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3% Contractor Withholding Repealed
President Obama's signature marks the end of a five year effort by TechAmerica to repeal this onerous law...
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TechAmerica Opposes Latest Internet Sales Tax Bill
TechAmerica opposes the latest Internet sales tax bill introduced in Congress by Senators Enzi (R-WY), Durbin (D-IL) and Alexander (R-TN)...
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Upcoming Events

1. Engineering and Technical Programs

   Feb 06, 2012 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

   Solid State Devices (G12) (meets in conjunction with JEDEC JC13)

   
   

2. Engineering and Technical Programs

   Feb 06, 2012 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

   Components Parts (G11) (meets in conjunction with JEDEC JC13)

   
   

3. TechAmerica FedRAMP Concept of Operations Briefing

   Feb 08, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

   Following up on a successful industry briefing on FedRAMP and FedRAMP Security Controls, TechAmerica will host an industry briefing with FedRAMP officials on the Concept of Operations document (To be released February 5) on Wednesday, February 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. ET. The meeting will feature GSA officials Dave McClure, Kathy Conrad, Katie Lewin and other members of the government FedRAMP team. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

   
   

4. TechAmerica FedRAMP Concept of Operations Briefing Webcast

   Feb 08, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

   Following up on a successful industry briefing on FedRAMP and FedRAMP Security Controls, TechAmerica will host an industry briefing with FedRAMP officials on the Concept of Operations document (To be released February 5) on Wednesday, February 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. ET. The meeting will feature GSA officials Dave McClure, Kathy Conrad, Katie Lewin and other members of the government FedRAMP team. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

   
   

5. Operations Roundtable: Kaizen

   Feb 08, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   Outsource Manufacturing, Inc., Carlsbad, CA

   This presentation will show the essence of the Kaizen concept as idealized and made into a culture within Toyota. You will also learn: • The three steps and two core concepts of Kaizen. • How to sustain the gains through standardization • How to multiply the benefits through yokoten. • Where the Kaizen concept fits into the business model Toyota uses. • How to avoid the frequent mistakes and pitfalls of the Kaizen methodology. • Real examples of Kaizens from around the world. • How to use the Kaizen methodology to engage the workforce towards a culture of ownership and excellence.

   
   

6. Special FedRAMP Cloud Computing Meeting

   Feb 08, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

   Government Speakers Invited

   
   

7. Procurement Policy/GSA Strategic Planning Retreat Cocktail Reception

   Feb 09, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET   |   Waterview Conference Center, Arlington, VA

   Keynote Speaker: Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) Special Guest : Dan Gordon, former OFPP Administrator Reception Sponsored by SAIC

   
   

8. The Virtual HR Leadership Roundtable

   Feb 09, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

   The HR Leadership Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals: * Provide HR Leaders of member companies a networking platform for business development across multiple states * Allow HR Leaders to engage in meaningful peer to peer discussions * Facilitate best practice sharing and non binding advisory guidance in a peer environment on issues that confront CEOs daily

   
   

9. Procurement Policy/GSA Strategic Planning Retreat

   Feb 09, 2012 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET   |   Waterview Conference Center, Arlington, VA

   
   

10. Vision Strategic Forecast Council Meeting (By Invitation Only)

    Feb 14, 2012 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET   |   Northrop Grumman Colshire Complex, McLean, VA

    
    

11. Health IT Committee Meeting

    Feb 14, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

    
    

12. TechAmerica CFO Forum, "2012 CFO Executive Briefing"

    Feb 14, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT   |   Bent Tree Country Club, Dallas, TX

    Join TechAmerica Texas to hear the top questions and concerns facing CFOs in 2012.

    
    

13. TIP and CTO Committee Meeting

    Feb 15, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT   |   TBD, , OR

    TIP and CTO Committee Meeting

    
    

14. Federal Civil Committee Meeting

    Feb 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   Hilton McLean, McLean, VA

    Guest Speaker: Todd Park, Chief Technology Officer, Department of Health & Human Services

    
    

15. Space Enterprise Council Monthly Meeting

    Feb 15, 2012 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

    
    

16. HR Executive Strategy Roundtable Breakfast Series-WESTLAKE

    Feb 15, 2012 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   California Health & Longevity Institute, Westlake Village, CA

    Motivation: Getting and Keeping It

    
    

17. OMB/OSTP NASA Budget Briefing

    Feb 16, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington DC, DC

    Paul Shawcross (OMB) and Damon Wells (OSTP) will be offering an exclusive briefing to the TechAmerica Space Enterprise Council on the NASA Budget.

    
    

18. TechAmerica Foundation SLG-CC Commission and Report

    Feb 16, 2012 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM PT   |   Microsoft Corporation, Mountain View, CA

    TechAmerica Foundation State & Local Government Commission Report Release and Conference in Mountain View, CA

    
    

19. Board of Director Edcuation Dinner Forum

    Feb 16, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    Board of Director Education Dinner Forum - These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the technology industry. Director Forums are designed for Directors and CEOs of technology companies.

    
    

20. Marketing Synergy Roundtable

    Feb 17, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET   |   Webinar

    The CMO Virtual Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals:stay on the edge of marketing innovation - share ideas and best practices - network with one another - share resources - workshop issues and challenges

    
    

21. Illinois Legislative Decision Makers Dinner

    Feb 21, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT   |   Sangamo Club, Springfield, IL

    Register today for our February Illinois Legislative Decision Makers Dinner with House Democratic Leadership. The dinner will be from 6:00 pm – 8:00 on February 21, 2012 at Sangamo Club in Springfield, IL. Representatives Marlow Colvin, Eddie Acevedo, Lou Lang and Dan Burke from leadership have all been personally invited to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity to spend time with key legislative leaders from Illinois and get them better acquainted with the technology community and our priority business issues. Space is very limited.

    
    

22. Federal Aviation Administration Committee Meeting

    Feb 21, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM ET   |   Harris Corporation, Washington, DC

    Congressional Staff Guest Speakers.

    
    

23. State Procurement Committee Conference Call

    Feb 21, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Webinar

    
    

24. Financial Times Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada (Miami)

    Feb 22, 2012 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET   |   JW Marriott Marquis, Miami, FL

    What are the most promising opportunities in Canada for foreign investors and what obstacles must be overcome for the country's potential as an investment destination to be fully realized? The Financial Times, in partnership with the Government of Canada, will bring together senior policy-makers and business leaders from Canada and abroad for a series of major events in the US that will discuss in detail the latest sector trends, the key areas of growth, the challenges and emerging opportunities.

    
    

25. Q1 Export Controls Committee Meeting

    Feb 22, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT   |   Cymer, Inc., San Diego, CA

    Regular quarterly gathering of committee members to develop TechAmerica positions on export control issues, meet and hear from key government officials and exchange views on industry concerns.

    
    

26. Q1 Customs and Export Controls Committee Networking Dinner

    Feb 22, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT   |   Capri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar, San Diego, CA

    Networking reception and dinner for members of TechAmerica Customs and Export Controls Committees.

    
    

27. TechAmerica-GovWin: Los Angeles State & Local Breakfast Briefing

    Feb 22, 2012 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM PT   |   Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA

    Join TechAmerica and GovWin in Los Angeles for the first State and Local Executive Breakfast Briefing of 2012. This breakfast is an opportunity for technology executives to engage with LA's leading IT officials and network with peers.

    
    

28. Finance Networking Event: Economic & Capital Markets Outlook for 2012

    Feb 22, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    Finance Networking Event: The Road Ahead - Economic and Capital Markets Outlook for 2012

    
    

29. Defense Committee Meeting

    Feb 22, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   Tower Club, Vienna, VA

    Guest Speaker Invited

    
    

30. Q1 Customs Committee Meeting

    Feb 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT   |   Cymer, Inc., San Diego, CA

    Regular quarterly gathering of Committee members to develop TechAmerica positions on Customs issues, meet and hear from key government officials and exchange views on industry concerns.

    
    

31. Mastering Management Skills with Performance Indicator Assessment

    Feb 23, 2012 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM PT   |   Lake Oswego, OR

    This workshop is for managers faced with the challenges of managing results and employees. From this one-day workshop your managers will perform their management role fully, understand their own management competencies and gaps, and document areas for further development. They will take the Performance Indicator assessment gaining insight on their management traits plus the core characteristics of being part a team.

    
    

32. Arizona Congressional Roundtable

    Feb 23, 2012 11:45 PM - 1:00 PM MT   |   iGo, Inc. - Headquarters, Scottsdale, AR

    Please join us as we discuss critical issues of importance to the technology community with Congressman Quayle. Seating is limited.

    
    

33. Human Services IT Advisory Group Meeting (HSITAG)

    Feb 23, 2012 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

    Guest Speaker Invited

    
    

34. TechAmerica Midwest CFO Roundtable

    Feb 24, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT   |   Webinar

    This meeting is exclusive to technology CFOs by Invitation only.

    
    

35. CEO/CFO Dinner

    Feb 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT   |   The Center Club, Costa Mesa, CA

    Technology leaders are invited to join us for a special dinner covering 408(b)(2) DB Fee Disclosure, Economic Trends for 2012, Stadion Market Update and TechSaver:401(k)

    
    

36. Finance Executive Network

    Feb 28, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT   |   TBA, Los Angeles, CA

    State of the VC Market. Invitation Only.

    
    

37. The Virtual CEO Roundtable

    Mar 01, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

    The CEO Virtual Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals: >Provide CEOs and Presidents of member companies a networking platform for business development across multiple states >Allow CEOs and Presidents to engage in meaningful peer to peer discussions >Facilitate best practice shari

    
    

38. 2012 Defense Strategic Planning Forum

    Mar 01, 2012 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET   |   The University Club of Washington DC, Washington, DC

    The 7th Annual Defense Strategic Planning Forum will be hosted by TechAmerica Foundation at The University Club on March 1, 2012. The highly popular panel of defense industry strategists will offer their views on the latest DoD budget request and the major challenges facing the industry in the future.

    
    

39. U.S. Export Control Reform Update and Enforcement Trends in Northern California

    Mar 02, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT   |   TechAmerica, Santa Clara, CA

    Join TechAmerica members for an interactive discussion with David W. Mills, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Mills will provide an update on the President's Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative as well as enforcement trends in Northern California. A question and answer session will follow.

    
    

40. HR Forum

    Mar 06, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    HR Forum - These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the HR profession. HR Forums are designed for Vice President of HR, HR Director or the highest ranking HR professional within a technology company.

    
    

41. Financial Times Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada (Washington DC)

    Mar 07, 2012 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton Tysons Center, McLean, VA

    What are the most promising opportunities in Canada for foreign investors and what obstacles must be overcome for the country's potential as an investment destination to be fully realized? The Financial Times, in partnership with the Government of Canada, will bring together senior policy-makers and business leaders from Canada and abroad for a series of major events in the US that will discuss in detail the latest sector trends, the key areas of growth, the challenges and emerging opportunities.

    
    

42. CEO Forum

    Mar 08, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    CEO Forum - These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the technology executive. CEO Forums are designed for CEOs, Presidents, and COOs of technology companies.

    
    

43. The Virtual HR Leadership Roundtable

    Mar 08, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

    The HR Leadership Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals: * Provide HR Leaders of member companies a networking platform for business development across multiple states * Allow HR Leaders to engage in meaningful peer to peer discussions * Facilitate best practice sharing and non binding advisory guidance in a peer environment on issues that confront CEOs daily

    
    

44. Reverse Logistics: The Spare Parts Planning Paradox!

    Mar 08, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   KOFAX, Irvine, CA

    We’re proud to announce the inagueral kick-off of TechAmerica OC’s Operations Logistics Roundtable, hosted by our proud technology member KOFAX! Inefficient product return processes can put an uncessary strain on your infrustructure. Streamlining and optimizing operations will give you the competitive advantage required to successfully meet your organizational goals and objectives during these dynamic economic/technological times. Which is why we’re launching our first Operations Logistics Roundtable with a focus on Reverse Logistics, featuring two thought leading experts, who’ve spent a lot of time on the tech side of operational

    
    

45. Compact Model Council 1Q Meeting

    Mar 08, 2012 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET   |   Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, Osaka Japan,

    Compact Model Council first quarter meeting

    
    

46. Vision Federal Market Forecast Kick-off

    Mar 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   Boeing, Arlington, VA

    TechAmerica Foundation, in partnership with government customers, conducts annual studies of coming changes in agency plans and programs. In this one-of-a-kind government-industry partnership, team members participate in exclusive, face-to-face meetings with government agency planners and decision makers, think tank experts, and Wall Street analysts to discuss future programs and budgets.

    
    

47. Technology & IP Networking Event

    Mar 14, 2012 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT   |   Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR

    Technology & IP Networking Event - Panel members lead a discussion or experts in the field present relevant topics for engineers, executives, and intellectual property professionals.

    
    

48. Finance Forum: Outsourcing to Oregon

    Mar 15, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    Finance Forum: Outsourcing to Oregon

    
    

49. Marketing Synergy Roundtable

    Mar 16, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET   |   Webinar

    The CMO Virtual Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals:stay on the edge of marketing innovation - share ideas and best practices - network with one another - share resources - workshop issues and challenges

    
    

50. Beyond the Beltway 2012

    Mar 19, 2012 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton, Tyson Corner, McLean, VA

    
    

51. Education Technology Market Watch

    Mar 20, 2012 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, McLean, VA

    Beyond the Beltway for K-12 and Higher Education

    
    

52. HR RTB Presents Legal Employment Update 2012

    Mar 27, 2012 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   EADS North America Test & Services, Irvine, CA

    True to form, the California Legislature has enacted a number of new employment laws that create new burdens and risks for employers in California. But these changes are manageable. Instead of getting mad at your lawmakers, employers should familiarize themselves with the new requirements, and immediately implement policies and procedures to comply. In this timely program for members and friends of TechAmerica, Bruce May will present a thorough overview of all the new employment laws in California, with practical guidance on how employers of all sizes can achieve full compliance without undue expense. Bruce is the Chair of our Human Resources Committee. He is a shareholder at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a leading full service law firm in Orange County, and has specialized in employment law and litigation on behalf of management for 32 years.

    
    

53. Illinois Senate Legislative Decision Makers Dinner with Democratic Leadership

    Mar 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT   |   Springfield, IL

    Register today for our February Illinois Legislative Decision Makers Dinner with House Democratic Leadership. The dinner will be from 6:00 pm – 8:00 on March 27, 2012 in Springfield, IL. Representatives Marlow Colvin, Eddie Acevedo, Lou Lang and Dan Burke from leadership have all been personally invited to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity to spend time with key legislative leaders from Illinois and get them better acquainted with the technology community and our priority business issues. Space is very limited.

    
    

54. 2012 Federal IT Strategic Outlook Forum

    Mar 28, 2012 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church, VA

    A panel of Federal Information Technology industry strategists will offer their views on the President’s FY2013 IT budget request, plans to reform IT management, IT initiatives and trends, and challenges facing industry in this environment of tight budgets.

    
    

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