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, interactive peer groups, discounts on valuable products and 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-- 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 members have access to an searchable Online Member Directory to view and 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.
Access to Information
- Communication and Connectivity-- Above all, NCTA represents your voice… your business… your ideas. We’ve expanded our website to provide more communications services than ever before to connect you with NCTA events, networking and knowledge. Online resources include a member organziational directory, a Job Board, a local tech news feed, a real time listing of member press release and an interactive calendar of events. A refreshed e-newsletter will highlight news from members and upcoming NCTA happenings.
- Access to Discounts and Special Offers
- Affinity Partner Program-- 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.
- Technology Partners: As a technology member of NCTA, you can provide a special offer or discount to fellow members of NCTA. Through Techology Partners, NCTA encourages 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 Member Value at 919.890.0771
Alison Gordon, Membership Coordinator at 919.890.0775
Kay Read, Membership Director - Charlotte Region at 919.771.9239
