The Washington Technology Industry Association’s advocacy and government affairs activities are geared toward fulfilling our mission of helping technology entrepreneurs succeed. Washington Technology Industry Association works with elected policymakers, federal and state agencies, educational institutions, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, business and civic organizations across the state and beyond to create, promote and sustain a supportive and positive business and economic climate to reduce and eliminate obstacles for technology entrepreneurs.

The Washington Technology Industry Association has had enormous success on behalf of its members in shaping public policy that is favorable to the technology industry. From securing tax incentives for research and development to increasing the numbers of math and science graduates, the Washington Technology Industry Association has been a forceful voice in Olympia and elsewhere getting results for our members.

At the core of Washington Technology Industry Association’s advocacy and government affairs activities is a simple premise—support public policies that help the technology industry in Washington state grow and oppose those that hurt Washington Technology Industry Association members’ interests.

Policy Priorities

A favorable business climate for the technology industry. This means getting involved in “business” issues, such as taxes, employment law, regulating the use of technology, regulating business practices or other areas that affect how a technology business can operate. This includes economic development and trade policies and legislation.

Improving the state’s “intellectual capital”. This covers various education issues, from K-12 math standards to degree granting capacity in the state’s colleges and universities to workforce training. This also includes promoting entrepreneurship in schools.

Building and maintaining critical infrastructure. This area covers the need for a robust and ubiquitous broadband infrastructure, wired and wireless. It also covers things like a healthy and functioning electricity grid and transportation infrastructure. If you would like to know more or are interested in becoming a member of the Government Affairs and Industry Relations Committee, please contact the Washington Technology Industry Association at advocacy@washingtontechnology.org or by phone at (206) 448-3033 x101.

If you would like to know more or are interested in becoming a member of the Government Affairs and Industry Relations Committee, please contact the Washington Technology Industry Association at advocacy@washingtontechnology.org or by phone at (206) 448-3033 x101.

Getting Involved

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Washington Technology Industry Association Government Affairs and Industry Relations Committee – For Washington Technology Industry Association members only, this committee helps to shape the direction of Washington Technology Industry Association’s advocacy. Contact Washington Technology Industry Association’s VP of Government and External Affairs, Lewis A. McMurran at lmcmurran@washingtontechnology.org or by phone at (206)448-3033 x101 to join or find out more.

Washington Technology Industry Association Political Action Committee – Contribute to the tech industry’s best vehicle for expressing your opinion on critical public policy issues. Click here to download the Washington Technology Industry Association PAC contribution form. A $100 contribution allows you to be a member of the PAC committee that helps determine to whom we give political contributions.