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Connect with TAG members on LinkedIn and Facebook! Member Benefits Spotlight: As a TAG member you have access to WTIA's Group Purchasing Cooperative and other member benefits. While Washington Technology Industry Association represents 1,000 member companies, employees of member companies also benefit from the collective purchasing power of more than 100,000 individuals. Whether your company employs a couple of people or several hundred, WTIA leverages its entire membership to offer you the best prices on health and business insurance, telecommunications, payroll services, office supplies or other services typically accessible only to larger companies. For more details >> |
Are you leaving money "on the table" by not using Washington State's Research Tax Credit? You are - in fact, less than a dozen companies in Whatcom County are claiming this credit! TAG presents a Star speaker on the Research Tax Credit at the upcoming TAG annual meeting, Friday, February 20th.Research is integral to technology, yet most technology-centric companies underplay the value of their research function. The R&D tax incentives have helped all types and sizes of technology companies to thrive in Washington state. In a tight economy, every dollar and every asset counts - come and learn how you can benefit from this tax credit! This meeting is also TAG's annual membership meeting. Before the Star speaker starts we will elect the 2009 Board of Directors. If you have questions about your membership status or want to sign up as a member, follow the link or contact Anna Ehnmark at 647-4220. This will be a popular meeting so please register today to reserve a seat and lunch. Date and Time: Friday, February 20th from 12:00 - 1:15 PM. Location: DIS Building, 1315 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15. Lunch included. Register online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55816. Did you miss the Predictions Luncheon with Mark Anderson on January 16? Other Industry Events: The 3rd Annual Tech Tonic at Western Washington University on March 6. ALL NEW Industry Achievement Awards The annual Industry Achievement Awards are a time of celebration for our industry. They recognize the accomplishments of the best and brightest individuals, companies and students during the past year. This year there will be even more to celebrate, as WTIA mark the its 25th Anniversary! Don't miss this memorable evening ! - REGISTER TODAY! TAG members qualify for a discount when registering. Contact Anna for carpool opportunities.
Washington Technology Center // Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 brings together innovators and thought leaders driving industry development in sustainable energy, innovative materials & manufacturing, urban sustainability, and healthy ecosystems with keynote addresses by Brenda Metropolit, director of sustainability initiatives, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, Gifford Pinchot, co-founder and president emeritus, Bainbridge Graduate Institute, and Thomas E. Plimpton, vice chairman, PACCAR. The summit features presentations by Bellingham-based companies: Andgar Corporation and Ryzex. TAG will participate with an exhibit and we encourage you to volunteer to help man the booth. TAG members qualifies for a discount. Please contact Anna for details and carpool opportunities from Bellingham. Special Interest Group meetings: Partner News: Do you have ideas for TAG programs? Want to get more involved? Please contact us. TAG, Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington Thank you to our funding partners:
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