Technology Leadership Council
The Opportunity
Atlanta is among the fastest growing high-technology metro areas in the nation – with 13,000 technology companies employing nearly 200,000 technology workers. And the potential for new growth is stellar. With a solid base of software, Internet, biotechnology and telecommunication companies and more than 20 incubators, Atlanta is a hotbed for innovation and a hatchery for new high-tech startups. Technology giants here include AT&T, Cox Enterprises, IBM Corp., General Electric, Siemens, Verizon Wireless, ADP Inc., McKesson, Cisco, Google, Equifax, HP, ChoicePoint, Kimberly Clark, Merial, UCB, Sciele Pharma and others.
History of Chamber Leadership
A decade ago, the Chamber focused its economic development efforts on target industry “clusters” with the highest potential for job growth, including technology. The Chamber’s “Industries of the Mind” campaign attracted nearly 100 companies and created thousands of high-paying technology jobs. And in 2007 the Chamber formally launched the Technology Leadership Council, covering both high tech and bioscience. In 2010, the Chamber split the Technology Marketing Council into seperate leadership councils covering high tech and bioscience.
Joining the Technology Leadership Council
Created and managed by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Technology Leadership Council is a “who’s who” of the region’s bioscience and high tech community dedicated to advancing the industry and promoting continued economic growth to create quality jobs. It is considered one of the best sources for reaching and connecting with leading technology and bioscience executives.
Join the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s executive ranks by becoming a member of the Chamber’s Board of Advisors, and help shape our technology and bioscience communities for years to come.
Benefits to Council members and event sponsors include:
- Participation in marketing and company recruitment efforts
- Opportunity to make your voice heard on key issues effecting the industry
- Visibility for your company with industry leaders
- New business opportunities and networking with new companies
- Expanded marketing reach outside of metro Atlanta
- Creation of new high-paying jobs for our region
- Opportunities to engage in legislative advocacy efforts
- Provide input and help shape workforce development in the region
- Access and input to ongoing studies and research projects that solicit private sector input
2009 Technology Cluster Agenda
- Recruit eight companies creating at least 450 jobs.
- Host the second annual Venture Atlanta®, the largest venture capital forum in the Southeast.
- Host 2009 BIO conference in Atlanta, the world’s premier biotech event.
- Market Atlanta at key marketing events and business recruitment trips to attract technology companies.
To join the Technology Leadership Council, or for confidential expansion/relocation assistance, please contact David Hartnett at 404.586.8443