NJTC Government Affairs

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) launches TechVoice

1 Mar 2011 14:21:02 GMT

TechVoice provides the IT community with timely information about state and federal IT legislation and regulations, as well as an organized method to become an instant advocate for the IT channel. Find out what issues are affecting your business and communicate your views to your public officials all from one place. CompTIA is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions. For more information, please visit their site at http://www.comptia.org/home.aspx

Technology Industry Groups Increase Advocacy With New Website

1 Mar 2011 14:11:11 GMT

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Josh Smith February 28, 2011 | 7:44 AM Seeking to ramp up their advocacy efforts in D.C., CompTIA and a range of regional trade organizations launched a website Monday aimed at representing small- and medium-sized technology companies. Dubbed an "online public advocacy platform," TechVoice will help users connect directly with their representatives, stay updated on legislative actions and issues, said Liz Hyman, vice president of public advocacy for ComtTIA, an advocacy group that represents a group of IT companies. "With technology issues coming up again and again on the Hill, small companies need their voices heard," she told Tech Daily Dose. "TechVoice will be a grassroots tool that we hope will build momentum on some of the issues that are important to these companies." CompTIA partnered with the Technology Councils of America, or TECNA, which represents almost 40 regional technology trade associations and 16,000 companies. The website will address a range of issues, including workforce development, small business concerns, healthcare IT, green IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data breach and privacy. While TechVoice represents a push for more technology advocacy on Capitol Hill, its designers hope to reach policymakers and the media as well. "Although the TechVoice community consists primarily of CompTIA and TECNA's member companies, it is also geared towards anyone with a vested interest in technology policy," said Matthew Nemerson, president and CEO of TECNA. "At a time when our nation is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, TechVoice is a valuable resource for anyone in the business or public policy realm."

NJTC Tech PAC

15 Oct 2008 19:40:51 GMT

The NJTC TechPAC is a voluntary vehicle through which we can raise money and make contributions to the campaigns of those New Jersey State Legislators and candidates who support the NJTC's goals and objectives. Before supporting any State Legislator or candidate, the NJTC TechPAC scrutinizes the voting records; bill sponsorships; support of NJTC interests, including economic growth initiatives and issues affecting the New Jersey technology industry in the future. Please consider a contribution today to the NJTC TechPAC. To move a pro-technology agenda forward, the technology community must have allies in the legislature. Through your support of the NJTC TechPAC, we can add the voice of the New Jersey technology community to the political debate. If everyone contributes, no matter how large or small, the NJTC TechPAC can quickly become a political force. Democracy is not a spectator sport. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and let others dominate the political decision making process. It is important that we show our collective strength by supporting friends of technology on both sides of the political isle. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Ethan Hasbrouck at (856) 787-9700 or any member of the PAC Board. To make a contribution contact Ethan Hasbrouck at (856) 787-9700 ext. 236. You may also click here to donate online.

Government Affairs Committee Meetings

14 Oct 2008 17:56:53 GMT

The NJTC believes that the Government Affairs Committee offers members an unmatched opportunity to meet with State Legislators and Executive Branch members to raise the visibility of the technology community. These quarterly meetings give members a chance to educate policymakers on how decisions made in Trenton impact technology businesses. To find out about the next Government Affairs Committee meeting, go to the Calendar of Programs.

NJTC Tech Agenda

14 Oct 2008 17:54:22 GMT

New Jersey maintains a significant national leadership position in United States as one of the top ten destination states for technology companies. However, that leadership position is fragile. There have been signs of fatigue in many of the metrics that are studied comparing New Jersey to its peers. This fatigue was confirmed by multiple national economic rankings that showed New Jersey lagging in the attraction of jobs and investment.