Member Privileges
One statewide voice for technology. A whole world of value.
NCTA is active throughout the year offering high level executive engagement activities, advocating on behalf of the technology industry and working on initiatives to develop a world-class knowledge workforce in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is the primary voice for technology companies of all sizes in North Carolina. Our membership is active, engaged, influential – and heard. Member privileges include access to North Carolina’s corporate leaders, premier networking, educational events, a strong unified voice at the state legislature and in Washington, D.C., interactive peer groups, discounts on valuable affinity business services, and multiple avenues for unparalleled access to potential customers. NCTA continually listens to our members and responds with new advantages for added value.
Access to Decision Makers
- Industry Leaders-- Meet leaders in the Technology industry and tap into the impressive network of the NCTA membership. Gain access to cutting edge information on business topics and technology trends at NCTA events. There are numerous opportunities to hear from global leaders and industry experts in both large settings and intimate roundtables. NCTA also offers countless ways to promote your company in front of our unparalleled audience.
- Prospective Business Clients-- NCTA promotes doing business with NCTA members. Active involvement provides you with numerous opportunities for market expansion and business linkages. We provide cost effective networking opportunities for members to learn about and interact with perspective clients, customers and business partners. Our members can search by industry and contact fellow members through an online member directory. We encourage our members to provide expertise on a wide range of business topics through our online member-created library, a great avenue for information share and exposure.
- Public Officials and Legislators-- NCTA provides members access to state and federal legislative leaders drafting bills that will affect the technology industry in North Carolina. Our Government Affairs committee develops a legislative agenda each year representing the collective voice of NCTA. Through the Information Technology Roundtable, member companies get the latest information from state leaders and procurement officials about doing business with the state of North Carolina. By participating in our National Leaders Symposium each September, members gain valuable information from and access to federal officials from various agencies.
Access to Privileges
- IT Job Trends Report (Monthly) -- NCTA’s monthly IT Job Trends Report for North Carolina sponsored by TEKsystems, highlights IT job market statistics, provides a brief analysis and comparison to national trends and features top skills in demand. This is an information edge you will value.
- NCTA Job Board (New in 2009)-- NCTA launched an interactive job board with a focus on Technology industry companies and professionals. The NCTA Job Board offers members – and the industry at large – and easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections.
- Online Member Directory -- NCTA will launch a searchable Online Member Directory to allow members easy access to contact fellow members and research companies and potential business partners in North Carolina. Members can search by several identifiers from organization type to geographic location. Profiles will include corporate contact information and descriptions.
- Online Library of Business Articles and White Paper -- NCTA will launch a member-created Online Library of Business Articles and White Papers covering a wide range of business topics. This library will serve as a portal for professional development and information sharing as an added benefit of membership and to highlight experts within our membership.
Access to Information
- Communication and Connectivity-- Above all, NCTA represents your voice… your business… your ideas. We’re expanding our website to provide more communications services than ever before to connect you with NCTA events, networking and knowledge. Stay tuned for expanded online resources that will include an online member directory, profiles of technology leaders, corporate profiles, an interactive calendar of events, IT Job statistics, an online library of business articles and online event registration. A refreshed e-newsletter will highlight news from members and upcoming NCTA happenings.
- Access to Discounts and Special Offers
- Affinity Programs-- Access the value of group buying. As an NCTA member, you receive exclusive offers and discounts from leading professional and financial service providers. Members who take advantage of these programs save money and receive special offers. New programs are always under development. If you have suggestions for new programs that would benefit our members, please let us know.
- Tech Connect: Member 2 Member Discounts (New in 2009)-- As a technology member of NCTA, you have the privilege of providing a special offer and discount to fellow members of NCTA. NCTA is a membership organization that consists of start-up companies, medium sized business and large corporation and through Tech Connect NCTA encourage all members to purchase products and services from companies that are making an investment in North Carolina.
For more information:
We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership and be an active participant. To learn more about ways that your company can benefit from membership with NCTA and how you and your colleagues can get engaged, please contact:
Michelle Calton
Vice President of Membership
919.856.0393 ext. 223
