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TechAmerica is a US-based technology trade association. It was formed from the merger of AeA (formerly known as the America Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA), and the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) in 2009. The organization claims to be the "high-tech industry's leading trade association".[1] TechAmerica represents 1,200 companies within the public and commercial sectors of the economy. TechAmerica's stated goal is to provide "grassroots to global" representation for its members. To this end, the organization maintains an advocacy program in all 50 US state capitals, in Washington, DC, and in several international locations.[1]

History

In 2009, AeA and ITAA merged to form TechAmerica.

TechAmerica logo

AeA

AeA started as the West Coast Electronics Manufacturing Association (WCEMA), formed by David Packard and 25 of Hewlett-Packard's suppliers in 1943. Within 20 years, the association had gathered over 200 members. In 1969, WCEMA was rebranded the Western Electronic Manufacturers Association (WEMA). Less than two years following that rebranding, membership reached to over 600. Once again, the association was renamed in 1977 to the American Electronics Association. In 2001, the branding was shortened to AeA.[2]

ITAA

The Association of Data Processing Services Organization (ADAPSO) was formed in 1961. This association was renamed in 1991 to the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA). In 2008, ITAA merged with the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) and the Government Electronics Industry Association (GEIA).[2]

Locations

National

  • Washington, DC
  • Silicon Valley

Regional

  • Georgia
  • Los Angeles
  • Mid-Atlantic / Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Minnesota
  • Oregon
  • Orange County
  • Sacramento
  • San Diego
  • Silicon Valley/Northern CA
  • Southwest
  • Texas(Dallas, Austin)
  • Washington

International

  • Beijing, China
  • Brussels, Belgium

Services

Classic Financial Conference

TechAmerica’s original and longest running financial conference is their AeA Classic. The first Classic was held in 1970 in Monterey, CA. TechAmerica’s (then the Western Electronics Manufacturing Association) premise was to provide a capital connection for West Coast high-tech firms with the then mostly East Coast financial community. In 1997, the Classic moved from Monterey to San Diego, CA where it currently resides. The conference is divided into two sessions based on the market valuation and/or revenue of the company. First and second session companies deliver multiple presentations on their products and plans. Analysts and investors can attend up to ten different company presentations per session.[3] http://www.techamerica.org/classic

Publications

  • Cyberstates - A report which quantifies the high-tech industry on a state-by-state basis in the United States.[4]
  • Competitiveness Series - Reports covering relevant issues within the high-tech industry and U.S. competitiveness.[5]

Member benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance[6]
  • 401(k) Retirement Programs[6]
  • Shipping & Freight Services[6]
  • Car Rentals[6]
  • Sales Compensation Surveys[6]
  • Copying & Printing[6]
  • Free IT Training[6]
  • Member to Member Discounts[6]

Conferences and events

TechAmerica hosts a variety of events throughout the year. They claim to be the technology association that offers the widest selection of programs despite Interim CEO Dan Varroney's desire to cut programs and focus on increasing membership renewal dollars.[7] Some of these programs include:

Senior staff

  • Dan Varroney, Interim-President & CEO
  • Brian P. Flood, Chief Financial Officer
  • Ben Aderson, Executive Administrative Assistant to Dan Varroney, Board Secretary
  • Olga Grkavac, Executive Vice President, Public Sector
  • Kristine Berman, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs
  • Stephanie Craig, Senior Vice President, Communications
  • Matthew Kazmierczak, Senior Vice President
  • Ed Longanecker, Senior Vice President
  • Kevin M. Richards, Senior Vice President, Federal Government Affairs
  • Kristine Berman, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs

TechAmerica Foundation

References

  1. ^ a b "About TechAmerica". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  2. ^ a b "TechAmerica History". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  3. ^ "classic". Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  4. ^ "Publications & standards". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  5. ^ "Competitiveness Series". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Services & Savings". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
  7. ^ "Conferences & Events". Retrieved 2009-05-22.
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