WASHINGTON, DC – TechAmerica and TECNA (the Technology Councils of North America) have signed an exclusive agreement to coordinate the memberships, programs and services currently offered respectively through TechAmerica’s network of 16 regional councils and TECNA’s approximately 40 independent regional trade associations.

TechAmerica, based in Washington, DC, has more than 1,500 companies who rely on it for expert representation at the federal and state governments, while TECNA’s state and regional councils represent over 16,000 members seeking strong advocacy, community building and economic development leadership.

“The technology council movement is alive in states and regions across the country, yet smaller groups can always use more allies and resources,” noted Matthew Nemerson, president of TECNA’s board of director and CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council.

“Innovative, fast growing companies have a central role in the nation’s economic recovery. TechAmerica brings to this alliance the Washington presence and savvy necessary to help assure that Congress and the Administration continue to work to keep America competitive.”

As the groups work more closely together, the combination of networks, activities, events and expertise of TechAmerica and the many TECNA member technology councils will create the only true “grassroots to global” technology community for innovation-based firms in the United States.

Online: www.techamerica.org; www.technologycouncils.org

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