October 1 - 2, 2008: Innovation & Globalization In Green Oct. 1 - 2, 2008

In partnership with Orange County Innovation, AeA is proud to kick off Orange County's "Innovation Month" with Innovation & Globalization In Green Oct. 1 - 2, 2008.  This 2-day conference is a rare opportunity to network with Orange County businesses, and economic development organizations from around the world and learn how to create and nurture business relationships across borders and cultures...Read More.

(L-R) Steven Ng, President, Edivvy; Gregg Gallagher,.Group Vice President, Quantum Leaders, Inc.; Cara Good, .WunderMarx|PR Chief Executive Officer; and David McNeil, Edgewood Partners Center (EPIC) Insurance Vice President

Sales & Marketing Roundtable - What your competitors know and you don't know about sales and marketing!

Senior AeA Members joined us for our premier Sales & Marketing Roundtable, August 12, 2008, at Printronix, Irvine, CA, for a breakfast discussion of secret strategies and techniques other technology companies are using today...View Recap.

September 9, 2008: HR Roundtable: Dangerous Documents - What you don't know CAN hurt you!

Please join us September 9, 2008, for the next AeA Orange County HR Roundtable: Dangerous Documents - What you don't know CAN hurt you! at EADS North America Test & Services, Irvine, CA. This breakfast program will address how common documents, including, employment-related documents, have the potential to come back to haunt you, and what steps you can take today to avoid tomorrow’s headaches. We will present some key challenges and approaches to this issue and offer tips on how you can avoid simple errors that can lead to costly lawsuits...read more.

June 24, 2008:  Orange County Tech Industry Adds 1,300 Jobs, Says AeA Report

(L-R) Noel Murray, Ph.D.; Vicki Burkhard, Burkhard Consulting Services; Kenneth August, Esq., August Law Group;
Richard May, Rick May, Inc; and Don Hicks, AeA

June 10, 2008: Vietnam - The New China: Why It's So Attractive
AeA Orange County Council recently hosted Vietnam - The New China: Why It's So Attractive.  Attendees enjoyed a Pacific Rim dinner buffet and networking before witnessing presentations and a panel discussion featuring three key Orange County professionals, representing the legal and educational sectors, paving the way for local global market expansion in Vietnam...read more.
 

Global Connect is proudly sponsored by:

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(L-R) Cara Good, WunderMarxPR,
Kimberly Keilbach, Freelance Writer,
Sarah Tolkoff, The Orange County Business Journal;
Colin Stewart, Orange County Register;
and Don Hicks, AeA

May 20, 2008: AeA's Meet The Media
Irvine, CA
AeA Orange County hosted it's first Meet The Media mixer at Dave & Buster's, May 20, 2008.  The sold-out Growth Matters event attracted AeA members and colleagues representing the tech, law, and marketing industries.  Attendees enjoyed an hour of cocktails and networking, followed by dinner, and an unforgettable panel discussion regarding the best ways to get your key messages to the press...read more.

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April 29, 2008: AeA's 15th Annual High-Tech Awards Dinner & Technology Showcase
Irvine, CA
AeA, the nation's largest technology association, recognized top Southern California innovators in Orange County & Inland Empire at the Hyatt Regency Irvine...read more.

Learn more about high-tech employment in California.

January 23, 2008, AeA Social Networking Mixer
Costa Mesa, CA
It was a cold, rainy evening Wed., Jan. 23, 2008, but that did not stop AeA members and colleagues from filling the Karl Strauss Brewery Company's banquet facility to capacity during AeA OC Council Sales & Marketing Committee's Social Networking Mixer.   After a half-hour of networking, drinks, and hor'dourves, speaker Vinh Ha (Founder, bigdevelopment.com), unleashed the secrets to companies refreshing their marketing mix by connecting with their customers on a more intimate, personal and emotional level by leveraging web 2.0 technologies including MySpace.com, Facebook.com, and YouTube.com.  The evening, moderated by Cara Good, WunderMarxPR Founder, resulted in a dynamic discussion with attendees sticking around to network and exchange ideas long after the event was over!

January 19, 2008:  AeA Orange County Education Summit, CA
AeA Orange County Council hosted an education summit with Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) in Santa Ana. Kevin McDonald, Chairman of the OC Council Government Affairs Committee and Vice President of Alvaka Networks, organized the event and Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, was the moderator.

October 15-16, 2007:  AeA Technology Capital Conference held in Newport Beach, CA
The AeA Technology Capital Conference offered an efficient one day forum for company executives and investors to identify business opportunities. The conference showcased a select group of privately held technology companies with $5M - $75M in revenues who were looking for funding, opportunities for a merger, acquisition or strategic partnerships.

Robert Grady, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group,
delivers the morning keynote at the conference

July 17, 2007:  California’s Tech Exports Total $52 Billion in 2006, Says AeA Report
Nationally, Trade in the Cyberstates 2007 shows that international trade of high-tech goods continues to rise.  High-tech goods exports grew by 10 percent for a total of $220 billion in 2006, representing 21 percent of all U.S. exports to the world...read more.

Learn more about high-tech trade in Orange County.

July 13, 2007:  AeA Orange County Appoints Interim Executive Director, Don Hicks
AeA today announced the appointment of Don Hicks as interim executive director of the Orange County Council. AeA has formed a search committee and hopes to name a permanent replacement soon. Hicks joins the council as Tim Jemal departs to become the senior vice president of government relations for a Washington, D.C.-based technology trade association...read more.

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The best way to take advantage of AeA membership is to be involved, meet and greet other members, exchange business cards, break bread and toast while making lasting memories during our programs and events.

It's where the hard-to-reach people behind the logos and titles connect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, mixers, forums, and roundtables to make lasting local and global business decisions and partnerships. It's one of the best ways gain the latest industry knowledge through our professional development programs and via peer-to-peer exchange with Orange County and Inland Empire's movers and shakers in a relaxed and inviting environment.  Click here to view committees Click here to fill out the recruitment form.  Return form to Don Hicks.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all programs.  Please contact Alan Wald at 949.450.1500 x104 for schedule and details.    
 

10/14/2008: Sales & Marketing Committee Meeting (Tustin, CA) The Sales & Marketing Committee plans roundtables featuring a community of marketing and sales professionals who meet to exchange ideas, share best practices, learn new techniques and tactics, and network. AeA members are provided the opportunity to attend panel, single speaker, joint speaker, or c...More

10/14/2008: Global Connect Committee (Irvine, CA) The Global Connect Committee is a group of professionals with international business expertise who meet to plan informative programs that allow for the exchange of ideas sharing of best practices learning new techniques and tactics and networking around global business management and development iss...More

10/16/2008: Growth Matters Committee Meeting (Irvine, CA) The Growth Matters Committee plans and organizes events and programs promoting the growth and development exchange of ideas and networking opportunities for AeA Members.

10/21/2008: AeA Orange County Executive Connect Committee (Irvine, CA) To focus our efforts on growing the Orange County Council by involving prospective members in AeA events and exposing them to relevant AeA benefits. To provide business development assistance and leads to membership committee volunteers to provide them with a benefit to invest their time on this ...More

10/23/2008: Policy Matters Committee Meeting (Irvine, CA) The objective of the Policy Matters Committee is to monitor legislation and encourage government officials and others to take actions beneficial to AeA member companies.

10/24/2008: AeA Orange County Executive Committee Meeting (Irvine, CA) The Executive Committee of Orange County Council is comprised of senior executives from member companies. The Executive Committee is led by a chair who is elected by member company CEOs. The chair serves on AeA's National Board of Directors as a representative of the council. It is the responsibilit...More

11/11/2008: Sales & Marketing Committee Meeting (Tustin, CA) The Sales & Marketing Committee plans roundtables featuring a community of marketing and sales professionals who meet to exchange ideas, share best practices, learn new techniques and tactics, and network. AeA members are provided the opportunity to attend panel, single speaker, joint speaker, or c...More

11/11/2008: Orange County Global Connect Committee Mtg (Irvine, CA) The Global Connect Committee is a group of professionals with international business expertise who meet to plan informative programs that allow for the exchange of ideas sharing of best practices learning new techniques and tactics and networking around global business management and development iss...More

11/18/2008: AeA Orange County Executive Connect Committee Meeting (Irvine, CA) The purpose of AeA Orange County Executive Connect is to focus our efforts on growing the Orange County Council by involving members and prospective members in AeA events and exposing them to relevant AeA benefits. To provide business development assistance and leads to membership committee volun...More

11/20/2008: Orange County Growth Matters Committee Mtg (Irvine, CA) The Growth Matters Committee plans and organizes events and programs promoting the growth and development exchange of ideas and networking opportunities for AeA Members.

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