The testimonials speak for themselves: "We rely on AeA to lead the way on a wide variety of public policy challenges around the world" -- Xerox "AeA's education series fills a local gap for Board of Directors. The AeA believes Good Governance Matters" -- TriQuint Seminconductor "AeA continues to open doors and provide valuable insight that facilitates the growth of our firm into national & international markets" -- Bridge360 "The AeA is truly changing my perception of business. It allows them to continue to increase their knowledge to lead & govern more successfully.

“Under Holly’s trusted and experienced leadership, AeA will be even better positioned to engage this legislation at every turn, and add to our lobbying capabilities around the world.� ( Click here to see the official press release and more details on Holly Evans ) As for the AeA Los Angeles Council (which I chair), we are doing our part to educate members of the high tech community on green initiatives. Chris Hansen, AeA’s new President & CEO, has got his finger on the pulse of the high tech community. On February 11th, he brought AeA’s environmental policy

Thursday, September 18, 2008 -- Mixer/Networking Event. AeA/LA. Mix, Mingle and Win! See [link] (mor

To see the AeA's position on STEM education, please visit their website for more information. AeA is a non-profit technology association that is highly active in supporting legislation that will improve the quality of education, especially in the areas of Math & Science. science & math weakness threatens nation’s leadership role Technology Counts: The push to improve Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics California State Technology Report 2008 Of the 30 top world economies , 29 have common high-quality standards and common science & math curricula -- and one – the United States – does not.

The AeA, along with 140+ other firms, signed a letter to our U.S. This is an urgent and necessary step that will enhance our country’s economic strength, our competitiveness and allow for continued innovation. On June 30th, 2008 , the AeA Los Angeles Council is putting on a golfing event and dedicating part of the proceeds to charities invested in furthering STEM education in our schools. Please consider joining other senior executives of the high tech community for a fun & meaningful event. President on April 16th, with the hope of addressing our country’s competitive position in the world as it relates to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

Reports predict that telework budgets will grow over the next 2 years – approximately by 17% in the private sector. (source: AeA Telework Report ) One clear benefit is that companies which embrace telework programs enjoy higher retention rates and can leverage this flexible work-style alternative as a powerful recruiting tool . Additionally, numerous bills have been introduced that promote broadband internet access – a facilitator of telework. AeA supports all of these approaches . ( Check this out: We could save 1.35-billion gallons of fuel and $4.5-billion dollars (at the current price of $3.33) if everyone with the potential to telework did so just 1.6

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 -- AeA Winter Tech Mixer and Showcase. Tis the Season to plug into Orange County and Inland Empire's largest high-tech community and meet prospective clients, partners, and network with the area's most innovative technology peers. Proudly sponsored by Haskell and White, this winter showcase will feature CEOs and professionals from the hottest Orange County and Inland Empire companies.

You can now see all of the AeA Los Angeles Council events on Facebook ! 03/11/08 - Dinner @ Water Garden's new restaurant "Prego" in Santa Monica with keynote, Bob Fox ( RSVP now!) 03/20/08 - Green Event @ UCLA (lots of details in below blog entry! RSVP now!) -Lee Lee Fox, Founder KooDooZ,

The AeA Los Angeles Council is hosting a “Dinner for Decision Makers� at the Water Garden’s new restaurant, Prego (formerly Bizou Gardens) on March 11th 2008 in Santa Monica, California. To RSVP, click here , or call JoElla Lapiana (Executive Director of the AeA Los Angeles Council) at 818. Only about 1/1000 of 1 percent of the total worldwide workforce will ever become a CEO for a major firm . Of those who defy the odds and become the chief executive, more than half of them will be regarded as failures.

The market was recently forecasted to grow from $7.5-billion in 2008 to $11.3 Eysenback for the Journal of Medical Internet Research ) “The high tech industry is a strong supporter of eHealth initiatives such as ePrescribing that lower healthcare costs and improve the safety and delivery of care,� said Matthew Kazmierczak, Vice President, Research and Industry Analysis, AeA . The AeA just released its third Competitiveness Series report endorsing eHealth, arguing that it will lower costs and eHealth is an emerging field in the intersection of medical informatics, public health and business.