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Mission: To encourage the development of public policy at both the state and federal levels, for the purpose of benefiting technology industries, their employees, and the community as a whole.
Programs: Events - technet has hosted more than 100 public policy events for its members. These events allow members to meet with elected officials and policy makers at both the state and federal level. The purpose of the events is to build relationships between the members of the high-tech community and elected officials and policy makers. The discussion of these important public policy topics between the two groups stregthens the "innovation economy and the high - tech community, which technet serves.
communications - technet has a sophisticated, target website and e-mail communications system for its members. Technet staff, in consultation with its members, is involved in shaping public perceptions about the high-tech industry and influencing public policy on "innovation economy" issues. Technet develops policy opinions, which are communicated to state and federal officials and policy makers as part of a legislative effort.