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U.S. technology industry in jeopardy?

AeA Los Angeles Council

On June 24th, the AeA released their annual Cyberstates report , with a not-so-subtle warning. The AeA report cautions that if changes are not made in the U.S.’s The AeA report cautions that if changes are not made in the U.S.’s We’re feeding off past success rather than investing in our future. www.koodooz.com

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Web 2.0 & eHealth

AeA Los Angeles Council

The term, eHealth, characterizes not only a technical development, but also a state-of-the-mind, a way of thinking, an attitude, and a commitment for networked, global thinking, to improve health care logically, regionally, and worldwide by using information and communication technology.

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2009, a new year for innovation

AeA Los Angeles Council

If we are to lead the global economy, improve the quality of life for all Americans and strengthen our national security, we need to invest in science and technology. It really is shocking to me, that for all its impact on everyday life, the technology industry has had insufficient clout in Washington and throughout the United States.

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High Tech is Hot -- and CA is on fire!

AeA Los Angeles Council

According to the AeA 2008 Cyberstate's report, California's technology workers earned an average wage of $101, 200 (112% above the state's average private-sector wage.) Christopher Hansen, AeA President & CEO, singled out "negligence on the part of our political leaders" to invest in research, improve the U.S.

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STEM - Building A Better Tomorrow

AeA Los Angeles Council

The AeA, along with 140+ other firms, signed a letter to our U.S. President on April 16th, with the hope of addressing our country’s competitive position in the world as it relates to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

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Greening the Workplace with TELEWORK

AeA Los Angeles Council

source: AeA Telework Report ) One clear benefit is that companies which embrace telework programs enjoy higher retention rates and can leverage this flexible work-style alternative as a powerful recruiting tool. Many jobs require face-to-face interaction with co-workers or clients that no amount of technology can overcome.

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INNOVATION - A Scientist's Perspective

AeA Los Angeles Council

Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr. Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation" and its sister topic, "STEM education." This 15-20 year prospecting, as a general rule, requires a long-term investment strategy by the government. government.