In this capacity, she will also be available to assist member companies on environmental policy issues at the State, international & federal levels via an acclaimed newsletter “Environmental Issues Update� which analyzes product-related environmental requirements of relevance to the electronics industry. “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

On any given day, 40% of IBM employees are working remotely, saving the company an estimated $56-million annually in office space costs . IBM’s retention rate for teleworkers is much higher than the non-teleworkers – and they are 10-20% more productive than their office-bound peers. 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

Thursday, February 5, 2009 -- AeA Orange County's Technology Business Showcase. Product_Major=OC020903... Kick off the new year with great connections by plugging into the Orange County technology community to meet honest-to-goodness, real life, established, payroll paying, revenue producing companies. Come join us for an exciting networking event....and

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 -- AeA Winter Tech Mixer and Showcase. Product_Major=OC120802... 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.

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,â€� said Matthew Kazmierczak, Vice President, Research and Industry Analysis, AeA . œNow we need to ensure that policymakers at the state level help promote ePerscribing and that medical practices across the country embrace the technology.â€� As more IT vendors comply with government regulation, the systems integrate better and customers and clients receive more efficient

Having been both a marketing & sales executive, I have seen first-hand how silos between these two departments can exist while products (or the sale of services) still "succeed" despite the rivalry. On 04/22/08, the AeA Los Angeles Council is sponsoring " 50 NEW ideas in 50 Minutes " which will show business leaders how they can immediately improve performance within their sales & marketing departments. But there's a high price to pay when you consider that it affects the well-being of your company culture. A culture is the values and practices shared by your team.

"More states are weighing environmental legislation on everything from how electronic products can be recycled to what materials can be used in products. 'This This industry wants to make sure whatever plan a state comes up with is logical and doable." -- Christopher Hansen, AeA President & CEO UPCOMING GREEN EVENTS: 04/29/08 - "High Tech Innovation / Green Engineering Awards" Mix with the A-list of extraordinary innovators who are making amazing contributions to the high tech world, while keeping our planet in mind. This event will spotlight Orange County’s dynamic community of technological innovators.

AEA. join your LA Council and other colleagues in your local AeA community. Guest Speaker: Roxanne Gould, Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs from AeA Sacramento Office. product_major=LA010904... Thursday, January 22, 2009 -- What You Need To Know About Upcoming Legislation. Number of bills introduced...many

Friday, February 20, 2009 -- "Current State of the Banking Industry" AeA. product_major=LA020901 ... Panelists include: First California Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Wells Fargo. Join other CFO colleagues at this informal breakfast meeting. These CFO roundtable meetings are offered on the third Friday of every month. Come to the first in a series of monthly breakfast meetings for Senior Financial Executives

AeA. Guest Speakers will also include: Joe Gregorich; Roxanne Gould, SVP AeA State Govt. Product_Major=LA010905... Friday, January 23, 2009 -- Navigating The Legal Minefield: How To Keep Your Company Safe In 2009. Jeff Kramer of Troy and Gould will review the most important new employment laws and employment cases for the coming year, and discuss the implications of these legal developments for California employers.