Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington connects technology businesses to resources by offering educational programs, 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 (previously known as WSA) and as a TAG member you enjoy dual membership with the WTIA.
TAG connects you to resources! For more information about TAG please visit the About Us pages. Click here to sign up as a member TODAY >>
Annual Holiday & Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 4.
Kick off the Holiday season in style with our heart warming scholarship program while enjoying a delicious Northern Italian Holiday Lunch in the intimate setting of the Bellingham Technical College restaurant. This event is limited to 40 guest so sign up early to secure a seat.
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TAG is now working in partnership with the Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) - Western Washington University to organize the Second Annual Social Media Conference Northwest to be held on March 25, 2010. The 2010 conference builds on the success of the 2008 Social Media Conference NW -The New word of Mouth Marketing. The sold-out 2008 conference attracted 250 attendees from across the US and was a first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest to have social media content specifically targeting to small-to-medium businesses.Stay tuned for more information.
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.
Upcoming Events:
Join us on November 20: State of the Economy with Dr. Hart Hodges 
America slowly appears to be emerging from recession, rebounding from its worst slump in decades. However many US economists agree the prospect of recovery in the job market is still off in the horizon. Whatcom county unemployment rates are significantly lower than state or Federal levels. Why is this and what should we expect in the months ahead? When will the economy turn around and what is the anticipated length of recovery. Should we worry about inflation? Can we expect a positive economic impact of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics for Whatcom County?Join us on November 20 to hear Dr. Hart Hodges of the WWU College of Business and Economics' Center for Economic and Business Research answer these questions and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to Dr Hodges presenting a current economic outlook and preliminary forecast for the year ahead. This presentation is sure to help your business better navigate the challenging economic climate.
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:
