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The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership (ICRP) Sign Agreement to Promote Technology Industry in GeorgiaThe Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership (www.innovationcrescent.com) and Technology Association of Georgia (www.tagonline.org) announced today they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formally agreeing to collaborate in the promotion and support of the technology industry in Georgia. "As the Innovation Crescent expands its initiatives to support technology in addition to life science, this agreement further solidifies the network of support resources companies have when locating in our region," said Nick Masino, chairman of the ICRP. "We welcome the opportunity to work with the State's largest, most active and most recognizable technology association." With the signing of the MOU, the ICRP will serve as one of TAG's economic development partners andTAG will support the ICRP in marketing the region to recruit, retain and expand technology companies in Georgia. The two organizations play a vital role in assisting the technology industry in the state, and this agreement is another example of the collaboration that flourishes in Georgia. "As one of the nation's largest state trade associations dedicated to technology, TAG is proud to be working with The Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership," said Technology Association of Georgia President/CEO Tino Mantella. "This kind of cooperative effort will strengthen our ability to attract the innovative businesses that drive our economy. It's good for everybody." About Georgia's Innovation Crescent The Innovation Crescent is both a geographic area and a coalition of more than 15 counties and economic development entities focused on life sciences and technology in Georgia. The organization exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that can be found throughout the region. For more information, visit www.innovationcrescent.com. About the Technology Association of Georgia TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 25,400 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta (News - Alert), Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/. |
