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Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington connects technology businesses to resources by offering monthly meetings, educational & networking opportunities and other business services to the technology sector and its service providers.
Our mission is to promote, educate, and advocate for technology businesses in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties to help accelerate the development and growth of innovation driven, technology-based industries in the region. TAG is affiliated with the Washington Technology Industry Association and as a TAG member you enjoy dual membership with the WTIA.
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Social Media Conference NW, When: March 25, 2010
Where: McIntyre Performing Arts & Conference Center, Mount Vernon,WA
Register Today! TAG members enjoy early bird discounts.
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 (Sign up for TAG membership today!)
- $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. You can download the conference brochure as a PDF here.
Why is Social Media Important?
Join TAG’s groups & follow us!
Upcoming Monthly Speaker Series:
We will take a break in our Monthly Speaker Series on Friday, March 19. We hope you will choose to join us at the Social Media Conference instead! We will resume our monthly TAG luncheon and speaker program again in April.
TAG seeking to link technology businesses with research and technical expertise at 
TAG is leading a project funded by the Port of Bellingham that seeks to promote university-industry partnerships and opportunities for companies to access technical expertise, research and development resources at Western Washington University, our local colleges and private R&D resources.
Our goal is to enable companies to leverage their research and development funding by gaining access to faculty expertise and specialized equipment. It also will benefit the schools by encouraging faculty and students to engage in commercially relevant research, developing new technologies and enhancing the local technology labor pool, states Anna Ehnmark, Executive Director of TAG
Technology Alliance Group (TAG) has launched a survey targeted to technology-based companies in
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.
Is your listing in the Whatcom Technology Directory up to date?
TAG recently launched an online comprehensive directory of technology businesses in Whatcom County. The Technology Business Directory, the only one of its kind in Northwest Washington now contains information about 600 businesses in a variety of technology sectors including information technology, equipment and instrumentation manufacturing, and professional, scientific and technical services such as engineering and architectural services.
Company listings in the directory are free. TAG members qualify for a premium listing. Technology businesses have the ability to manage their information directly through the nwtechdirectory.com website.
Member benefit highlight:
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 Members are you taking advantage of the WTIA Purchasing Cooperative and Health Benefits? Learn more here >>
Individual Health
The Washington Technology Industry Association now offers more health insurance options. WTIA has expanded their partnership with Regence to offer Individual coverage as an excellent solution for anyone who is not currently on a group health insurance plan. More details here >>
Do you have ideas for TAG programs? Want to get more involved? Please contact us.
TAG, Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington
1315 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-4220
Contact: Anna Ehnmark
Thank you to our members for their support. We would also like to thank our funding partners:
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