Identify an issue you're passionate about and make a difference. Participating on one (or more) of NCTA's networks gives our members the opportunity to work together to develop solutions to challenges and improvements to processes through action-oriented committees. Active participation helps members build the North Carolina technology community and their businesses at the same time. Keep reading for details on each council.
If you would like to be ADDED or REMOVED from a Network,
Email Michelle Calton
Government Affairs Network
Assembles members interested in state legislative or federal issues as they pertain to their company or the economic landscape in North Carolina. Members serving on the Government Affairs Network provide thought leadership around NCTA's annual Legislative Agenda, which incorporates an enterprise approach on issues that include tax and regulatory, education and connectivity, as well as jobs and economic development. The group also plans special events with public sector leaders.
Select the link to learn more.
- 2011 TECH DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
- NCTA's 2011 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
- NCTA'S ILLUMINATION OF INNOVATION AND JOB CREATION BRIEFING
- VISIT THE N.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S WEBSITE
Email Brooks Raiford
Provides an open forum for information sharing between vendors and state government representatives and is the primary source for vendor networking and information gathering. This Network will also seek dialogue with policy makers to gauge what challenges they face that technology might help solve, so that NCTA members can explore how best to offer potential solutions. If your company sells to the state of North Carolina then you should participate.
If you are interested in participating or would like additional details,
Email Rachel Kennedy
Provides thought leadership, advocacy and action for building world class, well-educated students and workers to make North Carolina a thriving hub for globally competitive companies. Our strategy includes ADVOCACY, ACTION, and COMMUNICATION.
If you are interested in participating or would like additional details,
Email Michelle Calton
The Green Technologies Network supports North Carolina as we become a national leader in the creation of green companies and a green workforce. We engage our member companies to develop a strategy around corporate sustainability and source reduction. Each meeting will promote green best practices and advocate for policies that support incentives, funding and support for green technology companies.
If you are interested in participating or would like additional details,
Email Marc Montoro
Cyber Security Network
NCTA launched an exploratory Cyber Security Council in 2011. NCTA will work with members to determine which topics are of interest including: cloud computing, mobility and managing the protection of sensitive data such as corporate data, intellectual property and consumer data. We will engage business experts and public sector leaders in helping to educate NCTA members so they might better prepare their companies, organizations and communities in mitigating ongoing IT security risks that they are sure to face in the future.
If you are interested in participating or would like additional details,
Email Michelle Calton
