{Benefits of the Gorge Technology Alliance}

Membership in the Gorge Technology Alliance provides you with a number of benefits that will help to grow your business and connect with others in the Columbia River Gorge high tech industry.

Associate Members of the GTA enjoy:

• Access to a monthly newsletter informing you of local and regional events related to high tech and the GTA.
• Listing of yourself on the GTA web site.
• Open invitation to attend monthly GTA meetings for free. These meetings focus on creating opportunities for members to network with one another to create business connections. These meetings are also an opportunity to meet potential employees/ employers and to engage with individuals in similar industries. They also often involve educational presentations that provide insight into members' businesses and information about local or statewide resources that can contribute to the success of your business.

Regular Members enjoy the above benefits as well as:

• Full profile listing about yourself and/or your company on the GTA web site and a link to your web site.
• Right to use the GTA logo and access to GTA promotional items.
• Opportunity to have your business featured in a “member spotlight.” The member spotlight is distributed via our monthly e-newsletter to a mailing list of 150 individuals engaged in the GTA. It is also highlighted on our web site home page.
• Assistance developing press releases about your business.
  

Joining the GTA Membership Plus entitles members to all of the above benefits and:

• Membership in the Software Association of Oregon (SA0).
• Invitation to CEO-only forums.
• Discounted business services.
• Discounted attendance to SAO events.
• Networking opportunities with technology leaders throughout the state.
• Inclusion in SAO's online membership map.
• Discounts to SAO Training through the Oregon Training Network.
• Invitation to invite-only tech executive events.
  

In addition, by becoming a member you are contributing to GTA initiatives and the success of high tech in the Columbia River Gorge. You can participate in GTA initiatives and propose activities for consideration by the Alliance. We encourage you to look over our current and future projects to learn more about our initiatives. Download a summary of GTA membership benefits here.

We look forward to your participation in the Alliance. To become a member, please visit our Become a Member page. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of locating in the Columbia River Gorge, please contact us at 541-296-2266.