In his post, he mentions the following events / event organizers, and you should visit his post for a bit more on each of them. LA CTO Forum Dealmaker Media Digital Family Reunion Startups Uncensored Social Media Club, LA Twiistup Mindshare LA LA Hadoop Meetup Dorkbot Geek Dinners LA Cloud Computing LA Web Application Developers LA PHP Developers In addition to these, I'd recommend looking at: Technology Council of Southern California – Surprised John didn't mention this one.

Thursday, February 5, 2009 -- AeA Orange County's Technology Business Showcase. 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 and please don't forget your business cards!

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.

On June 24th, the AeA released their annual Cyberstates report , with a not-so-subtle warning . The AeA report cautions that if changes are not made in the U.S.’s s education system and immigration policies, the supply of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) workers will continue to decrease, jeopardizing the technology industry in the United States. The complexity and speed by which new technology is being introduced puts the United States in a position of leadership, but our competitive slide is a serious issue. We’re feeding off past

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. Will STEM education and the fluency of these provide the foundation for 21st literacy & success? A recent survey found that more than half of American teens ( 59 percent ) do not believe their high school is preparing them adequately for a career in technology and engineering . Yet the vast majority of teens 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. 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). Though there are many issues relevant to protecting our interests in the global marketplace, none is more pressing than the need for additional funding for scientific research and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. As you work with Congress Here are the contents of that plea: Dear Mr. President:

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 . Many jobs require face-to-face interaction with co-workers or clients that no amount of technology can overcome. The company culture can get lost without frequent interaction . 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. Let's network and be merry!

The term, eHealth, characterizes not only a technical development, but also a state-of-the-mind, a way of thinking, an attitude, and a commitment for networked, global thinking, to improve health care logically, regionally, and worldwide by using information and communication technology. (Source: 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,

If we are to lead the global economy, improve the quality of life for all Americans and strengthen our national security, we need to invest in science and technology. It really is shocking to me, that for all its impact on everyday life, the technology industry has had insufficient clout in Washington and throughout the United States . The good news is, President-elect Obama appreciates the critical role innovation will play We are at a critical juncture for our country. We are challenged by the economy; education; security; health care and government management, and now all of this is