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North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) Holds Tech Day at the Legislature
RALEIGH, N.C. --(Business Wire)--
NCTA (News - Alert):
WHAT:
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The North
Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is hosting a Tech
Awareness Day at the Legislature to highlight the role the
technology industry plays in North Carolina's growing economy.
NCTA represents more than 600 companies throughout the state that
collectively employ over 100,000 North Carolinians.
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The day begins with a legislative breakfast with over 150 registered
guests, a press conference to promote NCTA's legislative agenda and
an exhibitor showcase highlighting over 25 technology companies from
across the state.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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Most of the first floor of the Legislative Building will be filled
with technology company exhibitors, including student robotics teams.
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Key priorities for the Legislature this year include tax reform and
government efficiency, both of which will have significant impact on
the tech sector.
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WHEN:
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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Press Conference - 9:00 a.m. (Legislative Building, 1300 Quadrant)
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Exhibitor Showcase - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Legislative Building,
1100, 1200 & 1300 Quadrants)
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WHERE:
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North Carolina General Assembly
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16 West Jones Street
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Raleigh, NC 27601
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PRESS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS:
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NCTA Government Affairs Chairman Herb Crenshaw, Executive Director
- Government Affairs, AT&T (News - Alert)
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Senator Andrew Brock (Davie/Rowan Counties), Co-Chair of the Joint
Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology
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Senator Jeff Tarte (Mecklenburg County), Member, Appropriations on
General Government and Information Technology
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Rep. Jason Saine (Lincoln County), Member, Appropriations
Subcommittee on Information Technology
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Rep. Joe Tolson (Edgecombe/Wilson Counties), Member of the
Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Science and Technology
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EXHIBITORS:
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Accenture, Advanced Internet Technologies, Alphanumeric Systems,
Alphanumeric Systems, AT&T, Avaya, CGI (News - Alert), Cisco, Citrix, Extreme
Networks, HP, IBM, ImageSoft, INRFOOD, Integral Solutions Group,
Lenovo, LexisNexis, Lobbyguard, Mac Source Communications,
Microsoft, Motorola (News - Alert) Solutions, NC FIRST, Red Hat, SciQuest, Time
Warner Cable, and Verizon
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About NCTA:
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The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a
not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the
primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA
is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the
growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public
Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, visit
our website at www.nctechnology.org.
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