San Diego as Major Tech Hub !!!!!!

"We have been tracking San Diego's high-tech industry for quite some time and the industry remains strong. San Diego has nearly 100,000 tech workers who earn an average annual wage of $85,200, which is more than twice as much as the average private sector worker in San Diego, according to our California Cybercities 2006 report. With nearly 4,300 high-tech establishments, 1 out of every 10 private sectors workers are employed by a technology company, representing the second highest concentration of technology workers in the state, only Silicon Valley is higher. Given this, it is no surprise to us that San Diego ranks in the state's top five metropolitan areas by employment in 14 of the 16 high-tech industry sectors, and it is the state's industry leader in R&D and testing labs with over 25,000 employees and in consumer electronics manufacturing with 3,300 employees. "

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Matthew Kazmierczak
Vice President, Research and Industry Analysis
AeA, Advancing the Business of Technology

Precision Engine Controls Testimonial

"AeA has a been a wonderful association for Precision Engine Controls to become involved with. We joined in early 2005 and have become very involved in the last two years. We have many of the functional managers and professional employees attending several events per year pertaining to their areas of responsibility - Engineering, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Finance and of course the CEO roundtables have been invaluable to me. Being a current chair of one of the CEO roundtables and being able to participate on the executive committee has given me insight to many areas of business and politics that I otherwise would not have had. It has made me aware of issues and the fact that being more involved in associations such as this actually does allow you to have more influence on things in the business arena and it gives you the ability make a positive difference".

Cynthia L. Jones
President
Precision Engine Controls

Hardy Instruments Testimonial

"Anyone who thinks you reach a point in your career where you know it all, is mislead. The world is constantly changing and we must adapt and continue to learn. For many of my officers, key managers and professionals, learning comes in the form of networking with like professionals in other companies. A great forum for such networking are the AeA functional round tables and the relationships established with other participants. Just the week we helped another company with ideas about a bonus program for their employees. These AeA round tables are focused on value added and not in getting your name on a call list for consultants."

Dave Ness, President
Hardy Instruments

Powergenix Testimonial

"The original reason why we joined AeA was to take advantage of an excellent medical insurance program available only to AeA members. Once we joined the AeA, we started participating in roundtables such as the CEO Roundtable and the HR Roundtable, both of which have helped us deal with specific issues and have enabled us to form valuable relationships with industry peers. The thousands of dollars we save each year combined with the network of resources now available to us makes the membership fee the best bargain around."

Dan Squiller,
CEO
Powergenix

SignOnSanDiego.com Testimonial

"SignOnSanDiego.com has found membership in the AeA to be essential to staying 'in the loop' in San Diego's high technology community. The roundtables help our staff keep up to date and networking with other AeA members helps us grow our online employment-advertising business. By supporting San Diego's high-tech environment, the AeA helps all of us."
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Chris Jennewein
Vice President, Internet Operations
Union-Tribune Publishing Co.

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