Where Handel and Deal Stand on Technology Issues 

After a hot campaign season, it's down to Karen Handel and Nathan Deal in the hunt for the GOP nomination for Georgia's next governor; an August 10th primary will decide who's name gets on the ballot.  Before you cast your next vote, make sure you are informed of where these candidates stand on issues important to our community - technology!

We posed a number of questions to both candidates - see how they responded, then make your choice!  Once the runoff is over, check back for a comparison of the GOP candidate and Roy Barnes, then make your decision on who you think Georgia's next governor should be.

 

 
 ORTEC Takes Lead in TAG Logistics Society

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a non-profit known for forging economic development in Georgia, today announces an industry peer networking and education group for Georgia logistics professionals—Logistics Society. The TAG Logistics Society has been launched to provide a networking environment for industry professionals to share insights and leading practices. ORTEC’s Bobby Miller will serve as chairman for the pivotal first year.

Serving as a catalyst for identifying current and future value-driven practices and innovative solutions, the Logistics Society will deliver sustainable ideas, new ways of working together, information sharing and professional growth for its membership. The Logistics Society will also focus on process excellence practices by leveraging technology in the key areas of planning, transportation, warehousing, customer service, and B2B collaboration.

Tino Mantella, president of TAG commented, "As the needs of Georgia’s technology industry grow and change, we [TAG] continue to stay at the forefront of leading and connecting key industries in Georgia. I am elated that Bobby Miller and ORTEC have stepped up to launch this critical society and look forward to great things from the board.”

 

 

Board Member Mike Neumeier blogs about the evolution of the word 'website'. 

Great news coming out of the Associated Press in the form of updates to its AP Stylebook (the grammar, definitions, usage cases and rules bible for journalist and PR folks) regarding new guidelines for social media. After about 10+ years of getting it wrong — yes AP had it wrong — “website” is now one word!

Another great (but very old now) technology style guide is Wired Style: Principals of English Usage in the Digital Age (published 1996). It’s a great read if you can get your hands on one.

One interesting observation for AP: is a website really “social media”?

Gubernatorial Candidates Baker, Barnes, Deal, Handel, Johnson and Oxendine Weigh In on Technology Issues Facing Georgians

A few months ago, the Technology Association of Georgia and other thought leaders in the technology community including representatives from Georgia Tech, Morris, Manning & Martin, the Georgia Research Alliance, the Atlanta Technology Angels, the Atlanta CEO Council, and many other key public and private entities distributed a technology policy position whitepaper intended to give insight to the Gubernatorial candidates on the technology community's perspective regarding pressing issues facing the state. Today, the candidates respond.

 

The GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Adds Jobs, Revenue, and Connections

The GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition continues its tradition of helping promising start-ups achieve success in Georgia.  We have compiled some statistics and results from previous winners to see just how much of an impact winning the competition is having on the companies, their employees and the state.  The results are impressive!