TAG:WSA Presentation

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TAGWSA Presentation

• February 18, 2005

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Five basic science disciplines
cells molecules
bits
photons
electrons
atoms
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Industries at the seams
Precision Agriculture
Food Processing
Medical Informatics
Medical Devices
OLED Displays
Digital Elec Prot.
Scanners
Electric Protection
Self Assembly
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Private Placement Filings 2003
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SBIR/STTR Funding Awards 2003
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Technology Industry Jobs 2003
6.7 of total employment
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Where We Are

• Identifying Technology Companies
• Complete Survey with TAG Others
• Community Comparison

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Regional Assets

• Component pieces in place
• Networks
• Educational structures
• Steady Tech Industry growth
• Significant in size
• Lifestyle Cos?

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Preliminary Points

• Highlight current technology community
• Determine need interest in growing this sector
• Is there a window of opportunity with WWU
• Washington Innovation Assessment Results

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Whats the End Result?

• Greater awareness of tech economy
• Better support services
• Greater county/city support
• Area attractive to new tech cos
• Easier to find workers in your industry
• Easier to fund raise
• Easier to connect to markets

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So What Can You Do?

• Participate in the survey
• Help support the CETA work
• Think about why you want a technology economy

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Tab Wilkins Director, Regional Technical
Services Washington Technology Center 206-543-4116
tabw_at_watechcenter.org http//www.watechcenter.or
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