All weather signs to the contrary - Spring has arrived. With warmer weather and longer days comes an itch to get out of the office. With the wrap up of another successful Investment Forum the team around here is ready to raise a glass and celebrate. Join us tonight at Wilde Rover Irish Pub in Kirkland for our Spring Networking Event.

Amazed at how popular these networking events have become, we have decided to take the next step by creating online groups in both Facebook and LinkedIn. If you are looking to build your professional and personal contacts in the industry, or want to stay updated on WTIA events, join the "Washington Technology Industry Association" group at each of these online communities.

And speaking of community...the size and buying power of the WTIA community has allowed us to negotiate a whole set of new discounted services for you.

New Discount Services

WTIA members can now get 25% off all of rights managed and royalty free photography at Corbis and on-going discounts for press release and other media services at Market Wire (including 50% off your first release).   Need to take a trip?   Expedia Corporate travel services are now available to all WTIA members and include special pricing not available to regular Expedia.com visitors.  And if you are looking for a good price for Auto or Home Insurance check out what Liberty Mutual can offer. 

Walking the talk on sustainability

In 2007 we hosted a Green IT dinner program where the lively discussion touched on sustainability in operations and in business opportunities.  After that meeting we felt it was time to bring sustainability into WTIA’s operations.  Thanks to the help of Laura Musikanski we took our first step by understanding our own environmental footprint and by producing our first WTIA Sustainability Report.

Meet The Team

The good works of the WTIA are the result of our dedicated board and an outstanding staff.  I know that you would want to join me in thanking them for their tireless work on behalf of you and our industry:

Drew Erickson leads our Finance and Membership team with Jennifer Barry, Samantha Bernardy, David Kosciuk, and Joanne Zarkades here to answer you questions about joining the WTIA and to help you get the most out of your membership.  If you want to join us, just contact Dave or visit us online.

Nicole Saewert leads our Marketing and Programs team with Summer Kibler, Leah Van Zee, and Katie Douglas working hard to create the best events and programs in the industry and to effectively communicate all that we are doing at the WTIA.

Jessica Cookson leads our Sponsorship efforts without which we simply could not run the organization.  If you want to get your company in front of thousands of prospective new customers or want to financial support the WTIA, Jessica is the person to talk to.

Lew McMurran, leads our government and external affairs initiatives and is a strong voice for the needs of the industry in Olympia and Washington D.C.  Feel free to contact Lew to learn about our policy work and if you can, support our Political Action Committee.

We look forward to seeing you all tonight at Wilde Rover in Kirkland!

Ken