high-tech "who's who" dinner of the year.

Paul S. Otellini, President and CEO of Intel Corporation, was the 2008 recipient of the AeA Medal of Achievement Award.  Mr. Otellini joined a select group of high-tech leaders who have received the honor, including Chuck Geschke and John Warnock of Adobe Systems...read more.

 

AeA Co-Sponsors
Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Innovation & Cooperation in the
Current Economy
Tuesday, January 13, 2009


US-China: Innovation & Cooperation Forum in San Jose, CA


On January 13, 2009, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Vice Minister and California Lieutenant Governor visited the Silicon Valley to discuss innovation and cooperation between the US and China in the current economy.  Additionally, over 100 attendees heard from panels comprised of high-tech companies and members of the MOFCOM delegation.


Join a Silicon Valley/Northern CA Committee: Build business relationships with seasoned professionals across the high-tech industry and help your colleagues stay in the know about the latest trends affecting our business.  (AeA member companies only)

Events

Full List of AeA Silicon Valley/Northern California Council Events

7/9/2009: The Forum on Economic Stimulus: (Santa Clara, CA)

Federal, State, and Local Technology Opportunities

This half-day program will provide a current analysis of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and its likely impact on State, Local, and Federal Government technology budgets. Don’t miss this opportunity to bette...More

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

9/23/2009 - 9/24/2009: International Technology Transfers Conference (San Francisco, CA) American Conference Institute and partner TechAmerica present the 5th national forum on complying with export controls on international technology transfers.

Industry experts will discuss compliance practices for international tech transfers. There will also be an exclusive benchmarking sessi...More

12/10/2009: 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 annua...More

12/25/2012: TEST Event for Dheeraj (San Jose, CA)

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CA State Public Affairs Events

9/10/2009: 5th Annual State of California Technology Executive Briefing (Sacramento, CA)
Join TechAmerica and INPUT for the 5th Annual State of California Technology Executive Seminar featuring top technology leaders. This will be an excellent opportunity for members of the technology vendor community to network with peers and interact with state executives. Gather news and updates from...More

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

National News

TechAmerica

AeA, ITAA, GEIA, and CSIA Merge to Form TechAmericaHandshake
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.  

TechAmerica President Testifies to U.S. SenateECA Merger
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
Phil Bond, President, TechAmerica, testifies before the U.S. Congress

Cyberstates 2009 Report ReleasedPresident Obama
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

Contact Information

David Thomas, Executive Director
Angela Wimmers, Director Membership Development
Colette Gonsalves, Programs Coordinator

5201 Great America Parkway #400
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: 408.987.4200
Fax:  408.987.4298

Directions to Silicon Valley/Northern California Council Office.

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