Sunday, February 26, 2012

TechNet and Illinois Technology Association Establish Partnership.

TechNet, a national, bipartisan policy and political network of CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy and the Illinois Technology Association (ITA), announced a new partnership to collaborate on a dual state-federal policy and political program for Illinois's technology companies.

With over 700 member companies, ITA represents organizations from innovative start-ups to large technology companies across the sector - representing software, mobile, internet, consulting, online services, electronics, telecommunications, and green technology. ITA companies cut across a variety of industries - business, consumer, financial services, travel, manufacturing, healthcare, and so on - that represent Illinois' diversity of companies that make the technology that make businesses run.

"We at TechNet are very excited to partner with the Illinois Technology Association," said Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of TechNet. "ITA and its President Fred Hoch are the preeminent leaders in Illinois in helping innovation thrive. We look forward to working with them in Illinois and around the nation, a partnership that will strengthen both of our organizations at both the federal and state level."

"ITA is thrilled to be working with TechNet to strengthen the technology industry locally and expand nationally," said Fred Hoch, President, ITA. "Illinois companies are innovating across the entire business landscape and we look forward to collaborating with TechNet and its members to drive the industry forward."

TechNet was founded by CEOs in the high-tech industry to create a network of the nation's strongest voices in the industry to unite with both federal and state leaders in helping to shape the public policies that impact the technology industries.

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