The Big Bang

Want to be part of the rapidly growing Tech sector in San Diego AND win one of several cool tech items?

Sign up for in the The Big Bang Membership Drive and you may win:

First Prize: Magnavox Flat Screen HDTV
Second Prize: Panasonic CD Stereo System with music port for MP3
Third Prize: Insignia DVD recorder
Fourth Prize: Ipod Nano Special Silver Edition
Many more prizes (outlined below)

Exciting news for San Diego technology companies. Did you know San Diego is the state's fourth largest technology hub? Locally, the tech sector employs 99,900 tech industry workers, with an average annual wage of $85,200 – more than double the average private sector wage. And that trend continues to grow!What does this have to do with you?At AeA, we want to keep the momentum going and involve our members in this exciting growth trend. San Diego invites you to join us in our Big Bang! Growth Initiative, occurring over the next few months, through a member-based membership drive. AeA members and volunteers are invited to celebrate the growth of technology in our region by directly assisting our efforts to educate companies on AeA. All you have to do is make referrals and help establish contacts at qualified tech companies who are not already AeA members. It’s easy – see details below! This will culminate with the latest in technology giveaways, and alas -- in a Big Bang! Bash in February where you will receive your prize.Start accruing your points for the awards!

It's easy - whoever earns the most points wins the top prize(s). You must be an AeA member. Contact Lauri Keller, Director of Membership Development, AeA, who will get you started racking up points for your award: Lauri_keller@aeanet.org or call 858.452.9288 x102Additional recognition awards include:
· Iomega Flash Drives
· Banner Ads on AeA Net: Value $500
· Enhanced AeA directory entry: Value $1,000
· Profiles in Uplink Value: Priceless!!
· Free attendance at any AeA San Diego event for one year
· Associate Member Attendance at CEO Roundtable Dinner
· Recognition with Executive Committee and AeA Members as Winner/s of the Big Bang Membership Drive!

AeA – Volunteer ParticipationPoint System for Recognition Awards
The Big Bang! Kicks off on December 1, and lasts until the day of the Big Bang Bash (approx 90 Days). AeA Volunteers will participate in a point system to encourage outreach to the rapidly growing tech sector. AeA will chart points and award prizes every two weeks. The point system for participation is documented below.

10 points for anyone contacting Lauri Keller, Director of Membership Development, with a new, qualified company prospect
· Should not already be on top ranking prospect list
· Should have contact information i.e. name of key exec., email address, phone, etc.

20 points for posting an AeA testimonial on ‘The Big Bang! Blog” Send text to Lauri Keller

30 points for an e-mail to a prospect using referral language
· An email or phone call coming from you with an introduction for a meeting. Lauri Keller will call to set up a meeting.

40 points for facilitating the meeting
· Facilitating a meeting, either through e-mail or personal introduction

50 points for a completed meeting with a lead you brought to AeA 75 points to anyone who has any involvement during the course of the campaign with a prospect who becomes a member

100 points for a completed membership application form from a member you referred to AeA Let’s get started on the Big Bang! Contact Lauri Keller to get started racking up points for your award.Lauri KellerDirector of Membership DevelopmentLauri_keller@aeanet.org858.452.9288 x102