April 2005
Preview: Technology Alliance 8th Annual State of Technology Luncheon
Each year, over 1,000 leaders from our state's high-tech industries, trade associations, research and academic institutions, business, and government gather to celebrate Washington's progress in growing a strong technology-based economy, making the State of Technology luncheon the premier event for Washington's technology community. The Technology Alliance has an exciting and informative program lined up for this year's luncheon, so don't wait to book your table or ticket to this popular event.
Technology Alliance Celebrates Passage of Life Sciences Discovery Fund and University Technology Transfer Legislation
The Technology Alliance has identified key policy priorities for Washington to be competitive and grow its technology-based economy. Working with leaders from business, academic institutions and the broader community, the TA works to build support for these policies for the benefit of the state and its citizens. In the 2005 state legislative session, the TA and its partners achieved two major victories on key policy initiatives that will support Washington research and commercialization.
New Economic Impact Study Reveals Importance of Technology-Based Industries to Washington State's Economy
The Technology Alliance recently completed the fourth in a series of studies of the economic impact of technology-based industries in Washington State. The study showed that these industries have become increasingly vital to our state's overall economic health, accounting for the largest share of employment, labor income and business activity of any major sector in the state economy in 2003.
Why Dr. Wick Haxton "Digs" the DUSEL: the Proposal to Build a Deep Underground Science & Engineering Laboratory in the Cascades
At the February Science & Technology Roundtable (STRT) breakfast, Dr. Wick Haxton, Professor of Physics at the University of Washington, explained the potential benefits of a proposal to build a Deep Underground Science & Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) in Cashmere Mountain in the Cascades.
Welcome new TA board members!
The Technology Alliance is pleased to welcome two exceptional new members to our board: Janice Anderson, CEO of Onyx Software, and Brian Vincent of Vulcan Capital.
As CEO of Onyx Software, Ms. Anderson sets the vision and strategic direction of the company. Prior to Onyx, she held executive management positions with Lucent Technologies, AT&T Corporation, and two technology startups. Her career spans 21 years in the telecommunications and CRM arena.
Mr. Vincent focuses on technology venture investments at Vulcan Capital. Previously, he served as chairman, president and CEO of Quintessent Communications, Inc., a provider of enterprise level software products and services acquired by American Management Systems Inc., and president and managing director of Asia Pacific for Nextel International.
Both were elected to the board at its January meeting, and we are delighted that they have joined us.
New TA web site!
The Technology Alliance recently unveiled its new web site, featuring a fresh new look and improved navigability. Be sure to visit us often for the latest news, event information and research and policy publications from the Technology Alliance.
Would you like to reach us by fax?
The Technology Alliance has a new, central fax number: (206) 389-7341.
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