TAG - Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington
TAG was founded in 1999 to serve technology companies in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. Our mission is to promote, educate, and advocate for Northwest Washington technology businesses. TAG is affiliated with the Washington Technology Industry Association (previously known as WSA) and as a TAG member you enjoy dual membership with the WTIA.
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Upcoming Events:
Join us on January 16 for the noted speaker and technologist, Mark Anderson who will bring his thoughtful and informed view of the future. 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.
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Recent Past Events
On November 21 Graham Evans, Executive Director of Washington Clean Technology Alliance gave a talk about the state of Clean Technology in Washington including the urgency of climate change and the marketplace for clean technology. Washington State is positioned among the leading states - but the U.S. has to scramble to lead the world. What does this mean for clean, green Whatcom County and you?
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TAG's Annual Holiday & Scholarship Awards Lunch
On December 4 TAG and members kicked off the Holiday season in style with our year-end scholarship awards program and holiday event. This is our way of giving back to our community and supporting the future of technology in our area.
Members enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the the award winning Culinary Arts students of Bellingham Technical College at the BTC restaurant.
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On Friday October 17 Derek Johnson, CEO and Founder of local tech startup Tatango gave a presentation at the monthly TAG meeting.
With the vision to provide groups a free, easy, and fast way to communicate with group members via SMS, Derek Johnson founded Tatango.com (formerly networkText) in 2007. Initially started as a way for his Fraternity to communicate with his Fraternity brothers, Tatango.com has grown to become a multi-million dollar leader in this industry.
This is the fourth presentation in TAG's series of War Stories from local technology entrepreneurs. Read More >>
On Friday September 19 we had the please to invite Lynn Giuliani, a Certified Speaking Professional for a presentation on the topic '7 Secrets to Recruiting and Keeping Top Sales Talent.' Lynn is the Founder and President of Progressions Inc., a consulting company specializing in Sales, Service and Leadership Training. Read more here>>
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Tech Stomp 2008 was a great success! Thanks to our sponsors and contributors. All proceeds from the event will go towards the TAG Scholarship Fund.
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July TAG Luncheon with Ken Myer, CEO/President of Washington Technology Industry Assocation (WTIA)
On July 18 TAG's meeting featured Ken Myer, President & CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), the largest state-wide association of technology companies and executives in the world with more than 1,000 member companies. Ken will gave a brief update on the state of technology in Washington and will also gave an overview of programs available to TAG members through our association.
From L-R - Paul Grey, TAG Board Member, Anna Ehnmark, Executive Director, TAG, Robin Haliday, TAG Board Member, Ken Myer, Executive Director, WTIA and Bruce MacCormack of Bellingham Angels Group