AeA Los Angeles Council

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

The AeA is putting on an event 03/20/08 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm designed to educate & engage high technology companies on the existing & emerging issues in "going green." Early bird registration (ends 03/10) is $55-dollars for AeA members and $75-dollars general public. RSVP now to guarantee your spot. www.koodooz.com

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AeA Los Angeles Council

JANUARY 7, 2009

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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AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 29, 2008

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. A recent survey found that more than half of American teens ( 59 percent ) do not believe their high school is preparing them adequately for a career in technology and engineering. To see the AeA's position on STEM education, please visit their website for more information.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

As chair of a non-profit technology association -- known as the AeA ( www.aeanet.org ) -- I am leading a local effort to educate high tech executives & future decision makers on the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. million employees.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 25, 2008

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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AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 10, 2008

On 04/22/08, the AeA Los Angeles Council is sponsoring " 50 NEW ideas in 50 Minutes " which will show business leaders how they can immediately improve performance within their sales & marketing departments. Judy Key Johnson , former IBM executive and president/COO of Southern California technology companies.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

JULY 7, 2008

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." It proposed to fund advertising to encourage young Americans to enter the science and technology workforce. government.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

The CIO: The optimal use of information & communication technology is critical to the CIO. (source: Strategy Business.com ) A great example of a CEO who changed directions with regards to making a supply chain carbon neutral is Dole Food Co. data centers will face energy disruptions in the coming years.

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AeA Los Angeles Council

APRIL 10, 2008

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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