These major associations provide excellent networking opportunities and support a rich dialogue between industry and government.

 

WSA Business to Government Special Interest Group

When & Where: meets quarterly in Seattle

 

The mission of the Business to Government Special Interest Group (SIG) will be to foster open communications and cooperation between the technology industry and various governmental entities by serving as a forum and a clearinghouse for ongoing discussion, information sharing and education for WSA members and government at all levels – federal, state and local.

 

http://www.wsa.org/events/sig/detail.asp?sigID=50

 

 

AFCEA Northwest Pacific Chapter

When & Where: meets quarterly in Seattle; also chapters in most cities worldwide

 

AFCEA supports global security by providing an ethical environment that encourages a cooperative relationship among civil government agencies, the military and industry.

http://www.afcea.org/membership/chapters/chapterdb/chapter_detail.asp?Chapter_Number=152

 

 

West Sound Technology Professionals Association

When & Where: meets on the Olympic Peninsula

 

The mission of WSTPA is to encourage and promote the professional development of its members; vigorously pursue the promotion of the Technology industry in the West Sound through the creation of an environment favorable to the development and implementation of efficient and effective technology and service; and to interact with and educate the public and private sectors in the areas of technology.

 

http://www.wstpa.org

 

 

Association for Federal Information Resources Management

When & Where: meets monthly in Washington, D.C.

AFFIRM is a Washington, DC-based council of the American Council for Technology (ACT), and is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization whose goal is to improve the management of information within the Federal Government. Founded in 1979, its members include IRM professionals from the Federal, academic, and private sectors

 

http://www.affirm.org

 

 

Industry Advisory Council

When & Where: meets monthly in Washington, D.C.

 

The mission of IAC is to bring industry and government executives together to exchange information, support professional development, improve communications, and build partnership and trust, thereby enhancing government's ability to serve the nation.

 

http://www.iaconline.org

 

 

Enlightened relationships are the key to business and personal success

The ability to work effectively with other organizations is a critical component of any company’s success. We continue to enjoy our relationship with several key industry/government associations and the following service providers:

 

immixGroup helps the world’s largest technology companies effectively manage a broad range of contract vehicles in the public sector.

Workpump - specializing in marketing consulting strategies and implementation

Small Planet Marketing - exceptional results in marketing, pr, and search engine positioning. Federal Computer Week and Federal Computer Week Events   WSA - The largest Washington State technology trade association