Friends, Final Chance to Register!
This is a final reminder for TAG's Predictions Luncheon on January 15 at the Syre Hall, Whatcom Community College. If you have not yet signed up and plan to attend please register as soon as possible to reserve a seat. We need your RSVP by Wednesday at the latest but don't delay as the tickets are selling fast.The program starts at noon but we encourage you to show up early (11:30AM) to network with your peers.
Parking Directions: Coming from the Cordata side of the Whatcom Community college, you will enter through Orca Lane and look for parking on either the east side of the Syre Bld. as you pull in or proceed to the west side of the Bldg in the lot north of Cascade Hall. More detailed directions are at this link.
Sincerely,
Anna Ehnmark
TAG, 360-647-4220
Join us on January 15 for TAG's Annual Prediction Luncheon!
TAG is pleased once again to welcome Mark Anderson, noted speaker and technologist, to give his annual Predictions talk. Mark Anderson is one of the most influential technology futurists in the nation. His long-running weekly newsletter, Strategic News Service (SNS), counts a stellar readership, including the likes of Michael Dell, Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Mark regularly comments on CNN TV, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Wall Street Review and the New York Times. He writes the "Future In Review" technology column for Fortune magazine, and chairs the annual FiRE Conference and SNS Project Inkwell.
This year, Mark turns his keen predictive eye toward two different horizons - one economic, one technological. In economics, expect surprising predictions about oil pricing, currency wars and micropayment. In technology, look for insights including "Microsoft Loses the Consumer", "Cloud Catastrophes", mobile content, micropayments and a tectonic fault-line opening in the computer world.
As always, lunch is included. The Mark Anderson event is slightly more expensive to cover event costs ($20/members & students, $30/non-members; or 2-for-1 bring a friend special $35). It's the bargain of the year though compared to the $2,000+ fee you would pay to hear Mark speak at the annual Future In Review conference in San Diego.
Date: Friday, January 15, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Syre Auditorium, Whatcom Community College, 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham
Cost: TAG Members and Students, $20; Non-Members, $30; 2-for-1 Bring a Friend Special, $35
RSVP: Register and pay ONLINE or RSVP and pay at the door
Questions: Contact Anna Ehnmark at aehnmark@tagnw.org or 360-647-4220
HELP US GROW! Invite someone. Bring them along. With all the uncertainty about current economic movements, a clear-headed view of the future will be a greatshot in the arm. Give your colleagues an idea what TAG can do for them by encouraging them to attend.
And please forward this invitation to your colleagues and friends. This is a rare opportunity.
Thank you to our Event Co-Sponsors:
Whatcom Community College takes a comprehensive approach to course and program offerings, including liberal arts, professional/technical, basic education and personal/professional enrichment. Whatcom is recognized for its strength in preparing students for transfer and its emerging professional/technical programs. Whatcom is a state supported college, serving approximately 6,750 students per quarter through the efforts of talented faculty and staff and a student-centered philosophy often referred to as "The Whatcom Way". The College takes pride in a 41-year history and is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information on Whatcom Community College, please visit www.whatcom.ctc.edu.
Annual Sponsor of TAG's Speaker Series:
Social Media Conference NW 2010 - March 25, 2010 - Registration is Now Open!
McIntyre Performing Arts & Conference Center, Mount Vernon, WA
It's not just about the tools! There is more to social media than the tools like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. There's all the "stuff" that goes into deciding which tool(s) to use to help achieve your strategic business goals.
- Learn why you must and how you can participate in the conversations that are your market
- Hear from leading social media marketing professionals and practitioners
- Walk away with practical plans and resources
Don't miss out on the Early Bird Rate and register before March 11, 2010!
Conference Admission:
- Early Bird rate registration by March 11, 2010:
- $198 for TAG members and CEV clients
- $225 for non-members/clients
- Registration rate after March 11, 2010: $275 for all guests
TAG and the Center for Economic Vitality at Western Washington University are proud to present the second Social Media Conference NW. For more information about the event, visit www.socialmediaconferencenw.com.
Get Involved in TAG !
TAG is a community with a passion for technology, education and collaboration. Volunteering with TAG provides a great opportunity to meet and network with other industry professionals while contributing your expertise to an event or program. If you are interested in finding out about volunteer opportunities, including leadership positions, or maybe you have suggestions for future programs contact Annna Ehnmark.
Other Industry Events:
2010 Washington Technology Industry Achievement Awards
Showbox SODO, Seattle, WA
This year’s 15th annual Industry Achievement Awards will celebrate the vibrant technology community in the state of Washington. Through 8 award categories, covering all technology segments, Washington Technology Industry Association will recognize the accomplishments of the brightest companies, individuals and students in our state during the past year.
Washington is well known for nature and innovative minds. Here both live in conjunction and inspire one other. This event will celebrate and explore the technology behind lifestyle elements that attract great minds to our state.
Call for Applications is Now Closed. Finalists will be announced in January, 2010.
Registration is now open for this casual affair on Thursday March 4th, 2010.
TAG and WTIA Members: $100 | Non-members: $150
REGISTER TODAY!
For carpool opportunities from Bellingham, contact Anna Ehnmark.
Washington's Innovation Summit 2010
Washington Technology Center hosts Washington's Innovation Summit 2010 -- showcasing businesses and thought leaders driving industry development in aerospace, defense and energy.
April 9, 2010, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center;
Cost: Full Day (includes luncheon) $190 - Until 03/05/10 $230 - Until 04/07/10;
Luncheon Only: $50
For more information and to register: 206-685-1920; watechcenter.org/summit.
For carpool opportunities from Bellingham, contact Anna Ehnmark.
Refresh Bellingham: User Experience Beyond the Web: Exploring Service Design
Time and place: Wednesday, January 20th at 6 PM at Extremes Sports Grill, with guest speaker Ariel van Spronsen. Her presentation will include a look at the burgeoning field of service design, a new way of thinking about the overall customer experience. For more details and to register >>
Continued Education: SQL courses and certificate program offered by
Other programs include Advanced Web Design Workshops for CSS and JavaScript and Video Production. Details are on the Web site at www.ExtendedEd.wwu.edu .
For questions please contact: Catherine Sheard, Extended Education and Summer Programs
Western Washington University, Phone: 360.650.7244
Take advantage of Washington Technology Industry Association's Tech Job Center
WTIA recently launched a job board. Job postings are free to all TAG and WTIA member companies and free to all job seekers. Non-member companies can post a 60-day post for $75. To learn more please visit wtiajobs.org.
TAG, Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington
1315 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-4220
Contact: Anna Ehnmark, Executive Director
Thank you to our funding partners:
TAG members & private contributions
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