WTIA is holding its first ever fundraising events for our politcal action committee, TechPAC.  The first will be held Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the World Trade Center in Seattle and the second will be Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Bellevue.

A number of state legislative candidates and incumbents have already agreed to attend so this will be a great chance to meet them and learn about their campaigns so you can be an informed voter.

Donating to TechPAC is important because it is the most effective way for the collective voice of the technology industry to be heard by elected officials.  The reality is that campaigns are expensive and it is important that the tech industry stands behind those who have voted to improve K-12 education, promote increased STEM degrees from the state's colleges and universities and who support a positive business and tax climate for technology entrepreneurs and innovators.

TechPAC contributes in a bipartisan manner to candidates/incumbents of both parties who the TechPAC committee determines have a solid record of support for the issues listed above.  A $100 contribution or more makes you eligible for being a TechPAC committee member.

Please register today for this networking event with a political twist:  http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=1008PAC Seattle

http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?EventID=903 Bellevue