technology companies have been emerging at a rapid pace, there are three other sectors worth mentioning: Biotech Cleantech Nano Technology Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger was quoted saying, “California’s economy stands to greatly benefit from the wave of new businesses and jobs created by the emerging technologies and different approaches to fighting climate change.� The state’s emphasis on promoting cleantech has opened a wide array of opportunities for companies with the technical expertise to tackle the challenges of “going green,� and interest in cleantech

As Intel’s Corporate Responsibility Director, Dave Stangis notes, Corporate Social Responsibility is now "a boardroom conversation." From boardroom to classroom, I am pleased to say that Intel has agreed to be a GOLD SPONSOR for the AeA Los Angeles Council "green" event on 03/20/08. It's perhaps no surprise that Intel, on Wednesday 02/27, was announced #1 of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" of 2008, by CRO Magazine . By viewing sustainability "though a business lens," Intel’s has begun answering the question "How Does Going Green Impact The Bottom Line?" According to Intel President & CEO, Paul Otellini , Intel has dedicated capital funding for energy conservation projects to the tune of $20-million dollars (since 2001) and has achieved savings of more than $42-million and more than 500-million kilowatt hours .

As chair of a non-profit technology association -- known as the AeA ( www.aeanet.org ) -- I am leading a local effort to educate high tech executives & future decision makers on the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. As you might be aware, the AeA markets itself as the largest association of high-tech companies in the United States – with about 2,300 companies – representing all segments of the industry and 1.8 million employees. Nationally, our primary purpose is helping our members top & bottom lines.